HP Enterprise E2D54A

HP Enterprise E2D54A

The HP Enterprise E2D54A is a high‑performance 2.5‑inch internal hard disk drive (HDD) engineered for enterprise storage solutions. Designed to deliver reliable capacity and speed, it integrates seamlessly with HP’s modular smart array systems such as the P2000, P2000 G3, and Modular Smart Array 1040/2040 series.

Key Specifications

• Capacity: 146 GB (0.15 TB)
• Form Factor: 2.5‑inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 6 Gb/s
• Rotation Speed: 15,000 revolutions per minute (RPM)
• Hot‑Swap Capability: Yes – supports hot‑swappable operation in enterprise arrays
• Dual Port: Dual‑port SAS for redundancy and high availability
• Operating Temperature Range: 0 °C to 60 °C (ambient); extended range −40 °C to 65 °C (data center)
• Shock Resistance: 5–90 % shock tolerance, ensuring durability under demanding workloads

Performance and Reliability

The 15,000 RPM spin speed provides low latency and high throughput, making the E2D54A ideal for database, virtualization, and high‑transaction environments. Its SAS 6 Gb/s interface guarantees robust data transfer rates while maintaining compatibility with a wide range of HP storage controllers.

Dual‑port functionality enhances fault tolerance; if one port fails, the drive remains accessible via the second port, minimizing downtime. The hot‑swap feature allows administrators to replace drives without shutting down the system, preserving continuous operation.

Integration with HP Enterprise Storage Systems

• P2000 and P2000 G3: The E2D54A is a certified component for these all‑flash arrays, ensuring optimal performance within mixed storage configurations.
• Modular Smart Array 1040/2040: Supports both 10 GbE and 8 Gb/s SCSI interfaces, enabling flexible deployment in tiered storage architectures.

Thermal Management

Operating within a wide temperature envelope, the drive is engineered for data center environments. Its thermal design includes efficient heat dissipation mechanisms that maintain performance stability even under sustained workloads.

Durability and Shock Resistance

The E2D54A’s shock tolerance of 5–90 % ensures resilience against physical impacts during handling or transport. This robustness is critical for enterprise deployments where drives may be moved between racks or serviced in situ.

Use Cases

• Database Servers: Low latency and high IOPS support demanding transactional workloads.
• Virtualization Platforms: Reliable capacity and hot‑swap capability reduce maintenance windows for virtual machine hosts.
• Backup and Recovery: Dual‑port SAS provides redundancy, essential for backup appliances that require continuous data availability.

Conclusion

The HP Enterprise E2D54A delivers a balanced combination of capacity, speed, and enterprise‑grade reliability. Its 15 k RPM performance, dual‑port SAS interface, and hot‑swap capability make it a dependable choice for high‑availability storage environments across HP’s array ecosystem.