HPE R0Q61A - HPE MSA 12TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) M2 1yr HDD

Brand: HPE | Category: Storage Systems

SKU: HPE-R0Q61A | Part #: R0Q61A | MPN: R0Q61A

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About the HPE R0Q61A - HPE MSA 12TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) M2 1yr HDD

The HPE R0Q61A is a 12TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF hard disk drive engineered for HPE MSA mid-range storage arrays with dual-port SAS connectivity, enabling resilient dual-path connections to storage controllers and delivering consistent performance across enterprise storage deployments. This 3.5-inch form factor drive operates at 7,200 RPM and communicates via the SAS 12Gb/s interface, making it suitable for capacity-heavy workloads that require balanced performance and cost efficiency. The drive arrives with HPE factory-validated firmware, ensuring immediate compatibility with supported HPE storage platforms and reducing integration risk.

Storage architects and IT procurement teams will find the HPE R0Q61A particularly valuable for organizations standardizing on HPE infrastructure. Dual-port SAS connectivity provides path redundancy, eliminating single points of failure in the I/O path. With 1 year of HPE manufacturer support included, this midline-class drive is certified for use across HPE MSA, HPE 3PAR StoreServ, and HPE Primera storage arrays, allowing flexible deployment across multiple array platforms within an enterprise environment. The M2 drive designation confirms HPE validation and support eligibility, streamlining procurement and reducing compatibility validation cycles.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

  • Mid-range capacity expansion in HPE MSA arrays supporting backup, archival, and departmental file services
  • Cost-effective storage scaling for NAS and SAN environments requiring 12TB per-drive density without premium performance tiers
  • Dual-port SAS resilience for production environments where path redundancy is mandatory
  • Mixed-workload storage systems combining performance and capacity drives within HPE 3PAR StoreServ or HPE Primera platforms
  • Compliance and retention storage infrastructure for regulated industries leveraging HPE storage ecosystem validation and support

To request a quotation for the HPE R0Q61A or discuss integration with your enterprise storage architecture, contact Omnixon Global today.

Technical Specifications

BrandHPE
CategoryStorage Systems
SKUHPE-R0Q61A
Part NumberR0Q61A
ConditionNew
Capacity12TB
Form FactorLFF (3.5in)
InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
Speed7,200 RPM
Manufacturer Part NumberR0Q61A
Drive TypeMidline Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Form Factor3.5-inch LFF (Large Form Factor)
Raw Capacity12TB
InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
Rotational Speed7,200 RPM
Drive ClassMidline (MDL)
HPE Drive DesignationM2
Included Support Term1 Year HPE Manufacturer Support
Compatible ArraysHPE MSA, HPE 3PAR StoreServ, HPE Primera
Path ConnectivityDual-port SAS
Firmware ValidationHPE factory-validated firmware for supported array compatibility
Product LineHPE MSA Storage

Frequently Asked Questions about HPE R0Q61A - HPE MSA 12TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) M2 1yr HDD

What does the HPE R0Q61A - HPE MSA 12TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) M2 1yr HDD do?

At 12TB, the HPE R0Q61A - HPE MSA 12TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) M2 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 12G interface is supported by major server platforms.

What are the headline specs of the HPE R0Q61A - HPE MSA 12TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) M2 1yr HDD?

Key specifications for the HPE R0Q61A - HPE MSA 12TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) M2 1yr HDD: capacity 12TB; form factor LFF (3.5in); interface SAS 12G; 1 to 3 years (HPE manufacturer) support; new condition. Manufacturer part number R0Q61A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the HPE R0Q61A - HPE MSA 12TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) M2 1yr HDD compatible with my infrastructure?

The HPE R0Q61A - HPE MSA 12TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) M2 1yr 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.