Name: P18434-X21 HPE 960GB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Read-Intensive SSD
Brand: HPE
SKU: P18434-X21
Price: 1035.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE 960GB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch DS SC Read-Intensive Solid State Drive delivers a dependable storage solution focused on read-heavy workloads. It fits neatly into standard 2.5-inch drive bays and connects via SATA 6Gb/s, making it suitable for a range of enterprise storage setups where read performance matters most.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	P18434-X21

Technical Information
Capacity	960GB
Memory Technology	Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Interface	SATA 6GB/s
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hot Pluggable	Yes

Performance
Max Sequential Read	560 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	520 MB/s
Random Read	90,000 IOPS (4K)
Random Write	25,000 IOPS (4K)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	15 x 70 x 100 mm
Weight	1.10
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This HPE 960GB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch solid-state drive is built to handle environments where read operations dominate. It's commonly used in data centers and enterprise storage arrays where consistent performance and reliability are critical. Often found in servers and storage systems, this drive supports IT professionals and system administrators seeking to optimize read-heavy applications without overspending on write endurance. Key Features High-capacity 960GB SSD tailored for read-intensive tasks Uses SATA 6Gb/s interface for compatibility and speed Compact 2.5-inch size fits most server and storage slots Enhanced durability designed for frequent read cycles Low power consumption helps reduce overall data center energy use This drive is typically deployed in environments like web servers, content delivery networks, and database systems where fast read access is essential. It offers a reliable storage option for workloads that prioritize reading data over writing, balancing performance with endurance.

Use Cases
The HPE 960GB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Read-Intensive SSD is ideal for environments where data retrieval speeds are critical and write operations are limited. It is well-suited for enterprise IT infrastructures requiring consistent read performance across storage clusters and virtualization platforms. How It's Used: Deployment in data centers focusing on high read-demand applications such as content delivery networks. Integration within virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) setups to optimize user access times and reduce latency. Utilization in remote office/branch office (ROBO) environments requiring efficient read caching without heavy write cycles. Storage tiering in hybrid arrays where read-intensive workloads benefit from SSD acceleration. Implementation in archival or database systems with frequent query reads but infrequent data writes. This SSD supports operational efficiency by delivering reliable read performance in mixed workload storage environments, helping organizations scale storage solutions without compromising response times. Its compatibility with standard 2.5-inch bays facilitates easy integration into existing server and storage infrastructures.

P18434-X21 HPE 960GB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Read-Intensive SSD

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Performance

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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