Type | Solid State Drive (SSD) |
Form Factor | 2.5-inch SFF U.3 |
Capacity | 960 GB |
Read-Intensive | Yes |
Drive Write Per Day (DWPD) | 0.6 |
Usage Class | Enterprise |
Remanufactured | Yes |
Interface | NVMe |
Hot-Pluggable | Yes |
Power Requirements | 12V, 5V DC |
Weight | 1.1 lbs. |
HPE 960GB NVMe RI SFF U.3 ST Reman SSD, P64842R-K21



Key Benefits

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- High 4KB read IOPS makes this SSD ideal for virtualization and read-dominant databases
- Space-saving U.3 SFF design allows scaling in dense enterprise storage environments
- TAA compliance and remanufacturing support sustainability and procurement standards
Product Overview
The HPE 960GB NVMe RI SFF BC U.3ST Reman SSD (model P64842R-K21) is engineered for read-intensive enterprise applications, with a 960GB capacity and high-speed NVMe interface. Supporting up to 582,623 IOPS for 4KB random reads and 83,000 IOPS for 4KB random writes, this SSD excels in data-heavy environments like virtualization and analytics. Its U.3 small form factor promotes thermal efficiency and scalability in modern server infrastructures. With TAA compliance and remanufactured design, it is both regulatory-friendly and eco-conscious, offering cost-effective performance for infrastructure upgrades.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 8.63 inches |
Depth | 9 inches |
Height | 5.75 inches |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 70°C |
Non-Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
Shock (Operating) | 1000 G (0.5 ms half sine) |
Vibration (Operating) | 2.17 G (5–700 Hz) |
Vibration (Non-Operating) | 3.13 G (5–800 Hz) |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption | AES 256-bit Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) |
Secure Erase | Yes |
TCG Enterprise | Yes |
Interfaces
Interface Type | NVMe U.3 (PCIe Gen4 x4) |
Interface Protocol | PCIe 4.0 NVMe |
Port Connector | U.3 (SFF-8639) |
Random Read IOPS (4KB) | 582,623 |
Random Write IOPS (4KB) | 83,000 |
Sequential Read Throughput | Up to 3,400 MB/s |
Sequential Write Throughput | Up to 1,800 MB/s |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Czechia |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
ISO 9001 Certified | Yes |
WEEE Compliant | Yes |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Device Management Interface | HPE Smart Carrier with Status LED and I/O Indicator |
HPE Smart Array Compatibility | Yes |
Firmware Update Support | Yes, via HPE SSD Manager Tools |