Brand: HPE | Category: Storage Systems
SKU: HPE-R0Q21A | Part #: R0Q21A | MPN: R0Q21A
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The HPE R0Q21A delivers 14 TB raw capacity in a 3.5-inch LFF form factor, positioning this HPE MSA 14TB SAS 12G Midline drive as a cost-effective storage tier for mid-scale enterprise arrays requiring substantial capacity density without premium performance overhead. Built on a 7,200 RPM spindle with SAS 12Gb/s interface connectivity, the R0Q21A operates at the midline classification—the sweet spot between capacity economics and responsiveness for general-purpose workloads. The drive features dual-port architecture for redundancy and hot-plug capability, enabling non-disruptive replacement within live HPE storage systems. Sector size is specified at 512e (512-byte emulation), ensuring compatibility with legacy and modern storage controllers alike. Each unit ships with the HPE SmartDrive LFF carrier included, eliminating the need for separate procurement and accelerating deployment cycles.
Storage architects and IT procurement teams standardizing on HPE infrastructure select the R0Q21A when building capacity-heavy configurations for backup, archival, or general file-serving use cases where latency tolerance is higher than performance criticality. HPE validates this drive for use across its MSA, 3PAR, and Primera array families, reducing integration risk and qualification timelines. The 1-year manufacturer support term from HPE provides baseline coverage aligned with typical refresh cycles, and the proven midline classification minimizes surprise failure rates in production environments. Organizations migrating from smaller-capacity drives benefit immediately from the 14 TB single-drive density, reducing bay occupancy and simplifying inventory management.
Omnixon Global stocks the HPE R0Q21A (part number R0Q21A) as a stocked line item, with full technical documentation and compatibility cross-reference available on request. To discuss volume pricing, delivery schedules, or integration with your existing HPE storage estate, please submit an RFQ through Omnixon Global's procurement portal or contact our enterprise storage team directly.
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Storage Systems |
| SKU | HPE-R0Q21A |
| Part Number | R0Q21A |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 14TB |
| Form Factor | LFF (3.5in) |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | R0Q21A |
| Drive Type | Hard Disk Drive (HDD) |
| Form Factor | LFF 3.5-inch |
| Raw Capacity | 14 TB |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Rotational Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Drive Classification | Midline |
| Sector Size | 512e (512-byte emulation) |
| Hot-Plug Support | Yes |
| Dual Port | Yes |
| Compatible Arrays | HPE MSA, HPE 3PAR, HPE Primera |
| Drive Carrier | HPE SmartDrive LFF carrier included |
| Manufacturer Support Term | 1 Year |
| Pre-Validated for HPE Arrays | Yes |
At 14TB, the HPE R0Q21A - HPE MSA 14TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) 1yr 512e HDD suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SAS 12G interface is supported by major server platforms.
Key specifications for the HPE R0Q21A - HPE MSA 14TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) 1yr 512e HDD: capacity 14TB; form factor LFF (3.5in); interface SAS 12G; 1 to 3 years (HPE manufacturer) support; new condition. Manufacturer part number R0Q21A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
The HPE R0Q21A - HPE MSA 14TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) 1yr 512e HDD uses a SAS 12G 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.