HPE P18442-002 960GB SATA 6G 2.5 SSD HDD

HPE P18442-002 is an assembly number for a 960GB SATA 6Gb/s Mixed Use solid-state drive supplied in a 2.5-inch SFF Smart Carrier configuration. Parts references link it to option P18434-B21, spare P18478-001 and model identities including MK000960GWUGH. The important detail is the complete assembly, not capacity alone: P18442-002 identifies a hot-plug HPE enterprise SSD intended for workloads with a meaningful balance of reads and writes.

A 960GB SSD Built for Mixed I/O

Mixed Use storage sits between read-focused SSDs and higher-endurance write-intensive designs. It is appropriate where an application performs regular writes as well as reads, such as virtualised workloads, databases and transactional services. This makes P18442-002 different from an HPE Read Intensive SSD even when both use SATA.

Assembly Details

Why the Assembly Number Is More Useful than “960GB SSD”

HPE drives can share capacity and interface while differing in carrier, firmware family, endurance or commercial identity. P18442-002 gives a specific assembly reference that can be mapped to the correct option and spare.

Mixed Use Is about Endurance as well as Performance

SSD selection should reflect how much data the workload writes over time. A Mixed Use drive is intended for more balanced read/write activity than a Read Intensive model. That can make it a better fit for frequently updated application data, but the workload should still be measured rather than assuming a higher-endurance class is always necessary.

The MK000960GWUGH Relationship

MK000960GWUGH is one model identifier encountered within HPE 960GB SATA Mixed Use offerings. It is a model-level clue rather than proof of one universal carrier configuration. The P07444-002 assembly is another 960GB SATA Mixed Use identity found with the same model in parts channels.

Compare with Other SSD Choices

The HPE P41074-001 480GB SATA Read Intensive SSD has half the capacity and a read-focused endurance profile. The HPE P41095-001 1.92TB SATA Mixed Use SSD offers twice the capacity in another family. For SAS, the HPE P49746-001 1.6TB SAS Mixed Use SSD uses a 12G SAS interface and Smart Carrier.

Smart Carrier and Hot-Plug Maintenance

The 2.5-inch Smart Carrier supports hot-plug service in compatible HPE bays. Hot-plug hardware still needs to be serviced according to RAID-controller and array state; the carrier itself does not make every live removal appropriate.

New and Refurbished P18442-002

New drives can be useful for planned replacements and spare pools. Refurbished P18442-002 SSDs can extend the life of compatible servers. For refurbished flash, condition and warranty are important because the original family specification does not state the remaining life of a used drive.

Storage Controller Context

Newer systems may use controllers such as the HPE P47952-001 MR416i-o, but controller and drive compatibility must be considered as part of the complete configuration. SATA and SFF alone do not establish support across every HPE generation.

Why 960GB Is a Useful Enterprise Capacity Point

A 960GB SSD can provide enough space for operating systems, application data, virtual-machine storage or tiered server workloads without consuming the larger capacity and budget of multi-terabyte flash. In RAID configurations, usable capacity depends on drive count and protection level, so the value of one 960GB drive should be considered as part of the complete array rather than as standalone usable storage.

Like-for-Like Replacement in an Existing Array

When P18442-002 is replacing a failed member of an established array, matching the supported drive family can preserve a known configuration. Capacity, interface, workload class, firmware and carrier all contribute to that match. A generic 960GB SATA SSD may physically resemble the HPE drive but does not automatically provide the same enterprise qualification or carrier integration.

Why SSD Health Matters for Refurbished Stock

Flash media has finite write endurance. A Refurbished drive can still be a practical replacement, particularly in mature systems, but the condition of the actual unit matters more than the endurance rating it had when new. Warranty terms and available health information therefore provide useful context when choosing between New and Refurbished stock.

Keeping the assembly, option, spare and model references together also helps when replacement stock comes from different channels. A technician can recognise the same HPE drive family without relying on one label format.

Order by P18442-002

Euroland IT Store can help source New and Refurbished HPE enterprise SSDs. Use P18442-002 when the existing drive or service record calls for this 960GB SFF Smart Carrier assembly.

P18442-002 FAQs

What is HPE P18442-002?

It is an assembly number for a 960GB SATA 6Gb/s Mixed Use SSD in a 2.5-inch SFF Smart Carrier configuration.

Which option number is related to it?

P18434-B21.

Which spare number is related to it?

P18478-001.

What workload class does it use?

Mixed Use.

Is MK000960GWUGH associated with this family?

Yes. It is one model identity found within HPE 960GB SATA Mixed Use offerings.

Is it a SAS drive?

No. P18442-002 uses SATA 6Gb/s.