Description
Accelerate Your Read-Centric Workloads with Enterprise-Class Efficiency
The HPE 7.68TB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF SC Value SAS RM5 SSD is engineered to provide enterprise-level read performance at a competitive price point. Designed for applications such as read caching, boot/swap operations, social media platforms, and web servers, this SSD delivers exceptional value while leveraging the power of the 12Gb/s SAS interface.
With hot-plug capability, a 2.5” Small Form Factor (SFF), and HPE Smart Carrier integration, this drive provides a seamless solution for environments demanding fast, reliable, and cost-effective storage. It delivers significantly higher IOPS, lower latency, and faster data access compared to standard 6Gb SATA SSDs—without compromising on endurance or efficiency.
Ideal for businesses seeking to transition from SATA to SAS performance, the P10446-K21 offers up to 25% faster query completion times and 30% lower read latency, optimizing analytics, virtualization, and web workloads while reducing total cost of ownership.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | P10446-K21 |
| Capacity | 7.68 TB |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s (Single-Port) |
| Form Factor | 2.5" SFF |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
| Carrier Type | HPE Smart Carrier |
| Read IOPS | Up to 155,000 IOPS (4KiB Q32) |
| Write IOPS | Up to 37,000 IOPS (4KiB Q4) |
| Power Consumption | 8.56 Watts |
| Endurance | 1 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) |
| Lifetime Writes | 14,000 |
| Weight | 1.508 lb (approx. 684 g) |
| Dimensions (Imperial) | 8.63 x 9 x 5.75 in |
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Return Policy (Short Summary)
We offer a 30-day return window for most unopened, factory-sealed items.
Returns must be authorized before shipping back and must include all original packaging and accessories. Opened or used items are not returnable unless defective.
Some products—such as custom orders, special-order items, audio gear, software, and LED video walls—are non-returnable. Non-defective returns may be subject to a 20–30% restocking fee, and customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
For damaged or incorrect items, please contact us immediately.
From Scope to Sign-Off
A structured delivery process designed to reduce risk and keep projects moving.
Plan
Discovery, site review, requirements gathering, and project alignment. We define scope, constraints, and success criteria before any design work begins.
- Discovery calls & stakeholder interviews
- On-site survey & infrastructure review
- Requirements & use-case documentation
- Project scope, timeline & milestone alignment
Engineer
System design, schematics, signal flow, BOM development, and documentation. Every project leaves this phase with a complete engineering package.
- AV system design & signal flow diagrams
- Equipment selection & BOM development
- Rack layout & control system design
- As-built documentation package
Deploy
Procurement, logistics, installation, programming, commissioning, and training. We own the delivery from first shipment to final handoff.
- Authorized procurement & logistics coordination
- Physical installation & cable management
- Control system programming & configuration
- Commissioning, testing & end-user training
Support
Monitoring, maintenance, lifecycle planning, and long-term service agreements. We stay engaged long after project close.
- 24/7 remote system monitoring
- Preventive & reactive maintenance
- Technology lifecycle & refresh planning
- Long-term service level agreements
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