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HPE 3.84TB 2.5 inch SATA internal SSD

HPE

HP P18428B21 3.84TB 2.5" SATA internal SSD

SKU CH-0AFC-SAPC7 MPN P18428B21

A 3.84 TB 2.5-inch SATA internal SSD built for read-intensive server workloads

  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Product weight1
  • Read-intensive design accelerates data-heavy workloads
  • 84 TB capacity stores large datasets in a single drive
  • 5 inch SATA form factor fits standard server bays
  • 35 million test hours validate reliability
  • HPE Smart Carrier icons simplify drive status monitoring

3.84 TB SATA SSD for read-heavy workloads

The HP P18428B21 is a 3.84 TB internal solid-state drive with a 2.5 inch form factor and a SATA III interface. It is built for HPE server environments that need high random read IOPS for data-intensive applications. Digitally signed firmware and the SmartSSD Wear Gauge help protect data integrity and track drive health.

Suits read-intensive server tasks.

This drive targets read-intensive workloads such as transactional databases and virtualised workloads where random read performance matters. It is not designed for mixed or write-heavy applications that demand higher write endurance. Buyers needing more capacity or a different interface should evaluate other options.

SATA III interface determines compatibility

The single specification that decides fit is the SATA III interface, which requires a matching SATA port and controller in the host system. Without a SATA connection the drive cannot be installed or used. Verify the server or storage array provides a SATA III slot before purchasing.

How it compares

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Price $2,232.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size225 × 191 × 133 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 2.5" SATA drive into an HPE server, and what step is often missed?

Slide the drive into the Smart Carrier until it clicks, then press the "do not remove" button to lock it; the step often missed is verifying the carrier icons show a healthy status before closing the chassis.

What maintenance or replacement will the 3.84TB SSD need later?

Monitor the HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge to track remaining endurance; when the gauge indicates the drive is at risk of failure, replace the drive to avoid data loss.

What limit appears first on the SATA III drive under sustained read-intensive workloads?

The SATA III interface caps sequential throughput, so sustained high random-read IOPS workloads will hit the bus bandwidth ceiling before the drive's own endurance rating is reached.

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