Description
Boost your data center's read-heavy workloads with the HPE 480GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF SC Multi Vendor SSD. Designed to deliver high reliability and efficiency at an affordable price, this hot-pluggable SSD is ideal for web servers, boot/swap environments, and read cache applications. Backed by over 3.35 million hours of rigorous testing, it ensures dependable performance and endurance with support for SmartSSD Wear Gauge monitoring. This Multi Vendor model offers longer SKU lifecycle and consistent availability, making it a smart investment for scalable enterprise IT deployments.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | P18422-B21 |
| Capacity | 480 GB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | SFF (2.5-inch), 7 mm height |
| Plug Type | Hot Pluggable |
| Endurance (DWPD) | 0.5 |
| Lifetime Writes | 430 TBW |
| Random Read IOPS | 63,000 (4KiB Q=16) / Max: 65,500 (Q=32) |
| Random Write IOPS | 15,000 (4KiB Q=16) / Max: 15,400 (Q=1) |
| Power Consumption | 3.36 Watts |
| Supported Platforms | HPE Compute Mainstream Platforms (see QuickSpecs) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 12.7 x 22.86 x 17.78 cm |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Warranty | 3-Year Limited Warranty (subject to max usage limit) |
| Monitoring Tools | HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge |
| Firmware Security | Digitally Signed Firmware |
Payment & Security
Your payment information is processed securely, and we do not store credit card details or access your credit card information.
Return Policy (Short Summary)
We offer a 30-day return window for most unopened, factory-sealed items.
Returns must be authorized before shipping back and must include all original packaging and accessories. Opened or used items are not returnable unless defective.
Some products—such as custom orders, special-order items, audio gear, software, and LED video walls—are non-returnable. Non-defective returns may be subject to a 20–30% restocking fee, and customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
For damaged or incorrect items, please contact us immediately.
From Scope to Sign-Off
A structured delivery process designed to reduce risk and keep projects moving.
Plan
Discovery, site review, requirements gathering, and project alignment. We define scope, constraints, and success criteria before any design work begins.
- Discovery calls & stakeholder interviews
- On-site survey & infrastructure review
- Requirements & use-case documentation
- Project scope, timeline & milestone alignment
Engineer
System design, schematics, signal flow, BOM development, and documentation. Every project leaves this phase with a complete engineering package.
- AV system design & signal flow diagrams
- Equipment selection & BOM development
- Rack layout & control system design
- As-built documentation package
Deploy
Procurement, logistics, installation, programming, commissioning, and training. We own the delivery from first shipment to final handoff.
- Authorized procurement & logistics coordination
- Physical installation & cable management
- Control system programming & configuration
- Commissioning, testing & end-user training
Support
Monitoring, maintenance, lifecycle planning, and long-term service agreements. We stay engaged long after project close.
- 24/7 remote system monitoring
- Preventive & reactive maintenance
- Technology lifecycle & refresh planning
- Long-term service level agreements
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