HPE Q2R42A - HPE MSA 12TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF (3.5in) Midline 512e 1yr HDD
Brand: HPE | Category: Storage Systems
SKU: HPE-Q2R42A | Part #: Q2R42A | MPN: Q2R42A
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About the HPE Q2R42A - HPE MSA 12TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF (3.5in) Midline 512e 1yr HDD
The HPE Q2R42A - HPE MSA 12TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF (3.5in) Midline 512e 1yr HDD from HPE is enterprise-grade Storage Systems hardware built for data centers. It features 12TB capacity, LFF (3.5in) form factor, SAS 6G interface, 7,200 RPM speed. The HPE Q2R42A is a 12TB Large Form Factor (3.5-inch) Midline SAS hard disk drive engineered for HPE MSA, 3PAR, and Primera storage arrays. Operating at 7,200 RPM over a 12Gb/s SAS interface, the drive delivers sustained sequential throughput suited to high-capacity, mixed-workload environments where cost-per-terabyte efficiency is a primary design criterion. The 512e (512-byte emulation) sector format ensures compatibility with legacy operating systems and storage management Available in brand new condition. HPE storage systems products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Storage Systems |
| SKU | HPE-Q2R42A |
| Part Number | Q2R42A |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 12TB |
| Form Factor | LFF (3.5in) |
| Interface | SAS 6G |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Q2R42A |
| Drive Type | Midline Hard Disk Drive (HDD) |
| Form Factor | LFF 3.5-inch |
| Capacity | 12 TB |
| Interface | 12Gb/s SAS |
| Spindle Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Sector Size | 512e (512-byte emulation, 4K physical sectors) |
| Hot Plug | Yes |
| Carrier Type | HPE Smart Carrier (SC) |
| Compatible Arrays | HPE MSA, HPE 3PAR StoreServ, HPE Primera |
| Drive Bay Compatibility | LFF (3.5-inch) drive bays |
| Included Support Term | 1 Year |
| HPE SmartDrive | Yes |
| Product Line | HPE MSA Midline |
| Encryption | None (non-SED) |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE Q2R42A - HPE MSA 12TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF (3.5in) Midline 512e 1yr HDD
What does the HPE Q2R42A - HPE MSA 12TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF (3.5in) Midline 512e 1yr HDD do?
At 12TB, the HPE Q2R42A - HPE MSA 12TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF (3.5in) Midline 512e 1yr HDD suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SAS 6G interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the HPE Q2R42A - HPE MSA 12TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF (3.5in) Midline 512e 1yr HDD?
Key specifications for the HPE Q2R42A - HPE MSA 12TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF (3.5in) Midline 512e 1yr HDD: capacity 12TB; form factor LFF (3.5in); interface SAS 6G; 1 to 3 years (HPE manufacturer) support; new condition. Manufacturer part number Q2R42A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE Q2R42A - HPE MSA 12TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF (3.5in) Midline 512e 1yr HDD compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE Q2R42A - HPE MSA 12TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF (3.5in) Midline 512e 1yr HDD uses a SAS 6G interface in a LFF (3.5in) 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.