Name: P18736-B21 HP 3.84TB SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 2.5-inch SSD
Brand: HP
SKU: P18736-B21
Price: 1447.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 3.84TB SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 2.5-inch SSD is a robust storage device designed to deliver consistent read performance in enterprise settings. It fits standard server drive bays and provides large capacity storage suitable for applications that mostly read data. This drive balances speed and reliability to support demanding workloads without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	P18736-B21

Technical Information
Capacity	3.84TB
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 3.84TB SATA SSD is built for handling demanding read-intensive applications, making it a solid choice in data centers and enterprise storage setups. It’s often found in servers requiring large, dependable storage that can quickly access data without bottlenecks. Engineered to fit into standard 2.5-inch drive bays, this drive suits various enterprise systems needing a balance of capacity and performance. IT teams and system administrators benefit from its consistent speeds and robust design that supports heavy read operations. Key Features High capacity storage tailored for read-heavy workloads like databases and analytics Uses SATA 6Gb/s interface ensuring compatibility and steady data flow Compact 2.5-inch size fits most server racks and arrays Read-intensive endurance rating to withstand frequent data retrieval Designed by HP for enterprise reliability and integration This SSD is typically deployed in enterprise servers or storage arrays where fast read access and large capacity are priorities. It plays a crucial role in environments that require steady performance without frequent write operations, such as archival storage or content delivery systems.

Use Cases
The HP 3.84TB SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 2.5-inch SSD is commonly deployed in data centers and enterprise IT environments where applications demand high read throughput with consistent performance. It is suited for workloads that involve frequent data retrieval rather than write-heavy operations, benefiting system administrators prioritizing reliability and scalability in server storage. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization platforms in enterprise data centers to optimize VM image reads and reduce latency. Providing storage for content delivery networks (CDNs) that require rapid access to static web content and media files. Enhancing database query performance in read-heavy OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) environments. Serving as cache drives in storage clusters to accelerate read access across distributed storage systems. Deploying in remote or branch office servers where consistent read access to shared resources is critical. This SSD enhances operational efficiency by delivering reliable read performance that meets the demands of scalable enterprise applications. Its compatibility with common server form factors and interfaces simplifies integration while supporting sustained workloads typical of large-scale IT infrastructures.

P18736-B21 HP 3.84TB SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 2.5-inch SSD

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