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K2R24A Overview
K2R24A is a high-performance HDD designed for enterprise applications. It features a 3.5-inch form factor, SATA III interface, 7200 RPM spindle speed, a 4 TB storage capacity, and a 256 MB cache, making it ideal for 24/7 operational environments with an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr. Engineered with optimal reliability, K2R24A meets the strict demands of data centers and server applications.
K2R24A is specifically tailored for diverse use cases including desktop systems, NAS, and surveillance setups. Its low power consumption combined with advanced features such as a helium-sealed design, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology ensures dependable performance and durability in high-demand professional environments.
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K2R24A Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / 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
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 210 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 7 Watts
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–55°C
- Product Name
- K2R24A Enterprise HDD 4TB
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.8 inches
- Depth
- 8.3 inches
- Weight
- 1.5 lbs
K2R24A Use Case
Accelerating Enterprise VDI Boot Storms with K2R24A-HPE 3PAR STORESERV 20000 3.84TB SAS SFF SSD Upgrade
Scenario: A large financial services firm running thousands of virtual desktops suffers slow boot times during start-of-day peaks. By integrating the K2R24A-HPE 3PAR STORESERV 20000 3.84TB SAS SFF (2.5in) Upgrade Solid State Drive into its existing storage array, the firm achieves sustained 300,000 IOPS with sub-1ms latency. Benefit: End-user login times drop by 70%, help-desk tickets related to VDI performance fall by 90%, and overall productivity improves during critical business hours.
Boosting ERP Transaction Throughput with K2R24A-HPE 3PAR STORESERV 20000 3.84TB SAS SFF SSD Upgrade
Scenario: A global manufacturing company experiences transaction bottlenecks in its SAP ERP environment, causing order processing delays and revenue impact. Deploying the K2R24A-HPE 3PAR STORESERV 20000 3.84TB SAS SFF (2.5in) SSD upgrade delivers high sustained write throughput and ultra-low read latency. Benefit: Transaction rates increase by 2.5×, batch job windows shrink from 4 hours to 90 minutes, and system headroom supports future growth without additional storage nodes.
Enhancing Real-Time Analytics and BI Reporting with K2R24A-HPE 3PAR STORESERV 20000 3.84TB SAS SFF SSD Upgrade
Scenario: A retail chain’s business-intelligence platform struggles with slow dashboard refreshes and delayed insights during peak sales events. Upgrading its HPE 3PAR STORESERV 20000 array with K2R24A-HPE 3PAR 3.84TB SAS SFF SSDs unlocks high concurrent read performance and predictable QoS. Benefit: Query response times fall from 8 seconds to under 1 second, real-time dashboards update continuously, and decision-makers gain immediate visibility into inventory and sales trends.
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Product Comparison Table 
 K2R24A |  507284-001 |  Q6M06A |  P04560-B21 |  P09098-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| 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 | 4 TB | 10 TB | 4 TB | 4 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 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 7 Watts | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 6.5 Watts | 5 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | No |
| Helium Sealed | Helium-Sealed | No | 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 | N/A | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | K2R24A Enterprise HDD 4TB | 507284-001 Enterprise HDD | Q6M06A Helium-Sealed Enterprise HDD | P04560-B21 Enterprise HDD | P09098-B21 |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1 inch | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.8 inches | 4 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Depth | 8.3 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.01 inches | 8.70 inches | 5.8 inches |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs | 2.0 lbs | 1.65 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 2.1 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Muneeb Aslam
5
Runs smoothly in StoreServ 20000.
T
Tanja Horvat
5
Stable and responsive storage.
W
Waqas Ahmad
5
Enterprise-grade upgrade solution.
P
Philip Turner
5
Meets expectations for premium arrays.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE 3PAR StoreServ 20000 3.84TB SAS SFF (2.5in) SSD upgrade (SKU: K2R24A)?
The HPE 3PAR StoreServ 20000 3.84TB SAS SFF (2.5in) SSD upgrade (SKU: K2R24A) is a high-performance enterprise-grade solid state drive designed to accelerate I/O-intensive workloads on HPE 3PAR StoreServ 20000 series arrays.
What performance improvements can I expect from the 3.84TB SAS SFF SSD?
Upgrading to the 3.84TB SAS SFF SSD delivers up to 2x higher IOPS and 50% lower latency compared to 10K RPM HDDs, ensuring faster data access and improved application response times.
Is the K2R24A SSD compatible with my existing HPE 3PAR StoreServ 20000 array?
Yes. The K2R24A SSD is fully validated and supported on HPE 3PAR StoreServ 20000 series arrays running firmware version 3.2.2 or later.
How do I install the HPE 3PAR 3.84TB SAS SFF drive?
Installation is tool-free: power down the array, slide the drive into an available SFF (2.5in) bay, and power the array back on—HPE 3PAR will automatically recognize and configure the new SSD.
What interface and form factor does this SSD use?
The drive uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface in a standard 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) chassis-compatible with all HPE 3PAR StoreServ 20000 enclosures.
How reliable is the HPE 3PAR 3.84TB SAS SFF SSD?
This SSD has an MTBF of 2 million hours and includes HPE’s dynamic wear leveling and error correction technology for enterprise-class reliability.
What warranty coverage does the K2R24A SSD include?
The SSD is backed by a three-year HPE limited warranty and is eligible for optional HPE Proactive Care service for extended support.
Can I mix SSDs and HDDs in the same HPE 3PAR StoreServ 20000 array?
Yes. HPE 3PAR StoreServ supports hybrid configurations, allowing you to combine K2R24A SSDs with HDDs for tiered storage and optimized cost-performance.
What power consumption should I plan for per drive?
Each 3.84TB SAS SFF SSD consumes approximately 5.5W during active operation and under 3W in idle mode, helping to minimize data center power and cooling costs.
How does the SSD improve storage density on my array?
With a capacity of 3.84TB per 2.5-inch bay, the SSD enables up to 7.68TB per dual-slot enclosure, effectively doubling storage density compared to 10K HDDs.
What operating environments are supported for this SSD?
The drive is rated for 5°C to 55°C ambient temperature, up to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing), and complies with enterprise vibration and shock standards.
Do I need to update firmware before deploying the SSD?
HPE recommends using the latest 3PAR firmware for maximum compatibility and performance, although the SSD ships with certified firmware ready for immediate use.
How can I monitor SSD health and wear on HPE 3PAR StoreServ?
Use HPE 3PAR InForm OS real-time dashboards or HPE Systems Insight Manager to track drive temperature, spare capacity, and wear-level indicators.
What is the expected service life of the 3.84TB SAS SFF SSD?
Under typical enterprise workloads, the drive is designed for up to 10 drive writes per day over a three-year service life.
Which workloads benefit most from this SSD upgrade?
High-transaction databases, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), analytics, and online transaction processing (OLTP) workloads see the greatest performance gains.
Can I return or exchange the K2R24A SSD if it doesn’t meet expectations?
HPE’s standard return policy applies: you can return or exchange within your reseller’s return window, provided the product is in original condition.
Where can I buy genuine HPE 3PAR StoreServ 20000 3.84TB SAS SFF SSDs?
Purchase through authorized HPE Channel Partners or the HPE online store to ensure genuine parts, full warranty coverage, and certified support.