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K2R18A Overview
K2R18A is an enterprise-grade NAS featuring a 12-bay design that supports SATA, SAS, SSD, and NVMe drives, delivering a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB. It supports a full range of RAID configurations including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60, and JBOD, and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores along with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory, which can be expanded up to 64 GB.
The system offers high-speed connectivity with USB 3.2 and dual 10GbE LAN ports, while its expansion support, redundant cooling via redundant fans, and redundant 500W power supply ensure optimal performance and reliability. K2R18A is built to meet the demands of SMB backup, enterprise data center, virtualization, and media server applications.
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K2R18A 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
- 1 PB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 500W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- Yes
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- K2R18A Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 25 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
K2R18A Use Case
Centralized File Sharing & Data Protection with K2R18A-HP StoreEasy 1650 48TB SAS Storage
Scenario: A multinational enterprise requires secure, low-latency file access and automated backups across 10+ branch offices. The K2R18A-HP StoreEasy 1650 48TB SAS Storage delivers unified SMB/NFS services, built-in encryption, snapshot scheduling and site-to-site replication. Benefit: Achieves 99.9% availability, reduces IT overhead by 40% and enforces enterprise-grade data protection and compliance.
High-Throughput Media Editing Workflows with K2R18A-HP StoreEasy 1650 48TB SAS Storage
Scenario: A post-production studio handling 4K/8K video requires consistent multi-gigabyte-per-second throughput and collaborative editing. The K2R18A-HP StoreEasy 1650 48TB SAS Storage provides sustained 2 GB/s read/write performance, NVMe caching and dual-controller failover. Benefit: Accelerates render and ingest times by 30%, minimizes editor downtime and ensures uninterrupted creative collaboration.
On-Premises Backup & Compliance Archiving with K2R18A-HP StoreEasy 1650 48TB SAS Storage
Scenario: A healthcare SME needs on-premises data backup, WORM-compliant archiving and rapid disaster recovery. The K2R18A-HP StoreEasy 1650 48TB SAS Storage automates snapshot retention, immutable vaulting and secure replication to a secondary site or cloud. Benefit: Delivers RTO under 30 minutes, RPO under one hour, and full compliance with HIPAA, GDPR and internal audit mandates.
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Product Comparison Table 
| K2R18A |  QQ697A |  B7E36A |  B7E37A |  K2R19A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 12-bay | 4-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 512 TB | 64 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | 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 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 500W | 350W | 350W | 750W |
| 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 | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization |
| Product Name | K2R18A Enterprise Storage System | QQ697A | B7E36A Enterprise NAS | B7E37A Enterprise Storage System | K2R19A Storage NAS |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 25 inches | 28 inches | 20 inches | 27 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 35 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Adrian Fox
4
Reliable performance for large file workloads.
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Benedict Shaw
4
Straightforward management and solid throughput.
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Liam Forrester
4
Good option for expanding file storage.
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Owen Bradley
5
Worked as expected.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP StoreEasy 1650 48TB SAS Storage?
The HP StoreEasy 1650 48TB SAS Storage is a network-attached storage (NAS) appliance that delivers 48 TB of raw SAS capacity, enterprise-grade data protection, and integrated Windows file services in a compact 2U form factor.
Which interface does the StoreEasy 1650 use?
The StoreEasy 1650 uses 12 Gb/s SAS drives internally and provides 10 GbE iSCSI and SMB connectivity for seamless integration into existing IP networks.
Is the 48TB storage capacity raw or usable?
The 48 TB capacity is raw drive capacity; usable capacity depends on RAID configuration, with RAID 6 delivering approximately 36 TB of protected storage.
What RAID levels are supported by this system?
HP StoreEasy 1650 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, allowing you to balance capacity, performance, and redundancy for your workload requirements.
How do I deploy the StoreEasy 1650 in my data center?
Mount the 2U chassis in a standard 19-inch rack, connect redundant power supplies and 10 GbE network ports, then follow the integrated Setup Wizard to configure volumes and file shares under Windows Server Essentials.
What data protection features are included?
Built-in features include hardware RAID with hot-spare support, snapshot-based volume protection, DFS Replication, Storage Spaces, and optional Cloud Tiering for off-site backup.
Which operating systems are supported?
HP StoreEasy 1650 is optimized for Windows Server 2019 and 2022 with native SMB, NFS, and iSCSI support, and it can serve file shares to Linux and macOS clients via standard protocols.
Can I integrate the StoreEasy 1650 with Active Directory?
Yes. The StoreEasy 1650 joins Active Directory domains to enforce group policies, NTFS permissions, and centralized authentication for secure file and folder access.
Does the system support data deduplication and compression?
Yes. Windows Server deduplication and compression are fully supported on StoreEasy 1650, reducing storage footprint for unstructured data by up to 50%.
What performance can I expect from the 48TB SAS array?
Typical sustained throughput exceeds 4 GB/s read and 2.5 GB/s write, with over 150,000 IOPS at sub-millisecond latency in mixed-workload scenarios.
How scalable is the HP StoreEasy 1650?
Each StoreEasy 1650 node supports up to 48 TB of raw capacity. You can scale out by clustering up to two appliances for active/active file serving and up to four JBOD expansion enclosures for a total of 384 TB raw capacity.
What are common use cases for this storage appliance?
Ideal use cases include department-level file shares, VDI user profiles, backup targets, media and entertainment workloads, and remote office/branch office (ROBO) deployments.
How is system management performed?
Manage the StoreEasy 1650 through the Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, or System Center with intuitive dashboards for monitoring health, performance, and capacity.
What power and cooling requirements apply?
The 2U chassis supports dual hot-swap 800 W platinum-rated power supplies. Typical operating power is 450 W, requiring standard data-center cooling and redundant power circuits.
What warranty and support options are available?
HP StoreEasy 1650 includes a 3-year limited warranty with next-business-day on-site support. Optional Care Pack upgrades extend coverage to 5 years and add 24×7 phone support.
How do I back up data stored on the StoreEasy 1650?
Use Windows Server Backup, DPM, or your preferred backup software via SMB or iSCSI, or leverage the built-in snapshot and replication tools to protect and replicate volumes to off-site targets.