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HPE P19913-B21 800 GB 2.5" SAS 12Gb/s internal hard drive

SKU CH-ERCX-E5QSX MPN P19913-B21

800 GB SAS solid-state drive in a 2.5 inch form factor with a carrier for mixed-use server workloads

  • 800 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • Mixed Use endurance handles varied workloads
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface delivers fast throughput
  • 5 inch form factor fits dense servers
  • Carrier included for quick installation

Enterprise mixed-use SSD

The HPE P19913-B21 is an 800 GB solid state drive with a 2.5 inch form factor and a SAS interface running at 12Gb/s. It is built for servers and storage arrays that need consistent read and write performance in mixed workloads. The drive includes a carrier for direct installation in compatible drive bays. It targets IT teams that want a balance of capacity and endurance for databases, virtualization and transactional applications.

800 GB mixed-use capacity

The 800 GB capacity provides enough headroom for operating systems, hypervisors and active data sets in many dual-socket servers. Mixed-use endurance means the drive handles both read-heavy and write-heavy phases without wearing out as quickly as read-optimized media. Workloads that sustain very high write throughput for extended periods will exhaust the endurance budget sooner than read-intensive drives. Buyers who need more capacity or higher write endurance should look at larger or write-intensive models.

SAS 12Gb/s thermal profile

The SAS 12Gb/s interface keeps power draw predictable during sustained transfers. In normal operation the drive runs within standard enterprise thermal limits without requiring exotic cooling. Noise is negligible because there are no moving parts. Power consumption scales with queue depth and remains compatible with typical backplane power budgets. Builders who need lower idle power or a different interface should consider alternative form factors.

Highlights

  • 800 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • Mixed Use endurance handles varied workloads
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface delivers fast throughput
  • 5 inch form factor fits dense servers
  • Carrier included for quick installation

Specifications

BrandHPE
Shipping weight2.27 kg
Package size220 × 188 × 142 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 12Gb/s SAS interface on this 2.5" drive work with my existing 6Gb/s SAS backplane?

Yes, the 12Gb/s SAS interface is backward compatible with 6Gb/s SAS controllers and backplanes, though the drive will operate at the lower 6Gb/s speed when connected to older infrastructure.

How can I verify the drive is operating at the full 12Gb/s SAS link speed after installation?

Check the negotiated link speed in your RAID controller BIOS, HPE Smart Storage Administrator, or the server's iLO interface; it should report a 12Gb/s connection when paired with a compatible 12Gb/s SAS controller.

Does the P19913-B21 ship with the 2.5" drive carrier installed, or do I need to order a separate caddy for my server?

The drive includes a carrier as indicated by the "Drive Carrier: Yes" specification, so it arrives ready to slide into a compatible SFF drive bay without purchasing an additional caddy.

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