HPE 240GB SFF 2.5" SATA 6G Read Intensive SC SSD

The HPE P18420-B21 is a 240GB solid state drive that connects through a 6 Gb per second SATA interface and fits in a 2.5-inch small form factor bay. Built for read intensive work, it gives server administrators reliable boot, swap, and web application storage without consuming much power or rack space.

With measured performance of up to 65,500 random read IOPS, the drive keeps operating systems and frequently accessed data responsive even when multiple virtual machines or web sessions are in play. It suits environments such as front-end web nodes, content delivery servers, or database replicas that spend far more time reading than writing.

The integrated HPE Smart Carrier simplifies life in the data center. You can hot-plug the drive, check status through the carrier’s indicators, and swap it during maintenance windows in moments, all while the rest of the server keeps running.

Power draw sits at only 2.48 watts, an important point for dense compute racks and edge deployments where every watt counts. Endurance is rated at 0.8 drive writes per day, which fits read heavy roles, and firmware validation helps protect against unauthorized code. A three-year limited warranty backs long-term use.

Because the drive is qualified for HPE compute platforms, integration is straightforward. Slot it into an HPE ProLiant or other compatible system when you need dependable read speed, modest capacity, and low power consumption in a corporate data center, branch office, or lab environment.

• 240GB SATA 6 Gb per second solid state drive
• Optimized for read intensive workloads
• Up to 65,500 random read IOPS
• Smart Carrier enables easy hot-plug installation
• 2.5-inch small form factor
• 0.8 drive writes per day endurance rating
• Typical power consumption of 2.48 watts
• Three-year limited warranty
• Qualified for HPE compute platforms