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- In Stock: 6
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model or Part: Q2R42A
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The HP Q2R42A is a high-capacity 12TB large form factor (LFF) SAS drive designed for enterprise storage arrays and modular storage appliances. Engineered for 7.2K rpm operation, this 512e (512-byte emulation) drive delivers reliable performance and massive density, making it ideal for data-intensive workloads and long-term retention.
Key Features
- 12TB native capacity for maximum data consolidation
- 7.2K rpm spindle speed balances performance with power efficiency
- Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 12Gb/s interface ensures fast, low-latency data transfer
- 512e sector format provides compatibility with modern operating systems while preserving legacy support
- Enterprise-grade reliability with advanced error correction and predictive failure analysis
- Hot-swap capability for non-disruptive maintenance and scaling
Technical Specifications
- Model / Part Number: Q2R42A
- Form Factor: 3.5 inch LFF (large form factor)
- Capacity: 12TB (12,000GB)
- Interface: SAS 12Gb/s (SFF-8482 connector)
- Rotational Speed: 7.2K rpm
- Sector Size: 512e (512 byte emulation)
- Cache: 256MB DDR3
- MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
- Power Consumption (active): approx 12W
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 degrees C
- Dimensions: 147mm x 101.6mm x 26.1mm (height x width x depth)
- Weight: approx 1.2kg
Typical Applications
- Enterprise data centers requiring high capacity and steady throughput
- Backup and archival systems where large volumes of data must be stored cost-effectively
- Virtualization platforms that benefit from high density and reliable storage
- Database environments with mixed read/write workloads
- Cloud infrastructure and service provider storage arrays
- High-performance computing clusters needing dependable, large-scale storage
With its robust build, scalable capacity, and fast SAS connectivity, the HP Q2R42A 12TB 12Gb 7.2K LFF SAS 512e drive delivers the performance and reliability that modern enterprises demand.