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Q2S11A Overview
Q2S11A is a high-performance SAN storage system engineered with 12 drive bays that support a mix of SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drives, offering a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB. It provides comprehensive RAID options including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60, and JBOD to ensure data reliability and efficiency.
Q2S11A is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory that is expandable up to 128 GB, catering to demanding workloads. The system features interfaces such as 10GbE network ports, 4 LAN ports, and USB 3.2 connectivity, along with active cooling, redundant power supply of 350W, and expansion support, making it ideal for use cases including SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media servers.
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Q2S11A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-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
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 350W
- 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 / Virtualization / Media Server / SMB Backup
- Product Name
- Q2S11A Enterprise SAN Storage System
- Height
- 4 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q2S11A Use Case
Long-Term Regulatory Data Archival for Financial Institutions with HPE LTO-7 Ultrium Tapes
A global bank facing stringent seven-year retention mandates deploys Q2S11A-HPE LTO-7 TypM Non Cust TeraPack 10 Crtg in its enterprise tape library to archive daily transaction logs and customer records. By leveraging 6 TB native capacity per cartridge, WORM compatibility and air-gap security, the bank achieves full compliance with SEC and GDPR regulations while reducing on-premises storage costs by 60 % and ensuring bit-perfect data integrity over decades.
Air-Gapped Disaster Recovery for Multi-Site Manufacturing Operations
A global manufacturing firm implements a rotating off-site backup strategy using Q2S11A-HPE LTO-7 TypM Non Cust TeraPack 10 Crtg to protect ERP and CAD data. Tapes are encrypted on-site, physically transported to a secured vault, then periodically restored in test drills. This solution delivers an air-gapped disaster-recovery architecture that withstands cyberattacks and site failures, slashes RTO/RPO to under four hours, and provides a 40 % reduction in yearly DR infrastructure expenditure.
High-Capacity Media Asset Preservation for Post-Production Studios
A broadcast post-production house archives 4K raw footage and VFX project files on Q2S11A-HPE LTO-7 TypM Non Cust TeraPack 10 Crtg to manage petabyte-scale content lifecycles. Integrated with industry-standard LTO-7 drives, the TeraPack of ten cartridges offers 60 TB native capacity, linear read/write speeds up to 300 MB/s, and a robust cartridge design optimized for shelf life exceeding 30 years. Studios realize a 50 % reduction in operational storage costs and rapid restore performance for client deliverables.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2S11A |  Q2078AB |  C7973AL |  C7973AN |  AG330A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12-bay | 4-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 64 TB | 512 TB | 256 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 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 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 1GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 250W | 750W | 500W | 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 / Virtualization / Media Server / SMB Backup | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q2S11A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q2078AB UltraNAS Pro | C7973AL High Performance Storage Array | C7973AN Enterprise Storage Server | AG330A Enterprise Storage System |
| Height | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 15 inches | 28 inches | 24 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 30 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Khadija Aslam
4
All tapes performed consistently.
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Ruben Alvarez
5
Good option for scaling LTO-7 storage.
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Saqlain Raza
5
Stable writes during extended backups.
P
Peter Hawthorne
4
Reliable enterprise grade media.
Questions & Answers
What is the native storage capacity of a single HPE LTO-7 Type M cartridge?
Each HPE LTO-7 Type M cartridge delivers 6 TB of native (uncompressed) storage capacity.
What is the compressed storage capacity per HPE LTO-7 Type M cartridge?
With a 2.5:1 compression ratio, each cartridge holds up to 15 TB of compressed data.
What is the maximum data transfer rate of HPE LTO-7 Type M media?
HPE LTO-7 Type M supports up to 300 MB/s native and up to 750 MB/s compressed data transfer rates.
What does 'Type M' signify in HPE LTO-7 cartridges?
‘Type M’ denotes media that meets the LTO Ultrium 15000 (Gen 7) specification for capacity and performance.
What does 'Non-Cust' mean in SKU Q2S11A?
'Non-Cust' indicates non-customized media without preprinted labels or customer-specific branding.
What is included in an HPE TeraPack for LTO-7 Type M (SKU Q2S11A)?
The TeraPack contains 10 HPE LTO-7 Type M cartridges in a reusable tray for bulk storage.
Which tape drives and libraries support HPE LTO-7 Type M cartridges?
These cartridges work with all LTO-7 (Ultrium 15000) drives and robotic libraries from HPE and third parties.
Are HPE LTO-7 Type M cartridges compatible with LTFS?
Yes, they are fully compatible with the Linear Tape File System (LTFS) for cross-platform file access.
What is the archival shelf life of HPE LTO-7 Type M cartridges?
Under proper storage conditions, they offer an archival shelf life of up to 30 years.
Are HPE LTO-7 Type M cartridges reusable?
Yes, each cartridge supports up to 2,500 load/unload cycles without performance loss.
How durable are HPE LTO-7 Type M cartridges for long-term storage?
They feature reinforced substrates and protective coatings for high reliability and environmental resilience.
What are the recommended storage and operating conditions for HPE LTO-7 Type M media?
Store at 16–25 °C and 20–80 % non-condensing RH; operate at 16–35 °C and 10–80 % non-condensing RH.
Does HPE provide a warranty for LTO-7 Type M cartridges?
HPE offers a one-year limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.
How do I install an HPE LTO-7 Type M cartridge in my tape drive?
Insert the cartridge front-first into the drive until it clicks; the drive will automatically load and recognize it.
Do I need a special cleaning cartridge for my HPE LTO-7 drive?
Yes, use an HPE LTO Ultrium 15000 cleaning cartridge every 50–75 tape loads to maintain drive performance.
Can HPE LTO-7 Type M cartridges be used with hardware encryption?
Yes, they support AES-256 hardware encryption when used in compatible LTO-7 drives.
How should I store HPE LTO-7 Type M cartridges to ensure data integrity?
Keep cartridges vertically in their trays, away from magnets, direct sunlight, dust, and extreme temperatures.