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Q2P81A
HPE 16TB SAS LFF SC 4-pack HDD bundle
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Q2P81A Overview
Q2P81A is an HDD engineered for enterprise applications and is available in both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch form factors. It supports industry-standard interfaces including SATA III and SAS 12Gb/s, features a 7200 RPM spindle speed, a 10 TB storage capacity, and a 256 MB cache, ensuring high-speed performance and seamless data management.
Optimized for desktop, server, NAS, and surveillance environments, Q2P81A is rated for an annual workload of 550 TB/yr and boasts an MTBF of 2,000,000 rated hours per year. Its advanced design includes helium-sealed construction, robust vibration protection, dual actuator technology, and efficient power consumption of 8 Watts during read/write operations and 5 Watts when idle, making it ideal for demanding data center and enterprise storage deployments.
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Q2P81A Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SATA III / SAS 12Gb/s
- Form Factor
- 2.5-inch / 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 10 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 5 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
- Q2P81A Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 4 inches
- Depth
- 5.787 inches
- Weight
- 1.2 lbs
Q2P81A Use Case
Enterprise Data Archiving and Compliance Storage with HPE Q2P81A 16TB SAS HDDs
In a multinational financial services firm, the HPE Q2P81A-HPE 16TB SAS LFF SC 4-pack HDD bundle consolidates 64 TB of archival data on a single shelf, delivering 12 Gb/s throughput, enterprise-grade reliability and a 30% lower cost-per-TB to meet stringent regulatory retention and audit requirements.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Performance Optimization
A global engineering consultancy deploys the Q2P81A-HPE 16TB SAS LFF SC 4-pack HDD bundle in its HPE ProLiant servers to accelerate VDI workloads, providing high IOPS, low latency and 64 TB of shared storage capacity—resulting in a 25% reduction in user logon times and seamless remote collaboration.
Big Data Analytics and Data Warehouse Scalability
An e-commerce enterprise integrates the HPE Q2P81A-HPE 16TB SAS LFF SC 4-pack HDD bundle into its Hadoop cluster to store 64 TB of transaction logs and clickstream data, achieving sustained sequential reads/writes at 12 Gb/s and reducing nightly ETL windows by 40% for faster business insights.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2P81A |  762270-B21 |  864262-B21 |  857644-B21 |  843264-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 / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III / SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III | SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch / 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 10 TB | 10 TB | 10 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | 4.17 ms | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 10 Watts | 9 Watts | 8 W | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 6 Watts | 6 Watts | 5 W | 4 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | No | 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 | Rotational Vibration Sensors | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C |
| Product Name | Q2P81A Enterprise HDD | 762270-B21 Enterprise 10TB Helium-Sealed SATA HDD | 864262-B21 Enterprise HDD | 857644-B21 | 843264-B21 Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches |
| Width | 4 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.8 inches |
| Depth | 5.787 inches | 4.01 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.78 inches | 8.1 inches |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs | 1.6 lbs | 3.00 lbs | 1.20 lbs | 2.2 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Shahid Hussain
4
Consistent throughput across all drives.
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Rafael Ibanez
4
OEM firmware ensured smooth integration.
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Nathan Brooks
4
Reliable option for large scale storage needs.
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Olli Korpela
4
Enterprise ready and dependable.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE 16TB SAS LFF SC 4-pack HDD bundle (SKU Q2P81A)?
The HPE 16TB SAS LFF SC 4-pack HDD bundle (SKU Q2P81A) is a set of four 16 TB, 6 Gb/s SAS, 7 200 RPM, 3.5-inch enterprise hard drives designed for HPE ProLiant servers and storage arrays.
What are the key specifications of the HPE 16TB SAS LFF SC 4-pack HDD bundle?
Each drive in the Q2P81A bundle offers 16 TB capacity, 6 Gb/s SAS interface, 7 200 RPM spindle speed, 3.5-inch large form factor with Smart Carrier, and dual-port connectivity for high availability.
Which HPE servers and storage systems are compatible with SKU Q2P81A?
The Q2P81A bundle is validated for HPE ProLiant Gen10/Gen11 servers, BladeSystem enclosures, Apollo systems, Synergy frames, and Select HPE StorageWorks arrays that support 6 Gb/s SAS LFF drives.
What interface and transfer rate do these HDDs support?
Each drive supports a 6 Gb/s SAS interface with dual-port connectivity, delivering up to 12 Gb/s aggregated throughput in multipath configurations.
What form factor do the HPE 16TB SAS LFF SC drives use?
These drives use the Large Form Factor (LFF) 3.5-inch form factor with HPE Smart Carrier for tool-less, hot-plug installation and removal.
Can I mix the Q2P81A drives with other drive types in a RAID array?
For optimal performance and reliability, HPE recommends using identical SAS drives at the same RPM and capacity in a single RAID group; mixing drive types may degrade performance.
What warranty and support come with the HPE 16TB SAS LFF SC drives?
HPE backs the Q2P81A bundle with a standard three-year limited warranty and global HPE Support, including parts replacement and firmware updates.
How do I install the Q2P81A 4-pack HDD bundle in my HPE server?
Push each drive into an available 3.5-inch SAS bay until it clicks; verify detection in HPE Smart Array or controller utility; no tools required for installation.
Are these HPE drives hot-swappable?
Yes, the Q2P81A drives support hot-plug removal and insertion, enabling drive replacement without powering down the server or array.
What are the ideal use cases for the 16TB SAS drives in this bundle?
These drives excel in high-capacity, sequential workloads such as backup, archiving, media streaming, and moderate transactional databases in enterprise environments.
How does the Q2P81A bundle enhance storage capacity and performance?
By combining four 16 TB, 6 Gb/s SAS drives, the bundle delivers 64 TB of raw capacity and enterprise-grade throughput, reducing rack space and improving data access speeds.
What is the typical power consumption of each 16TB drive?
Each drive consumes approximately 8.76 W under active load and 7.3 W at idle, as specified in the HPE QuickSpecs.
Do these drives support hardware-based encryption?
Yes, when paired with an HPE Smart Array controller and valid encryption key, the drives support HPE Secure Encryption for data-at-rest protection.
How reliable are the HPE 16TB SAS LFF SC drives for enterprise deployments?
Designed for 24/7 operation, these drives offer dual-port SAS, 2.5 million hours MTBF, and HPE predictive failure analytics through HPE InfoSight.
What maintenance and monitoring features are available for Q2P81A drives?
HPE iLO and Smart Array controllers provide real-time health monitoring, predictive failure alerts, firmware updates, and diagnostic logging for proactive maintenance.
What is the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) for these HPE drives?
The HPE 16TB SAS LFF SC drives in the Q2P81A bundle offer an MTBF of 2.5 million hours, ensuring high availability in enterprise systems.
Where can I purchase genuine HPE Q2P81A 16TB SAS LFF SC HDD bundles?
You can buy the Q2P81A bundle from authorized HPE Channel Partners, HPE’s official online store, and certified resellers to ensure genuine HPE warranty and support.