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Q2046A Overview
Q2046A is an advanced SAN storage system engineered for high-performance enterprise data centers and SMB backup applications. It features a 12-bay design that supports a variety of drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD; delivering up to 512 TB of total storage capacity with robust RAID levels including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10. With an Intel Xeon processor boasting 8 cores, the system comes with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory and supports expansion up to 64 GB, ensuring reliable performance for virtualization and media server workloads.
This Q2046A storage solution offers essential interfaces such as 10GbE network ports and USB 3.0 connectivity, complemented by four LAN ports to guarantee versatile network support. Designed with redundancy in mind, it provides active cooling and a redundant 750W power supply, making it ideally suited for enterprise-level data operations where uptime and scalability are critical.
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Q2046A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 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
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- 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 / SMB / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- Q2046A Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 55 lbs
Q2046A Use Case
Automated On-Premise Backup for SMB Environments
IT administrators deploy the Q2046A-RDX 2TB removable disk cartridge PL-7A in RDX docking stations to automate nightly full-system and incremental backups of file servers and virtual machines. Benefit: Delivers 2 TB of plug-and-play storage with WORM protection, reducing restore time objectives by up to 70% and lowering Total Cost of Ownership through reusable, durable cartridges.
HIPAA-Compliant Offsite Disaster Recovery for Healthcare
Healthcare organizations use the Q2046A-RDX 2TB cartridge to encrypt, rotate, and transport patient records offsite, ensuring strict adherence to HIPAA regulatory requirements. Outcome: Guarantees data integrity and rapid recovery—achieving under-15-minute RTOs—while minimizing risk of data breach and audit penalties.
Edge Data Capture & Secure Transport in Remote Field Operations
Oil & gas and industrial IoT teams equip remote sites with the Q2046A-RDX 2 TB cartridges for local sensor and video data capture, then physically ship cartridges to central data centers. Result: Eliminates bandwidth constraints, ensures tamper-proof storage in harsh environments, and accelerates analysis turnaround by up to 60%.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2046A |  C7974W |  AH199A |  C7980A |  C7977AN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 24-bay | 8-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD / Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 256 TB | 1 PB | 512 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 50 / RAID 60 | 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 | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | 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 | 750W | 350W | 750W | 750W | 500W |
| 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 / SMB / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center / SMB / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q2046A Enterprise Storage System | C7974W Enterprise NAS | AH199A | C7980A | C7977AN Enterprise SAN Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches | 4.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 25 inches | 29 inches | 28 inches | 27.5 inches |
| Weight | 55 lbs | 50 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs | 55 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hooria Malik
5
Easy to swap and transport.
J
Janne Korhonen
4
Consistent speeds for backups.
A
Arif Sohail
4
Good durability so far.
C
Colton Reed
5
Convenient alternative to tapes.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the Q2046A RDX cartridge?
The Q2046A RDX cartridge provides 2 TB of removable storage in a robust, portable form factor.
Which devices are compatible with the Q2046A RDX cartridge?
This cartridge is compatible with all RDX-enabled docking stations and drives supporting the RDX® technology standard.
What interface does the Q2046A RDX cartridge use?
The cartridge interfaces via USB 3.0, ensuring high-speed data transfer and broad system compatibility.
What transfer speeds can I expect from the Q2046A RDX cartridge?
You can achieve sustained transfer rates up to 330 MB/s when connected to a USB 3.0 port.
Is the Q2046A cartridge hot-swappable?
Yes, the Q2046A cartridge supports hot-swapping for uninterrupted backups and on-the-fly data access.
Which operating systems support the Q2046A RDX cartridge?
The cartridge is natively supported by Windows, macOS, and major Linux distributions without additional drivers.
How do I install the Q2046A RDX cartridge?
Simply dock the cartridge in any RDX-enabled drive, and the host system will recognize it as a removable disk.
Is data encryption supported on the Q2046A cartridge?
Yes, the cartridge supports hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption when used with compatible RDX drives.
What are the physical dimensions of the Q2046A RDX cartridge?
The cartridge measures 112 mm × 75 mm × 18 mm and weighs approximately 200 g.
How rugged is the Q2046A RDX cartridge?
It is shock-resistant up to 1,000 G and drop-resistant from 1 m when docked, providing enterprise-grade durability.
Can I use the Q2046A cartridge for offsite backups?
Yes, its removable design and robust housing make it ideal for secure offsite data rotation.
Does the Q2046A cartridge require maintenance?
No scheduled maintenance is required; simply clean the contacts periodically to ensure reliable performance.
What warranty covers the Q2046A RDX cartridge?
This cartridge comes with a three-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
How do I monitor cartridge health?
Use the RDX QuikStor management software to view capacity, health status, and performance metrics.
Where can I purchase the Q2046A RDX cartridge?
The cartridge is available through authorized resellers and online IT hardware distributors worldwide.