HPE P18432-B21 480GB SATA Hot-Swap SSD

Equipment Overview

The HPE P18432-B21 is a 2.5-inch enterprise-grade solid-state drive (SSD) with a storage capacity of 480 GB, designed for installation in server environments. It utilizes SATA interface and hot-swappable form factor, enabling drive replacement without system downtime. The unit is engineered to deliver consistent performance for read-intensive workloads, including database operations, virtualization, and general server storage tasks. This drive supports a random read speed of 66,000 IOPS and a random write speed of 29,000 IOPS for 4 kB blocks, ensuring responsive data access in demanding applications.

Main Parameters

• Part Number: P18432-B21
• Type: SSD
• Quantity: 1 unit
• Form Factor: 2.5"
• Capacity: 480 GB
• NAND Flash Memory Type: TLC (Triple-Level Cell)
• Random Read Speed (4 kB blocks): 66,000 IOPS
• Random Write Speed (4 kB blocks): 29,000 IOPS

Key Advantages

The drive is selected for enterprise projects due to its proven HPE compatibility and hot-swap capability, which simplifies maintenance and reduces operational disruption in critical server systems. The combination of TLC NAND and balanced IOPS performance provides reliable throughput for mixed read/write environments, making it a practical upgrade or replacement component for existing HPE server storage pools.

Compatibility & Integration

The SSD is compatible with HPE server systems that support standard 2.5-inch SATA hot-swappable drive bays. It conforms to industry-standard SATA interface specifications, ensuring straightforward integration into HPE ProLiant and other enterprise server platforms that accept this form factor. The drive does not require proprietary drivers for basic operation, aligning with standard server storage management protocols.