HPE 3.84TB NVMe U.2 G3 x4 SED SSD P09769-002

The HPE P09769-002 (Model: VO003840KWVMU) is a 3.84TB enterprise-grade NVMe SSD based on the Samsung PM1723b platform. Designed for read-intensive (RI) workloads, this drive delivers high performance, strong endurance, and advanced security features for HPE ProLiant server environments.

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Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 3.84TB

• Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x4 (NVMe)

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF / U.2

• Workload Type: Read Intensive (RI)

• Flash Technology: Samsung V-NAND (MLC-based architecture depending on batch)

• Endurance: 1 DWPD (Drive Write Per Day) for 5 years

• MTTF: 2.5 million hours

• Security: Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) with AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption

• Power Consumption: Approx. 7.2W (typical operating usage)

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Performance Metrics

• Sequential Read: Up to 3,500 MB/s

• Sequential Write: Up to 3,100 MB/s

• Random Read (4KB): Up to 165,000 IOPS

• Random Write (4KB): Up to 74,000 IOPS

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HPE-Specific Features

• Digitally Signed Firmware (DS): Protects against unauthorized firmware modifications

• HPE Smart Carrier NVMe (SCN): Includes standard hot-plug tray for Gen9, Gen10, and Gen10 Plus servers

• Wear Gauge Support: Fully compatible with HPE management tools for drive health and endurance monitoring

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Platform & Base Drive

This HPE-branded SSD is built on the enterprise-class
Samsung PM1723b
platform, optimized and firmware-validated specifically for HPE servers.

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Compatible HPE Server Models

This SSD is compatible with ProLiant servers configured with 2.5-inch (SFF) NVMe-enabled backplanes and typically utilizes the Smart Carrier NVMe (SCN).

DL Series (Rackmount)

Gen10 Plus

• HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus

• HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen10 Plus

• HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus

• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Plus

• HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus

Gen10

• HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen10

• HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen10

• HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10

• HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10

• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10

• HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10

• HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10

• HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen10

Gen9

• HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen9

• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9

• HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen9

• HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen9

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ML Series (Tower)

Gen10

• HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen10

• HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen10

• HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen10

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Synergy & Apollo (Blade / Density-Optimized)

Synergy

• HPE Synergy 480 Gen10

• HPE Synergy 660 Gen10

Apollo

• HPE Apollo 2000 Gen10

• HPE Apollo 4200

• HPE Apollo 4500

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Compatible Storage Controllers

Although this is a direct-attach NVMe drive connecting via PCIe backplane or riser, it is compatible with HPE Tri-Mode controllers supporting NVMe, SAS, and SATA:

• Broadcom MR216i-a

• Broadcom MR216i-p

• Broadcom MR416i-a

• Broadcom MR416i-p

NVMe Direct Connect:
Supports standard Gen9/Gen10 NVMe enablement kits and PCIe risers providing direct U.2 cabling.

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Compatible Operating Systems

Supported by enterprise operating systems certified for HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 platforms:

• Windows Server: 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025

• VMware ESXi: 6.0, 6.5, 6.7, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0

• Linux: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.x–9.x, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11–15, Ubuntu

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Required Support Hardware

To properly use this drive:

• The server must have a U.2 NVMe-capable backplane

• A standard SAS/SATA backplane will physically accept the drive but will not detect it

• Many Gen9/Gen10 systems require an NVMe Bay Enablement Kit (includes NVMe backplane and high-density data cables)

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Compatible / Related Part Numbers

This SSD may also be referenced under the following part numbers:

• MZ-WLL3T8B

• MZWLL3T8HAJQ-000H3

• VO003840KWVMU

• P10216-B21

• P10467-001

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The HPE 3.84TB NVMe U.2 G3 SSD provides enterprise-level reliability, high-speed NVMe performance, hardware-based encryption, and validated compatibility across a wide range of HPE ProLiant, Synergy, and Apollo platforms, making it ideal for virtualization, database, cloud, and read-heavy data center applications.