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Q2P85A
HPE 7.2TB SAS SFF SC 4-pk HDD Bndl
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Q2P85A Overview
Q2P85A is a high-performance HDD that features a classic 3.5-inch form factor paired with a robust SAS 12Gb/s interface. It spins at 7200 RPM and offers a sizable 14 TB storage capacity with a generous 256 MB cache. Built for enterprise-level applications with a rated annual workload of 550 TB/yr and an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours, this drive is engineered to deliver outstanding reliability and endurance for mission-critical environments.
Q2P85A is ideal for diverse use cases including data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance systems. With advanced features such as a helium-sealed design, dual actuator technology, and built-in vibration protection, this HDD meets the demands of heavy workloads while maintaining efficient power consumption—approximately 8.5 Watts during read/write operations and 6.5 Watts at idle. Its design also ensures versatility for installation in multi-bay configurations, making it a dependable choice for both modern enterprise storage and high-performance desktop systems.
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Q2P85A Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SAS 12Gb/s
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 14 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)
- 8.5 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 6.5 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
- Q2P85A Enterprise Helium-Sealed HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 4 inches
- Depth
- 5.79 inches
- Weight
- 1.8 lbs
Q2P85A Use Case
High-Density Virtualization Storage with Q2P85A-HPE 7.2TB SAS SFF SC 4-pk HDD Bndl
In a VMware ESXi cluster supporting 1,000+ virtual machines, deploying the Q2P85A-HPE 7.2TB SAS SFF SC 4-pk HDD Bndl delivers 28.8 TB of high-density, 12 Gb/s sequential throughput. This setup reduces VM storage latency by 30%, consolidates rack footprint by 40%, and ensures predictable I/O performance for multi-tenant workloads.
Big Data Analytics Acceleration on HPE ProLiant with 7.2TB SAS HDD Bundle
For a financial services firm running Spark and Hadoop clusters, integrating the Q2P85A-HPE 7.2TB SAS SFF SC 4-pk HDD Bndl into HPE ProLiant DL380 servers boosts sustained read/write rates by 25%. This configuration accelerates ETL jobs, delivers faster insights on large datasets, and lowers TCO by maximizing rack-scale storage density.
Mission-Critical Database Resilience with Q2P85A-HPE 7.2TB SAS SFF SC 4-pk HDD
In a 24×7 retail POS environment, deploying the Q2P85A-HPE 7.2TB SAS SFF SC 4-pk HDD Bndl in RAID 10 on HPE Smart Array controllers ensures sub-5 ms transaction latency and non-stop availability. The hot-swap design and enterprise-grade error recovery protocol minimize downtime, safeguarding revenue and customer experience.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
 Q2P85A |  765034-B21 |  P09685-B21 |  759212-B21 |  P09090-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III | 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 | 14 TB | 10 TB | 2 TB | 4 TB | 10 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 | 256 MB |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8.5 Watts | 8W | 8 Watts | 12 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 6.5 Watts | 6W | 4 Watts | 8 Watts | 5 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 | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | Q2P85A Enterprise Helium-Sealed HDD | 765034-B21 10TB Enterprise HDD | P09685-B21 High Performance HDD | 759212-B21 Enterprise HDD | P09090-B21 Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1 in | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 4 inches | 4 in | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Depth | 5.79 inches | 5.8 in | 4.00 inches | 8.0 inches | 5.78 inches |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 2.00 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 2.2 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Huma Farooq
4
Reliable SAS bundle with predictable speeds across disks.
J
Jan Holub
5
Easy deployment and solid performance for bulk storage.
R
Rashid Minhas
4
Good value pack for enterprise SAS environments.
O
Oliver Stanton
5
Stable operation across the array with no issues.
Questions & Answers
What are the key specifications of the HPE 7.2TB SAS SFF SC 4-pack HDD bundle (SKU: Q2P85A)?
The HPE 7.2TB SAS SFF SC 4-pack HDD bundle (Q2P85A) includes four 2.5-inch SAS hard drives, each with 7.2K RPM, 12 Gbps SAS interface, 7.2 TB capacity, SFF hot-plug form factor, and advanced SED security.
Which servers and storage systems are compatible with Q2P85A HPE 7.2TB SAS drives?
The Q2P85A HPE 7.2TB SAS drives are compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen11 servers, HPE Apollo systems, and HPE MSA, Nimble Storage, and 3PAR arrays that support 2.5-inch SAS HDDs.
What performance can I expect from the HPE 7.2TB SAS SFF SC 4-pack HDD bundle?
Each drive delivers sustained sequential read/write speeds up to 240 MB/s and random I/O up to 175 K IOPS, ensuring high throughput and consistent performance for critical workloads.
How does the 12 Gbps SAS interface improve data transfer in this HPE HDD bundle?
The 12 Gbps SAS interface provides double the bandwidth of 6 Gbps, reducing latency and boosting data transfer rates for intensive applications and virtualization environments.
What is the benefit of the 2.5-inch SFF hot-plug form factor in Q2P85A?
The 2.5-inch SFF hot-plug design allows for high-density storage, easy drive replacement without downtime, and compatibility with modern blade and rack server architectures.
Does the HPE 7.2TB SAS bundle support advanced security features?
Yes, each drive in the Q2P85A bundle includes Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) capability with AES-256 encryption and Instant Secure Erase to protect sensitive data.
What is the warranty coverage for the HPE Q2P85A drive bundle?
HPE offers a three-year limited warranty with worldwide support and next-business-day replacement service for the Q2P85A 7.2TB SAS HDD bundle.
How do I install the Q2P85A HPE 7.2TB SAS drives in my server?
Power down the server, insert each drive into an available 2.5-inch SAS bay, secure the drive carrier, power on the system, and configure RAID or volume settings via the HPE Smart Array controller.
Can I use the Q2P85A bundle in RAID configurations?
Yes, these HPE 7.2TB SAS drives are fully compatible with hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 when used with HPE Smart Array or third-party SAS controllers.
What is the typical power consumption of each HPE 7.2TB SAS drive in the bundle?
Each Q2P85A drive consumes approximately 7 W during read/write operations and 4 W at idle, enabling efficient power usage in dense server deployments.
How reliable are the HPE Q2P85A 7.2TB SAS hard drives?
These drives are rated for a 2.5 million-hour mean time between failures (MTBF), featuring rotational vibration tolerance, error recovery control, and HPE predictive analytics.
What use cases are ideal for the HPE 7.2TB SAS SFF SC 4-pack HDD bundle?
The Q2P85A bundle is ideal for database storage, virtualization, data warehousing, backup solutions, and high-capacity sequential workloads in enterprise environments.
How does the hot-swap capability of the Q2P85A bundle benefit maintenance?
Hot-swap support allows you to replace or add drives without powering down the server, minimizing downtime and maintaining continuous data access.
Are firmware updates available for the HPE 7.2TB SAS HDD bundle?
Yes, HPE provides downloadable firmware updates via HPE Support Center to optimize drive performance, security, and compatibility with new server releases.
What is included in the Q2P85A package for the HPE 7.2TB SAS drives?
The Q2P85A package includes four 7.2 TB SAS SFF HDDs, drive carriers, mounting hardware, and documentation for installation and configuration.
How do I monitor the health of the HPE Q2P85A drives?
Use HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) or HPE InfoSight to monitor drive health, temperature, and predictive failure indicators in real time.
Where can I purchase the HPE 7.2TB SAS SFF SC 4-pack HDD bundle (Q2P85A)?
You can purchase the Q2P85A bundle through authorized HPE resellers, the HPE online store, or certified channel partners with global shipping options.