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Q0F42A
HPE 3PAR 9000 7.68TB+SW SFF SSD
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Q0F42A Overview
Q0F42A is a robust HDD engineered for consistent performance, available in both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch form factors and offering interfaces such as SATA III to ensure swift data connectivity. It is configured with a 7200 RPM spindle speed, a 10 TB storage capacity, and a sizable 256 MB cache to handle demanding data transfers.
Q0F42A is rated for an annual workload of 550 TB/yr and built with an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours, delivering dependable 24/7 operation for desktop, server, NAS, and surveillance applications. Its efficient power consumption of 7.5 Watts during read/write operations and 5.0 Watts in idle mode, combined with advanced features including a helium-sealed design, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology, make it a top choice for critical data environments.
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Q0F42A 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
- 10 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 7.5 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 5.0 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
- Q0F42A Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 4.0 inches
- Depth
- 5.8 inches
- Weight
- 1.8 lbs
Q0F42A Use Case
Ultra-Low Latency for High-Frequency Trading
In global financial markets, trading firms deploy the Q0F42A-HPE 3PAR 9000 7.68TB+SW SFF SSD to sustain sub-millisecond response times and deliver over 1M IOPS under peak load. By eliminating storage bottlenecks, firms accelerate order execution by up to 30%, reduce latency jitter by 25%, and maintain market-leading SLAs for algorithmic trading platforms.
Rapid Boot-Storm Recovery in Large-Scale VDI
Enterprises supporting 5,000+ virtual desktops rely on Q0F42A-HPE 3PAR 9000 7.68TB+SW SFF SSD arrays to manage concurrent boot storms with consistent 500,000 IOPS and sub-millisecond access. This high-density flash solution cuts login times by 70%, boosts end-user productivity, and streamlines IT operations by automating tier-1 failover and policy-based QoS.
Mission-Critical OLTP Database Consolidation
Retail and e-commerce leaders consolidate 50+ Oracle and SQL Server instances onto the Q0F42A-HPE 3PAR 9000 7.68TB+SW SFF SSD platform to achieve 2× transaction throughput and 99.999% availability. Inline deduplication and compression deliver a 60% storage footprint reduction, accelerating checkout processes and enabling real-time analytics for dynamic pricing strategies.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
 Q0F42A |  P13662-B21 |  Q2T62A |  759210-B21 |  870148-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 | Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SAS 12Gb/s | 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 | 10 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 10 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 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 | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 7.5 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.5 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5.0 Watts | 5 Watts | 5.6 Watts | 4 Watts | 5.0 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit |
| Helium Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | 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 | Dual Actuator | 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 | Q0F42A Enterprise HDD | P13662-B21 | Q2T62A Enterprise HDD | 759210-B21 | Seagate Enterprise HDD 10TB 870148-B21 |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 4.0 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 5.8 inches | 4.00 inches | 3.9 inches | 8.66 inches | 4.01 inches |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 2.0 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 1.65 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hammad Riaz
5
Seamless integration with 3PAR arrays.
E
Eva Novak
4
Stable and responsive storage solution.
O
Owais Bashir
4
Ideal for enterprise-scale workloads.
G
Greg Lawson
5
Meets expectations for premium 3PAR storage.
Questions & Answers
What is the capacity and form factor of the HPE 3PAR 9000 7.68TB+SW SFF SSD?
The HPE 3PAR 9000 7.68TB+SW SFF SSD provides 7.68 TB raw capacity in a 2.5-inch small form factor, ideal for high-density storage deployments.
What interface and protocol does this SSD support?
This SSD uses a 12 Gb/s SAS interface and supports the SCSI protocol, ensuring seamless integration with HPE 3PAR storage arrays.
What performance does the 7.68 TB SFF SSD deliver?
It delivers up to 550,000 random read IOPS and up to 6 GB/s sequential throughput per array, providing ultra-low latency for demanding workloads.
Which software features are included with SKU Q0F42A?
SKU Q0F42A includes the HPE 3PAR OS and Essential Software Suite, featuring Adaptive Flash Cache, Priority Optimization and Virtual Copy.
How do I install the HPE 3PAR 9000 SSD?
Install the SSD by sliding it into an available 2.5-inch drive bay on a powered HPE 3PAR 9000 array; the system auto-discovers and configures the drive.
Is the SSD hot-swappable?
Yes, the drive is fully hot-swappable, allowing live removal and replacement without interrupting active workloads.
What operating systems and platforms are supported?
The SSD is certified for HPE 3PAR arrays and supports all major OS platforms including Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and UNIX variants.
Can I mix SFF SSDs with other drive types in the same array?
Yes, HPE 3PAR supports mixed drive configurations and automatic tiering, allowing SSDs to coexist with HDDs in unified storage pools for optimal performance.
Does the SSD support hardware-based encryption?
Yes, this SSD supports self-encrypting drive (SED) technology with FIPS 140-2 validation when used with HPE Secure Encryption.
What is the warranty and support policy for this SSD?
HPE offers a 3-year limited warranty with 24×7 phone support and on-site service options; Care Pack extensions are available for longer coverage.
What are the typical use cases for the 7.68 TB SSD?
It is ideal for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), online transaction processing (OLTP), database acceleration, real-time analytics and other I/O-intensive applications.
What is the MTBF and reliability rating?
The drive has a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2 million hours and employs advanced wear-leveling and error correction for high reliability.
How is power consumption optimized?
Typical power use is 6 W active and 2 W idle per drive, reducing energy costs and heat output in dense rack environments.
Is firmware upgradable on the HPE 3PAR 9000 SSD?
Yes, firmware updates are delivered via HPE 3PAR OS and can be applied non-disruptively using the Management Console and Service Processor.
How does software licensing work with this SKU?
The software license for Q0F42A is perpetual and array-based; you manage and transfer entitlements through the HPE licensing portal.