HPE 7.68TB SATA 6Gb Read Intensive SFF 2.5" SC Multi Vendor Solid State Drive P18430-B21

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Overview

The HPE P18430-B21 is a 7.68TB Read Intensive Solid State Drive (SSD) designed for enterprise storage environments requiring high-capacity storage and strong 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 that involve predominantly read operations, including boot and swap environments, web servers, and read caching. The P18430-B21 combines high storage capacity with enterprise SSD technology to provide reliable and power-efficient storage for supported HPE platforms.

The drive also supports HPE Digitally Signed Firmware and HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge capabilities, helping administrators maintain firmware security and monitor SSD health.

Key Features

• Genuine HPE enterprise SSD
• 7.68TB storage capacity
• Read Intensive workload design
• SATA 6Gbps interface
• 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Hot-swap support
• Multi Vendor SSD
• 600 MBps external drive transfer rate
• Up to 57,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 10,000 random write IOPS
• 0.6 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD)
• HPE Digitally Signed Firmware
• HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge support
• Designed for compatible HPE server environments
• Brand-new factory-sealed and retail-boxed
• Full HPE warranty

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Part Number / SKU: P18430-B21
Product Type: Solid State Drive
Storage Capacity: 7.68TB
Workload Type: Read Intensive
Drive Type: Hot-Swap Solid State Drive
Interface: SATA 6Gbps
Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
Compatible Bay: 2.5-inch SFF
Drive Transfer Rate: 600 MBps external
Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 0.6
Weight: 17.64 oz
Interface Provided: 1 × SATA 6Gbps – 7-pin Serial ATA

Performance Specifications

The HPE P18430-B21 provides enterprise-class read performance for read-intensive applications.

• Random Read: Up to 57,000 IOPS
• Random Write: Up to 10,000 IOPS
• External Drive Transfer Rate: 600 MBps
• Drive Writes Per Day: 0.6 DWPD

Performance can vary depending on the server platform, storage controller, workload, operating system, and configuration.

Read Intensive Workload

The P18430-B21 is classified as a Read Intensive (RI) SSD, making it particularly suitable for workloads where read operations significantly exceed write operations.

Typical applications include:

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

SATA 6Gbps Interface

The SSD uses a SATA 6Gbps interface and provides a listed external drive transfer rate of 600 MBps. SATA connectivity makes the drive suitable for compatible HPE server platforms equipped with supported SATA storage controllers and drive bays.

Hot-Swap Design

The P18430-B21 is specified as a hot-swap solid state 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.

Firmware and SSD Monitoring

HPE SSDs include enterprise management and security features designed to help administrators manage storage devices.

The P18430-B21 supports HPE Digitally Signed Firmware, which helps verify that drive firmware originates from a trusted source. HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility can also help 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 and is intended for compatible 2.5-inch SFF server drive bays.

Its SFF design makes it suitable for enterprise server configurations where compact hot-swap storage is required.

Compatibility

The HPE P18430-B21 is designed for compatible HPE server and storage platforms that support 2.5-inch SATA 6Gbps Read Intensive SSDs.

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

Benefits

• Provides 7.68TB of enterprise solid-state storage
• Read Intensive workload optimization
• SATA 6Gbps connectivity
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• Hot-swap capability on compatible systems
• Up to 57,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 10,000 random write IOPS
• 0.6 DWPD endurance rating
• Digitally Signed Firmware support
• SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility
• Suitable for high-capacity read-heavy workloads
• Power-efficient solid-state storage technology

Ideal Applications

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

Why Choose HPE P18430-B21

• Genuine HPE SSD
• 7.68TB capacity
• SATA 6Gbps interface
• Read Intensive workload classification
• 2.5-inch SFF design
• Hot-swap configuration
• Multi Vendor SSD
• Up to 57,000 random read IOPS
• HPE Digitally Signed Firmware
• HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge support
• Brand-new factory sealed and retail boxed
• Full HPE warranty

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE P18430-B21 SSD?
The HPE P18430-B21 provides 7.68TB of solid-state storage capacity.

What interface does the HPE P18430-B21 use?
The drive uses a SATA 6Gbps interface with a listed external drive transfer rate of 600 MBps.

What type of workload is the HPE P18430-B21 designed for?
The P18430-B21 is a Read Intensive (RI) SSD, making it suitable for workloads such as web servers, boot and swap operations, and read caching.

What are the random read and write performance specifications?
The SSD provides up to 57,000 random read IOPS and 10,000 random write IOPS.

What is the form factor of the HPE P18430-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 P18430-B21 support hot swapping?
Yes. The P18430-B21 is specified as a hot-swap SSD. Actual hot-swap functionality depends on the compatible HPE server, storage controller, backplane, and configuration.