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Q2N43A
HPE 480GB SATA 6G MU SFF RW DS SSD
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Q2N43A Overview
Q2N43A is a high-performance HDD engineered with a 3.5-inch form factor and a reliable SATA III interface, operating at 7200 RPM to deliver a robust storage capacity of 8 TB with a 256 MB cache. With an annual workload rating of 180 TB/yr and a design optimized for both desktop and server environments, this drive is built to sustain demanding applications in data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance systems.
Q2N43A offers excellent reliability with rated operating conditions of 5–60°C and is engineered for efficient power consumption at 8 Watts during read/write operations and 6 Watts in idle mode. Advanced features such as helium-sealing, vibration protection, and a dual actuator design ensure superior performance and longevity, making it the ideal storage solution across a range of enterprise and high-performance use cases.
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Q2N43A Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 8 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 210 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 180 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 6 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
- Q2N43A Enterprise Performance HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 4.0 inches
- Depth
- 5.78 inches
- Weight
- 2.2 lbs
Q2N43A Use Case
Accelerated VM Boot and Provisioning in HPE ProLiant Servers
In enterprise virtualization clusters running HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 servers, the Q2N43A-HPE 480GB SATA 6G MU SFF RW DS SSD cuts Windows Server 2019 VM boot times by up to 50%. This rapid provisioning accelerates application deployment, reduces maintenance windows, and boosts IT agility for cloud and private-cloud environments.
High-Performance OLTP Workloads on SQL Server
A financial services firm leveraging HPE DL360 Gen10 for transactional databases deploys the Q2N43A-HPE 480GB SATA SSD for tempdb and log storage. The result: 95th-percentile latencies under 1 ms and a 40% uplift in transactions per second. Outcome: consistent, low-latency performance, scalable user growth, and regulatory compliance.
Edge-Computing and POS Caching for Remote Retail Outlets
A global retailer equips HPE Edgeline EL8000 gateways at remote stores with the Q2N43A-HPE 480GB SATA SSD to cache inventory and POS data locally. During WAN outages, transaction latency remains under 2 ms and data integrity is preserved. Benefit: 99.9% sales uptime, faster checkout experiences, and simplified branch-office management.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2N43A |  P07926-B21 |  781516-B21 |  P05994-B21 |  822563-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 | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / 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 | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 8 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 8 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 180 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 7.2 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 6 Watts | 5.5 Watts | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 4 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 | N/A | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | Q2N43A Enterprise Performance HDD | P07926-B21 Enterprise HDD | 781516-B21 4TB Enterprise HDD | P05994-B21 | 822563-B21 |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 4.0 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 5.78 inches | 4.01 inches | 4.0 inches | 4.01 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs | 4.6 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 1.5 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hina Ashfaq
5
Reliable performance with no firmware issues.
T
Tobias Kern
4
Predictable speeds for everyday server use.
B
Bilal Mazhar
5
Easy deployment and stable throughput.
S
Sean Murphy
5
Solid mixed-use SSD option.
Questions & Answers
What is the capacity of the HPE Q2N43A SATA SSD?
The HPE Q2N43A offers 480 GB of usable storage capacity in a single-port SATA 6 Gb/s solid-state drive.
Which interface and form factor does the Q2N43A SSD use?
This SSD uses a 6 Gb/s SATA interface and a small form factor (SFF) design for 2.5-inch drive bays.
What performance levels can I expect from the 480 GB SATA 6G MU SFF RW DS SSD?
It delivers up to 550 MB/s sequential read and 520 MB/s sequential write speeds under sustained workloads.
Is the HPE Q2N43A SSD optimized for multi-user workloads?
Yes. The ‘MU’ designation indicates multi-user optimization, supporting high IOPS and multiple concurrent stream accesses.
Can I install the Q2N43A SSD in HPE ProLiant server models?
Yes. The drive is fully compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9 and Gen10 servers that support 2.5-inch SATA SSDs.
What is the endurance rating of the HPE 480 GB SATA SSD?
This model is rated for 1 DWPD (drive writes per day) over a 3-year period, delivering reliable endurance for enterprise workloads.
Does the Q2N43A SSD support power loss protection?
Yes. Integrated power-loss data protection capacitors safeguard in-flight data during unexpected power failures.
What are the operating temperature specifications for this SSD?
The operating range is 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F), meeting enterprise-class thermal requirements.
How do I install the HPE Q2N43A SSD in my server?
Slide the drive into an available 2.5-inch SATA bay, secure it, and verify recognition in the server BIOS or HPE iLO interface.
Is SMART monitoring supported on the HPE Q2N43A SSD?
Yes. It fully supports S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) for proactive health monitoring.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) of this SSD?
The Q2N43A is rated for an MTBF of 2 million hours, ensuring high reliability for 24/7 enterprise operations.
Does the SSD support hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption?
No. This particular model is read/write (RW) only and does not include built-in hardware encryption.
Can I use this SSD in a RAID configuration?
Yes. The drive is supported in software and hardware RAID configurations when combined with HPE controllers that support SATA RAID modes.
What warranty coverage is provided for the HPE Q2N43A SSD?
HPE backs the drive with a standard 3-year limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.
How energy-efficient is the 480 GB SATA 6G MU SFF SSD?
It consumes approximately 3 W active and under 1 W idle, optimizing server power budgets for large-scale deployments.