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Q2P78A Overview
Q2P78A is a high-performance SAN storage system designed with 24 drive bays that support Mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It delivers a total storage capacity of 1 PB with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations, powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and pre-installed 16 GB of RAM, expandable up to 128 GB of ECC DDR4 memory. The system features USB 3.2 connectivity alongside 10GbE network ports with 4 LAN ports, ensuring robust interface performance.
Q2P78A is engineered for demanding use cases such as enterprise data centers, virtualization, media server operations, and SMB backup environments. Its design incorporates expansion support, redundant power supplies rated at 750W, and redundant fan cooling which guarantees high availability and operational resilience in critical IT infrastructures.
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Q2P78A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 24-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
- 128 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
- Q2P78A Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 60 lbs
Q2P78A Use Case
Centralized File Repository for Remote and On-Premise Teams
A global engineering firm leverages HPE StoreEasy 1860 9.6TB SAS Storage as a unified SMB/NFS file server across distributed sites, delivering consistent sub-5ms latency and integrated Active Directory security. Benefit: Accelerates collaboration, cuts data duplication by 50%, and simplifies IT operations through centralized management.
Regulatory-Compliant Data Archiving for Healthcare Providers
A regional hospital deploys HPE StoreEasy 1860 9.6TB SAS Storage for long-term retention of electronic health records, utilizing tiered storage and encryption to satisfy HIPAA and GDPR mandates. Benefit: Ensures audit-ready compliance with 99.99% data availability, reduces archival costs by 30%, and secures sensitive patient information at rest.
High-Performance Storage for SMB Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
A mid-sized financial services firm implements HPE StoreEasy 1860 9.6TB SAS Storage as the primary datastore for its VDI environment, enabling rapid boot storms and dynamic workload balancing. Benefit: Delivers sub-10ms I/O response times, supports 200+ virtual desktops, and boosts end-user productivity by 25%.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2P78A |  K2R13A |  QQ695A |  AP843B |  Q9D43A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 24-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay | 8-bay | 24-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 192 TB | 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 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 | 32 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.1 |
| 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 | 750W | 250W | 500W | 350W | 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 | Enterprise Data Center | SMB, Enterprise Data Center, Virtualization, Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q2P78A Enterprise Storage System | K2R13A High-Performance NAS | QQ695A Enterprise SAN Storage System | AP843B Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q9D43A Enterprise Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 15.7 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 60 lbs | 23 lbs | 50 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
O
Owen Carter
5
Easy installation and management.
J
Justin Moore
5
Consistent performance observed.
R
Raymond Foster
5
Good reliability for business use.
D
Dennis Clark
5
Worked as required.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE StoreEasy 1860 9.6TB SAS Storage designed for?
The HPE StoreEasy 1860 is a high-performance, cost-effective file and block storage system tailored for small to midsize businesses requiring reliable, centralized data management.
What are the key features of the HPE StoreEasy 1860 (SKU: Q2P78A)?
Key features include 9.6 TB of native SAS storage, hardware RAID support, dual-port 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity, advanced data services, and integrated Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct compatibility.
What is the total storage capacity and can it be expanded?
This model ships with 9.6 TB of usable SAS capacity and supports expansion up to 144 TB via additional drive enclosures for scalable growth.
Which drive types and RAID levels does the HPE StoreEasy 1860 support?
The system supports 12 Gb/s SAS hard drives and SSDs, with hardware-accelerated RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and 50 for optimal performance and protection.
How does the HPE StoreEasy 1860 ensure data protection and reliability?
It delivers data integrity through hot-swappable drives, redundant power supplies, hardware RAID, and snapshot-based backups to minimize downtime and data loss.
What performance can I expect from the 9.6 TB SAS configuration?
You can achieve sustained sequential reads up to 2.2 GB/s and IOPS up to 50,000, depending on workload and RAID configuration.
What network connectivity options are available?
It includes dual 10 GbE iSCSI ports, dual 1 GbE management ports, and optional Fibre Channel adapters for flexible SAN and NAS integration.
How does the HPE StoreEasy 1860 integrate with Microsoft environments?
It natively supports Microsoft Windows Server Storage Spaces Direct, Active Directory, SMB 3.0, and DFS for seamless file sharing and cluster deployments.
Is the HPE StoreEasy 1860 compatible with VMware and other virtualization platforms?
Yes, it offers certified iSCSI and NFS support for VMware vSphere and Citrix XenServer, enabling virtual machine storage and high-availability clustering.
What management tools are included with HPE StoreEasy 1860?
The system features HPE OneView, StoreEasy Centralized Management, and RESTful APIs for simplified provisioning, monitoring, and firmware updates.
What are the power and cooling requirements?
This 1U appliance requires 100–240 V AC input, 350 W typical power consumption, and front-to-back airflow for standard rack cooling.
What form factor and rack space does the HPE StoreEasy 1860 require?
The appliance is a 1U, rack-mountable unit compatible with EIA-310-E cabinets, occupying a single rack unit (1.75 inches).
Does the HPE StoreEasy 1860 include warranty and support services?
It includes a 3-year HPE Foundation Care warranty with next-business-day response, upgradeable to 24×7 and on-site options for extended coverage.
How do I purchase or order the HPE StoreEasy 1860 (SKU: Q2P78A)?
You can order through authorized HPE resellers or the HPE online portal by referencing SKU Q2P78A; consult your partner for configuration and pricing.
What security features does the HPE StoreEasy 1860 offer?
It includes TPM 2.0, data-at-rest encryption, secure boot, role-based access control, and audit logging to protect against unauthorized access.
What are typical use cases for the HPE StoreEasy 1860 in small businesses?
Common use cases include branch file sharing, departmental collaboration, backup target storage, and virtualization datastores for SMB environments.