HPE P18428-S21 3.84TB SATA 6G 2.5″ SSD Hard Drive

HPE P18428-S21 3.84TB SATA 6G 2.5in SSD Hard Drive

The HPE P18428-S21 is a 3.84TB SATA 6G 2.5in read intensive solid state drive supplied under HPE’s S21 SKU series, delivering the same high capacity SATA flash proposition in a variant part code used across particular sales channels and server bundles. Euroland IT Store stocks it in the UK in new and refurbished condition, tested and warranted either way.

Functionally, a 3.84TB read intensive SATA drive of this class is built for the read dominated workloads that make up most consolidation projects: virtual machine datastores, media and document repositories, web content, reporting datasets and backup landing zones. The SATA 6G interface keeps the cost per terabyte attractive, while flash latency transforms responsiveness compared with the nearline disks these drives commonly replace. As with all certified HPE parts, the drive arrives in the correct hot plug carrier with validated firmware, so Smart Array controllers, iLO telemetry and predictive failure alerts all work without workarounds.

S21 references appear frequently in quotes built around HPE server bundles, so procurement teams sometimes need this exact code rather than the B21 equivalent to match an existing estate or a support record. Whichever code your paperwork carries, our team can cross reference it and confirm the correct drive before dispatch. The P18428-S21 installs online in a free SFF bay, making capacity growth a working hours task. Refurbished stock is securely erased and health verified, new stock arrives sealed, and UK next working day delivery is available. Multi drive pricing is quoted same day for full bay populations or spares holdings across several sites.

Key Features

• HPE S21 series part code P18428-S21
• 3.84TB capacity over SATA 6Gb/s
• 2.5in SFF hot plug drive assembly
• Read intensive endurance classification
• Ideal for datastores and content repositories
• Flash latency in place of nearline disk delays
• Validated firmware for ProLiant platforms
• Works with HPE Smart Array and HBA controllers
• Securely wiped and tested before sale
• New and refurbished with UK warranty cover

Compatibility

• Hot plug SFF carrier for HPE ProLiant server bays
• Suits selected Gen9 and Gen10 SATA configurations
• Managed via HPE Smart Storage Administrator and iLO
• Suits selected HPE ProLiant configurations, confirm against your server serial number

Benefits

Ordering the precise SKU on your build sheet avoids procurement queries and keeps asset registers clean, and with S21 codes that accuracy matters because support records may reference them directly. The drive itself brings the usual advantages of large SATA flash: fewer bays consumed per terabyte, lower power, quieter thermals and predictable read performance. Refurbished units cut the cost of capacity expansion substantially, while new units suit fixed procurement policies. The equivalent B21 option code is listed as the HPE P18428-B21 3.84TB SATA SSD, and related capacity siblings include the HPE 878855-001 3.84TB SATA RI SSD and the HPE 875664-001 3.84TB SATA SSD. If your estate spans generations, we can map each server to its correct drive family. Browse the server SSD and hard drive category for the full capacity ladder.

Related Products

• HPE P00896-B21 3.84TB SATA SFF SSD
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• HPE 877764-B21 3.84TB SATA RI SFF SSD
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