HPE 1.92TB SATA 6G RI SFF 2.5" SSD SK Hynix SE3010 Series VK1920GFLKL 838403-005

The HPE 838403-005 is an enterprise-class 1.92TB SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive (RI) SSD manufactured by SK Hynix and based on the reliable SK Hynix SE3010 Series platform. Featuring firmware identifier VK1920GFLKL and OEM model HFS1T8G32MED-3410A, this SSD is engineered for enterprise environments requiring dependable performance, low latency, and high reliability for read-centric workloads.

Designed for boot volumes, virtualization hosts, web servers, cloud infrastructure, content delivery platforms, and general enterprise storage applications, the SE3010 Series utilizes enterprise-grade eMLC NAND flash technology to deliver long service life and consistent performance.

Key Features

• 1.92TB Enterprise Solid State Drive
• SK Hynix SE3010 Series
• Read Intensive (RI) Workload Profile
• SATA III 6Gb/s Interface
• Enterprise eMLC NAND Flash
• 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• 7mm Drive Height
• HPE Digitally Signed Firmware
• Hot-Plug / Hot-Swap Support
• Power Loss Protection (PLP)
• Enterprise Reliability Features
• Optimized for HPE ProLiant Servers

General

• Manufacturer: HPE / SK Hynix
• HPE Spare Part Number: 838403-005
• Firmware Identifier: VK1920GFLKL
• OEM Model: HFS1T8G32MED-3410A
• Series: SK Hynix SE3010
• Capacity: 1.92TB (1,920GB)
• Workload Type: Read Intensive (RI)

Performance

• NAND Technology: Enterprise eMLC NAND Flash
• Sequential Read Speed: Up to 540 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: Up to 475 MB/s
• Random Read Performance: Up to 76,000 IOPS
• Random Write Performance: Up to 17,000 IOPS
• Endurance Rating: Up to 1.1 DWPD (3 Years)
• Approximate Endurance: ~2,200 TBW
• Read Intensive Enterprise Profile

Interface

• Interface Type: SATA III
• Transfer Rate: 6Gb/s
• Sector Format: 512n Native

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Height: 7mm
• Hot Swappable: Yes
• Tray Included: No

• 838403-005
• VK1920GFLKL
• HFS1T8G32MED-3410A
• 871770-B21
• 871771-B21
• 871772-003
• 872820-B21
• 872821-B21
• 872822-001
• 872056-001
• 872867-001-SFF-TL-KIT
• 872904-001
• P05938-B21_SUB

HPE ProLiant Gen8

• DL360p Gen8
• DL380p Gen8
• DL385p Gen8
• ML350p Gen8

HPE ProLiant Gen9

• DL360 Gen9
• DL380 Gen9
• DL385 Gen9
• ML350 Gen9
• BL460c Gen9

HPE ProLiant Gen10

• DL360 Gen10
• DL380 Gen10
• DL385 Gen10
• ML350 Gen10
• Synergy Compute Modules

HPE Apollo & Storage Systems

• Selected Apollo platforms
• HPE StoreVirtual systems
• HPE storage arrays supporting SATA SFF SSDs

• HPE Digitally Signed Firmware
• Read Intensive Endurance Profile
• Power Loss Protection (PLP)
• Enterprise Wear-Leveling Algorithms
• Advanced ECC Error Correction
• Enterprise RAID Compatibility
• Hot-Plug Support
• Enterprise Reliability Design
• Optimized for 24x7 Operation
• Consistent Read Performance

The 838403-005 / VK1920GFLKL configuration is a Non-SED (Non Self-Encrypting Drive) model.

Security features include:

• HPE Digitally Signed Firmware
• Secure Firmware Validation
• Enterprise Data Integrity Protection
• Instant Secure Erase Support
• No Hardware-Based Self-Encryption

• Operating System Boot Drives
• VMware Virtualization
• Microsoft Hyper-V
• Web Hosting Servers
• Content Delivery Networks
• Read-Intensive Databases
• File Servers
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Backup Repositories
• Enterprise SATA RAID Arrays

The SK Hynix SE3010 Series VK1920GFLKL is a reliable enterprise SATA SSD designed for organizations requiring high-capacity storage with strong read performance and proven enterprise durability. The drive's HPE-certified firmware ensures seamless integration with ProLiant servers while avoiding compatibility warnings, excessive fan speeds, or unsupported-drive notifications commonly encountered with non-HPE drives.

Its enterprise-grade eMLC NAND architecture, power-loss protection circuitry, and HPE validation make it an excellent choice for server upgrades, replacement drives, RAID expansion, and virtualization environments.

Note: Tray/Smart Carrier is NOT included. A compatible HPE 2.5-inch Smart Carrier (SC) or SmartDrive carrier is required for installation in supported HPE ProLiant servers and storage systems.