# Internal solid state drive HP P18485-001 3.84 TB 2.5" SATA III 6 Gbit/s for server

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**Data updated:** 2026-04-24 13:04 (EEST)
**Category:** Hard Disk Drives (HDD)
**Manufacturer:** HP
**Manufacturer code:** P18485-001
**EAN:** 5715063259337
**Warranty:** 2 Years
**Availability:** Out of stock

## Summary description

HP P18485-001 is a 2.5" internal solid state drive with 3.84 TB capacity and SATA III interface (6 Gbit/s). Designed as a server component, it delivers large solid-state storage for operating systems, databases and virtual machines. Ideal for enterprise servers and storage arrays requiring reliable, high-capacity SATA SSD performance.

## Long description

HP P18485-001 is a 2.5-inch internal SATA III solid state drive with 3.84 TB capacity intended for server use. Built for read-intensive workloads, this SFF (small form factor) SSD fits standard 2.5" bays and provides large, low-latency storage for operating systems, databases and virtual machines in enterprise environments.
Advantages
The drive offers a high-capacity 3.84 TB solid-state storage in a 2.5" form factor with a SATA III 6 Gbit/s interface, combining compatibility with many server platforms and lower access latency compared to traditional hard drives. It is optimized for read-intensive workloads, which makes it suitable for systems where consistent read performance and reliability are important.
Suitable for
Operating system and boot volumes in rack and blade servers
Read-heavy databases and analytics workloads
Virtual machine images and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
Storage arrays and server expansions requiring SATA SFF SSDs
When it may not be suitable
This read-intensive SSD is not ideal for environments with sustained heavy write workloads, such as certain caching or scratch-space applications, where a mixed- or write-optimized SSD would be more appropriate. It also requires a 2.5" SATA-compatible bay and SATA III host interface to achieve rated performance.
Key specifications
Form factor: 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF)
Capacity: 3.84 TB
Interface: SATA III (6 Gbit/s)
Workload profile: Read-intensive
Intended use: Server / enterprise storage
How to use
Install the HP P18485-001 into a 2.5" drive bay or compatible smart carrier in your server or storage array and connect it via the motherboard or backplane SATA III interface. Initialize and format the drive within the server operating system or hypervisor according to your partitioning and filesystem requirements, then deploy operating systems, databases or virtual machine images onto the drive as needed.
What to consider before purchase
Confirm your server or storage chassis supports 2.5" SATA drives and SATA III transfer rates.
Assess workload characteristics to ensure read-intensive optimization matches your use case.
Plan capacity and redundancy within your array or RAID configuration for enterprise availability.
Usage recommendations
Use this HP 3.84 TB SATA SSD for read-heavy server roles such as OS volumes, VM images and analytics databases; for heavy write workloads consider a drive specified for mixed or write-intensive use, and always deploy within appropriate RAID or redundancy schemes for production environments.

## Specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| SSD capacity | 3840 GB |
| SSD form factor | 2.5" |
| Target workload | Read Intensive (RI) |

### Features

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Component for | Server |
| Interface | Serial ATA |

### Other features

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Data transfer rate | 6 Gbit/s |

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### What is the warranty period?

All HP 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 service centers and through AiO.lv

### Can the product be returned after purchase?

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