HPE 240GB 2.5in DS SATA 6G SC Read Intensive SSD P18420-B21

BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED RETAIL BOXED WITH THE FULL HPE WARRANTY!!!

Overview

The HPE P18420-B21 240GB SATA 6G Read Intensive Solid State Drive is designed to deliver reliable enterprise storage performance for workloads that require fast and consistent read access. With 240GB of storage capacity, a SATA 6Gbps interface, and a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design, this SSD is suitable for compatible HPE ProLiant and HPE Synergy server platforms.

The P18420-B21 is a Read Intensive (RI) SSD, making it well suited for workloads with a high volume of read operations, including boot and swap environments, web servers, and read caching. It provides up to 57,000 random read IOPS and supports sequential read speeds of up to 505 MiB/s for responsive data access.

This SSD features HPE Digitally Signed Firmware to help protect against unauthorized firmware access and supports HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge for monitoring drive lifespan. The Smart Carrier and hot-pluggable design provide convenient integration into supported HPE server environments.

Key Features

• Genuine HPE 240GB solid state drive
• Read Intensive (RI) workload classification
• 240GB storage capacity
• SATA 6Gbps interface
• 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• HPE Smart Drive Carrier included
• Hot-pluggable design
• Multi Vendor SSD
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• Up to 57,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 65,000 maximum random read IOPS
• Up to 14,000 random write IOPS
• Up to 505 MiB/s sequential read throughput
• Up to 255 MiB/s sequential write throughput
• 1 DWPD endurance rating
• Designed for supported HPE ProLiant and HPE Synergy platforms
• Brand new, factory sealed and retail boxed
• Full HPE warranty

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
SKU: P18420-B21
Product Type: Solid State Drive
Device Type: Solid State Drive - Hot-Swap
Workload Type: Read Intensive
Capacity: 240GB
Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
Interface: SATA 6Gbps
NAND Flash Memory: Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
Connectivity: Single Port
Plug Type: Hot Pluggable
Carrier Type: Smart Carrier (SC)
Bundled With: HPE Smart Drive Carrier (SC)
Features: Digitally Signed Firmware, Multi Vendor SSD
Platform Supported: HPE ProLiant Rack/Tower/BladeSystem Servers/Synergy
Height: 7.00 mm (0.3 inch)
Drive Transfer Rate: 6 Gb/sec
30 Days Writes: 350 TB
Endurance DWPD: 1
Random Read IOPS: 57,000 IOPS (4KiB, Q=16)
Maximum Random Read IOPS: 65,000 IOPS @ Q32
Random Write IOPS: 14,000 IOPS (4KiB, Q=16)
Maximum Random Write IOPS: 10,500 IOPS @ Q1
Maximum Sequential Read: 505 MiB/s
Maximum Sequential Write: 255 MiB/s
Random Read Average Latency: 203 µs (4KiB, Q1)
Random Write Average Latency: 12 µs (4KiB, Q1)

Benefits

• Fast Read Performance: Up to 57,000 random read IOPS helps improve application responsiveness.
• Read-Optimized Storage: Designed for workloads that perform significantly more reads than writes.
• Enterprise Reliability: HPE SSDs undergo extensive testing and qualification for dependable server deployment.
• Firmware Security: Digitally Signed Firmware helps verify that the drive firmware originates from a trusted source.
• Hot-Plug Convenience: The hot-pluggable design allows easier maintenance on supported server configurations.
• Smart Carrier Integration: The HPE Smart Carrier provides compatibility with supported HPE server storage infrastructure.
• Power Efficiency: SSD technology provides improved performance per watt compared with traditional rotating media.

Ideal Applications

• Boot and swap workloads
• Web servers
• Read caching
• Enterprise server storage
• Application servers
• Data center infrastructure
• HPE ProLiant server upgrades
• HPE Synergy deployments
• Read-intensive enterprise applications

Why Choose HPE P18420-B21?

• Genuine HPE enterprise SSD
• 240GB storage capacity
• SATA 6Gbps interface
• Read Intensive workload design
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• HPE Smart Carrier included
• Hot-pluggable installation
• Up to 65,000 maximum random read IOPS
• 1 DWPD endurance
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• Multi Vendor SSD
• Designed for supported HPE server platforms
• Brand new factory sealed and retail boxed
• Full HPE warranty

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE P18420-B21 SSD?
The HPE P18420-B21 provides 240GB of solid-state storage capacity and is designed for compatible HPE server environments.

What interface does the HPE P18420-B21 use?
The drive uses a SATA 6Gbps interface and features a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design.

What type of workloads is the HPE P18420-B21 designed for?
The P18420-B21 is a Read Intensive (RI) SSD designed for workloads with high read activity, such as boot/swap, web servers, and read caching.

What are the random read and write IOPS of the P18420-B21?
The SSD delivers 57,000 random read IOPS and 14,000 random write IOPS at 4KiB, Q=16. Maximum random read performance is rated at 65,000 IOPS @ Q32.

Does the HPE P18420-B21 include a Smart Carrier?
Yes. The P18420-B21 includes an HPE Smart Drive Carrier (SC) and supports hot-pluggable installation in compatible HPE server configurations.

Which platforms are compatible with the HPE P18420-B21?
The drive is designed for supported HPE ProLiant Rack, Tower, and BladeSystem servers as well as HPE Synergy platforms. Exact compatibility should be verified against the specific server model and storage configuration.