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HPE 3PAR 9000 15.36TB+SW SFF FE SSD
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Q0F46A Overview
Q0F46A is a high-performance HDD engineered for demanding enterprise environments. This drive features a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface and spins at 7200 RPM, offering a spacious 10 TB capacity paired with a 256 MB cache. Built for heavy-duty applications, it delivers an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr and is designed for 24/7 reliability with an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours.
Optimized for use in data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance systems, the Q0F46A stands out with its advanced features including a helium-sealed enclosure, built-in vibration protection, and dual actuator technology. Its efficient power consumption—9 Watts during read/write operations and 4 Watts when idle—further ensures dependable performance in varied operational environments.
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Q0F46A Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance
- 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)
- 9 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 4 Watts
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–60°C
- Product Name
- Q0F46A Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.04 inches
- Width
- 5.78 inches
- Depth
- 4.00 inches
- Weight
- 2.0 lbs
Q0F46A Use Case
Real-Time Financial Trading Acceleration with Q0F46A-HPE 3PAR 9000 SSD
In high-frequency trading environments, the Q0F46A-HPE 3PAR 9000 15.36TB+SW SFF FE SSD delivers sub-millisecond latency and over 1.2 million sustained IOPS to process market data feeds and execute trades in real time. This platform ensures 99.99% system availability and end-to-end data integrity, helping financial firms reduce order execution times by up to 30% and maintain a competitive edge.
Enterprise VDI Performance Scaling with Q0F46A-HPE 3PAR 9000 SSD
For large-scale Virtual Desktop Infrastructure deployments, the Q0F46A-HPE 3PAR 9000 SSD provides consistent high throughput and low latency to support up to 10,000 concurrent VDI sessions. Its advanced data-aware software, thin provisioning and persistent cache optimize storage efficiency, reducing boot-storm times by 50% and lowering TCO by 20% while delivering a seamless end-user experience.
Mission-Critical Database Consolidation and High Availability
When consolidating multiple SQL Server and Oracle databases, the Q0F46A-HPE 3PAR 9000 SSD enables a 4:1 consolidation ratio without performance compromise, thanks to enterprise-grade reliability and persistent cache architecture. Organizations achieve 99.999% uptime, accelerate OLTP workloads by 2× and reduce rack footprint by 35%, streamlining data center operations and minimizing business risk.
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Product Comparison Table 
 Q0F46A |  Q2T60A |  870757-B21 |  875509-B21 |  P10444-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 | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | SAS 12Gb/s | 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 | 10 TB | 4 TB | 8 TB | 16 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 MB | 128 MB | 256 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 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 9 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 7.5 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 4 Watts | 6 Watts | 6.0 Watts | 5.0 Watts | 5.2 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | No |
| Helium Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | No | 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 | Rotational Vibration Sensors | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | Q0F46A Enterprise HDD | Q2T60A Enterprise HDD | 870757-B21 Ultra Performance Enterprise HDD | Seagate Enterprise Capacity 8TB 3.5-Inch SATA III HDD 875509-B21 | P10444-B21 |
| Height | 1.04 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.78 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.0 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.00 inches | 4.01 inches | 5.8 inches | 4.00 inches | 8.26 inches |
| Weight | 2.0 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 1.8 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Nusrat Ali
5
Strong performance under heavy array load.
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Eva Horvat
4
Consistent latency and reliability.
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Danish Mahmood
4
Ideal for expanding 3PAR 9000 systems.
A
Andrew Collins
5
Top-tier FE SSD for enterprise storage.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity and form factor of the HPE 3PAR 9000 15.36TB+SW SFF FE SSD?
The HPE 3PAR 9000 15.36TB+SW SFF FE SSD delivers 15.36 TB raw capacity in a 2.5-inch small form factor flash enclosure with front-end FC connectivity, optimized for enterprise performance.
Which workloads benefit most from the HPE 3PAR 9000 15.36TB+SW SFF FE SSD?
This SSD is ideal for latency-sensitive applications such as databases, virtualization, OLTP, VDI and large-scale analytics requiring consistent sub-millisecond response times.
What performance metrics can I expect from the HPE 3PAR 9000 15.36TB SSD?
You can achieve up to 1 million IOPS per array with sustained sub-millisecond latency and over 20 GB/s throughput, ensuring predictable high performance under heavy I/O.
Is software included with the HPE 3PAR 9000 15.36TB+SW bundle?
Yes, the SKU includes HPE 3PAR OS advanced data services software enabling thin provisioning, deduplication, compression, encryption and priority optimization.
What data reduction features are available on the HPE 3PAR 9000 platform?
HPE 3PAR 9000 provides inline deduplication, compression and thin reclamation to reduce footprint by up to 5:1, maximizing usable capacity and lowering TCO.
How does the HPE 3PAR 9000 ensure high availability and data protection?
It uses mesh-active controller architecture with N+1 redundant components, persistent cache, RAID-6 support and non-disruptive data rebuilds to deliver 6-9s availability.
Can I integrate the HPE 3PAR 9000 SSD into my existing SAN environment?
Yes, the array supports industry-standard Fibre Channel and iSCSI protocols and seamlessly integrates with VMware, Microsoft, OpenStack and other leading platforms.
How scalable is the HPE 3PAR 9000 system?
The platform scales up to 8 PB raw capacity per system and up to 16 arrays in a federation, supporting non-disruptive expansion to meet growing demands.
What power and cooling requirements does the HPE 3PAR 9000 SSD have?
Each shelf consumes approximately 1.1 kW at full load and requires standard data-center cooling (27 °C, 8,000 BTU/h), ensuring predictable operating costs.
Can I mix HDDs and SSDs in the same HPE 3PAR 9000 array?
Yes, the system supports mixed drive tiers (SFF SSD, SFF HDD, LFF HDD) with automated tiering to optimize cost and performance dynamically.
Which RAID levels are supported on HPE 3PAR 9000?
HPE 3PAR 9000 supports RAID-1, RAID-5, RAID-6 and RAID-10, allowing you to balance capacity efficiency with desired levels of data protection.
How do I manage and monitor the HPE 3PAR 9000 array?
You can use the HPE OneView management console or HPE 3PAR CLI/GUI for real-time monitoring, analytics, alerts and automated remediation workflows.
Does the HPE 3PAR 9000 15.36TB SSD offer built-in encryption?
Yes, it supports HPE Secure Encryption with self-encrypting drives (SEDs) and FIPS 140-2 validation to secure data at rest without performance impact.
What are the benefits of thin provisioning on HPE 3PAR 9000?
Thin provisioning allocates storage on demand, reduces wasted capacity, improves utilization by up to 60% and simplifies capacity planning.
How are software updates applied to the HPE 3PAR 9000 system?
Software and firmware updates are delivered as non-disruptive patches via HPE SSMC or OneView, ensuring continuous operations and zero downtime.
What warranty and support options are available for the HPE 3PAR 9000 SSD?
HPE provides a 3-year limited warranty with 24×7 hardware support, optional proactive Care Pack services and rapid replacement for mission-critical continuity.
How do I deploy the HPE 3PAR 9000 15.36TB+SW SFF FE SSD in my data center?
Deployment involves racking the shelf, connecting redundant power and FC cables, applying initial configuration via HPE OneView and integrating with your SAN fabric.