HPE P70672-B21 6.4TB NVMe SSD

Overview

The HPE 6.4TB NVMe MU E3S EC1 FIPS CM7 SSD (P70672-B21) is engineered for mission-critical applications requiring high-speed, secure data storage. Its NVMe protocol delivers significantly lower latency and higher throughput compared to traditional SATA drives, making it suitable for intensive workloads like real-time video analytics, large dataset processing, and high-transaction environments within surveillance systems. The FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification ensures data security through hardware-based encryption, protecting sensitive video feeds and system logs from unauthorized access.

Compatibility

This E3S (EDSFF 1U Short) form factor SSD is designed for compatibility with HPE ProLiant servers and other systems supporting the EDSFF 1U Short specification. It is intended for use in HPE Gen10 Plus and later server platforms that have been validated for NVMe drive support. Specific compatibility should be verified against your server's QuickSpecs or technical documentation to ensure proper integration and performance. It is not a direct replacement for 2.5-inch SATA or SAS drives without a compatible EDSFF bay.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a server chassis equipped with E3S (EDSFF 1U Short) drive bays. Ensure the server's BIOS/UEFI is updated to the latest version to support NVMe devices and FIPS functionality. For FIPS compliance, the drive must be configured and managed through HPE's validated management tools, such as HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) or HPE OneView, following the FIPS 140-2 configuration guidelines. Proper handling procedures for static-sensitive components are essential during installation.