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J9F42A
HP MSA 600GB 12G SAS 15K 2.5in ENT HDD For Use with MSA prod...
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J9F42A is a high-performance HDD engineered for demanding environments, featuring support for both SATA and SAS interfaces and available in dual form factors of 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch. It spins at 7200 RPM and delivers a robust 8 TB capacity with a 256 MB buffer, making it an ideal choice for applications in data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance systems.
J9F42A is rated for an annual workload of 300 TB/yr and built to perform reliably under continuous, heavy use, with an MTBF and rated hours that meet enterprise-class standards. Advanced features such as helium-sealed construction, active vibration protection, and dual actuator technology ensure stable performance and lower power consumption in both active (8 Watts) and idle (4 Watts) modes.
J9F42A price is $378.00, a 68.2% saving from the Hpe list price of $1,190.00. J9F42A is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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In a global financial trading firm, the J9F42A-HP MSA 600GB 12G SAS 15K 2.5in ENT HDD For Use with MSA products is deployed in an HP MSA 2050 array to accelerate high-frequency trading databases. Delivering up to 240 IOPS per drive at sub-millisecond latency, it sustains real-time order matching and risk analytics under heavy load. Outcome: 30 % faster trade execution, reduced slippage, and full compliance with sub-millisecond SLA targets—empowering traders with instantaneous data access and enhanced revenue capture.
A Fortune 500 enterprise implements virtual desktop infrastructure on HP MSA arrays populated with J9F42A-HP MSA 600GB 12G SAS 15K 2.5in ENT HDD For Use with MSA products to support 500+ concurrent users. Each 12G SAS drive delivers consistent 40 K IOPS throughput for boot storms, application launches, and file operations. Outcome: 50 % reduction in login times, seamless multi-user performance, increased end-user productivity, and a 20 % lower TCO compared to traditional SATA-based storage, all while simplifying management in the HP MSA GUI.
A mid-sized healthcare provider leverages the J9F42A-HP MSA 600GB 12G SAS 15K 2.5in ENT HDD For Use with MSA products in an HP MSA 1040 array to meet stringent backup windows and recovery point objectives. Delivering 12 Gb/s bandwidth per drive, it accelerates full-system snapshots and off-site replication over Fibre Channel. Outcome: 60 % faster nightly backups, sub-hour RPO compliance, and robust business continuity—ensuring critical patient data remains secure and available under HIPAA mandates.
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| J9F42A |  K2Q45A |  N9X92A |  J9F38A |  N9X91A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Server / NAS / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 8 TB | 4 TB | 10 TB | 8 TB | 8 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 300 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit |
| Helium Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed |
| Drive Bays Supported | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay |
| Vibration Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Features | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | J9F42A High-Performance HDD | K2Q45A Enterprise 4TB HDD | N9X92A Enterprise HDD | J9F38A 8TB Enterprise HDD | N9X91A Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.78 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.0 inches | 4.00 inches | 4 inches | 4.01 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs | 2.0 lbs | 2.0 lbs | 1.12 lbs | 2.0 lbs |
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Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
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Excellent 15K SAS drive for MSA storage. Fast and reliable.
Runs smoothly in MSA array with no errors.
Low latency and stable performance.
Good choice for performance-focused MSA deployments.
Enterprise HDD with consistent behavior.
The HP MSA 600GB 12G SAS 15K 2.5in ENT HDD (SKU J9F42A) provides 600 GB of enterprise-class storage capacity.
It utilizes a 12 Gbps Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface for high-bandwidth data transfer.
The drive operates at 15,000 RPM, delivering low latency and high throughput.
It features a 2.5-inch enterprise form factor, optimized for dense storage arrays.
Yes, the J9F42A drive is fully compatible with HP MSA product lines, including the 1040, 2040, and 2050 series.
Insert the drive into an available hot-swap bay until it clicks, then configure it via the HP Smart Storage Administrator or MSA management interface.
Yes, the drive supports hot-plug insertion and removal without powering down the system.
The drive is rated for 2 million hours MTBF at 25 °C, ensuring high reliability.
The drive consumes approximately 9.5 W during active operation and 6.5 W at idle.
It supports an operating temperature range of 5 °C to 55 °C (41 °F to 131 °F).
Yes, it supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, depending on the MSA controller capabilities.
The drive delivers up to 205 MB/s sustained sequential throughput and around 200 IOPS for random reads.
Firmware is preloaded and can be updated through the HP Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) without downtime.
The drive includes a three-year HP limited warranty covering parts and labor, with global support.
Remove the failed drive from the hot-swap bay, insert a replacement J9F42A, and initiate the rebuild through the MSA management utility.
You can purchase it from authorized HP resellers, the HP Online Store, or certified HP channel partners.
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