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Q2R97A Overview
Q2R97A is a SAN storage system featuring 16 drive bays that support SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drive types, offering a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB. It provides RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 6 configurations to ensure data integrity and performance.
Q2R97A is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory, expandable to 64 GB. It interfaces via both Ethernet (10GbE) and Fibre Channel, and includes 2 LAN ports and USB 3.2 connectivity. With expansion support, a redundant power supply rated at 750W, and redundant fan cooling, this system is ideally suited for enterprise data centers, virtualization, media servers, and SMB backup use cases.
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Q2R97A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 16-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 750W
- Operating System
- N/A
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- No
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- Q2R97A Enterprise SAN Storage System
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 50 lbs
Q2R97A Use Case
Centralized File Sharing for Distributed Teams with HPE StoreEasy 1560
In a mid-market professional services firm, the Q2R97A-HPE StoreEasy 1560 16TB SATA Storage consolidates file shares across multiple offices and remote workers, enforcing role-based access controls and automated snapshots. As a result, IT administrators achieve 99.9% uptime, simplify storage management, and accelerate secure file delivery to geographically dispersed teams.
Fast, Compliant Backup and Disaster Recovery with HPE StoreEasy 1560
A healthcare provider leverages the Q2R97A-HPE StoreEasy 1560 16TB SATA Storage as a primary backup target, replicating to on-premises vaults and Azure Blob for long-term retention. This configuration reduces backup windows by 40%, ensures HIPAA compliance with encryption-at-rest, and enables rapid recovery of critical patient records after an outage.
High-Capacity Media Asset Repository for 4K/8K Video Production
A post-production studio uses the Q2R97A-HPE StoreEasy 1560 16TB SATA Storage to centralize and archive raw 4K/8K video footage, integrating with editing workstations over SMB and NFS. The result is seamless, high-throughput access for large media files, on-demand scalability to petabyte-scale, and a streamlined content delivery workflow that shortens project turnaround times.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2R97A |  B7E39A |  Q2R94A |  K2R69A |  M0S88A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 1 PB | 1 PB | 1 PB | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 | 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 | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 500W | 350W | 750W | 350W |
| Operating System | N/A | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q2R97A Enterprise SAN Storage System | B7E39A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q2R94A Enterprise Storage System | K2R69A High Performance Storage System | M0S88A Storage Array |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 40 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Nathan Ford
4
Easy to deploy and manage.
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Julian Knight
5
Reliable file storage solution.
O
Owen Mercer
4
Stable operation in production.
P
Patrick Sloan
4
Worked well.
Questions & Answers
What are the key specifications of the HPE StoreEasy 1560 16TB SATA Storage (SKU Q2R97A)?
The HPE StoreEasy 1560 (SKU Q2R97A) features 16 TB of SATA capacity, dual-controller architecture, 12 Gb/s SAS interconnects, 8x 3.5” drive bays, and 1U rack-mount form factor.
What performance levels can I expect from HPE StoreEasy 1560 16TB SATA Storage?
It delivers up to 6 GB/s throughput and 150,000 IOPS under mixed workloads, with caching and adaptive acceleration for optimized sequential and random I/O.
Which file protocols are supported by this storage solution?
The HPE StoreEasy 1560 supports SMB 3.1.1, NFS v3/v4.1, and iSCSI, enabling seamless integration with Windows, Linux, and virtualization environments.
How many drives does the HPE StoreEasy 1560 chassis support?
The 1U enclosure supports up to eight 3.5-inch SATA drives with hot-plug capability for non-disruptive maintenance.
Does HPE StoreEasy 1560 support RAID configurations?
Yes, it offers hardware-accelerated RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 with automated drive rebuild and spare drive management.
How scalable is the HPE StoreEasy 1560 storage system?
You can expand capacity up to 1.2 PB by adding up to 12 JBOD enclosures over 12 Gb/s SAS links.
What management tools are included with the HPE StoreEasy 1560?
It includes HPE StoreEasy Manager GUI, CLI, RESTful API and integration with HPE OneView for unified infrastructure management.
Can I manage the HPE StoreEasy 1560 remotely?
Yes, integrated iLO management allows secure remote setup, monitoring and firmware updates via a web interface.
What data security features does the HPE StoreEasy 1560 provide?
It offers AES-256 drive encryption, Secure Boot, firmware validation, and role-based access control for comprehensive data protection.
Is the HPE StoreEasy 1560 compatible with virtualization platforms?
Yes, it is certified for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V and supports Microsoft Azure Stack HCI deployments.
What is the power consumption of the HPE StoreEasy 1560 16TB SATA Storage?
Typical operating power is 250 W, with a maximum of 350 W under peak load, and support for hotswap redundant power supplies.
Which environments and use cases is HPE StoreEasy 1560 designed for?
It is ideal for file-share consolidation, backup and archive, departmental file services, and remote office/branch office deployments.
What warranty and support options are available for SKU Q2R97A?
HPE StoreEasy 1560 includes a standard 3-year parts, labor and on-site support warranty with options for Proactive Care and Foundation Care.
How do I deploy the HPE StoreEasy 1560 in my data center?
Rack-mount the 1U chassis, connect redundant power and SAS cabling, configure controllers via iLO, and use StoreEasy Manager for initial setup.
Can I monitor health metrics and alerts on the HPE StoreEasy 1560?
Yes, HPE OneView and StoreEasy Manager provide real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and automated alert notifications.
What components are included in the HPE StoreEasy 1560 16TB SATA Storage (SKU Q2R97A) bundle?
The bundle includes a dual-controller chassis, eight 2 TB SATA drives, two redundant power supplies, SAS cables, rail kit, and licensing for StoreEasy Manager.