HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS
Brand: HPE | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: P22863-B21 | Part #: P22863-B21 | MPN: P22863-B21
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About the HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS
SAS 12Gb/s interface, 3.5-inch large form factor, 2,000,000 hour MTBF — the HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS (part number P22863-B21) combines massive capacity with proven reliability for mission-critical data centers. Built with helium-sealed technology, this HPE drive delivers 18TB of raw storage in a standard 3.5-inch footprint while consuming just 9W during operation. The dual-port SAS configuration and hot-plug compatibility with HPE SmartDrive carriers enable seamless integration into existing enterprise environments without downtime. With 512MB cache and 7,200 RPM performance, the P22863-B21 handles consistent workloads up to 550TB annually, making it ideal for organizations that demand both capacity and longevity.
Storage architects and IT procurement teams select the HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB for ProLiant Gen9, Gen10, and Gen10 Plus servers, as well as HPE's MSA, Nimble, and Primera storage arrays. The helium-sealed construction extends drive lifespan while reducing power consumption compared to air-filled alternatives. Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) options on select SKUs address security-conscious enterprises managing sensitive data across multiple geographic regions. The 512e sector size ensures backward compatibility with legacy systems while supporting modern virtualization and cloud-native workloads. With operating temperatures rated 5°C to 60°C, deployment flexibility spans standard data centers and dense rack environments across the Middle East and beyond.
Omnixon Global stocks the HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS in Dubai, serving enterprise buyers throughout the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the broader GCC region. Whether you're expanding SAN capacity, refreshing aging storage infrastructure, or building redundancy into critical systems, we provide competitive wholesale pricing and logistics support for rapid deployment. Contact our team to request a quote for the P22863-B21 and explore volume discounts for multi-drive procurement.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | P22863-B21 |
| Part Number | P22863-B21 |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 18TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Speed | Read: 267 MB/s, Write: 267 MB/s |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P22863-B21 |
| Drive Type | Enterprise Hard Disk Drive (HDD) |
| Raw Capacity | 18TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Rotational Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Cache Buffer | 512MB |
| Sector Size | 512e (512-byte emulation) |
| Drive Bays Supported | HPE SmartDrive hot-plug carrier compatible |
| Helium Sealed | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 60°C |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Compatible Platforms | HPE ProLiant Gen9/Gen10/Gen10 Plus servers; HPE MSA, Nimble, and Primera storage arrays |
| Hot Plug | Yes |
| Encryption | Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) option available on select SKUs |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 2,000,000 hours |
| Workload Rating | 550TB per year |
| Power (Operating, Typical) | Approximately 9W (helium platform) |
| Dual Port | Yes (SAS dual-port) |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS
What does the HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS do?
At 18TB, the HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SAS 12Gb/s interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS?
Key specifications for the HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS: capacity 18TB; form factor 3.5 inch; interface SAS 12Gb/s; new condition; drive media type HDD; storage form factor 3.5 inch; storage capacity 18TB; storage interface SAS 12Gb/s. Manufacturer part number P22863-B21. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface in a 3.5 inch form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.