This item, P18428-B21, is the HPE option part number for the product described as 3.84TB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF (2.5in) SC Multi Vendor SSD. Further details below.
Experience unmatched performance with the HPE 3.84TB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF SSD (P18428-B21). Designed for HPE servers, this SSD delivers a robust read performance with 56000 IOPS, making it ideal for environments where data access speed is crucial. Its compact 2.5" form factor and compatibility with a wide range of HPE Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers ensure easy integration and efficiency, while the included HPE Smart Carrier simplifies management.
HPE Option Part #: P18428-B21
HPE Spare Part #: P18485-001
HPE Model #: VK003840GWSRV, VK003840GWSXL, VK003840GWTHD, VK003840GWTTD, VK003840GXAWP, VK003840GXNZD, VK003840GXWBR, VK003840GYCNN, VK003840GZCNK, VK003840GZXRH
HPE Assembly Part #: P18440-005
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR P18428-B21:
- Device Type: Solid state drive - hot-swap
- Capacity: 3.84 TB
- Form Factor: 2.5" SFF
- Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
- Weight: 17.64 oz
- Bundled with: HPE Smart Carrier
- Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 0.5
- Drive Class: Read Intensive
- Drive Transfer Rate: 600 MBps (external)
- 4KB Random Read: 56000 IOPS
- 4KB Random Write: 22000 IOPS
- Interfaces: 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s - 7 pin Serial ATA
- 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 FOR P18428-B21:
- What servers is the P18428-B21 compatible with?
The P18428-B21 is compatible with a variety of HPE servers including BL460c Gen10, DL360 Gen10, and ML350 Gen9 among others. Check your server model for compatibility. - What are the performance specifications of the P18428-B21?
The P18428-B21 offers 56000 IOPS for 4KB random reads and 22000 IOPS for 4KB random writes. It features a transfer rate of 600 MBps, making it perfect for read-intensive environments. - How does the P18428-B21 benefit my server setup?
With a 3.84TB capacity and HPE Smart Carrier, the P18428-B21 enhances your server's data handling capabilities and simplifies drive management, improving overall efficiency and performance.
HPE PARTSURFER INFO FOR P18428-B21
| Spare PN | Description | |
|---|---|---|
 | P18485-001 | 3.84TB SATA Solid State Drive - 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) Smart Carrier (SC), Read Intensive (RI) |
Last Updated: 2026-08-05
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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 (6G)
- SSD Storage Capacity
- 3.84 TB
- SSD Workload Type
- Read Intensive
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Returns
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