# SSD disk HPE 480 GB 2.5" SATA III P18432-B21

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**Data updated:** 2025-12-07 23:23 (EET)
**Category:** Solid State Drives (SSD)
**Manufacturer:** HP Enterprise
**Manufacturer code:** P18432-B21-RFB
**EAN:** 5706998974068
**Warranty:** 2 Years
**Availability:** Available for order
**Price:** 339.49 €
**Prices and availability valid until:** 2026-07-29 23:59
**Price without VAT (21%):** 280.57 EUR
**Can be purchased by legal entities:** Yes (invoice)
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## Delivery options

| Delivery method | Delivery time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Office pickup (2b. Kengaraga str., Riga, Latvia, LV-1063) | 13.07.2026 | free |
| Pickup points | 16.07.2026 | 1.89 EUR |
| Courier delivery to door | 16.07.2026 | 4.99 EUR |

## Summary description

The HPE P18432-B21 is a 480 GB 2.5" SATA III SSD designed for servers and workstations. It offers impressive read speeds of up to 520 MB/s and write speeds of 445 MB/s, ensuring fast data access and transfer. With a data transfer rate of 6 Gbit/s, this SSD enhances system performance and reliability, making it an ideal choice for demanding applications.

## Long description

HPE Mixed Use (MU) Solid State Drives (SSDs) are designed to accelerate data-intensive applications by delivering high random read and write IOPS and strong endurance. These drives are qualified through extensive testing and provide an alternative to SATA SSDs by offering approximately twice the IOPS when using Value SAS, supporting enterprise workloads such as transactional databases, analytics, and data warehousing.
Advantages
Value SAS SSDs deliver higher IOPS than SATA SSDs, improving transactional database and mixed-use application performance while enabling consolidation and reduced operating costs. HPE digitally signed firmware increases trust by ensuring firmware authenticity, and carrier icons plus a "do not remove" button aid in drive management and help prevent accidental data loss. Built-in monitoring like the HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge lets administrators track drive lifespan and identify drives at risk.
Key specifications
Interface options: 12 Gb/s SAS, 6 Gb/s SATA, and NVMe
Drive types: Mixed Use (MU) and Value SAS SSDs
Target workloads: big data analytics, cloud computing, active archiving, databases, data warehousing
Performance: Value SAS offers roughly twice the IOPS of SATA SSDs
Reliability features: full data-path error detection, digitally signed firmware
Management: HPE Smart Carrier status icons, "do not remove" button, HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge
How to use
Select the HPE MU or Value SAS SSD that matches your server interface and capacity requirements, install the drive in a compatible HPE server or storage array, and verify firmware authenticity through the digitally signed firmware feature. Monitor drive health and remaining lifespan with HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge and use carrier indicators to check drive status. For transactional database consolidation, choose Value SAS SSDs to achieve higher IOPS and reduce the number of servers required.
Recommendations
For read-intensive and mixed-use enterprise applications, prefer HPE Value SAS SSDs to SATA SSDs when higher IOPS and reduced total cost of ownership are priorities. Maintain firmware via HPE-supplied updates and use monitoring tools to proactively replace drives reaching end of life.

## Specifications

### Features

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| SSD capacity | 480 GB |
| SSD form factor | 2.5" |
| Read speed | 520 MB/s |
| Write speed | 445 MB/s |
| Memory type | MLC |
| Data transfer rate | 6 Gbit/s |
| Random write (4KB) | 29000 IOPS |
| Random read (4KB) | 66000 IOPS |
| Read latency | 125 µs |
| Write latency | 52 µs |
| Hardware encryption | No |
| Component for | Server/workstation |
| NVMe | No |
| Interface | Serial ATA III |
| Hot-Plug support | Yes |

### Weight & dimensions

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Height | 127 mm |
| Width | 228.6 mm |
| Depth | 177.8 mm |

### Power

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (idle) | 1.5 W |
| Power consumption (read) | 2.94 W |
| Power consumption (write) | 2.94 W |
| Power consumption (max) | 6 W |

## FAQ

### How much does the SSD HPE 480 GB P18432-B21 cost, and is it available for purchase?

The price is 339.49 € (valid at the time of publication and already includes all taxes). The item is available for order — 10 pcs. are in stock, and you can place your purchase right now with delivery across Latvia and Europe or choose pickup at the Riga collection point. We offer favorable purchase terms, including the option to split the payment into convenient monthly installments. Availability and price are updated in real time, so we recommend placing your order in advance.

### If I order this product today, when will I receive my order?

If you place your order today, delivery will be as fast and convenient as possible. You will be able to pick up your order on 13.07.2026 at the Riga pickup point or choose delivery across Latvia and Europe. We carefully inspect every purchase and pack it securely for safe transportation.

### What payment options are available?

AiO.lv offers several payment methods: Bank transfer. All transactions are 100% secure and encrypted.

### Can this product be purchased for a company (with VAT)?

Yes. AiO.lv works with legal entities in Latvia and across Europe. The product price already includes VAT. For certain product categories, as well as for companies from other EU countries with a valid VAT number, a 0% VAT rate may apply. We issue the invoice immediately after the order is placed, support electronic BIS invoices, and automatically generate all necessary accounting documents. You can complete the purchase for a company online — simply select the company profile and choose bank transfer as the payment method during checkout.

### What is the warranty period?

All HP Enterprise products come with an official 2 Years warranty. It covers all manufacturing defects and malfunctions that may occur during use. The warranty is valid at all authorized HP Enterprise service centers and through AiO.lv

### Can the product be returned after purchase?

Yes, you can return the product within 14 days of purchase if you bought it as a consumer (not a legal entity). Returns are possible without giving any reason — the main condition is that the product retains its original appearance and full set of accessories. We will make the process as simple and convenient as possible: just contact our customer support team, and we will help you arrange the return.

### Where should I contact for warranty service?

For warranty-related questions you can contact the AiO.lv (SIA VSPRO) customer support team. More information about warranty service: https://aio.lv/en/warranty

### How can I tell if this product suits my needs?

When making a choice, we recommend paying attention to the key features: ssd capacity, ssd form factor, read speed, write speed, weight, compatibility with your devices or usage conditions, material quality, functionality, and warranty terms. These characteristics will help you determine how well the model meets your needs.

### Where can I download the instructions for SSD HPE 480 GB P18432-B21?

You can download the instructions in PDF format from the “Instructions” section on the product description page. The file contains complete information about installation, setup, and usage.

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