HPE 960GB SATA Read Intensive SSD for ProLiant Gen10 Servers

Equipment Overview

The HPE P18424-B21 is a 2.5-inch SFF enterprise-grade solid-state drive with a 960 GB capacity, engineered for read-intensive workloads in HP ProLiant Gen10 server environments. This hot-plug SATA 6G SSD utilizes TLC NAND memory to deliver balanced performance for high-demand data access tasks. It is designed as a Multi Vendor SSD, providing flexible deployment options within standard server storage slots. The drive is primarily intended for boot operations, read-caching, and application workloads where random read performance is critical.

Main Parameters

• Part Number: P18424-B21
• MPN: 765955
• Form Factor: 2.5" (SFF)
• Capacity: 960 GB
• Interface: 6G SATA
• NAND Flash Type: TLC
• Random Read (4 kB blocks): 58,500 IOPS
• Random Write (4 kB blocks): 29,000 IOPS

Key Advantages

This SSD is optimized for read-intensive enterprise workloads, ensuring consistent IOPS performance for database queries, virtualization, and content delivery. Its hot-plug design allows for seamless drive replacement without server downtime, reducing maintenance complexity. The TLC memory architecture provides a cost-effective storage solution while maintaining enterprise-level reliability standards for 24/7 operation.

Compatibility & Integration

The drive is specifically validated for HP ProLiant Gen10 servers, ensuring full firmware and hardware compatibility. It conforms to the SATA 6G specification, making it interoperable with standard 2.5-inch drive bays and controllers supporting this interface class. As a Multi Vendor SSD, it offers flexible integration into heterogeneous IT environments without proprietary lock-in.