Name: P18422-H21 HP 480GB SATA 6Gb/s Hot Swappable Read Intensive SSD 2.5-Inch
Brand: HP
SKU: P18422-H21
Price: 365.20 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 480GB SATA 6Gb/s Hot Swappable Read Intensive 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive provides a dependable storage solution aimed at read-heavy tasks in server environments. It fits neatly into standard 2.5-inch bays and offers the convenience of hot swapping, making it a practical choice for maintaining server performance and uptime during maintenance or upgrades.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	P18422-H21

Technical Information
Capacity	480GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Interface	SATA 6GB/s
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hot Pluggable	Yes

Physical Characteristics
Weight	1.10
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
This HP 480GB SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Drive is built for environments that require consistent read-intensive performance. It offers reliable storage with quick access speeds, making it suitable for data centers, enterprise servers, and applications where fast read operations are essential. Often found in servers and storage arrays, this drive supports smooth data handling in setups that demand minimal latency and high throughput. IT professionals and system administrators typically rely on such drives to maintain system responsiveness under heavy read workloads. Key Features Read-intensive design optimizes performance for frequent data retrieval Supports SATA 6Gb/s interface for efficient connectivity 2.5-inch size ensures compatibility with most server systems Hot swappable capability reduces maintenance downtime Durable build designed for enterprise-level reliability This drive is commonly deployed in enterprise servers and storage systems where uptime and speed are critical. Its hot-swappable nature means it can be replaced or upgraded without interrupting operations, keeping business processes running smoothly and efficiently.

Use Cases
The HP 480GB SATA 6Gb/s Hot Swappable Read Intensive SSD is ideal for data center and enterprise IT environments where read-heavy workloads are prevalent. It serves organizations requiring reliable, high-speed access to large datasets without interrupting ongoing operations during hardware maintenance. How It's Used: Deployment in virtualization hosts to accelerate read performance for multiple virtual machines in enterprise data centers. Use in storage clusters that handle large-scale analytics, benefiting from fast access to frequently read data. Integration into remote office servers to ensure consistent and quick data retrieval for distributed business applications. Implementation in content delivery networks (CDNs) where rapid read access to cached data improves user experience. Utilization in database servers focusing on read-intensive queries to reduce latency in transaction processing. By enabling hot swapping and fitting standard 2.5-inch bays, this SSD supports scalable storage architectures and simplifies drive replacement during upgrades or failures. Its design helps maintain system uptime while delivering consistent read performance in demanding IT workflows.

P18422-H21 HP 480GB SATA 6Gb/s Hot Swappable Read Intensive SSD 2.5-Inch

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