HPE 480GB SATA 2.5-inch Enterprise SSD

Usage Area

This HPE P18432-B21 2.5-inch hot-swappable SSD is designed for deployment in enterprise server environments where high-density storage and reliable random I/O performance are required. It is suitable for use as a primary or secondary storage device in rack, tower, and blade servers supporting SATA interface. The drive is intended for workloads such as database transaction processing, virtualization, and other latency-sensitive applications. Its 480GB capacity and TLC NAND architecture provide a balanced solution for capacity-oriented server configurations.

Construction Features

• 2.5-inch industry-standard form factor for compatibility with server drive bays
• Hot-swappable design enables drive replacement without server shutdown
• SATA interface connector for direct integration with server storage controllers
• TLC (Triple-Level Cell) NAND flash memory for cost-effective storage density
• Single-drive package (1 unit) with manufacturer part number P18432-B21
• Built for continuous server operation with enterprise-grade endurance characteristics

Technical Parameters

• Part Number: P18432-B21
• Type: SSD
• Form Factor: 2.5"
• Capacity: 480 GB
• Interface: SATA
• Memory Type: TLC
• Random Read Speed (4 kB blocks): 66000 IOPS
• Random Write Speed (4 kB blocks): 29000 IOPS
• Quantity: 1 pc

Standards & Certification

The drive complies with industry-standard SATA specifications, ensuring interoperability with enterprise server platforms and storage controllers. Hot-swap functionality adheres to standard server chassis design guidelines for safe drive replacement during operation. The product is manufactured by HPE and carries the original equipment part number P18432-B21, meeting HPE's enterprise hardware quality requirements.