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K2Q45A Overview
K2Q45A is an HDD designed in a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface, operating at 7200 RPM and offering a 4 TB storage capacity paired with a 256 MB cache. It delivers a robust annual workload rating of 300 TB/yr, an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours, and is rated for continuous operation of 8,760 hours per year.
K2Q45A is engineered for enterprise, server, and NAS applications with power consumption of 9 Watts during read/write operations and 6 Watts while idle. Its advanced features include a helium-sealed design, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology, making it well-suited for data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance environments.
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K2Q45A Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Server / NAS / Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 4 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Average Latency
- 8.33 ms
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 210 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 300 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 9 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 6 Watts
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–60°C
- Product Name
- K2Q45A Enterprise 4TB HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.00 inches
- Weight
- 2.0 lbs
K2Q45A Use Case
Accelerating Financial Transaction Processing with Ultra-Low Latency
A global banking institution leverages the K2Q45A-HP 200GB ME SFF 12G SAS on HPE ProLiant DL servers to achieve 120k IOPS and sub-500 µs latency for high-frequency trading and real-time risk analysis. The drive’s enterprise-grade endurance and dual-port SAS ensure continuous 24/7 operations under peak loads. Outcome: 30% faster trade execution, 99.99% uptime, and a measurable reduction in transaction failures.
Optimizing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure for Healthcare Compliance
A multi-hospital network deploys the K2Q45A-HP 200GB ME SFF 12G SAS in VMware vSphere clusters to accelerate Citrix and VMware Horizon boot storms and user profile management. High random read/write performance maintains <5 second login times across 1,000 concurrent sessions while meeting HIPAA data integrity standards. Outcome: 99.7% user satisfaction, streamlined maintenance windows, and 25% lower TCO.
High-Throughput E-Commerce Database Caching
A leading online retailer integrates the K2Q45A-HP 200GB ME SFF 12G SAS into MySQL caching layers on HPE Synergy, supporting 1.5 million daily microtransactions with sustained 1 ms write latency. The drive’s robust SAS interface and 200 GB capacity ensure scalable performance during peak shopping events. Outcome: 15% reduction in cart abandonment, 20% increase in order throughput, and predictable growth under flash sale loads.
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Product Comparison Table 
| K2Q45A |  J9F47A |  G0M43A |  J9F51A |  N9X92A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | Server / NAS / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | 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 | 4 TB | 8 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 10 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 |
| Average Latency | 8.33 ms | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 9 Watts | 8 Watts | 7.2 Watts | N/A | N/A |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 6 Watts | 4 Watts | 5.2 Watts | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | K2Q45A Enterprise 4TB HDD | J9F47A High Performance HDD | G0M43A | J9F51A | N9X92A Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches | 4.12 inches | 4.0 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.00 inches | 8.1 inches | 5.78 inches | 5.8 inches | 4 inches |
| Weight | 2.0 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 2.0 lbs | 2.0 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Henry Blackwell
5
Consistent latency and good endurance.
J
Julian Fenwick
5
Works well in MSA storage pools.
V
Victor Edgeworth
5
Stable under sustained load.
M
Marcus Whitlock
4
Predictable and dependable SSD.
Questions & Answers
What are the key specifications of the HP 200GB ME SFF 12G SAS drive?
The HP 200GB ME SFF 12G SAS is a 2.5-inch, mid-endurance SSD offering 200 GB capacity, 12 Gb/s SAS interface, up to 1,400 MB/s sequential read and 1,000 MB/s sequential write performance, and 100 K random IOPS.
Which ProLiant and Synergy servers support the HP 200GB ME SFF 12G SAS drive?
This SSD is compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen9/Gen10 and HPE Synergy systems equipped with 12 Gb/s SAS backplanes and U.2 drive bays.
What endurance rating does the HP 200GB ME SFF 12G SAS SSD offer?
The drive delivers a mid-endurance rating of 3 drive writes per day (DWPD) over a five-year period, equating to 300 TB total bytes written (TBW).
How does the HP 200GB ME SFF 12G SAS perform under random workloads?
It delivers up to 100,000 sustained 4 KB random read IOPS and 20,000 sustained 4 KB random write IOPS for database and virtualization workloads.
Is the HP 200GB ME SFF 12G SAS drive hot-swappable?
Yes. The U.2 2.5-inch form factor and SAS interface support hot-swap capability when used in compatible HPE drive bays.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) for this SSD?
The HP 200GB ME SFF 12G SAS SSD has an MTBF of 2 million hours, ensuring high reliability for enterprise applications.
How do I install the HP 200GB ME SFF 12G SAS drive?
Insert the drive into an available 2.5-inch SAS/U.2 bay in your HPE server, secure the carrier, and verify detection in the system BIOS or HPE Smart Storage Administrator.
Can I upgrade the firmware on the HP 200GB ME SFF 12G SAS SSD?
Yes. Use HPE’s Smart Update Manager (SUM) or HPE Storage Firmware Update Utility to apply the latest firmware for performance and reliability enhancements.
What power consumption should I expect from this drive?
Typical active power is 5 W, with up to 7 W peak, and idle power of 2 W, optimizing data center energy efficiency.
Which workloads are best suited for the HP 200GB ME SFF 12G SAS SSD?
This drive excels in mixed read/write environments such as virtualization, database indexing, boot volumes, and small-block transaction processing.
How does the SAS interface benefit this SSD over SATA?
The 12 Gb/s SAS interface delivers higher throughput, lower latency, dual-port redundancy, and enterprise-grade error correction compared to SATA.
Does the HP 200GB ME SFF 12G SAS include built-in data protection features?
Yes. It supports power-loss protection, end-to-end data path protection, and advanced ECC to safeguard data integrity.
What monitoring tools are available for this SSD?
Use HPE InfoSight, iLO, and Smart Array controllers to track SSD health, endurance, temperature, and performance metrics in real time.
What warranty does HPE offer for the 200GB ME SFF 12G SAS drive?
HPE provides a five-year limited warranty with global support, including advance replacement and media retention options.
Can I mix this SSD with HDDs or other SSD types in the same array?
Yes. However, to optimize performance and avoid tiering conflicts, group like-type drives in dedicated RAID sets or storage tiers.
What is the typical latency of the HP 200GB ME SFF 12G SAS SSD?
The drive delivers sub-200 µs read latency and sub-400 µs write latency, minimizing response times for critical applications.