Get Price: HPE 15.36TB NVMe RI BC U.3 SSD for HPE ProLiant Servers - P50961-001 / P50224-B21

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Aug 19
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Updated: Aug 23

The HPE 15.36TB NVMe RI BC U.3 SSDs (P50961-001 / P50224-B21) offer massive storage capacity and strong read performance in a compact 2.5-inch U.3 format.

HPE 15.36TB NVMe SSDs - P50961-001 / P50224-B21

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The HPE 15.36TB NVMe RI BC U.3 SSD is built for HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen11 servers and is designed for read-intensive enterprise workloads. With 15.36TB in a single drive, it reduces server footprint and simplifies storage management.

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HPE 15.36TB NVMe RI BC U.3 Technical Details: P50961-001 / P50224-B21

The HPE 15.36TB NVMe RI BC U.3 SSD uses PCIe Gen4 NVMe technology, giving much higher performance than older SAS or SATA SSDs. With low latency and high IOPS, it is well suited for workloads where fast read access is more important than heavy write cycles.

Main specifications:

Feature	Specification
Capacity	15.36TB
Interface	NVMe U.3
Bus	PCIe Gen4 x4
Endurance class	Read Intensive (RI)
Format	2.5" U.3
Supported systems	HPE ProLiant Gen10 / Gen11 with NVMe backplane

HPE 15.36TB NVMe RI BC U.3 Part Numbers: P50961-001 / P50224-B21

The same drive is listed under two different part numbers:

Part Number	Description	Usage
P50224-B21	HPE 15.36TB NVMe RI BC U.3 (option kit)	Standard ordering code
P50961-001	HPE 15.36TB NVMe RI BC U.3 (spare)	Replacement / spare part code

Both numbers point to the same hardware - HPE 15.36TB NVMe RI BC U.3 SSD. IT buyers may find either number depending on procurement source, but they are fully compatible and interchangeable.

HPE 15.36TB NVMe RI BC U.3 and HPE ProLiant Compatibility: P50961-001 / P50224-B21

The HPE 15.36TB NVMe RI BC U.3 SSD integrates with many HPE ProLiant servers when equipped with U.3 NVMe backplanes. Supported models include:

HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 / HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11
HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 / HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11
HPE ProLiant DL325 and HPE ProLiant DL385 (AMD EPYC-based)
Selected HPE storage platforms supporting U.3 NVMe

Before installation, IT teams should confirm:

NVMe backplane support
Latest firmware and controller compatibility
Available U.3 slots

HPE 15.36TB NVMe RI BC U.3 for Read-Intensive Workloads: P50961-001 / P50224-B21

The HPE 15.36TB NVMe RI BC U.3 SSD is part of the Read Intensive (RI) category. It is optimized for workloads with frequent reads and fewer writes.

Typical use cases include:

Virtualization and VDI
Data analytics and reporting
Cloud storage nodes
Content delivery systems
Media archives

HPE 15.36TB NVMe RI BC U.3 vs. Mixed-Use NVMe SSDs: P50961-001 / P50224-B21

Enterprise SSDs are sold with different endurance ratings. The HPE 15.36TB NVMe RI BC U.3 SSD focuses on read-heavy environments, while mixed-use (MU) models balance read and write cycles.

Type	Endurance	Best for	Example Capacity
Read Intensive (RI)	Lower write cycles, higher capacity	VDI, analytics, cloud storage	15.36TB (P50224-B21 / P50961-001)
Mixed Use (MU)	Balanced endurance for read/write	OLTP, databases, transactional apps	1.6TB – 7.68TB

For large-scale storage with mostly read operations, RI drives are more cost-efficient.

HPE 15.36TB NVMe RI BC U.3 Cost Efficiency: P50961-001 / P50224-B21

Deploying one HPE 15.36TB NVMe RI BC U.3 SSD can replace multiple smaller drives.

This reduces:

Rack space usage
Power draw
Cooling requirements
RAID complexity

In environments with tight budgets, refurbished versions of P50961-001 or P50224-B21 are also available. These maintain enterprise performance at a lower cost, provided they come with long warranties.

Final Thoughts on HPE 15.36TB NVMe RI BC U.3: P50961-001 / P50224-B21

The HPE 15.36TB NVMe RI BC U.3 SSD is a practical choice for enterprises running HPE ProLiant servers that need dense, fast, and reliable storage for read-focused workloads.

With support for part numbers P50224-B21 and P50961-001, IT teams can deploy this drive in Gen10 and Gen11 environments with confidence. For companies balancing cost and performance, refurbished options are also worth considering.