HPE 3.84TB SATA 6Gb Read Intensive SFF 2.5" SC Multi Vendor Solid State Drive P18428-B21

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

Overview

The HPE P18428-B21 is a 3.84TB 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.

As an HPE Read Intensive SSD, the P18428-B21 is designed for workloads where read operations are more frequent than write operations. It provides enterprise solid-state storage with lower latency and improved power efficiency compared with traditional rotating media.

The drive is supplied with an HPE Smart Carrier and is classified as a Multi Vendor SSD, making it suitable for supported HPE server and storage configurations.

Key Features

• Genuine HPE enterprise SSD
• 3.84TB 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 22,000 random write IOPS
• 0.5 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD)
• 600 MBps data transfer rate
• Suitable for compatible HPE server environments
• Brand-new factory-sealed and retail-boxed
• Full HPE warranty

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: HPE Smart Buy Express, Hewlett-Packard
Brand: HPE
Part Number / SKU: P18428-B21
Product Line: HPE Read Intensive
Edition: Multi Vendor
Product Type: Solid State Drive
Storage Capacity: 3.84TB
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): 0.5
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
Weight: 17.64 oz

Performance Specifications

The HPE P18428-B21 provides solid-state performance for read-intensive enterprise workloads.

• Random Read: Up to 56,000 IOPS
• Random Write: Up to 22,000 IOPS
• Data Transfer Rate: 600 MBps
• Drive Writes Per Day: 0.5 DWPD

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

Read Intensive Workload

The P18428-B21 is classified as a Read Intensive (RI) SSD, making it suitable for applications where read operations represent the majority of storage activity.

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 compatibility with supported HPE server platforms equipped with SATA storage controllers and compatible 2.5-inch SFF drive bays.

Hot-Swap Design

The P18428-B21 is specified as a hot-swap hard drive, allowing compatible HPE server configurations to support drive installation and replacement without requiring a complete system shutdown.

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

Smart Carrier

The P18428-B21 is bundled with an HPE Smart Carrier, providing a compatible carrier solution for supported HPE server storage configurations.

The Smart Carrier helps simplify installation in compatible HPE drive bays.

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 design is suitable for supported HPE servers that use 2.5-inch SFF storage configurations.

Compatibility

The HPE P18428-B21 is intended for compatible HPE server and storage platforms supporting 2.5-inch SATA 6Gbps Read Intensive SSDs.

Before installation, verify compatibility with the exact HPE server model, storage controller, backplane, drive bay, firmware, and supported drive configuration.

Benefits

• Provides 3.84TB 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 22,000 random write IOPS
• 0.5 DWPD endurance rating
• 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 P18428-B21

• Genuine HPE SSD
• 3.84TB 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 22,000 random write IOPS
• 0.5 DWPD
• Brand-new factory sealed and retail boxed
• Full HPE warranty

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE P18428-B21 SSD?
The HPE P18428-B21 provides 3.84TB of solid-state storage capacity.

What interface does the HPE P18428-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 P18428-B21 designed for?
The P18428-B21 is a Read Intensive (RI) SSD, making it suitable for workloads such as web servers, boot and swap operations, 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 22,000 random write IOPS.

What is the form factor of the HPE P18428-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 P18428-B21 include an HPE Smart Carrier?
Yes. The P18428-B21 is bundled with an HPE Smart Carrier for installation in compatible HPE server storage configurations.