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HPE P18432-B21 480GB 2.5" SATA enterprise SSD

SKU CH-38CC-TEYBN MPN P18432-B21

Enterprise-grade 480GB 2.5" SATA solid-state drive built for mixed-use server workloads

  • Form Factor2.5"
  • InterfaceSATA III
  • Weight0.2900
  • 480 GB capacity supports mixed-use workloads
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard SFF drive bays
  • SATA III interface delivers 6 Gb/s throughput
  • Enterprise-grade endurance handles sustained write cycles
  • Lightweight 0.29 kg design eases server integration

HPE 480GB SATA enterprise SSD

The HPE P18432-B21 is a 480GB solid-state drive built for server and storage arrays. It fits 2.5-inch drive bays and connects through a SATA III interface. This new component targets IT teams refreshing capacity in compatible HPE ProLiant or Apollo platforms.

SATA III 6Gb/s interface

The drive communicates over a SATA III link rated at 6Gb/s, which determines whether it matches the backplane or controller in your chassis. Verify that the host system supports this interface and the 2.5-inch small form factor before ordering. A mismatched interface will prevent installation or limit throughput.

Mixed-use SFF design

The mixed-use classification means the drive balances read and write endurance for general server workloads such as virtualisation, databases or boot volumes. It ships as a bare drive without a carrier, cables or management software, so your existing caddies and firmware tools must be reused.

Highlights

  • 480 GB capacity supports mixed-use workloads
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard SFF drive bays
  • SATA III interface delivers 6 Gb/s throughput
  • Enterprise-grade endurance handles sustained write cycles
  • Lightweight 0.29 kg design eases server integration

Specifications

BrandHP
ModelP18432-B21
Form Factor2.5"
InterfaceSATA III
Weight0.2900
Shipping weight0.68 kg
Package size140 × 89 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How much usable storage does the 480GB capacity provide in a server?

The drive delivers 480GB of formatted capacity for mixed-use workloads in a 2.5-inch bay.

What does the SATA III 6Gb/s interface limit in real use?

Sequential throughput is capped at the SATA III 6Gb/s line rate.

Will the 2.5-inch form factor fit my hot-plug tray?

The 2.5-inch SFF chassis matches standard hot-plug server drive bays.

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