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Computer & Network CablesP18485-001 HPE 3.84TB SSD SATA-6GBPS Read Intensive
P18485-001
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HPE P18485-001 3.84TB SATA-6GBPS Read Intensive Solid State Drive. Factory-Sealed New in Original Box (FSB) with 3 Year Warranty
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| P18485-001 | 1 Year Warranty | $899.00 | Factory-Sealed New in Original Box (FSB) | You save: $314.65 (26%) |
| P18485-001 | 1 Year Warranty | $712.00 | Excellent Refurbished | You save: $249.20 (26%) |
Description
HPE P18485-001 3.84TB SATA 6GBPS Read Intensive SSD
The HPE 3.84TB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF 2.5-Inch SC Multi-Vendor SSD (Model: P18485-001) is a highly dependable enterprise-class solid-state drive engineered to deliver consistent performance and enduring reliability. This drive is designed for environments where rapid data access and power efficiency are vital, making it ideal for read-intensive workloads, virtualized systems, and cloud-based applications. Its hot-plug design and compact 2.5-inch SFF form factor ensure seamless scalability and simplified maintenance in dense data centers.
Product Information
- Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
- Model: P18485-001
- Type: SATA 6Gbps (SATA III)
- Product Category: Enterprise-Class Solid State Drive
Technical Specifications
- Drive Capacity: 3.84 Terabytes
- Form Factor: 2.5-Inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
- Flash Type: TLC NAND
- Plug Type: Hot-Plug Supported
- Carrier Type: Smart Carrier (SC)
- Height: 7mm
- Port Configuration: Single Port
Data Protection and Reliability Features
- Power-Loss Protection: Ensures data integrity in case of unexpected power failure.
- End-to-End Data Path Protection: Maintains consistent data accuracy during transmission and storage.
- Enhanced Endurance: Optimized for read-heavy tasks, extending drive lifespan under 24/7 operations.
- HPE Smart Carrier Design: Simplifies hot-swap replacement with visual health indicators and smart monitoring.
Key Durability Highlights
- Optimized for sustained read performance over time
- Improved write endurance via advanced NAND management
- Designed for 24/7 data center workloads
- Low error rate and exceptional mean time between failures (MTBF)
Scalable and Flexible Deployment Options
- Supports RAID configurations for redundancy and performance scaling
- Hot-plug design enables drive replacement without shutting down servers
- Compact footprint ideal for high-density storage systems
- Compatible with both HPE and third-party server architectures
Use Case Scenarios
- Read-focused database environments and business analytics
- Virtual machine hosting with rapid access requirements
- Enterprise content management and data archiving
- Cloud-based storage infrastructure with read-dominant workloads
- Online transaction and web application servers
Highlights at a Glance
- Massive 3.84TB capacity with read-optimized performance
- High endurance TLC NAND flash memory
- Sequential speeds up to 520 MiB/s read and 480 MiB/s write
- Outstanding random IOPS for superior responsiveness
- Hot-pluggable 2.5-inch Smart Carrier design
- Energy-efficient, low-latency performance profile
- Enterprise-grade reliability for mission-critical workloads
HPE P18485-001 3.84TB SSD Enterprise-Grade Storage Solution
The HPE P18485-001 represents the pinnacle of enterprise solid-state drive technology, specifically engineered for read-intensive workloads in demanding data center environments. This 3.84TB SATA SSD combines exceptional performance, remarkable endurance, and HPE's renowned reliability to deliver a storage solution that accelerates applications while reducing total cost of ownership.
Interface: SATA-6GBPS
The HPE P18485-001 Solid State Drive is equipped with the SATA-6GBPS interface, which provides users with a high-speed data transfer rate and improved performance. This interface allows for faster communication between the drive and the computer system, resulting in quicker access to data and reduced latency.
Read-Intensive Workload Specialization
The "Read Intensive" designation indicates that this SSD is engineered specifically for applications where read operations significantly outnumber write operations, typically in ratios of 80:20 or higher. The HPE P18485-001 excels in numerous enterprise scenarios where fast data access is more critical than write endurance.
Storage System Integration
The drive is compatible with HPE storage systems including MSA, Store Virtual, and Store Easy platforms, providing a performance boost to existing storage infrastructure without requiring complete system overhaul.
HPE Firmware and Management
As a genuine HPE component, this SSD benefits from tight integration with HPE's systems management ecosystem, including HPE One View, HPE iLO, and HPE SSMC (SSA Management Console). This integration provides enhanced monitoring, predictive analytics, and simplified firmware updates.
Capacity: 3.84TB
The HPE P18485-001 Solid State Drive offers a generous capacity of 3.84TB, allowing users to store a vast amount of data, applications, and multimedia files. This high capacity drive provides ample space for demanding workloads, ensuring that users have enough storage to meet their needs.
Read-Intensive vs. Mixed-Use vs. Write-Intensive SSDs
HPE categorizes its enterprise SSDs into three primary workload classifications: Read-Intensive, Mixed-Use, and Write-Intensive. The P18485-001 sits in the Read-Intensive category, offering the best cost-per-gigabyte for workloads dominated by read operations.
Mixed-Use SSDs
Mixed-Use SSDs like the HPE P18426-B21 offer balanced performance for environments with roughly equal read and write operations, typically at a higher cost-per-gigabyte and with greater write endurance.
Write-Intensive SSDs
Write-Intensive SSDs such as the HPE P18428-B21 are engineered for extreme write endurance, making them suitable for write-heavy applications like transaction processing, logging, and write caching, but at a premium price point.
Economic Considerations and Total Cost of Ownership
While the initial acquisition cost of enterprise SSDs is higher than traditional hard drives, the total cost of ownership often favors SSDs when performance, power consumption, and reliability are factored in.
Technical Deep Dive NAND Flash and Controller Technology
The performance and reliability characteristics of the HPE P18485-001 are enabled by advanced underlying technologies in both NAND flash memory and the drive controller.
3D TLC NAND Architecture
This SSD utilizes 3D TLC (Triple-Level Cell) NAND flash, which stacks memory cells vertically to achieve higher densities and better performance compared to planar NAND technologies. While TLC stores three bits per cell (compared to two bits in MLC and one bit in SLC), advanced error correction and wear-leveling algorithms maintain enterprise-grade reliability.
HPE Server Compatibility
This SSD is certified for use across HPE's extensive server portfolio, including ProLiant DL, ML, and BL series servers, as well as Apollo and Synergy systems. The drive is specifically tested and validated to work flawlessly with HPE Smart Array controllers and HPE SATA controller options. Engineered for flexibility, the HPE P18485-001 SSD can be used across multiple HPE platforms and third-party systems supporting the SATA 6G interface. Its standardized design and Smart Carrier compatibility make it ideal for large-scale IT infrastructures that require uniform deployment, rapid scalability, and reduced maintenance overhead. The HPE P18485-001 is designed for seamless integration into HPE server and storage ecosystems, with guaranteed compatibility and optimized performance when used with HPE hardware.
Features
Manufacturer Warranty:
3 Years Warranty from Original Brand
Product/Item Condition:
Factory-Sealed New in Original Box (FSB)
ServerOrbit Replacement Warranty:
1 Year Warranty
