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HPE StoreEasy 1660 32TB SAS Storage
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Q2P74A Overview
Q2P74A is a SAN storage system engineered with 12 drive bays that support a mix of SATA HDD, SAS HDD, and SATA SSD drives to achieve a total storage capacity of up to 256 TB. It features industry‐standard RAID configurations including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and pre-installed with 8 GB DDR4 memory that can be expanded to 64 GB.
Q2P74A provides robust connectivity via USB 3.0 and 10GbE network ports, while offering built-in expansion support to accommodate future growth. Its redundant power supply rated at 750W and active cooling system ensure optimal reliability, making it ideally suited for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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Q2P74A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD
- 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
- 8 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- 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
- Product Name
- Q2P74A Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 25 inches
- Weight
- 40 lbs
Q2P74A Use Case
Secure Enterprise File Collaboration for Distributed Teams
A global professional services firm deploys Q2P74A-HPE StoreEasy 1660 32TB SAS Storage to centralize file shares across five international offices. Integrated with Active Directory and AES-256 encryption, the solution provides seamless, low-latency access to critical project documents for 500+ concurrent users while enforcing role-based permissions and compliance policies. Outcome: 30% faster file retrieval, unified management in a single pane, and end-to-end data protection across geographies.
Rapid SMB Backup and Disaster Recovery
A mid-market financial services company leverages Q2P74A-HPE StoreEasy 1660 32TB SAS Storage as its primary backup repository and snapshot-based replication target. Integrated with leading backup software, it delivers automated daily snapshots and off-site replication with sub-10-second RTOs and RPOs. Outcome: 40% lower storage costs, near-zero data loss risk, and streamlined disaster-recovery planning with end-to-end automation.
High-Throughput Video Editing and Post-Production Storage
A broadcast media studio implements Q2P74A-HPE StoreEasy 1660 32TB SAS Storage as its shared high-bandwidth asset pool for 4K/8K editing workflows. Delivering sustained 3 GB/s throughput and sub-millisecond latency, the system enables multiple editors to work concurrently on large video files without performance bottlenecks. Outcome: 25% faster render times, real-time collaboration, and a 20% increase in project delivery capacity.
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Product Comparison Table 
 Q2P74A |  K2R16A |  Q2P71A |  K2Q11A |  K2R70A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 16-bay | 8-bay | 16-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 1 PB | 512 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 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 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | 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 | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 500W | 500W | 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 | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q2P74A Enterprise Storage System | K2R16A Enterprise Storage System | Q2P71A Storage Appliance | K2Q11A Enterprise Storage System | K2R70A Enterprise NAS Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 1.75 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 25 inches | 28.7 inches | 16 inches | 28.0 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 40 lbs | 50 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Oliver Bainbridge
5
Simple setup and dependable file services.
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Henry Aldridge
4
Good capacity for departmental storage.
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James Calder
4
Stable operation observed.
P
Philip Rowe
5
Met business needs.
Questions & Answers
What is HPE StoreEasy 1660 32TB SAS Storage (SKU: Q2P74A)?
The HPE StoreEasy 1660 32TB SAS Storage (SKU: Q2P74A) is a 1U network-attached storage appliance delivering 32 TB of raw SAS capacity with enterprise-grade file services for small and medium businesses.
What storage capacity and drive configuration does it offer?
It features twelve 2.5-inch SAS drives in a 32 TB configuration with hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 for optimized redundancy and performance.
What performance levels can I expect?
The system delivers up to 6,000 MB/s sequential throughput and up to 200,000 IOPS with its dual-controller architecture and 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity.
How scalable is the HPE StoreEasy 1660?
You can expand capacity online by connecting up to two HPE StoreEasy 1660 expansion enclosures (Q2P75A), scaling raw storage to 96 TB without downtime.
Which operating systems are supported?
It supports Microsoft Windows Server 2019 and Windows Storage Server 2019 for seamless integration with Active Directory and file-sharing services.
How does it ensure data protection?
Its hardware RAID controllers with hot-plug drives, redundant power supplies, and automated snapshot-based backups ensure continuous data availability.
What security features are included?
The appliance offers AES-256 self-encrypting drives, role-based access control, Active Directory integration, and secure multi-tenancy for advanced data security.
How is the appliance managed?
HPE StoreEasy Manager provides a web-based interface, automated health monitoring, and RESTful APIs to simplify provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance.
Can I integrate this with cloud storage?
Yes, it integrates with HPE Cloud Volumes for hybrid cloud tiering, enabling policy-based data movement between on-premises storage and public clouds.
What connectivity options are available?
Standard dual 10 GbE SFP+ ports with optional 25/40 GbE modules and SAS expansion ports offer flexible network and storage connectivity.
What are the typical use cases?
Common use cases include file sharing, backup and recovery, archive, branch office consolidation, and VDI storage with high availability and centralized management.
How energy efficient is the system?
Featuring 80% efficient power supplies and dynamic cooling, it reduces energy usage and lowers operational costs in enterprise data centers.
What are the dimensions and rack requirements?
The 1U chassis measures 1.7 x 17.5 x 28.8 inches, fits standard 19-inch racks, and requires 100-240 V AC power with a maximum 800 W consumption.
What warranty and support options are available?
It includes a 3-year next-business-day hardware warranty with optional HPE ProCare services for 24x7 support, parts replacement, and proactive updates.
How do I purchase and configure pricing?
Contact an authorized HPE partner or reseller for a customized quote based on drive options, software licenses, and support contracts.
How are firmware and software updates delivered?
Updates are provided via HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) or through the integrated StoreEasy Manager for seamless, one-click maintenance.
Can I upgrade the storage capacity in the future?
Yes, you can add HPE StoreEasy 1660 expansion enclosures (Q2P75A) online without service interruption to meet growing storage demands.