HPE 960GB SATA Mixed Use SSD with Smart Carrier showing hot-plug capability and status indicators

Enterprise-Ready Hot-Swap Storage Solution with Smart Carrier Design

The HPE 960GB SATA Mixed Use SSD showcases advanced engineering with its Smart Carrier design, featuring status indicators and hot-plug capability for seamless integration into enterprise environments. The drive's robust construction combines with intelligent firmware to deliver reliable performance for mixed workloads, while the integrated carrier system enables quick servicing and maintenance without system downtime. This 2.5-inch form factor drive delivers impressive performance metrics with read speeds up to 520 MB/s and write speeds reaching 480 MB/s, making it ideal for demanding enterprise applications. The Smart Carrier's intuitive design includes status LEDs and a protection button to prevent accidental removal during critical operations.

Technical Specifications

  • Hot-pluggable design for seamless maintenance
  • Smart Carrier with LED status indicators
  • 2.5-inch SFF form factor for enterprise servers

Applications

  • Data center storage infrastructure
  • Mission-critical database operations
  • Enterprise-level mixed workload environments

Product details

General Information
Manufacturer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Manufacturer Part Number

P18434-B21

Brand Name

HPE

Product Name

960GB SATA 6G Mixed Use SFF (2.5in) SC 3yr Wty Multi Vendor SSD

Product Type

Solid State Drive

Technical Information
Storage Capacity

960 GB

Drive Performance
Maximum Read Transfer Rate

520 MB/s

Maximum Write Transfer Rate

480 MB/s

Random 4KB Read

64000IOPS

Random 4KB Write

10000IOPS

Endurance (DWPD)

3.4

Endurance Type

Mixed Use

Network & Communication
Wireless LAN

No

Interfaces/Ports
Drive Interface

SATA

Drive Interface Standard

SATA/600

Power Description
Operating Power Consumption

6.30 W

Physical Characteristics
Drive Type

Internal

Form Factor

2.5

Drive Carrier

Yes

Hot Pluggable

Yes

Height

0.3

Weight (Approximate)

1.10 lb

Miscellaneous
Device Supported

Server

Warranty
Limited Warranty

3 Year

Included in the Box

  • icon_list|ssd drive|Portable SSD Drive icon

    SSD Drive

  • icon_list|smart carrier|Smart Carrier Drive carrier icon

    Smart Carrier

FAQs

What is the storage capacity and form factor of the HPE P18434-B21 SSD?
The HPE P18434-B21 is a 960GB SSD in a 2.5-inch (SFF) form factor. This mixed-use drive features a slim 0.3-inch height profile, making it ideal for server deployments where space efficiency is crucial.
What are the read and write performance specifications of this SSD?
This SSD delivers maximum read speeds of 520 MB/s and write speeds of 480 MB/s. For random operations, it achieves 64,000 IOPS for 4KB random reads and 10,000 IOPS for 4KB random writes, making it well-suited for mixed workload environments.
What is the endurance rating of this SSD and what does it mean?
The drive has an endurance rating of 3.4 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day), which indicates it can handle 3.4 complete drive writes per day over its warranty period. This mixed-use endurance level makes it suitable for applications requiring balanced read and write operations.
What interface does this SSD use and what is its power consumption?
This SSD uses a SATA 6Gb/s (SATA/600) interface for connectivity. It has an operating power consumption of 6.30W, making it an energy-efficient storage solution for server environments.
What reliability features does this HPE SSD include?
The drive includes HPE Digitally Signed Firmware for security, SmartSSD Wear Gauge for monitoring drive lifespan, and full data-path error detection. It also features a Smart Carrier with status indicators and a "do not remove" button to prevent accidental data loss.

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