Manufacturer | HP |
Product Name | HPE 7.68TB NVMe RI SFF BC U.3 CM7 SSD |
Manufacturer Part Number | P63837-B21 |
Product Type | Enterprise Solid State Drive (Read Intensive) |
Form Factor | 2.5-inch (SFF) |
Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
Weight | 0.68 kg |
Power Consumption (Operational) | 24 Watt |
Endurance (DWPD) | 1 |
Drive Capacity | 7.68 TB |
Application Use | Read caching, social media, bulk storage, email, boot/swap |
Warranty | HPE 3/0/0 warranty (3 years parts only) |
HPE 7.68TB NVMe RI SFF BC U.3 CM7 SSD

Key Benefits

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- Delivers exceptional NVMe performance with over 1.2 million IOPS for 4KiB reads, enhancing data throughput in read-heavy environments.
- Hot-swap capability increases serviceability and system uptime in enterprise IT deployments.
- Meets regulatory standards with TAA compliance and is supported by a standard HPE warranty for added peace of mind.
Product Overview
The HPE 7.68TB NVMe RI SFF BC U.3 CM7 SSD is built for enterprise environments that demand high-performance and reliable storage solutions. Featuring a compact 2.5-inch form factor and U.3 NVMe interface, it delivers ultra-fast data access ideal for read-intensive workloads such as boot caching, email systems, and social media platforms. The drive offers hot-swap support, maximizing system uptime in mission-critical environments.
With 7.68TB storage, this SSD reaches up to 1.2 million random read IOPS and 316,613 write IOPS, using just 24W of operational power. The endurance rating of 1 DWPD makes it suitable for consistent read-heavy scenarios, while its TAA compliance and manufacturing in Mexico address regulatory requirements. Supported by a standard HPE 3/0/0 warranty, it integrates easily into HPE infrastructure with a weight of 0.68 kg and optimal dimensions.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 8.63 inches |
Depth | 9 inches |
Height | 5.75 inches |
Shock (Operating) | 1000 G (Max), 0.5 ms |
Shock (Non-operating) | 1500 G |
Vibration (Operating) | 2.17 G (5–800 Hz) |
Vibration (Non-operating) | 3.13 G |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
Non-operating Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
Humidity (Operating) | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Humidity (Non-operating) | 5% to 95% |
MTBF | 2 million hours |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Integration with HPE Infrastructure Management | Yes |
Cloud Management Features | Compatible with HPE InfoSight (via system instrumentation) |
Interfaces
Interface Type | NVMe |
Drive Interface Standard | U.3 PCIe Gen4 x4 |
Maximum 4KB Random Read IOPS (Q=16) | 225,888 |
Maximum 4KB Random Read IOPS (Q=128) | 1,202,924 |
Maximum 4KB Random Write IOPS (Q=16) | 298,739 |
Maximum 4KB Random Write IOPS (Q=32) | 316,613 |
Connection Interface | U.3 Backplane Compatible |
Bus Interface | NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 |
Interface Bandwidth | Up to 64 GT/s |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
CE Compliant | Yes |
FCC Certified | Yes |
WEEE Compliance | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Erase | Yes |
Data Encryption | AES-256 Encryption |
Drive Sanitization | Cryptographic Erase support |