HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB SATA
Brand: HPE | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: P22866-B21 | Part #: P22866-B21 | MPN: P22866-B21
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About the HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB SATA
Operating at just 9W during active use, the HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB SATA (part number P22866-B21) delivers exceptional power efficiency for large-scale storage deployments where energy costs directly impact infrastructure budgets. This 3.5-inch large form factor drive combines 18TB formatted capacity with SATA 6Gb/s connectivity, making it ideal for cost-sensitive enterprise environments that require dense storage without excessive thermal overhead. With conventional magnetic recording (CMR) technology and a 7200 RPM spindle speed, the P22866-B21 achieves predictable performance across mixed workload scenarios while maintaining a 256MB cache buffer for improved throughput consistency. HPE's SmartDrive certification ensures digitally signed firmware and optimized compatibility across ProLiant Gen10, Gen10 Plus, and Apollo server platforms.
Storage architects and IT procurement teams standardize on this drive when building high-capacity JBOD systems, backup arrays, and archival infrastructure where total cost of ownership matters more than peak IOPS. The 550TB annualized workload rating and 2,000,000-hour MTBF provide confidence for 24/7 operational environments, while hot-plug support enables non-disruptive drive replacement in active systems. Enterprise buyers appreciate the low active power draw—critical when multiplying consumption across 60+ drive configurations—combined with robust shock tolerance (2G operating, 150G non-operating) and wide temperature operating range (5°C to 60°C). HPE's enterprise-grade quality assurance and firmware maturity eliminate compatibility surprises and integration delays common with consumer-grade alternatives.
Omnixon Global stocks the HPE P22866-B21 and maintains direct relationships with HPE EMEA logistics partners, ensuring rapid fulfillment for MEA-region deployments. Whether you're refreshing datacenter storage, expanding backup capacity, or architecting next-generation archive solutions across the UAE and surrounding markets, our team provides technical pre-sales support, bulk pricing, and logistics coordination tailored to enterprise procurement workflows. Contact Omnixon Global today to request a detailed quotation and specification review for your storage requirements.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | P22866-B21 |
| Part Number | P22866-B21 |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 18TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Speed | Read: 267 MB/s, Write: 267 MB/s |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P22866-B21 |
| Drive Type | Enterprise Hard Disk Drive (HDD) |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Formatted Capacity | 18 TB |
| Recording Technology | Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Cache Buffer | 256 MB |
| Hot Plug Support | Yes |
| Sector Size | 512e (512-byte emulation) |
| Annualized Workload Rating | 550 TB/year |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 2,000,000 hours |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 60°C |
| Drive Certification | HPE SmartDrive (digitally signed HPE certificate) |
| Compatible Server Lines | HPE ProLiant Gen10, Gen10 Plus; HPE Apollo |
| Power Consumption (Active) | Approximately 9W (typical operating) |
| Non-Operating Shock | 150G / 2ms |
| Operating Shock | 2G |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 101.6 mm × 26.1 mm × 147 mm (standard 3.5" LFF) |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB SATA
What does the HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB SATA do?
At 18TB, the HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB SATA suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SATA 6Gb/s interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB SATA?
Key specifications for the HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB SATA: capacity 18TB; form factor 3.5 inch; interface SATA 6Gb/s; new condition; drive media type HDD; storage form factor 3.5 inch; storage capacity 18TB; storage interface SATA 6Gb/s. Manufacturer part number P22866-B21. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB SATA compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE Enterprise HDD 18TB SATA uses a SATA 6Gb/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.