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Q2R41A Overview
Q2R41A is a high-performance HDD designed for enterprise applications with a 3.5-inch form factor and a SATA III interface that delivers reliable data throughput. It features a 7200 RPM spindle speed, a 4 TB storage capacity with a 256 MB buffer, and an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr, ensuring optimal performance for data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance systems.
Q2R41A is engineered for rigorous usage with a robust MTBF and rated reliability hours per year, offering low power consumption of 9 Watts during read/write operations and 5 Watts in idle mode. The drive includes advanced features such as helium-sealed technology, vibration protection, and dual actuators, making it an ideal choice for both high-demand server environments and enterprise storage solutions.
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Q2R41A Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Brand
- Hpe
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 4 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 9 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
- Q2R41A Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 7.13 inches
- Weight
- 2.2 lbs
Q2R41A Use Case
High-Performance Virtualization Datastore with Q2R41A-MSA 2.4TB 12G SAS 10K 2.5in SFF HDD
Deploying Q2R41A-MSA 2.4TB 12G SAS 10K rpm 2.5in SFF HDDs in an HPE MSA array accelerates VMware vSphere datastores with up to 180 MB/s sustained throughput and sub-5 ms latency. Benefit: Cuts VM boot times by 40%, supports 200+ concurrent virtual desktops and maximizes consolidation ratios for cost-effective infrastructure scaling.
Accelerated OLTP Database Storage for Microsoft SQL Server with Q2R41A-MSA 2.4TB 12G SAS HDD
Integrating Q2R41A-MSA 2.4TB 12G SAS 10K rpm 2.5in SFF HDDs into HPE MSA arrays delivers up to 20K IOPS per drive and average 12 ms latency for transactional workloads. Benefit: Reduces SQL Server commit times by 30%, ensures sub-second query response for e-commerce and finance applications, and maintains 99.99% availability.
Scalable Backup & Disaster Recovery Tier Using Q2R41A-MSA 2.4TB 12G SAS HDD
Leveraging Q2R41A-MSA 2.4TB 12G SAS 10K rpm 2.5in SFF HDDs in a dedicated HPE MSA backup tier provides 50% faster backup windows and rapid restores with RTO under 2 hours. Benefit: Consolidates up to 100 TB of daily backups in a single shelf, streamlines compliance retention and fortifies business continuity strategies.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2R41A |  K2P93B |  816576-B21 |  P04570-B21 |  P09100-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 | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | 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 | 4 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 8 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 |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 9 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 7 W | 8 Watts | 8.5 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 5.2 Watts | 5 W | 5 Watts | 5.0 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | No | 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 | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C |
| Product Name | Q2R41A Enterprise HDD | K2P93B HDD | 816576-B21 Enterprise Helium-Sealed HDD | P04570-B21 Hard Drive | P09100-B21 Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches |
| Depth | 7.13 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.01 inches | 8.7 inches |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs | 2.20 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 1.6 lbs | 1.5 lbs |
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Rigorously Tested & Quality Assured
Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
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Reviews & Ratings
D
Dominic Shaw
5
High-capacity SAS HDD performs reliably in MSA systems.
S
Sadia Rahman
5
Consistent speeds and easy installation.
P
Pavel Novotny
4
Good balance of capacity and performance.
U
Umer Zubair
4
Stable operation under continuous workloads.
G
Graham Ellis
5
Dependable drive for enterprise storage arrays.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HPE MSA Q2R41A drive?
The HPE MSA Q2R41A is a 2.4 TB 12 Gb/s SAS hard disk drive.
Which interface does the Q2R41A 2.4 TB HDD use?
It uses a dual-port 12 Gb/s SAS interface for high-performance connectivity.
What form factor does the MSA Q2R41A drive have?
The drive is a 2.5-inch small-form-factor (SFF) HDD designed for dense storage arrays.
What rotational speed does the 2.4 TB SAS drive operate at?
It operates at 10,000 RPM to balance performance and power efficiency.
Is the Q2R41A drive hot-swappable in HPE MSA arrays?
Yes, it supports hot-swap capability for non-disruptive maintenance in MSA storage enclosures.
Which HPE MSA storage arrays support the Q2R41A HDD?
It is fully supported in HPE MSA Gen3 and Gen5 arrays, including MSA 1050, 2050, and 2052 models.
What is the average latency of the 10K RPM SAS drive?
The typical average latency is approximately 4.16 ms at 10,000 RPM.
What is the rated MTBF for the HPE Q2R41A drive?
The drive has a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rating of 2 million hours.
Does the Q2R41A HDD include hardware encryption?
No, this model does not include self-encrypting (SED) functionality.
What is the power consumption of the 2.4 TB 12G SAS drive?
It consumes approximately 7.5 W during active read/write operations.
How do I install the Q2R41A drive in an HPE MSA array?
Insert the drive into an empty SFF bay, secure the latch, and the array will auto-detect it.
Is firmware update required before deployment?
HPE arrays automatically manage firmware levels; manual updates are not typically required.
What warranty covers the HPE MSA Q2R41A drive?
It is protected by HPE’s standard three-year parts and labor warranty.
Can I use the Q2R41A drive outside of MSA arrays?
It is optimized for HPE MSA environments; compatibility outside these arrays is not guaranteed.
What workloads are ideal for the 2.4 TB 12G SAS HDD?
It is ideal for high-performance transactional databases, virtualization, and tiered storage.
How does the Q2R41A drive ensure reliability under vibration?
It features rotational vibration sensors and dynamic tolerance to maintain performance in multi-drive enclosures.