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Q0E95A Overview
Overview of "Q0E95A" – Q0E95A is a SAN storage system with 12-bay drive capacity supporting Mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It offers a total storage capacity of 1 PB with RAID configurations including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 while being powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory (upgradable to 64 GB).
The system features USB 3.2 interfaces and 10GbE network ports with 2 LAN ports while also supporting Fibre Channel connectivity. With expansion support, a redundant power supply rated at 750W, and redundant fan cooling, Q0E95A is engineered for enterprise data centers, virtualization environments, and media server applications.
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Q0E95A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- 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
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 750W
- 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
- Q0E95A
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 27 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
Q0E95A Use Case
High-Velocity Trading Infrastructure Acceleration
In a global financial services firm, the Q0E95A-HPE 3PAR 9000 2U SFF Drive Enclosure is deployed to underpin ultra-low-latency trading applications. By hosting NVMe-caching tiers and high-IOPS SSDs, latency drops below 1 ms and transaction throughput doubles. The outcome is real-time data processing, improved trade execution accuracy, and 25% lower risk of slippage—delivering measurable ROI in mission-critical markets.
Enterprise-Scale Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Consolidation
A multinational corporation implements the Q0E95A-HPE 3PAR 9000 2U SFF Drive Enclosure to standardize 5,000+ VMware Horizon desktops. Dense 2U form-factor storage nodes and built-in thin provisioning boost capacity utilization by 40%, while adaptive optimization ensures consistent sub-5 ms I/O. The result is seamless end-user performance, simplified storage management, and a 30% reduction in capital and operational expenses.
Resilient Disaster Recovery and Automated Replication
A global manufacturing enterprise integrates the Q0E95A-HPE 3PAR 9000 2U SFF Drive Enclosure into its multi-site DR topology. Synchronous Metro Storage Replica and automated failover deliver a sub-second RPO and a < 5-minute RTO. This high-availability architecture ensures uninterrupted production line data integrity, minimizes downtime costs, and maintains compliance with international manufacturing standards.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q0E95A |  H6Z07B |  H6Y96B |  QK734A |  H6Z18B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay | 24-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 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 / RAID 10 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE / Fibre Channel |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 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 | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 500W | 750W | 350W |
| 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 | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | Q0E95A | H6Z07B Enterprise Storage System | H6Y96B Enterprise SAN Storage System | QK734A Storage System | H6Z18B Enterprise NAS |
| Height | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 4 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 27 inches | 24 inches | 27.5 inches | 30 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 65 lbs | 35 lbs | 50 lbs | 35 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Bilal Yousaf
5
Drives detected immediately.
A
Andreas Koch
4
Good airflow and build quality.
O
Olli Saarinen
5
No downtime during install.
K
Kevin Moore
4
Worked perfectly.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE 3PAR 9000 2U SFF Drive Enclosure (SKU: Q0E95A)?
The HPE 3PAR 9000 2U SFF Drive Enclosure (SKU: Q0E95A) is a high-density, 2U rack-mount chassis designed to house up to 24 small form-factor (2.5-inch) drives for HPE 3PAR StoreServ arrays.
How many drives can the Q0E95A enclosure accommodate?
The Q0E95A enclosure accommodates up to 24 small form-factor (SFF) drives, enabling high-capacity configurations in a compact 2U footprint.
Which drive types and capacities are supported?
The enclosure supports 2.5-inch SAS, NL-SAS and SSD drives in capacities up to 15.36 TB per drive, offering a maximum raw capacity of 368.64 TB.
Is the Q0E95A compatible with HPE 3PAR StoreServ controllers?
Yes, the Q0E95A is fully compatible with HPE 3PAR StoreServ 9000 series controllers, ensuring seamless integration and management.
Does the enclosure support hot-swappable drives?
Yes, the Q0E95A enclosure features hot-swappable drive bays, enabling online drive replacement without service disruption.
What interface and connectivity does it use?
The enclosure uses dual-ported 12 Gb/s SAS expanders with redundant paths to the 3PAR StoreServ controller for high availability and throughput.
What redundancy features are included?
The enclosure offers redundant power supplies, fans and SAS expander modules to eliminate single points of failure.
What are the power and cooling specifications?
The Q0E95A enclosure uses dual 80 Plus Platinum power supplies and front-to-back cooling fans, consuming up to 1,200 W under load.
How is the enclosure installed in a rack?
The enclosure installs in a standard 19-inch rack using included sliding rails and cable management arm, with front and rear service access.
What environmental requirements does it have?
The enclosure operates in 10–35 °C ambient temperature, 10–90% non-condensing humidity, and requires proper airflow in a data center rack.
How can I monitor drive health and enclosure status?
Drive health and enclosure status are monitored via HPE 3PAR System Reporter and SSMC (StoreServ Management Console) with real-time alerts.
Can I mix SSD and SAS drives in the same enclosure?
Yes, you can mix SSD, SAS and NL-SAS drives in the Q0E95A enclosure to optimize performance and capacity tiers.
How do I upgrade the enclosure firmware?
Firmware upgrades are performed through the HPE 3PAR SSMC or CLI, with automated scheduling and rollback support for minimal downtime.
What warranty and support options are available?
HPE provides a one-year limited hardware warranty with 24x7 support and optional Care Pack services for extended coverage.
Where can I buy replacement parts and accessories?
Replacement parts and accessories for the Q0E95A can be purchased through HPE authorized resellers or HPE Parts Store with direct SKU ordering.
What are the key benefits of the HPE 3PAR 9000 2U SFF Drive Enclosure?
Key benefits include high-density storage, enterprise-grade redundancy, scalable performance and seamless integration with HPE 3PAR StoreServ systems.