HPE 1.92TB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF 2.5" SC Multi Vendor SSD – P18426-B21

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Overview

The HPE P18426-B21 is a 1.92TB Read Intensive Solid State Drive (SSD) designed for enterprise server environments requiring high-capacity storage and reliable read performance. It features a SATA 6Gbps interface, 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design, and hot-swap support for compatible HPE server configurations.

HPE SATA 6G Read Intensive SSDs are designed for workloads with a high proportion of read operations, including boot and swap environments, web servers, and read caching. The P18426-B21 combines 1.92TB of storage capacity with enterprise SSD technology to provide improved performance, lower latency, and power-efficient storage.

The drive is supplied with an HPE Smart Carrier and is classified as a Multi Vendor SSD. It also supports HPE enterprise storage management and security technologies designed for supported HPE server platforms.

Key Features

• Genuine HPE enterprise SSD
• 1.92TB storage capacity
• Read Intensive workload design
• SATA 6Gbps interface
• 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Hot-swap support
• Multi Vendor SSD
• HPE Smart Carrier included
• Up to 56,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 25,000 random write IOPS
• 0.8 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD)
• 600 MBps data transfer rate
• HPE Digitally Signed Firmware support
• HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility
• Designed for compatible HPE server environments
• Brand-new factory-sealed and retail-boxed
• Full HPE warranty

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: HPE Smart Buy Express
Brand: HPE
Part Number / SKU: P18426-B21
Product Line: HPE Read Intensive
Edition: Multi Vendor
Product Type: Solid State Drive
Storage Capacity: 1.92TB
Workload Type: Read Intensive
Drive Type: Hot-Swap Hard Drive
Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
Form Factor (Metric): 6.4 cm SFF
Interface: Serial ATA-600
Storage Interface: Serial ATA-600
Data Transfer Rate: 600 MBps
Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 0.8
Carrier: HPE Smart Carrier
Compatible Bay: 2.5-inch SFF
Interface Provided: 1 × SATA 6Gb/s – 7-pin Serial ATA
Packaged Quantity: 1
Color Category: Black

Performance Specifications

The HPE P18426-B21 provides solid-state performance optimized for read-intensive enterprise workloads.

• Random Read: Up to 56,000 IOPS
• Random Write: Up to 25,000 IOPS
• Data Transfer Rate: 600 MBps
• Drive Writes Per Day: 0.8 DWPD

Actual performance may vary depending on the HPE server platform, storage controller, workload, operating system, and configuration.

Read Intensive Workload

The P18426-B21 is classified as a Read Intensive (RI) SSD, making it appropriate for workloads where read operations are significantly more frequent than write operations.

Typical applications include:

• Boot and swap workloads
• Web servers
• Read caching
• Enterprise applications
• File and content repositories
• Data center storage
• Read-heavy server workloads

SATA 6Gbps Interface

The SSD uses a SATA 6Gbps interface, also identified as Serial ATA-600, with a listed data transfer rate of 600 MBps.

This interface provides connectivity for supported HPE server platforms equipped with compatible SATA storage controllers and 2.5-inch SFF drive bays.

Hot-Swap Design

The P18426-B21 is specified as a hot-swap hard drive, allowing compatible HPE server configurations to support drive installation or replacement without requiring a complete system shutdown.

Actual hot-swap functionality depends on the specific HPE server, storage controller, backplane, firmware, and system configuration.

Smart Carrier

The P18426-B21 is bundled with an HPE Smart Carrier, providing a compatible carrier solution for supported HPE server storage configurations.

The Smart Carrier is designed to simplify installation in compatible HPE drive bays.

Firmware and SSD Monitoring

HPE SATA Read Intensive SSDs support enterprise technologies designed to improve storage security and management.

HPE Digitally Signed Firmware helps provide assurance that drive firmware comes from a trusted source. HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility allows supported management tools to monitor SSD lifespan and identify drives that may be approaching their endurance limits.

Form Factor

The drive uses a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design with a metric form factor of 6.4 cm SFF.

This compact form factor is suitable for compatible HPE server configurations using 2.5-inch SFF storage bays.

Compatibility

The HPE P18426-B21 is intended for compatible HPE server and storage platforms that support 2.5-inch SATA 6Gbps Read Intensive SSDs.

Compatibility should be verified against the exact server model, storage controller, backplane, drive bay, firmware, and supported HPE drive configuration before installation.

Benefits

• Provides 1.92TB of enterprise solid-state storage
• Read Intensive workload optimization
• SATA 6Gbps connectivity
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• Hot-swap capability on compatible systems
• HPE Smart Carrier included
• Multi Vendor configuration
• Up to 56,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 25,000 random write IOPS
• 0.8 DWPD endurance rating
• Digitally Signed Firmware support
• SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility
• Suitable for read-heavy enterprise workloads
• Power-efficient solid-state storage

Ideal Applications

• Enterprise server storage
• Boot and swap environments
• Web servers
• Read caching
• Data center infrastructure
• Enterprise applications
• File and content storage
• Read-intensive workloads
• HPE server storage upgrades

Why Choose HPE P18426-B21

• Genuine HPE SSD
• 1.92TB storage capacity
• SATA 6Gbps interface
• Read Intensive workload classification
• 2.5-inch SFF design
• Hot-swap configuration
• Multi Vendor SSD
• HPE Smart Carrier included
• Up to 56,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 25,000 random write IOPS
• 0.8 DWPD
• Digitally Signed Firmware support
• SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility
• Brand-new factory sealed and retail boxed
• Full HPE warranty

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE P18426-B21 SSD?
The HPE P18426-B21 provides 1.92TB of solid-state storage capacity.

What interface does the HPE P18426-B21 use?
The drive uses a SATA 6Gbps interface, also specified as Serial ATA-600, with a listed data transfer rate of 600 MBps.

What type of workload is the HPE P18426-B21 designed for?
The P18426-B21 is a Read Intensive (RI) SSD, making it suitable for workloads such as boot and swap operations, web servers, read caching, and other read-heavy applications.

What are the random read and write performance specifications?
The SSD provides up to 56,000 random read IOPS and 25,000 random write IOPS.

What is the form factor of the HPE P18426-B21?
The drive uses a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design and is compatible with supported 2.5-inch SFF drive bays.

Does the HPE P18426-B21 include an HPE Smart Carrier?
Yes. The P18426-B21 is bundled with an HPE Smart Carrier for installation in compatible HPE server storage configurations.