SSD disk HPE StoreVirtual 3000 200 GB 2.5 inch SAS N9X96A

The HPE StoreVirtual 3000 SSD is a 2.5" SAS drive with 200 GB usable capacity and a 12 Gbit/s interface. Designed for servers and workstations, it offers fast access to data and consistent performance for demanding applications while aiming to reduce total cost of ownership through lower power consumption and efficient thermal behaviour.

Advantages

This SSD reduces power use compared with rotating media, improving IOPS per watt and lowering datacenter cooling needs. It provides higher IOPS and low latency for accelerated workload performance, includes firmware compatibility with HPE ProLiant servers and controllers for consistent behaviour, and implements power-loss protection and full data-path error detection to maintain data integrity.

Suitable for

• Server acceleration and caching tiers
• Virtualization hosts and hyperconverged systems
• Databases and I/O‑intensive applications
• Enterprise storage arrays requiring 2.5" SAS drives

When it may not be suitable

This 200 GB drive is intended for performance and endurance at the enterprise SSD level but may not be suitable where very large single‑disk capacities are required; systems that need higher raw storage per drive may require larger-capacity drives or additional disks. Also, environments that require interfaces other than 12 Gbit/s SAS or different form factors (for example M.2 or U.2) should consider alternative models.

Key specifications

• Capacity: 200 GB
• Form factor: 2.5 inch
• Interface: 12 Gbit/s SAS
• Enterprise-class SSD with power-loss protection and full data-path error detection
• Designed for high IOPS and low latency workloads

How to use

Install the 2.5" SAS SSD into a compatible server or storage array bay following your server vendor’s drive insertion procedure. Ensure the system BIOS/firmware and HPE controller firmware are up to date to maintain compatibility. Configure the drive in the storage array, RAID group or caching tier as required by your workload and monitor drive health using the management tools provided by your platform; SMART/Wear Gauge features report remaining life and help prevent unexpected data loss.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm server or storage array compatibility with 2.5" SAS 12 Gbit/s drives
• Evaluate whether 200 GB capacity meets your dataset and redundancy needs
• Check firmware compatibility with your ProLiant server or HPE controllers
• Assess required endurance and IOPS for your workload

Recommendations

For best results, use this HPE StoreVirtual 3000 200 GB SSD in performance tiers, cache devices, or I/O‑sensitive VM hosts; keep firmware current and monitor wear metrics to plan timely replacements and maintain consistent performance.