HPE 1.92TB SATA 6G RI SFF 2.5" SSD SK Hynix SE3010 Series VK1920GFLKL 838403-005 (Tray Not Included)
The HPE 838403-005 is an enterprise-class 1.92TB SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive (RI) SSD manufactured by SK Hynix and based on the reliable SK Hynix SE3010 Series platform. Featuring firmware identifier VK1920GFLKL and OEM model HFS1T8G32MED-3410A, this SSD is engineered for enterprise environments requiring dependable performance, low latency, and high reliability for read-centric workloads.
Designed for boot volumes, virtualization hosts, web servers, cloud infrastructure, content delivery platforms, and general enterprise storage applications, the SE3010 Series utilizes enterprise-grade eMLC NAND flash technology to deliver long service life and consistent performance.
Key Features
- 1.92TB Enterprise Solid State Drive
- SK Hynix SE3010 Series
- Read Intensive (RI) Workload Profile
- SATA III 6Gb/s Interface
- Enterprise eMLC NAND Flash
- 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
- 7mm Drive Height
- HPE Digitally Signed Firmware
- Hot-Plug / Hot-Swap Support
- Power Loss Protection (PLP)
- Enterprise Reliability Features
- Optimized for HPE ProLiant Servers
Technical Specifications
General
- Manufacturer: HPE / SK Hynix
- HPE Spare Part Number: 838403-005
- Firmware Identifier: VK1920GFLKL
- OEM Model: HFS1T8G32MED-3410A
- Series: SK Hynix SE3010
- Capacity: 1.92TB (1,920GB)
- Workload Type: Read Intensive (RI)
Performance
- NAND Technology: Enterprise eMLC NAND Flash
- Sequential Read Speed: Up to 540 MB/s
- Sequential Write Speed: Up to 475 MB/s
- Random Read Performance: Up to 76,000 IOPS
- Random Write Performance: Up to 17,000 IOPS
- Endurance Rating: Up to 1.1 DWPD (3 Years)
- Approximate Endurance: ~2,200 TBW
- Read Intensive Enterprise Profile
Interface
- Interface Type: SATA III
- Transfer Rate: 6Gb/s
- Sector Format: 512n Native
Physical Specifications
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
- Height: 7mm
- Hot Swappable: Yes
- Tray Included: No
Related Part Numbers
- 838403-005
- VK1920GFLKL
- HFS1T8G32MED-3410A
- 871770-B21
- 871771-B21
- 871772-003
- 872820-B21
- 872821-B21
- 872822-001
- 872056-001
- 872867-001-SFF-TL-KIT
- 872904-001
- P05938-B21_SUB
Compatible HPE Server Platforms
HPE ProLiant Gen8
- DL360p Gen8
- DL380p Gen8
- DL385p Gen8
- ML350p Gen8
HPE ProLiant Gen9
- DL360 Gen9
- DL380 Gen9
- DL385 Gen9
- ML350 Gen9
- BL460c Gen9
HPE ProLiant Gen10
- DL360 Gen10
- DL380 Gen10
- DL385 Gen10
- ML350 Gen10
- Synergy Compute Modules
HPE Apollo & Storage Systems
- Selected Apollo platforms
- HPE StoreVirtual systems
- HPE storage arrays supporting SATA SFF SSDs
Enterprise Features
- HPE Digitally Signed Firmware
- Read Intensive Endurance Profile
- Power Loss Protection (PLP)
- Enterprise Wear-Leveling Algorithms
- Advanced ECC Error Correction
- Enterprise RAID Compatibility
- Hot-Plug Support
- Enterprise Reliability Design
- Optimized for 24x7 Operation
- Consistent Read Performance
Security Information
The 838403-005 / VK1920GFLKL configuration is a Non-SED (Non Self-Encrypting Drive) model.
Security features include:
- HPE Digitally Signed Firmware
- Secure Firmware Validation
- Enterprise Data Integrity Protection
- Instant Secure Erase Support
- No Hardware-Based Self-Encryption
Ideal Applications
- Operating System Boot Drives
- VMware Virtualization
- Microsoft Hyper-V
- Web Hosting Servers
- Content Delivery Networks
- Read-Intensive Databases
- File Servers
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Backup Repositories
- Enterprise SATA RAID Arrays
Additional Information
The SK Hynix SE3010 Series VK1920GFLKL is a reliable enterprise SATA SSD designed for organizations requiring high-capacity storage with strong read performance and proven enterprise durability. The drive's HPE-certified firmware ensures seamless integration with ProLiant servers while avoiding compatibility warnings, excessive fan speeds, or unsupported-drive notifications commonly encountered with non-HPE drives.
Its enterprise-grade eMLC NAND architecture, power-loss protection circuitry, and HPE validation make it an excellent choice for server upgrades, replacement drives, RAID expansion, and virtualization environments.
Note: Tray/Smart Carrier is NOT included. A compatible HPE 2.5-inch Smart Carrier (SC) or SmartDrive carrier is required for installation in supported HPE ProLiant servers and storage systems.
