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Q2R36A Overview
Q2R36A is a high-performance SAN storage system engineered for enterprise data centers and demanding virtualization environments. It offers a robust 36-bay design capable of accommodating a mix of SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drive types, delivering a maximum storage capacity of 512 TB. The system supports multiple RAID configurations including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, and RAID 60 to ensure data resiliency and high availability.
Q2R36A integrates an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with a pre-installed 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory, expandable up to 64 GB for enhanced performance. The device provides versatile connectivity options with USB 3.0, multiple Fibre Channel network ports, and 4 LAN ports, while its design includes expansion support, redundant fan cooling, and a redundant 750W power supply. Ideal for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications, Q2R36A is built to meet rigorous business-critical requirements.
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Q2R36A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 36-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- Fibre Channel
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- 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
- Q2R36A Storage Array
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q2R36A Use Case
High-Performance Storage Scalability for Peak E-Commerce Traffic
An international e-commerce leader deploys the Q2R36A-HPE 3PAR 9000 2U SFF Upg Drive Enclosure to add 24 NVMe SSDs to its existing 3PAR 9000 array. This upgrade delivers a 65% increase in IOPS and reduces latency by 40% under flash-intensive workloads. Benefit: zero-downtime capacity scaling ensures consistent sub-millisecond response times during shopping season peaks, maintaining customer satisfaction and revenue continuity.
Mission-Critical Disaster Recovery Acceleration for Financial Services
A global bank integrates the Q2R36A-HPE 3PAR 9000 2U SFF Upg Drive Enclosure into its primary and secondary data centers with HPE Peer Persistence. By populating each enclosure with high-endurance SSDs, the bank achieves RPO under 5 seconds and RTO under 2 minutes for Tier-1 applications. Benefit: automated synchronous replication with 30% lower data footprint, ensuring regulatory compliance and uninterrupted trading operations.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Acceleration for Healthcare Compliance
A 1,500-user hospital deploys the Q2R36A-HPE 3PAR 9000 2U SFF Upg Drive Enclosure to support its Citrix VDI environment. With 24 SAS SSDs installed, the infrastructure sustains 120,000 IOPS and reduces desktop boot times by 50%. Benefit: rapid user login, centralized backup and encryption, and full HIPAA compliance, enabling clinicians to access patient records instantly while meeting security mandates.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2R36A |  Q0E98A |  Q0E99A |  H6Z20B |  QK734A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 36-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay | 24-bay | 24-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 1 PB |
| RAID Support | 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 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 | 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 | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | Fibre Channel | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 500W | 750W | 750W | 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 | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | Q2R36A Storage Array | Q0E98A Enterprise Storage System | Q0E99A Enterprise SAN Storage System | H6Z20B Enterprise SAN Storage System | QK734A Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 4.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 27.5 inches | 28 inches | 27 inches | 30 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 50 lbs | 50 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Zeeshan Malik
5
Installation was quick with no downtime.
A
Andre Keller
4
Drives recognized immediately by the system.
M
Mikko Laine
4
Good build quality and airflow.
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Ryan Hughes
4
Worked exactly as intended.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE 3PAR 9000 2U SFF Upgrade Drive Enclosure (SKU: Q2R36A)?
The HPE 3PAR 9000 2U SFF Upgrade Drive Enclosure (Q2R36A) is a 2U chassis that adds up to 24 small-form-factor (SFF) drives to HPE 3PAR 9000 storage systems for increased capacity and performance.
How many drives does the Q2R36A enclosure support?
The Q2R36A enclosure supports up to 24 hot-swappable 2.5" small-form-factor drives, enabling flexible capacity scaling.
Which drive types are compatible with this 2U SFF enclosure?
The enclosure is compatible with 2.5" SAS SSDs, SAS NL-SAS HDDs, and self-encrypting drives certified by HPE for 3PAR 9000 arrays.
Which HPE 3PAR arrays are compatible with the Q2R36A upgrade enclosure?
The Q2R36A enclosure is fully compatible with HPE 3PAR 9000-series controllers (9000, 9200, 9450, 9800) when connected via the system’s drive expansion ports.
What is the maximum raw capacity supported per enclosure?
With 24 slots supporting up to 15.36 TB SAS SSDs per drive, the Q2R36A enclosure delivers a maximum raw capacity of 368.64 TB.
How do I install the HPE 3PAR 9000 2U SFF enclosure?
Mount the 2U chassis in a standard 19" rack, connect it to the HPE 3PAR 9000 controller via the drive expansion ports, power on, and configure it through the HPE 3PAR Management Console.
Does the enclosure support hot-swapping of drives?
Yes, the Q2R36A enclosure supports full hot-swap capability for all 24 SFF drive bays, minimizing service windows and downtime.
What are the physical dimensions of this drive enclosure?
The enclosure measures 2U in height (3.4"/8.64 cm), 17.5" (44.45 cm) in depth, and 19" (48.26 cm) in width, fitting standard data-center racks.
What power and cooling features does the Q2R36A offer?
It includes redundant 80 PLUS Gold-rated power supplies and advanced variable-speed fans to ensure energy efficiency and optimal thermal management.
Can I daisy-chain multiple Q2R36A enclosures?
Yes, you can connect up to four Q2R36A enclosures per HPE 3PAR 9000 controller to expand capacity in a single storage domain.
How does this enclosure impact overall storage performance?
By adding high-speed SAS SSDs or NL-SAS HDDs, the Q2R36A enclosure boosts IOPS and throughput while maintaining low latency for mixed workloads.
Which management tools support the HPE 3PAR 9000 2U SFF enclosure?
Manage the enclosure through HPE 3PAR Management Console, HPE OneView integration, and native REST APIs for automation and monitoring.
What warranty covers the Q2R36A drive enclosure?
The enclosure is backed by HPE’s standard one-year limited warranty with optional HPE Foundation Care and Proactive Care service extensions.
How do I order the HPE 3PAR 9000 2U SFF Upgrade Drive Enclosure?
Order the enclosure using SKU Q2R36A through authorized HPE channel partners or the HPE online storefront for prompt delivery.
What are the typical use cases for this upgrade enclosure?
It’s ideal for enterprise applications requiring tiered storage, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), backup and archive, and high-performance databases.
Does the Q2R36A enclosure support encryption?
Yes, it supports HPE-certified self-encrypting drives (SEDs) in all 24 bays for data-at-rest security compliance.
How does the Q2R36A compare with 3U drive enclosures?
The 2U form factor offers a higher drive density per rack unit and improved power efficiency compared to larger 3U enclosures, optimizing data center real estate.