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Q2078AH Overview
Q2078AH is a SAN storage system designed for high-performance enterprise environments, featuring an 8-bay drive enclosure that supports SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drives. It offers a total storage capacity of up to 256 TB with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations to ensure data redundancy and optimal performance.
The device is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 RAM, which can be expanded up to 64 GB. Q2078AH provides versatile interfaces including USB 3.2, Ethernet with 10GbE ports, and Fibre Channel connectivity. It supports network environments typical of SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization deployments, and media server applications, while offering expansion capabilities, redundant power supply, and redundant fan cooling for enhanced reliability.
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Q2078AH Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- 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
- Redundant Fan
- 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
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- Q2078AH SAN Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 25 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
Q2078AH Use Case
Enterprise Backup and Rapid Disaster Recovery for Large-Scale Databases
In a global financial services firm, IT leverages the Q2078AH-HPE LTO-8 30TB RW Library Pack 20 Crtg to automate nightly full and incremental backups of 50TB+ SQL and Oracle databases. With up to 360MB/s native throughput and 30TB compressed capacity per cartridge, recovery point objectives (RPO) shrink below one hour and recovery time objectives (RTO) under four hours. The outcome is reliable off-site vaulting with AES-256 encryption, delivering enterprise-grade resilience against cyber threats and data corruption.
Regulatory-Compliant Long-Term Archival for Healthcare Records
A multinational healthcare provider implements the Q2078AH-HPE LTO-8 30TB RW Library Pack 20 Crtg within its automated tape library to store 15 years’ worth of patient EHRs and imaging files. Each cartridge’s 30TB compressed capacity and WORM (Write Once Read Many) support ensure tamper-proof, offline archives that meet HIPAA and GDPR retention mandates. The result is audited, immutable archives that reduce on-premises storage costs by 60% while guaranteeing data integrity and rapid retrieval for compliance audits.
High-Volume Media Production Asset Protection and Distribution
A digital post-production studio deploys the Q2078AH-HPE LTO-8 30TB RW Library Pack 20 Crtg to back up 4K and 8K video projects exceeding 100TB per month. Integrated with automated tape robotics, it provides scalable off-line storage, rapid parallel restores of raw footage, and global air-gap distribution to remote studios. The benefit is secure, cost-efficient archiving that frees primary storage, accelerates project turnaround by 50%, and safeguards creative assets against ransomware and system failures.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2078AH |  AG120A |  BL541B |  AG119A |  Q2078AL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8-bay | 12-bay | 4-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 256 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 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 | 8 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 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 750W | 350W | 500W | 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 | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server / SMB | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q2078AH SAN Storage System | AG120A Enterprise Storage System | BL541B Enterprise Storage Appliance | AG119A Storage System | Q2078AL Storage Array |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 25 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 27.5 inches | 27.5 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
R
Rukhsar Amin
5
All cartridges performed consistently.
J
J'rg Schneider
4
Reliable media for high capacity backups.
N
Nabeel Arif
5
Good quality and packaging.
S
Stephen Clarke
4
Suitable for enterprise libraries.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HPE LTO-8 30TB RW Library Pack 20 Cartridges (SKU Q2078AH)?
Each HPE LTO-8 cartridge delivers 12TB native capacity and up to 30TB compressed; the pack of 20 cartridges provides 240TB native or 600TB compressed total storage.
What are the data transfer rates for HPE LTO-8 cartridges?
HPE LTO-8 media supports sustained data transfer rates up to 360 MB/s native and up to 750 MB/s with 2.5:1 compression.
How many cartridges are included in the Q2078AH library pack?
The HPE LTO-8 30TB RW Library Pack (Q2078AH) includes 20 pre-labeled, write-and-rewrite media cartridges.
Are HPE LTO-8 cartridges read/write capable?
Yes, the HPE LTO-8 30TB media cartridges in this pack are fully read/write capable for repetitive backup and archive workflows.
Which tape drives and libraries are compatible with Q2078AH cartridges?
Q2078AH cartridges are compatible with HPE LTO-8 tape drives and HPE StoreEver tape libraries that support the LTO Ultrium 8 format.
Is the HPE LTO-8 media backward-compatible with earlier generations?
Yes, HPE LTO-8 cartridges are backward-compatible in read/write mode with LTO-7 drives and read-only mode with LTO-6 drives.
Does HPE LTO-8 support hardware encryption?
Yes, when used with HPE LTO-8 drives offering built-in AES-256 hardware encryption, these cartridges maintain secure data at rest.
What is included in the HPE LTO-8 30TB RW Library Pack box?
The pack includes 20 HPE LTO-8 30TB RW cartridges, protective sleeves, identification labels, and documentation.
How do I install HPE LTO-8 cartridges in a tape drive?
Insert the cartridge into the drive slot until it clicks, then follow your tape library or drive user guide prompts to initialize the media.
What is the recommended storage environment for these cartridges?
Store cartridges in their protective cases at 18–38°C (64–100°F), 20–80% non-condensing humidity, away from magnetic fields and direct sunlight.
What is the archival life expectancy of HPE LTO-8 media?
HPE LTO-8 media cartridges typically offer a shelf life of up to 30 years when stored under recommended conditions.
What are common use cases for the HPE LTO-8 30TB RW media?
Typical use cases include large-scale backup, long-term archiving, disaster recovery, and compliance retention for enterprise data.
What warranty covers the Q2078AH HPE LTO-8 media pack?
HPE provides a standard two-year limited warranty on all LTO Ultrium media cartridges, including SKU Q2078AH.
Are these cartridges HPE-certified and tested?
Yes, all HPE LTO-8 Ultrium cartridges are factory-tested and certified to meet HPE StoreEver quality and performance standards.
How does HPE LTO-8 compare to LTO-7 tape technology?
HPE LTO-8 offers double the native capacity (12TB vs. 6TB) and up to 50% faster native transfer rates (360 MB/s vs. 300 MB/s) compared to LTO-7.
What is the exact SKU for ordering the HPE LTO-8 30TB RW Library Pack?
The exact SKU for this product is Q2078AH, designated as the HPE LTO-8 30TB RW Library Pack with 20 cartridges.