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HPE 960 GB 2.5 inch SATA internal SSD with Smart Carrier

HPE

HPE P18434-B21 960 GB 2.5" SATA 6.0Gb/s Smart Carrier internal hard drive

SKU CH-R0WT-CXV6B

A 960 GB SATA 6.0Gb/s internal SSD with a Smart Carrier for HPE servers

  • Total capacity960 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • 960 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface enables fast data transfer
  • 5 inch form factor fits dense server bays
  • Smart Carrier design simplifies drive installation
  • Mixed Use endurance handles varied workloads

HPE 960 GB SATA Smart Carrier SSD

The HPE P18434-B21 is a 960 GB solid-state drive with a 2.5 inch form factor and a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. It ships new in a Smart Carrier designed for HPE server and storage platforms. The drive targets mixed-use workloads that demand both capacity and consistent performance.

Mixed-use server storage not consumer PCs

This drive suits administrators expanding storage arrays in compatible HPE systems where hot-plug carrier support is required. It is not intended for desktop PCs or laptops that lack a 2.5 inch SATA bay with carrier mounting points. Buyers needing a different capacity or a non-carrier bare drive should consider other models.

SATA 6.0Gb/s interface determines compatibility

The single specification that decides fit is the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface combined with the Smart Carrier form factor. Only systems with a matching SATA backplane and carrier latch mechanism can accept this drive. Verify the server or enclosure manual before purchase.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $327.99
Pricier than about 84% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 960 GB
Lower than about 62% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $341.66 per TB
Pricier than about 86% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Part numberP18434-B21
Total capacity960 GB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s

Questions about this item

What throughput does the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface cap at in practice?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s link tops out at 6.0 Gb/s, so real-world sequential transfers are limited by that ceiling.

What physical space and mounting does the 2.5-inch Smart Carrier drive require?

It fits a standard 2.5-inch drive bay and uses the integrated HPE Smart Carrier to lock into the server tray.

How is the drive installed and which step is often missed?

Slide the Smart Carrier into the bay until the latch clicks; the step people miss is not pressing the release button fully so the carrier locks.

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