HPE R0Q56A - HPE MSA 1.8TB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5in) M2 3yr HDD

Brand: HPE | Category: Storage Systems

SKU: HPE-R0Q56A | Part #: R0Q56A | MPN: R0Q56A

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About the HPE R0Q56A - HPE MSA 1.8TB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5in) M2 3yr HDD

The HPE R0Q56A is a 1.8TB SAS 12Gb/s enterprise-class hard disk drive engineered for high-availability storage arrays requiring sustained performance and reliability. This SFF 2.5-inch drive operates at 10,000 RPM and connects via dual-port SAS-3 (12Gb/s) interfaces, delivering the speed and redundancy essential for mission-critical data centers. HPE pre-validates this SmartDrive for seamless integration, and the drive carries a manufacturer support term of 3 years, ensuring long-term operational confidence in demanding environments.

Storage architects and IT procurement teams select the HPE M2 Series HDD—specifically the R0Q56A part number—when building or expanding HPE MSA arrays, HPE 3PAR StoreServ systems, or HPE Primera platforms. The 1.8TB formatted capacity, combined with 10,000 RPM rotational performance, strikes an optimal balance for enterprises that need high IOPS density without sacrificing reliability. Organizations running consolidated workloads, virtualization clusters, and transactional databases rely on enterprise-class drives like this to reduce latency while maintaining the fault tolerance their SLAs demand.

Omnixon Global stocks the HPE R0Q56A and supplies the UAE's leading financial services, telecommunications, and government IT operations with certified HPE storage hardware. Whether you are scaling an existing MSA installation or provisioning a new 3PAR StoreServ deployment, our team ensures you receive genuine, validated components backed by HPE's manufacturer support. Contact Omnixon Global today to submit an RFQ for the R0Q56A and explore volume pricing, lead times, and technical integration support tailored to your enterprise storage roadmap.

Technical Specifications

BrandHPE
CategoryStorage Systems
SKUHPE-R0Q56A
Part NumberR0Q56A
ConditionNew
Capacity1.8TB
Form Factor2.5"
InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
Speed10,000 RPM
Manufacturer Part NumberR0Q56A
Drive TypeHard Disk Drive (HDD)
Formatted Capacity1.8TB
Form FactorSFF 2.5-inch (Small Form Factor)
InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s (Serial Attached SCSI)
Rotational Speed10,000 RPM
Drive DesignationEnterprise
SmartDriveYes — HPE pre-validated SmartDrive
Manufacturer Support Term3 Years
Compatible ArraysHPE MSA, HPE 3PAR StoreServ, HPE Primera
Drive HeightSFF 2.5-inch
SAS GenerationSAS-3 (12Gb/s)
PortsDual Port SAS
Product LineHPE MSA M2 Series HDD
Part Series IdentifierM2

Frequently Asked Questions about HPE R0Q56A - HPE MSA 1.8TB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5in) M2 3yr HDD

What does the HPE R0Q56A - HPE MSA 1.8TB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5in) M2 3yr HDD do?

At 1.8TB, the HPE R0Q56A - HPE MSA 1.8TB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5in) M2 3yr 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.

What are the headline specs of the HPE R0Q56A - HPE MSA 1.8TB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5in) M2 3yr HDD?

Key specifications for the HPE R0Q56A - HPE MSA 1.8TB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5in) M2 3yr HDD: capacity 1.8TB; form factor SFF (2.5in); interface SAS 12G; 1 to 3 years (HPE manufacturer) support; new condition. Manufacturer part number R0Q56A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the HPE R0Q56A - HPE MSA 1.8TB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5in) M2 3yr HDD compatible with my infrastructure?

The HPE R0Q56A - HPE MSA 1.8TB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5in) M2 3yr HDD uses a SAS 12G interface in a SFF (2.5in) 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.