HP to Release EX900 Pro M.2 NVMe 1.3 SSD

[Raevenlord]

HP is reportedly looking to releases a next-generation storage device in the form of the EX900 pro SSD. Next-generation because this SSD will ship with the NVMe 1.3 protocol over a PCIe 3.0 interface (4x). HP is quoting maximum sequential read and write speeds set at 2095 MB/s and 1965 MB/s for the 1 TB version, which will obviously be the best-performing among offered capacities (256 GB and 512 GB). Random read and write IOPS are quoted at 283 K and 286 K, respectively. Apparently, the EX900 Pro features an independent cache design, though the original report is extremely scarce on details; for this to be relevant, it should be something different from the usual DRAM and SLC-caching that is usually employed by the best-performing SSD drives.

The EX900 Pro will ship with 3D NAND of unspecified layer topology, though the 5 year warranty given across the board is a welcome sight; TBW ratings are set at 650 TBW for the 1 TB version, 320 TBW for the 512 GB, and 160 TBW for the 256 GB one. The NVMe-based SSD will also offer support for NANDXtend error correction code (ECC) technology, SRAM ECC and end-to-end data path protection technology. No word on pricing or availability was available at time of writing.



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[kapone32]

It has a lower product number than previous HP NVME offerings. It seems to have innovations but is obviously not as fast as a 920. I really wonder what the MSRP will be. It is disappointing that in 2020 we are relegated to 1 or 2 TB maximums on NVME storage, even though drives could use the 110mm pcb to increase density. Why do we not see drives that most motherboards from 2017 (for AMD) have had support for. Apparently Intel has a 380GB Optane NVME drive that is 110mm but it is Optane (translation eye watering expensive)

 

[jeremyshaw]

It has a lower product number than previous HP NVME offerings. It seems to have innovations but is obviously not as fast as a 920. I really wonder what the MSRP will be. It is disappointing that in 2020 we are relegated to 1 or 2 TB maximums on NVME storage, even though drives could use the 110mm pcb to increase density. Why do we not see drives that most motherboards from 2017 (for AMD) have had support for. Apparently Intel has a 380GB Optane NVME drive that is 110mm but it is Optane (translation eye watering expensive)

I think the main holdup for that is laptop compatibility - the laptops that still have M.2 slots, usually are only 2280 (sometimes smaller), not 22110.

 

[kapone32]

I think the main holdup for that is laptop compatibility - the laptops that still have M.2 slots, usually are only 2280 (sometimes smaller), not 22110.

Well that is not good to hear but understandable. You would think that a manufacturer would go out on a limb and do that in the consumer space. If for example Crucial used a 110mm on their P1 series and gave you 3 TB for $300. Instead of the $700 for 4TB from Samsung on 80mm. I actually firmly believe a 3 TB on 110mm would sell really well if priced at $300 regardless of laptop compatibility.

 

[TheLostSwede]

I don't think HP's Chinese partner that makes these knows what a heatsink it...

 

[Maxx]

Looks like a Kingston A2000 analogue: SM2263 (w/DRAM) and 96L Micron TLC, likely B27A given that the specs suggest 512Gb/die. Would be a great budget drive if it's priced right. Actually would be competitive with the SM2262/EN drives in consumer tasks as you have a SMI controller that only has fewer channels (sequentials) and the flash is better than the older 64L stuff. Single-sided, too.

 

[Assimilator]

> next-generation
> PCIe 3.0

(a) is not compatible with (b).

I don't think HP's Chinese partner that makes these knows what a heatsink it...

Technically anything is a sink for heat.

I'm waiting for marketing that claims their product comes with a heatsink, and it ends up being just air.

 

[Caring1]

Why is their "heatsink" on the bottom of the drive?

 

[bonehead123]

2095 MB/s and 1965 MB/s for the 1 TB version

Well, either someone at HP's marketing dept is majorly confused, or we have all been reading the speed specs of other drives backwards....

I have 512GB m.2's from a few years ago that are way faster, so what exactly is "next gen" about these ?????

 

[Minus Infinity]

Do MB's support NVME 1.3?

 

[kapone32]

Well, either someone at HP's marketing dept is majorly confused, or we have all been reading the speed specs of other drives backwards....

I have 512GB m.2's from a few years ago that are way faster, so what exactly is "next gen" about these ?????

We don't know the layer and this could be like the Crucial P1 or Intel 665P, actually the speeds are very similar to the Intel 665P.

 

[bonehead123]

We don't know the layer and this could be like the Crucial P1 or Intel 665P, actually the speeds are very similar to the Intel 665P.

Well, regardless of the layers or other factors, 2095 MB/s and 1965 MB/s speeds aint nuthin to scream about nor claim the so-called "next-gen" crown......

and just for the record, I have NEVER been impressed by the speeds (or lack thereof) of any of Intel's m.2 drives... they simply don't offer any kind of value to anyone who is looking for a fast, reliable, and reasonably priced drive.....

 

[kapone32]

Well, regardless of the layers or other factors, 2095 MB/s and 1965 MB/s speeds aint nuthin to scream about nor claim the so-called "next-gen" crown......

and just for the record, I have NEVER been impressed by the speeds (or lack thereof) of any of Intel's m.2 drives... they simply don't offer any kind of value to anyone who is looking for a fast, reliable, and reasonably priced drive.....

I understand your sentiment, as someone who has many NVME drives the Intel M2 drives are good depending on the price. There was a point where the 1TB 660P was less than a 1 T SSD. I even posted a thread about the value of the 660P. Times have changed though and Intel (or whomever) has increased the price of the 660P to the point where it does not make sense. I do not agree with the reliability argument though as the Intel drives have 5 year warranties, run cool for NVME drives, are easily registered when you install Intel software and have never (for me) failed. I currently have 4 of them in RAID 0. 2 BG/s for read and write may not be comparable to PCIe 4.0 drives but for me pricing will represent the mitigating factor of this drive's value.