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K2R29A Overview
K2R29A is a high-performance NAS storage system featuring a 4-bay design that supports multiple drive types including SATA, SAS, SSD, and NVMe. It delivers a total storage capacity of up to 64 TB with native support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 5 configurations, and is built around an Intel Xeon processor with 4 cores.
K2R29A comes with 8 GB of pre-installed memory that can be upgraded to a maximum of 32 GB using ECC DDR4 modules. Its interfaces include Ethernet with 1GbE network ports and USB 3.0, while expansion support, a redundant 250W power supply, and active cooling ensure reliable operation for use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media servers.
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K2R29A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 4-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 64 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 4
- Installed RAM
- 8 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 32 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 1GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 250W
- 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
- K2R29A
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 22 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
K2R29A Use Case
Near-Zero RPO Financial Trading Disaster Recovery
In high-frequency trading environments, K2R29A-HPE 3PAR StoreServ RPS Service Processor automates synchronous remote replication between primary and secondary arrays to guarantee near-zero RPO. Benefit: Achieve under 2-second recovery point objectives, 99.999% uptime compliance and uninterrupted transaction integrity during a site outage.
Proactive Predictive Maintenance for Global Retail
For multinational e-commerce platforms, K2R29A-HPE 3PAR StoreServ RPS Service Processor uses real-time telemetry and AI-driven analytics to forecast hardware faults and trigger automated service tickets. Benefit: Reduce unplanned downtime by 40%, cut support costs by 30% and maintain peak-season performance SLAs.
Regulatory-Compliant Healthcare Data Replication
In healthcare systems managing protected health information (PHI), K2R29A-HPE 3PAR StoreServ RPS Service Processor delivers encrypted remote mirroring with built-in audit reporting to satisfy HIPAA and GDPR mandates. Benefit: Ensure 100% data sovereignty compliance, streamline audit readiness and guarantee continuous patient data availability.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| K2R29A |  H6Z24B |  H6Z02B |  H6Z01B |  H6Z25B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | SAN | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 4-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 64 TB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 256 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 | 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 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 1GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 250W | 500W | 350W | 500W | 500W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Linux | 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 | Yes | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | K2R29A | H6Z24B | H6Z02B Enterprise SAN Storage System | H6Z01B Enterprise Storage System | H6Z25B Storage Solution |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 22 inches | 28 inches | 27 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hammad Rauf
5
Reliable remote management functionality.
C
Chris Lang
4
Integrated cleanly with our environment.
T
Timo Kallio
4
Helpful for proactive system management.
B
Ben Carter
5
Worked as expected.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE 3PAR StoreServ RPS Service Processor (SKU: K2R29A)?
The HPE 3PAR StoreServ RPS Service Processor (SKU: K2R29A) is a remote support appliance that provides proactive monitoring, automated call home capabilities and secure diagnostic data collection for HPE 3PAR storage arrays.
Which HPE 3PAR models are compatible with the RPS Service Processor?
The RPS Service Processor is compatible with all HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7000, 8000 and 10000 series arrays running 3PAR OS 3.2.1 MU1 or later.
How does the RPS Service Processor enhance support for HPE 3PAR storage?
It enhances support by detecting hardware faults, generating automated alerts and securely transmitting diagnostic data to HPE for rapid root-cause analysis and resolution.
What are the key features of the HPE 3PAR RPS Service Processor?
Key features include encrypted call-home reporting, automated firmware checks, proactive fault detection, secure remote diagnostics and centralized service ticket creation.
How do I install the RPS Service Processor on my network?
Mount the appliance in a standard 19-inch rack, connect power and Ethernet, assign an IP address via the RPS web interface and register it with HPE Support Center.
What network requirements are needed for RPS connectivity?
You need a dedicated management VLAN, internet access over HTTPS, outbound port 443, DNS resolution for hpe.com and 100 Mbps network throughput.
How does RPS secure my diagnostic data?
RPS uses AES-256 encryption for data in transit, TLS 1.2 for secure communications and HPE’s secure key management to protect diagnostic logs.
What firmware version is required on the RPS Service Processor?
The RPS appliance must run firmware version 2.1.5 or later to ensure compatibility with the latest HPE 3PAR arrays and security updates.
Can I integrate RPS Service Processor with third-party monitoring tools?
Yes. RPS provides RESTful APIs and SNMP v2c/v3 support, enabling integration with SIEM and ITSM platforms such as Splunk, ServiceNow, and HP Operations Manager.
Does the RPS Service Processor include a warranty?
Yes. SKU K2R29A includes a one-year HPE limited warranty with optional extensions up to five years of hardware support and software updates.
How do I register my RPS Service Processor for support?
Register by logging into HPE Support Center, navigating to 'Register Product,' entering the serial number and completing the online registration form.
What support services are available for the RPS appliance?
HPE offers 24×7 remote support, firmware updates, onsite hardware replacement and access to HPE Insight Online through optional support service packs.
How do I troubleshoot network connectivity issues with RPS?
Verify VLAN settings, confirm port 443 outbound access, test DNS resolution for HPE endpoints and check appliance logs via the web UI under 'Diagnostics'.
How do I update the RPS firmware?
Download the latest firmware bundle from HPE Support, upload it through the RPS web interface under 'Software Update' and reboot when prompted.
What is the lead time for ordering SKU K2R29A?
Standard lead time is 3–5 business days for North America shipments; expedited options are available for additional charges.
What is the return policy for the HPE RPS Service Processor?
HPE accepts returns within 30 days of delivery if the appliance is in original condition; restocking fees may apply for opened units.