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HPE 2.5 inch SATA internal SSD, silver metal casing with label

HPE

HPE P18438B21 3.84TB 2.5" SATA Internal SSD

SKU CH-RDZM-63Z2X MPN P18438B21

A 3.84 TB 2.5 inch SATA internal SSD rated for mixed-use workloads at 2.6 DWPD with up to 510 MBps read and 480 MBps write speeds

  • Total capacity3.84 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 510 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 480 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • 84 TB capacity stores large enterprise datasets
  • 510 MBps sequential read speeds accelerate data-intensive workloads
  • 480 MBps sequential write speeds support mixed-use performance
  • 6 DWPD endurance rating ensures reliability for write-heavy applications
  • Digitally signed firmware protects data integrity with trusted source verification

HPE 3.84TB 2.5" SATA Mixed Use SSD

This HPE internal solid state drive provides 3.84TB of capacity in a 2.5 inch form factor. It uses a SATA III interface with a 600 MBps protocol speed. The drive is designed for mixed use enterprise workloads with a 2.6 DWPD endurance rating.

Verify SATA III port and 2.5" bay compatibility

Confirm your server or storage array has an available SATA III port and a 2.5 inch drive bay. The drive uses MLC memory components and includes a DRAM cache. It carries HPE digitally signed firmware for supply chain assurance.

Fits standard 2.5" SATA drive bays

The drive installs directly into standard 2.5 inch SATA drive bays without an adapter. HPE Smart Carrier icons display drive status and a do not remove button prevents accidental ejection. HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge software monitors the remaining lifespan of the drive.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $4,333.99
Pricier than about 94% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 3.84 TB
Higher than about 89% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 510 MB/s
Lower than about 90% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $1,128.64 per TB
Pricier than about 91% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Model nameP18438-B21
Part numberP18438-B21
Total capacity3.84 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useEnterprise
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 510 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 480 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash typeMLC
Cache memoryDRAM
Connectivity
Connection protocolSATA
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size216 × 183 × 140 mm

Questions about this item

Will this drive fit in a standard 2.5-inch server bay?

Yes, the 2.5-inch form factor matches common hot-plug bays in HPE ProLiant and other enterprise servers.

What workload endurance does the 2.6 DWPD rating provide?

The 2.6 drive writes per day rating supports mixed read and write workloads such as databases and virtualization over the drive's service life.

Does the SATA 600 interface limit performance compared to SAS?

Sequential speeds reach 510 MBps read and 480 MBps write on the SATA 600 interface, suitable for read-intensive and mixed-use applications.

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