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K2R11A Overview
K2R11A is a high-performance NAS storage system engineered for enterprise data centers and virtualization environments. It offers 12 drive bays that support a mix of SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drives, delivering a total storage capacity of up to 256 TB. The system features comprehensive RAID support—including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10—and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores. It comes with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory, expandable to 32 GB, and provides high-speed connectivity through interfaces such as USB 3.2 and 10GbE network ports.
Designed for demanding use cases like enterprise backup, media servers, and SMB environments, K2R11A also supports system expansion, offering flexible scalability. Redundant cooling via redundant fans and a redundant power supply rated at 350W ensure reliable and continuous operation under heavy workloads, making this system an ideal choice for mission-critical applications.
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K2R11A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 256 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 32 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 350W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- K2R11A Enterprise NAS
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| K2R11A |  AP841B |  Q2P71A |  Q2P74A |  B7E42A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | NAS | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 16-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 256 TB | 256 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.1 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 250W | 500W | 750W | 500W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | K2R11A Enterprise NAS | AP841B Enterprise Storage Array | Q2P71A Storage Appliance | Q2P74A Enterprise Storage System | B7E42A Enterprise Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 16 inches | 25 inches | 28.0 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 40 lbs | 25 lbs | 40 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Paul Jennings
4
Simple setup and stable performance.
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Kevin Moore
4
Good fit for departmental use.
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Andrew Stone
5
Worked well out of the box.
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Ryan Fletcher
4
Met expectations.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP StoreEasy 1450 Storage Appliance (SKU: K2R11A)?
The HP StoreEasy 1450 (K2R11A) is an entry-level network-attached storage appliance preloaded with Windows Storage Server, designed for secure file sharing, backup, and collaboration in SMB and ROBO environments.
What are the key hardware specifications of the HP StoreEasy 1450?
The StoreEasy 1450 features a quad-core Intel Atom C2000 processor, 4 GB of DDR3 memory (expandable to 16 GB), four hot-swap LFF drive bays, two 1 GbE ports, and USB 3.0 connectivity.
What maximum raw capacity and scalability does the StoreEasy 1450 support?
Out of the box, it supports up to 48 TB of raw capacity with four 12 TB drives, and can scale out further by clustering multiple appliances under Windows Storage Server.
Which file and block protocols are supported by the HP StoreEasy 1450?
StoreEasy 1450 natively supports SMB 2.0/3.0 for Windows file sharing, NFS v3/v4 for UNIX/Linux clients, and iSCSI for block-level storage.
How does StoreEasy 1450 integrate with Active Directory and Windows environments?
StoreEasy 1450 joins Active Directory domains seamlessly, enforces NTFS and share-level permissions, and provides Windows Server File Classification and Deduplication out of the box.
What data protection and backup features are built into the appliance?
It includes Volume Shadow Copy Service for point-in-time snapshots, Integrated Windows Backup, Data Deduplication, and support for third-party backup agents via VSS.
How do I configure RAID on the HP StoreEasy 1450?
RAID is configured through the embedded Smart Array controller interface: access the controller during boot, choose RAID level (0, 1, 5), assign physical disks, and initialize the array.
Which management tools are available for the StoreEasy 1450?
You can manage the appliance using Windows Server Manager, the HP Insight Cluster Management Utility, PowerShell cmdlets for Storage Spaces, and HP iLO for remote hardware monitoring.
Can I deploy the HP StoreEasy 1450 in a virtualized environment?
Yes. StoreEasy 1450 can serve as an SMB or iSCSI storage target for Hyper-V or VMware, enabling high-performance shared storage in virtualized clusters.
What network connectivity options does the StoreEasy 1450 offer?
It provides two onboard 1 GbE RJ-45 ports, additional FlexFabric or Flex-10 options via PCIe, and USB-to-Ethernet dongle support for flexible network topologies.
How energy-efficient is the HP StoreEasy 1450?
The Atom C2000 processor, low-power memory, and optional power-saver drive enclosures deliver ENERGY STAR certification and reduce power draw in 24x7 deployments.
What warranty and support options are available for SKU K2R11A?
HP includes a 3-year Next Business Day onsite warranty with parts, labor, and HP Foundation Care; optional Proactive Care and extended coverage plans are also available.
What security features does the HP StoreEasy 1450 include?
It offers BitLocker volume encryption, Active Directory integration, NTFS ACL enforcement, secure remote management via iLO, and audit logging for compliance.
How can I enable cloud tiering on the StoreEasy 1450?
Install the Microsoft Azure Backup extension, configure a Storage Spaces tiered volume, and register the appliance in an Azure Recovery Services vault for automated cloud tiering.
What performance can I expect from the StoreEasy 1450?
With its quad-core Atom CPU and SSD cache options, the 1450 delivers up to 10,000 IOPS and sustained throughput of 800 MB/s in typical file-share workloads.
How do I update firmware on the HP StoreEasy 1450?
Use HP Service Pack for ProLiant or iLO’s Smart Update to download and apply firmware bundles; reboot is minimized with Live Firmware Update where supported.