P18424-B21 is the HPE option part number for 960GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF (2.5in) SC Multi Vendor SSD. It is a hot-swap 2.5-inch small form factor solid state drive with a single SATA 6Gb/s interface and an external transfer rate of 600 MBps. The drive ships mounted in an HPE Smart Carrier for use in SFF drive bays. As a read intensive class device, it suits boot volumes, operating system images, virtual machine templates and content repositories where read traffic dominates. Supported platforms span ProLiant DL and ML Gen8 through Gen10, BL and WS blades, SL and Apollo XL nodes, and Synergy 480 and 660 compute modules.
HPE Option Part #: P18424-B21
HPE Spare Part #: P18483-001
HPE Model #: VK000960GWSRT, VK000960GWSXH, VK000960GWTHB, VK000960GWTTB, VK000960GXAWL, VK000960GXNZB, VK000960GXWBP, VK000960GYCNK, VK000960GZCNF, VK000960GZXQU
HPE Assembly Part #: P18440-003
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR P18424-B21:
- Device Type: Solid state drive - hot-swap
- Capacity: 960 GB
- Form Factor: 2.5" SFF
- Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
- Weight: 17.64 oz
- Bundled with: HPE Smart Carrier
- Drive Class: Read Intensive
- Drive Transfer Rate: 600 MBps (external)
- Interfaces: 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s
- Compatible Bay: 2.5" SFF
COMPATIBLE WITH:
PROLIANT DL SERIES
PROLIANT ML SERIES
PROLIANT BL SERIES
PROLIANT WS SERIES
PROLIANT SL SERIES
PROLIANT XL SERIES
PROLIANT SYNERGY SERIES
** This list may not be complete. Contact us via Live Chat if you have any questions about compatibility.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT P18424-B21
What is the difference between P18424-B21 and P18483-001?
They are the same physical drive under different HPE numbering schemes. This page, P18424-B21, is the option part number, the orderable number used when configuring or adding the drive to a server. P18483-001 is the spare part number, used for service replacement of an installed unit. The family also includes one assembly revision and ten OEM drive models, all shown in the cross-reference block on this page. An assembly number identifies a specific build revision; an OEM model number is the manufacturer's own drive model designation.
What interface and speed does this drive use?
P18424-B21 uses a single SATA 6 Gb/s interface, giving a 6 Gb/s link rate and an external drive transfer rate of 600 MBps. It requires a host bay and controller path that supports SATA at 6Gb/s. The drive is not a SAS device, so plan controller and backplane configuration accordingly when mixing drive types within the same server.
Which servers accept this drive?
Compatible platforms include ProLiant DL320e, DL360e, DL360p, DL380e, DL380p, DL385p, DL560, DL580 and DL160 Gen8; DL20, DL60, DL80, DL120, DL160, DL180, DL360, DL380, DL388, DL560 and DL580 Gen9; and DL20, DL160, DL180, DL325, DL360, DL380, DL385, DL560 and DL580 Gen10, including DL325 and DL385 Gen10 Plus v1. ML310e, ML350e, ML350p, ML30, ML110, ML150 and ML350 towers, BL and WS blades, SL and XL nodes, and Synergy 480 and 660 modules are also listed.
What does Read Intensive drive class mean for my configuration?
Read Intensive is the endurance class HPE assigns to drives optimized for workloads where reads far outnumber writes. Use P18424-B21 for boot and OS volumes, read-heavy databases, virtual machine images and archival or reference data. Workloads with sustained heavy write activity are better matched to a higher endurance class. Capacity is 960 GB in a single 2.5-inch device.
Does the drive include a carrier?
Yes. P18424-B21 is bundled with the HPE Smart Carrier, so the drive arrives ready to install in a 2.5-inch SFF bay without sourcing a separate tray. The assembly is hot-swap capable in supported chassis and weighs 17.64 oz as shipped. Confirm your server has a free SFF bay and a SATA-capable backplane path before installing.
HPE PARTSURFER INFO FOR P18424-B21
| Spare PN | Description | |
|---|---|---|
 | P18483-001 | 960GB SATA Solid State Drive - 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) Smart Carrier (SC), Read Intensive (RI) |
Last Updated: 2026-08-17
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- Estimated Release
- 2022
- Form Factor
- SFF (2.5 inch)
- Form Factor/Carrier Type
- SFF / Smart Carrier (SC)
- Hotplug Carrier Type
- Smart Carrier (SC)
- SSD Data Transfer Rate
- 6 Gb/sec (6G)
- SSD Interface
- SATA
- SSD Storage Capacity
- 0.960 TB [960 GB]
- SSD Workload Type
- Read Intensive
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