HPE 480GB PCI Express NVMe Read Intensive M.2 2280 Solid State Drive (SSD) - P69616-001

The HPE P69616-001 is a 480GB NVMe PCIe read-intensive SSD in M.2 2280 form factor for HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen11 servers. Delivering NVMe performance in a compact M.2 footprint, it is suited for OS boot volumes, caching tiers, and read-intensive applications where space efficiency and NVMe latency are required without occupying a standard SFF storage bay.

Key Features

• 480GB NVMe PCIe M.2 2280 — compact read-intensive SSD for ProLiant M.2 storage slots
• NVMe interface for low-latency, high-IOPS performance vs. SATA M.2 alternatives
• Read-intensive TLC NAND for high read-to-write ratio OS and caching workloads
• M.2 2280 form factor preserving SFF/LFF bays for data storage drives

Product Specifications

• Part Number: P69616-001
• Manufacturer: HPE
• Capacity: 480GB
• Interface: PCIe NVMe
• Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Workload Type: Read Intensive

Storage Specifications

• Drive Type: NVMe SSD (M.2 PCIe)
• Form Factor: M.2 2280 (22mm x 80mm)
• Workload Class: Read Intensive — optimized for high read-to-write ratio workloads
• Interface: PCIe NVMe (M.2 key M)

Performance Specifications

• Interface: PCIe NVMe for significantly lower latency than SATA M.2 SSD alternatives
• Endurance: Read-intensive TLC rated for predominantly read I/O patterns
• IOPS: High random read IOPS for OS boot and application caching workloads

Use Cases

• HPE ProLiant Gen10/Gen11 OS boot volume in M.2 2280 NVMe slot
• Read-intensive application caching on ProLiant servers with available M.2 slots
• Preserving SFF/LFF bays for data storage by offloading OS to M.2 NVMe
• Compact NVMe storage for edge and branch office ProLiant deployments

Compatibility

• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10/Gen11, DL360 Gen10/Gen11 with M.2 2280 NVMe slot
• HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen10/Gen11 and other M.2 NVMe-capable ProLiant platforms
• Consult HPE ProLiant QuickSpecs for M.2 slot availability and NVMe key compatibility

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the advantage of M.2 NVMe over M.2 SATA for boot drives?

NVMe over PCIe delivers significantly lower latency (sub-100µs vs 200µs+) and higher sequential throughput than SATA M.2. For OS boot and application caching, NVMe reduces boot times and improves I/O responsiveness compared to SATA alternatives.

Can P69616-001 be used as a data storage drive alongside SFF drives?

Yes — M.2 NVMe SSDs occupy a dedicated M.2 slot and do not interfere with SFF/LFF storage bays. P69616-001 can serve as an OS or cache drive while SFF bays remain available for data storage HDDs or SSDs.

Is P69616-001 compatible with HPE NS204i-p NVMe Boot Device?

The NS204i-p is a separate HPE M.2 boot device option with a dedicated controller. P69616-001 is an M.2 2280 drive that installs directly into an M.2 slot on the motherboard or a supported riser — they serve similar purposes but are different solutions. Consult HPE QuickSpecs for your server.

The HPE P69616-001 480GB NVMe M.2 2280 read-intensive SSD delivers compact, low-latency flash storage for HPE ProLiant OS boot and caching workloads. Get it in stock today at the lowest price.