HPE 3.84TB SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive SFF Smart Carrier SSD – P18485-001

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Overview

The HPE P18485-001 is a 3.84TB Read Intensive Solid State Drive (SSD) designed for HPE server and storage environments requiring reliable, high-performance solid-state storage. It features a SATA 6Gbps interface, 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design, and Smart Carrier (SC) for compatible HPE systems.

Designed for workloads with high read requirements, the P18485-001 provides up to 54,000 random read IOPS and up to 56,000 maximum random read IOPS. Its Read Intensive workload classification and 0.5 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) endurance make it suitable for applications where read performance is a primary requirement.

HPE SSDs are backed by extensive testing and qualification and include Digitally Signed Firmware and compatibility with HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge management capabilities.

Key Features

• Genuine HPE enterprise SSD
• 3.84TB storage capacity
• Read Intensive workload classification
• SATA 6Gbps interface
• 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Smart Carrier (SC)
• Hot-swap design
• Up to 54,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 56,000 maximum random read IOPS
• Up to 21,000 random write IOPS
• Up to 22,000 maximum random write IOPS
• 0.5 DWPD endurance
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility
• Factory sealed and retail boxed
• Full HPE warranty

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
Part Number / SKU: P18485-001
Product Type: Solid State Drive
Storage Capacity: 3.84TB
Workload Type: Read Intensive
Device Type: Solid State Drive - Hot-Swap
Interface: SATA 6Gbps
Drive Transfer Rate: 600 MBps
Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
Carrier Type: Smart Carrier (SC)
Bundled With: HPE Smart Carrier (SC)
Height: 7.00mm (0.30 inch)
Platform Supported: HPE ProLiant Rack/Tower/BladeSystem Servers/Synergy

Performance Specifications

• Random Read IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 54,000
• Random Write IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 21,000
• Maximum Random Read IOPS (4KiB): 56,000 @ Q32
• Maximum Random Write IOPS (4KiB): 22,000 @ Q4
• External Drive Transfer Rate: 600 MBps
• Endurance: 0.5 DWPD
• 30 Days Writes: 3,400

Physical Specifications

Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
Height: 7.00mm (0.30 inch)
Carrier Type: Smart Carrier (SC)
Drive Type: Hot-Swap
Compatible Bay: 2.5-inch SFF
Capacity: 3.84TB

Read Intensive Workload

The HPE P18485-001 is designed for Read Intensive (RI) workloads where applications perform significantly more read operations than write operations. With a 0.5 DWPD endurance rating, the drive is intended for environments where consistent read performance and storage capacity are more important than high write endurance.

Smart Carrier and Firmware

The P18485-001 includes an HPE Smart Carrier (SC) designed for compatible HPE server configurations. The Smart Carrier provides drive-status information and helps reduce the risk of accidental drive removal.

The SSD also features Digitally Signed Firmware, which helps verify that the drive firmware comes from a trusted source. HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility can also help administrators monitor SSD lifespan and drive health through supported management tools.

Compatibility

The HPE P18485-001 is designed for HPE ProLiant Rack, Tower, BladeSystem, and Synergy platforms that support the specified 2.5-inch SATA SSD configuration.

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

Benefits

• Provides 3.84TB of enterprise solid-state storage
• SATA 6Gbps connectivity
• Read Intensive workload optimization
• 2.5-inch SFF design
• Smart Carrier included
• Hot-swap capability for supported systems
• Up to 54,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 56,000 maximum random read IOPS
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility
• Designed for compatible HPE server environments

Ideal Applications

• Enterprise server storage
• Read-intensive applications
• Web servers
• Boot and swap workloads
• Read caching
• Data center environments
• HPE ProLiant server deployments
• HPE Synergy environments
• Storage capacity expansion
• Enterprise application storage

Why Choose HPE P18485-001

• Genuine HPE enterprise SSD
• 3.84TB storage capacity
• SATA 6Gbps interface
• Read Intensive workload classification
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• HPE Smart Carrier
• Hot-swap design
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility
• 0.5 DWPD endurance
• Full HPE warranty
• Factory sealed and retail boxed

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE P18485-001 SSD?
The HPE P18485-001 provides 3.84TB of solid-state storage capacity.

What interface does the HPE P18485-001 use?
The drive uses a SATA 6Gbps interface with an external transfer rate of up to 600 MBps.

What is the form factor of the HPE P18485-001?
The SSD uses a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design and includes an HPE Smart Carrier.

What type of workload is the HPE P18485-001 designed for?
The P18485-001 is classified as a Read Intensive (RI) SSD, making it suitable for applications with high read activity such as web servers, boot/swap, and read caching.

What are the random read and write performance specifications?
The SSD provides up to 54,000 random read IOPS and 21,000 random write IOPS at 4KiB, Q=16. Maximum performance is listed at 56,000 random read IOPS and 22,000 random write IOPS.

What HPE systems are compatible with the P18485-001?
The drive supports compatible HPE ProLiant Rack, Tower, BladeSystem, and Synergy platforms. The exact server model, storage controller, drive bay, and configuration should be verified before installation.