HPE Alletra Storage MP 7.68TB PCI Express NVMe Read Intensive (SED) Solid State Drive (SSD) - R9H68C

The HPE R9H68C is a 7.68TB NVMe PCIe read-intensive self-encrypting drive (SED) designed for the HPE Alletra Storage MP platform. Combining high-capacity NVMe performance with hardware-level SED encryption, it delivers secure, low-latency flash storage for enterprise all-flash array workloads requiring large-capacity read-optimized storage with data-at-rest encryption.

Key Features

• 7.68TB NVMe PCIe read-intensive SSD — high-capacity flash for HPE Alletra Storage MP
• Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) with hardware data-at-rest encryption for compliance workloads
• Read-intensive TLC NAND optimized for high read-to-write ratio AFA workloads
• Purpose-built and validated for HPE Alletra Storage MP all-flash array platform

Product Specifications

• Part Number: R9H68C
• Manufacturer: HPE
• Capacity: 7.68TB
• Interface: PCIe NVMe
• Workload Type: Read Intensive
• Encryption: SED (Self-Encrypting Drive)
• Platform: HPE Alletra Storage MP

Storage Specifications

• Drive Type: NVMe SSD (PCIe)
• Workload Class: Read Intensive — high read-to-write ratio all-flash array workloads
• Encryption: Hardware SED — data-at-rest encryption without performance penalty
• Platform Validation: HPE Alletra Storage MP all-flash array

Performance Specifications

• Interface: PCIe NVMe for low-latency, high-IOPS all-flash array performance
• Endurance: Read-intensive TLC rated for predominantly read I/O workloads
• Latency: NVMe sub-100µs random read for enterprise AFA performance tier

Use Cases

• HPE Alletra Storage MP all-flash array capacity expansion at 7.68TB per drive
• Read-intensive enterprise workloads including analytics, VDI, and database reads on Alletra MP
• Compliance-driven AFA deployments requiring SED data-at-rest encryption
• High-density read-optimized storage tiers in HPE Alletra Storage MP configurations

Compatibility

• HPE Alletra Storage MP all-flash array platform (purpose-built and validated)
• Not validated for general ProLiant server NVMe bays — designed for Alletra MP enclosure
• Consult HPE Alletra Storage MP configuration guide for validated drive population rules

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HPE Alletra Storage MP and how does it differ from ProLiant storage?

HPE Alletra Storage MP is a purpose-built all-flash array platform with cloud-native management via HPE GreenLake. Unlike ProLiant server storage, Alletra MP drives are validated specifically for the Alletra enclosure and its NVMe-native storage architecture.

What does SED mean on R9H68C?

SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) means the drive performs hardware-level AES encryption of all data at rest using an on-drive encryption engine. No host CPU cycles are consumed, and the encryption is transparent to applications — meeting FIPS and compliance requirements for data-at-rest protection.

Can R9H68C be used as a replacement in an existing Alletra Storage MP array?

Yes — R9H68C is the validated replacement/expansion drive for HPE Alletra Storage MP. Follow HPE Alletra MP drive addition and replacement procedures to maintain array integrity and data protection during installation.

The HPE R9H68C 7.68TB NVMe read-intensive SED SSD delivers secure, high-capacity all-flash storage for HPE Alletra Storage MP deployments. Get it in stock today at a competitive price.