HPE 960GB SATA 6Gb/s Read-Intensive TLC SSD — P18424-B21

The HPE P18424-B21 is a 960GB SATA 6Gb/s read-intensive TLC SSD in a 2.5-inch SFF form factor with Smart Carrier, validated for HPE ProLiant Gen8 and Gen10 servers. Designed for workloads with predominantly read I/O patterns, it delivers consistent SSD performance with the reliability and serviceability of HPE Smart Carrier hot-swap deployment.

Key Features

• 960GB read-intensive TLC NAND — optimized for high read-to-write ratio server workloads
• SATA 6Gb/s interface for broad ProLiant Gen8 and Gen10 platform compatibility
• 2.5-inch SFF Smart Carrier for hot-swap installation in ProLiant SFF bays
• Read-intensive endurance rating suitable for web serving, caching, and read-heavy databases

Product Specifications

• Part Number: P18424-B21
• Manufacturer: HPE
• Capacity: 960GB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF Hot-Swap
• NAND Type: TLC (Triple-Level Cell)
• Workload Type: Read Intensive
• Carrier: HPE Smart Carrier included

Storage Specifications

• Drive Type: SSD (Solid State Drive)
• Interface Speed: SATA III 6Gb/s
• NAND Class: TLC — read-intensive endurance profile
• Hot-Swap: Yes — Smart Carrier for non-disruptive replacement
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF

Performance Specifications

• Optimized for sequential and random read-dominant I/O patterns
• Read-intensive TLC endurance rated for up to 1 DWPD (drive write per day) workloads
• Consistent low-latency random read performance for caching and web tier deployments

Use Cases

• Web server and content delivery read-heavy storage on HPE ProLiant platforms
• Database read replicas and read-intensive analytics query acceleration
• Boot and OS volume replacement for Gen8/Gen10 ProLiant 2.5-inch SFF bays
• Caching tier in tiered storage architectures alongside high-capacity HDDs

Compatibility

• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen8/Gen10, DL360 Gen8/Gen10, ML350 Gen10
• HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen10 and other SATA 6Gb/s SFF ProLiant platforms
• Compatible with HPE Smart Array SATA/SAS controllers supporting 960GB SSD

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between read-intensive and mixed-use SSDs?

Read-intensive SSDs (like P18424-B21) are optimized for workloads with mostly reads and minimal writes — typically rated at 1 DWPD. Mixed-use SSDs support higher write endurance (3 DWPD or more) for balanced read/write workloads at a higher cost per GB.

Can P18424-B21 be used as a boot drive in ProLiant Gen10?

Yes — 960GB SATA SSDs can function as boot drives in ProLiant Gen10 2.5-inch SFF bays. However, HPE recommends dedicated M.2 or NS204i boot devices to preserve SFF bays for data storage.

Is P18424-B21 compatible with ProLiant Gen9 servers?

The product title specifies Gen8 and Gen10 validation. Gen9 compatibility depends on firmware and Smart Array controller support — verify against HPE ProLiant Gen9 QuickSpecs before deploying.

The HPE P18424-B21 960GB SATA read-intensive TLC SSD delivers reliable, cost-effective flash storage for HPE ProLiant Gen8 and Gen10 platforms. Order today — in stock at a competitive price.