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Q2P72A Overview
Q2P72A is an enterprise SAN storage solution designed to support mixed drive configurations including SATA, SAS, SSD, and NVMe drives across 12 drive bays with a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB. It offers comprehensive RAID protection with support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor featuring 8 cores alongside 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 RAM (expandable to 64 GB), making it an ideal choice for virtualization, media servers, SMB backup, and enterprise data center applications.
Q2P72A features high-performance connectivity with 10GbE network ports, 4 LAN ports, and USB 3.2, while also supporting expansion capabilities and redundant cooling via a redundant fan system. Its dual-redundant power supplies rated at 750W ensure maximum uptime and reliability, providing a robust, scalable storage solution tailored for demanding enterprise environments.
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Q2P72A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 1 PB
- 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 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- 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
- Product Name
- Q2P72A Storage System
- Height
- 4 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 30 lbs
Q2P72A Use Case
High-Performance File Sharing and Collaboration with Q2P72A-HPE StoreEasy 1660 Storage
Leverage the Q2P72A-HPE StoreEasy 1660 Storage to deliver centralized SMB/NFS file services across multiple offices. Integrated with Active Directory and SSD-accelerated caching, this solution accelerates large file transfers (CAD, multimedia) by up to 5× for 100+ concurrent users. Benefit: optimized team collaboration, lower WAN bandwidth consumption, and unified storage management under a single pane of glass.
Automated Backup & Disaster Recovery for Remote Branches using Q2P72A-HPE StoreEasy 1660 Storage
Deploy Q2P72A-HPE StoreEasy 1660 Storage at each remote location to perform application-consistent snapshots and secure replication to an HPE StoreOnce-powered data center. Achieve sub-hour RPOs and near-instant failover during WAN outages. Benefit: minimized data loss, streamlined IT operations, cost-efficient offsite protection, and compliance with corporate recovery SLAs.
Scalable Surveillance Video Storage and Retention with Q2P72A-HPE StoreEasy 1660 Storage
Consolidate IP camera streams on Q2P72A-HPE StoreEasy 1660 Storage using high-density HDD tiers and SSD read caching for real-time playback. Sustain 60-day rolling archives for 500+ cameras with 99.999% availability and continuous write throughput. Benefit: assured compliance with retention policies, predictable storage costs, and immediate forensic access to archived footage.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2P72A |  Q2P77A |  E7W85A |  E7W30A |  AP840B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | NAS | NAS | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 16-bay | 8-bay | 16-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 1 PB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 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 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 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 350W | 500W | 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 | No | Yes | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | SMB Backup / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q2P72A Storage System | Q2P77A Enterprise Storage System | E7W85A Enterprise Storage Array | E7W30A Enterprise NAS | AP840B Enterprise NAS |
| Height | 4 inches | 3 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches | 1.75 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 20 inches | 17 inches | 27 inches |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 45 lbs | 30 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Andrew Collins
4
Easy to deploy and manage in production.
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Peter Lawson
5
Handled file workloads without issues.
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Henry Mitchell
5
Good balance of capacity and stability.
J
Jonathan Reed
5
Worked as expected.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE StoreEasy 1660 Storage (SKU: Q2P72A)?
The HPE StoreEasy 1660 Storage (Q2P72A) is a purpose-built Windows Storage Server appliance, delivering secure file and application storage for small to mid-sized enterprises.
What are the key features of HPE StoreEasy 1660 Storage?
Key features include Windows Storage Server 2019 integration, dual-controller architecture, up to 84 TB raw capacity, built-in data deduplication, and HPE InfoSight predictive analytics.
What storage capacity does the HPE StoreEasy 1660 support?
The HPE StoreEasy 1660 supports up to 84 TB raw capacity in a 2U chassis with 12 LFF drive bays, expandable via HPE D3940 expansion enclosures.
What performance can I expect from HPE StoreEasy 1660?
With dual 10 GbE ports, SSD caching options, and Windows Storage Spaces, the HPE StoreEasy 1660 delivers up to 10,000 IOPS and sub-millisecond latency for demanding file workloads.
Which use cases are ideal for HPE StoreEasy 1660 Storage?
Ideal use cases include file sharing, backup and restore, branch office consolidation, collaboration, and Microsoft SQL Server or Exchange application storage.
How does HPE StoreEasy 1660 integrate with Microsoft environments?
The appliance runs Windows Storage Server 2019, offering seamless Active Directory integration, Microsoft Azure cloud tiering, and native support for SMB and NFS protocols.
What management tools are included with HPE StoreEasy 1660?
It includes HPE OneView, Windows Admin Center, and Storage Management Utility for centralized monitoring, provisioning, firmware updates, and performance optimization.
What security features does the HPE StoreEasy 1660 offer?
Security features include AES-256 self-encrypting drives, secure boot, TPM 2.0 module, role-based access control, and integrated Windows Server security updates.
What network connectivity options are available?
The HPE StoreEasy 1660 offers dual 10 GbE SFP+ ports, optional 1/10/25 GbE FlexLOM, and iSCSI support for flexible network topologies and high-speed access.
How scalable is the HPE StoreEasy 1660 Storage solution?
Starting at 12 drive bays, you can scale up to 84 TB in-chassis and expand to petabyte-scale with up to four HPE D3940 expansion enclosures.
What makes HPE StoreEasy 1660 energy efficient?
HPE StoreEasy 1660 employs low-power Intel Xeon processors, high-efficiency power supplies, and tray-less drives to reduce power and cooling costs.
What warranty and support options are available?
HPE StoreEasy 1660 includes a one-year parts, labor and three-year on-site warranty with optional HPE Foundation Care and Proactive Care for enhanced support.
How many drives can the HPE StoreEasy 1660 accommodate?
The system supports up to 12 large-form-factor drives in the base chassis and can expand to 60 drives with optional HPE expansion enclosures.
Does HPE StoreEasy 1660 support cloud tiering?
Yes, it integrates with Microsoft Azure Blob Storage for automated cloud tiering, enabling cost-effective long-term retention and archival.
What is the typical pricing model for HPE StoreEasy 1660?
Pricing is based on capacity, performance and support tier. Contact an authorized HPE reseller for a customized quote that fits your environment and budget.
How does HPE StoreEasy 1660 compare to competing storage products?
HPE StoreEasy 1660 combines purpose-built Windows storage, integrated security, predictive analytics and energy efficiency, delivering seamless Microsoft integration and lower total cost of ownership.