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Q2020A Overview
Q2020A is a NAS storage system offering 8 drive bays that accept SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD configurations with a maximum capacity of 256 TB. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 RAM upgradeable to 64 GB.
The system features multiple interfaces including USB 3.2, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel connectivity for network access. With hot-swap drive support, expansion capabilities, redundant power supply rated at 350W, active cooling, and suitability for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications, Q2020A delivers robust and versatile performance.
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Q2020A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 256 TB
- 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
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 350W
- 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
- Q2020A Enterprise NAS
- Height
- 4 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
Q2020A Use Case
Enterprise Backup and Rapid Disaster Recovery with Q2020A-HP SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridge
IT operations teams deploy Q2020A-HP SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridges in a scalable tape library for nightly full and incremental backups of databases and virtual machines. The native 600 GB capacity (up to 1.5 TB compressed) reduces media swaps by 40%, accelerates restores to meet RTOs under 2 hours, and minimizes business disruption.
Regulatory Compliance Archiving for Financial Services Using Q2020A-HP SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridge
Compliance officers archive transaction logs, audit trails, and legal-hold records on WORM-compatible Q2020A-HP SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridges to fulfill SEC, FINRA, and GDPR mandates. Tamper-proof tape storage with automated indexing ensures multi-year retention, reduces eDiscovery retrieval time by 50%, and lowers long-term storage costs.
High-Definition Media and Engineering Project Archival with Q2020A-HP SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridge
Post-production studios and engineering firms use Q2020A-HP SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridges in automated tape vaults to archive 4K/8K video, CAD files, and large datasets. High throughput and native 600 GB capacity cut cost-per-TB by up to 70% while enabling on-demand restores and secure, long-term asset preservation.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2020A |  C7976BL |  AH199A |  C7972AN |  Q2001A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 24-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 1 PB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | 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 | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 750W | 750W | 350W | 750W |
| 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 | Yes | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization / SMB | Enterprise Data Center / SMB / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q2020A Enterprise NAS | C7976BL Storage Array | AH199A | C7972AN | Q2001A Enterprise SAN |
| Height | 4 inches | 7 inches | 4 inches | 2 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 19 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 29 inches | 24 inches | 28.2 inches |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 75 lbs | 25 lbs | 30 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Anum Riaz
5
Reliable enterprise grade backup media.
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Kenji Ito
4
Handled heavy workloads well.
A
Asad Hussain
4
High quality cartridge.
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Susan Wright
4
Very satisfied with performance.
Questions & Answers
What are the native and compressed storage capacities of the HP SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridge?
The HP SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridge (SKU: Q2020A) offers 600 GB native capacity and up to 1.2 TB with 2:1 compression.
What data transfer rates does the HP SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridge support?
It delivers up to 36 MB/s native and 72 MB/s compressed throughput when used with compatible HP SDLT II tape drives.
Which HP tape drives and autoloaders are compatible with SKU Q2020A?
The Q2020A cartridge is compatible with HP StorageWorks SDLT 600/400, SDLT 600, SDLT 7000 series drives and autoloaders supporting SDLT II media.
Is the HP SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridge backward compatible with DLT and SDLT I drives?
Yes, the SDLT II cartridge supports backward compatibility with most HP DLT and SDLT I tape drives for seamless media reuse.
What is the estimated archival life of the HP SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridge?
HP rates the SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridge for up to 20 years of archival storage under proper environmental conditions.
How should I store and handle the HP SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridge?
Store cartridges in their protective case at 10 °C–50 °C and 20%–80% relative humidity, away from strong magnetic fields and direct sunlight.
Does the HP SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridge support write protection?
Yes, the Q2020A features a sliding write-protect tab to prevent accidental overwrites and ensure data security.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the HP SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridge?
The cartridge measures 105 × 100 × 21 mm and weighs approximately 110 g for easy handling and storage.
What is the reliability rating of the HP SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridge?
It offers a nonrecoverable bit error rate under 10⁻¹⁶ and is engineered for high media integrity in enterprise backup environments.
How many load/unload cycles can the HP SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridge endure?
HP designs the SDLT II cartridge for over 250,000 load/unload cycles, ensuring reliable performance in automated tape libraries.
Is the HP SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridge RoHS compliant and recyclable?
Yes, the Q2020A cartridge meets RoHS standards and is manufactured from recyclable materials to support environmental sustainability.
What warranty coverage does HP offer for the SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridge?
HP provides a one-year limited warranty on the Q2020A cartridge, guaranteeing media quality and replacement support.
Can I use the HP SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridge for long-term data archiving?
Yes, the SDLT II 600GB cartridge is optimized for long-term archiving, maintaining data integrity over decades when stored properly.
Which backup software applications support the HP SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridge?
The cartridge is compatible with major backup solutions—including HP Data Protector, Veritas NetBackup, and other systems that support SDLT/DLT media.
How can I secure data on the HP SDLT II 600GB Data Cartridge?
While the cartridge itself lacks built-in encryption, it supports hardware or software encryption features of compatible HP tape drives and libraries.