HPE 15.36TB NVMe U.3 PCIe Gen4 x4 SFF 2.5" RI SSD

Model: Samsung PM1733 Series
HPE Part Number: P36976-005

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Overview

The HPE P36976-005 is a high-performance 15.36TB enterprise NVMe SSD, built by Samsung (PM1733 family) and optimized for HPE servers. It is designed for read-intensive workloads such as virtualization, cloud applications, and data analytics.

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Part Numbers / Compatibility

• HPE P/N: P36976-005
• Samsung Models:
  • MZ-XLR15T0
  • MZXLR15THALA-00AH3
  • MZXLR15THALA
  • MZXLR15THALA-000H3

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Core Specifications

• Manufacturer: HPE (OEM Samsung)
• Capacity: 15.36 TB
• Form Factor: 2.5" SFF (Small Form Factor)
• Interface: NVMe (PCIe Gen 4.0 x4)
• Interface Type: U.3 (backward compatible with U.2 depending on system)
• Hot-Pluggable: Yes
• Flash Type: TLC 3D V-NAND

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Performance

• Sequential Read: Up to 7,000 MiB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 3,700 MiB/s
• Random Read: Up to 175,000 IOPS
• Random Write: Up to 145,000 IOPS

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Endurance & Workload

• Workload Type: Read Intensive (RI)
• Endurance Rating: 1 DWPD

Note: This is an RI drive (not Mixed Use). Mixed Use (MU) drives typically have 3–5 DWPD, while this model is rated at 1 DWPD.

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Compatibility Notes

• Native U.3 SSD (newer standard)
• Backward compatible with U.2 systems only if the backplane supports it
• Intended for HPE Gen10 / Gen10 Plus servers and similar enterprise platforms

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Summary

• Enterprise-grade Samsung PM1733-based SSD
• High capacity (15.36TB) with strong Gen4 NVMe performance
• Ideal for read-heavy workloads
• Flexible deployment with U.3 / possible U.2 compatibility