HPE 480GB SATA 6G Mixed 2.5" Smart Carrier Multi Vendor SSD P18432-B21

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

Overview

The HPE P18432-B21 is a 480GB Mixed Use Solid State Drive (SSD) designed to provide reliable enterprise storage performance for HPE ProLiant servers and HPE Synergy platforms. It features a SATA 6Gbps interface, 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design, and hot-swap support for compatible server configurations.

HPE Mixed Use SSDs are designed for workloads requiring a combination of random read and write operations. The drive leverages NAND flash technology to provide improved performance, lower latency, and greater power efficiency compared with traditional rotating hard drives.

The P18432-B21 includes an HPE Smart Carrier and is identified as a Multi Vendor SSD, making it suitable for supported HPE enterprise server storage configurations.

Key Features

• Genuine HPE enterprise SSD
• 480GB storage capacity
• Mixed Use workload design
• SATA 6Gbps interface
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• Hot-swap support
• HPE Smart Carrier included
• Multi Vendor SSD
• 600 MBps data transfer rate
• Designed for compatible HPE ProLiant servers and HPE Synergy platforms
• Enterprise solid-state storage technology
• Brand-new factory-sealed retail-boxed product
• Full HPE warranty

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Part Number / SKU: P18432-B21
Product Type: Solid State Drive
Storage Capacity: 480GB
Workload Type: Mixed Use
Edition: Multi Vendor
Drive Type: Hot-Swap Solid State Drive
Interface: SATA 6Gbps
Storage Interface: Serial ATA-600
Data Transfer Rate: 600 MBps
Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
Form Factor (Metric): 6.4 cm
Carrier Type: HPE Smart Carrier
Compatible Bay: 2.5-inch SFF

Performance and Storage

The HPE P18432-B21 uses a SATA 6Gbps interface to provide enterprise storage connectivity with a maximum listed data transfer rate of 600 MBps. Its 480GB capacity provides a practical balance between storage space and performance for server environments.

As a Mixed Use SSD, it is designed for applications that generate a combination of read and write workloads rather than being optimized exclusively for read-heavy or write-heavy operations.

Mixed Use Workload

The P18432-B21 is classified as a Mixed Use SSD, making it suitable for workloads where both read and write operations are important.

Typical applications can include:

• Enterprise applications
• Database workloads
• Virtualization environments
• Server applications
• Business-critical workloads
• Data center storage
• Mixed read/write workloads

Actual performance depends on the server platform, storage controller, workload, operating system, and configuration.

Smart Carrier and Hot-Swap Design

The P18432-B21 is supplied with an HPE Smart Carrier and supports a hot-swap configuration for compatible HPE systems.

The Smart Carrier is designed for use with supported HPE server drive bays and provides an integrated carrier solution for server installation. Hot-swap functionality depends on the specific HPE server, storage controller, backplane, and system configuration.

Form Factor

The drive uses a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design with a compatible 2.5-inch SFF drive bay.

Its compact form factor makes it suitable for supported HPE server platforms that use SFF storage configurations.

Compatibility

The HPE P18432-B21 is intended for use with compatible HPE ProLiant servers and HPE Synergy platforms that support 2.5-inch SATA SSDs with the required storage controller and drive configuration.

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

Benefits

• Provides 480GB of enterprise solid-state storage
• SATA 6Gbps connectivity
• Mixed Use workload support
• 2.5-inch SFF design
• Hot-swap capability on compatible systems
• HPE Smart Carrier included
• Multi Vendor configuration
• Suitable for enterprise server environments
• Lower latency compared with traditional rotating media
• Power-efficient solid-state storage technology

Ideal Applications

• Enterprise server storage
• Database applications
• Virtualization
• Business applications
• Data center infrastructure
• Mixed read/write workloads
• HPE ProLiant server environments
• HPE Synergy platforms
• Server storage upgrades

Why Choose HPE P18432-B21

• Genuine HPE SSD
• 480GB capacity
• SATA 6Gbps interface
• Mixed Use workload classification
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• Hot-swap design
• HPE Smart Carrier included
• Multi Vendor SSD
• 600 MBps listed data transfer rate
• Brand new factory sealed and retail boxed
• Full HPE warranty

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE P18432-B21 SSD?
The HPE P18432-B21 provides 480GB of solid-state storage capacity.

What interface does the HPE P18432-B21 use?
The drive uses a SATA 6Gbps interface, also specified as Serial ATA-600.

What type of workload is the HPE P18432-B21 designed for?
The P18432-B21 is a Mixed Use SSD, designed for applications that require a combination of read and write operations.

What is the form factor of the HPE P18432-B21?
The SSD uses a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design and is compatible with supported 2.5-inch SFF drive bays.

Does the HPE P18432-B21 support hot swapping?
Yes. The drive is specified as a hot-swap SSD, although actual hot-swap functionality depends on the compatible HPE server, storage controller, backplane, and configuration.

Does the HPE P18432-B21 include an HPE Smart Carrier?
Yes. The P18432-B21 is supplied with an HPE Smart Carrier for installation in compatible HPE server storage configurations.