HPE 12 TB - SAS 12Gb/s Midline Hard Drive Q2R42A

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Overview

The HPE 12TB SAS 12Gb/s Midline Hard Drive Q2R42A is a high-capacity enterprise hard drive designed for bulk storage requirements in HPE ProLiant server environments. With a substantial 12TB capacity, this Midline HDD provides an efficient solution for storing large volumes of data while maintaining enterprise-grade compatibility and reliability.

The Q2R42A uses a Serial Attached SCSI 3 (SAS 3) storage interface with a 12Gb/s SAS connection and supports a data transfer rate of up to 1.2GB/s. Its 7,200 RPM spindle speed provides a balance between storage capacity and performance for demanding server storage applications.

Featuring a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) design and 512e Advanced Format support, the drive is designed for compatible HPE server configurations. HPE Midline drives undergo rigorous qualification and compatibility testing for supported ProLiant environments.

Key Features

• 12TB high-capacity storage
• SAS 12Gb/s enterprise interface
• 7,200 RPM spindle speed
• 3.5-inch LFF form factor
• 1.2GB/s data transfer rate
• 512-byte sector specification
• 512e Advanced Format support
• Designed for HPE ProLiant server environments
• Suitable for bulk storage requirements
• Supports enterprise server storage applications
• Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
• Part number Q2R42A

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
• Model: Midline
• Product Type: Hard Drive
• Drive Type: Internal Hard Drive
• Capacity: 12TB
• Storage Interface: Serial Attached SCSI 3
• Interface: Serial Attached SCSI 3
• Interface Speed: SAS 12Gb/s
• Data Transfer Rate: 1.2GB/s
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Metric Form Factor: 8.9 cm LFF
• Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Bytes per Sector: 512
• Advanced Format: 512e
• Interface Configuration: 1 x SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
• Metric Form Factor: 8.9 cm LFF
• Drive Type: Internal Hard Drive
• Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Capacity: 12TB
• Weight: 2.3lb

Ideal Applications

• Bulk data storage
• Enterprise data-center storage
• HPE ProLiant server environments
• Large-capacity server storage
• Data archiving
• File and application storage
• Enterprise backup storage
• High-capacity storage expansion
• Server workloads requiring large amounts of storage

Why Choose Q2R42A

The HPE Q2R42A combines 12TB of storage capacity with a SAS 12Gb/s interface and 7,200 RPM spindle speed, providing a high-capacity storage solution for compatible enterprise server environments.

Its 3.5-inch LFF design is well suited to supported server configurations where bulk storage capacity is a priority. The drive's 512e Advanced Format, SMART support, and HPE qualification process further support its use in enterprise HPE ProLiant storage environments.

Compatibility Specifications

• Compatible Platform: HPE ProLiant server environments
• Drive Type: Internal Hard Drive
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Storage Interface: Serial Attached SCSI 3
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Capacity: 12TB
• Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Sector Format: 512e
• Server Model Compatibility: Specific models were not provided in the supplied specifications.
• Drive Bay Requirement: Compatible 3.5-inch LFF SAS drive bay
• Controller Requirement: Compatible SAS storage controller

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE Q2R42A?
The HPE Q2R42A provides 12TB of storage capacity.

What interface does the HPE Q2R42A use?
The drive uses a Serial Attached SCSI 3 (SAS 3) interface with a 12Gb/s SAS connection.

What is the spindle speed of the HPE Q2R42A?
The Q2R42A operates at 7,200 RPM.

What is the form factor of the HPE Q2R42A?
The drive uses a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) design, equivalent to 8.9 cm LFF.

Does the HPE Q2R42A support 512e Advanced Format?
Yes. The provided specifications identify the drive as supporting Advanced Format 512e with a 512-byte sector specification.

What type of storage workloads is the HPE Q2R42A suitable for?
The Q2R42A is a Midline hard drive designed for high-capacity and bulk storage requirements in compatible HPE ProLiant server environments.