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Q2S14A Overview
Q2S14A is a SAN storage system featuring 12 drive bays that support a mix of SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drives, delivering a total storage capacity of 96 TB with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations. It is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory that can be upgraded to 64 GB, while offering interfaces including USB 3.2, Thunderbolt, Ethernet, and Fibre Channel for diverse connectivity needs.
The Q2S14A also provides expansion support for additional drive bays, a redundant power supply rated at 500W, and active cooling with redundancy features, making it well-suited for use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server deployments.
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Q2S14A 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
- 96 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 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
- 500W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- Q2S14A Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 27 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
Q2S14A Use Case
Financial SLA Assurance with Q2S14A-HPE 3PAR StoreServ SPS Service Processor
In global banking, the Q2S14A-HPE 3PAR StoreServ SPS Service Processor delivers continuous system telemetry and predictive analytics to detect potential hardware issues before they impact high-frequency trading. This proactive monitoring ensures 99.999% service availability, reduces unplanned downtime by 40%, and optimizes operational costs.
Automated Firmware Management with Q2S14A-HPE 3PAR StoreServ SPS Service Processor for Healthcare Compliance
A multi-hospital network leverages the Q2S14A-HPE 3PAR StoreServ SPS Service Processor to centrally automate firmware updates and security patching across all storage arrays. This streamlined process enforces HIPAA compliance, eliminates manual intervention, preserves 24/7 access to patient records, and cuts administrative effort by 50%.
Remote Diagnostics in Hybrid Cloud with Q2S14A-HPE 3PAR StoreServ SPS Service Processor
An enterprise IT team uses the Q2S14A-HPE 3PAR StoreServ SPS Service Processor’s secure remote connectivity to HPE support for real-time root-cause analysis and service remediation. This capability accelerates issue resolution by 60%, enhances performance tuning for mixed on-premises and cloud workloads, and streamlines future capacity planning.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2S14A |  H6Z24B |  H6Z01B |  H6Z20B |  H6Z17B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 24-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 96 TB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB |
| RAID Support | 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 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 | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 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 | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 500W | 500W | 750W | 750W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Linux | 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 | Yes | No | No | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q2S14A Enterprise Storage System | H6Z24B | H6Z01B Enterprise Storage System | H6Z20B Enterprise SAN Storage System | H6Z17B - Enterprise SAN Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.44 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.32 inches |
| Depth | 27 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 27 inches | 28.00 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 50 lbs | 35 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Adeel Mahmood
4
Helped us manage the array more proactively.
V
Victor Sandstrom
4
Integrated smoothly with existing 3PAR environment.
N
Nathan Collins
5
Useful tool for diagnostics and maintenance.
R
Ronan Fletcher
4
Worked exactly as expected.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE 3PAR StoreServ SPS Service Processor (SKU: Q2S14A)?
The HPE 3PAR StoreServ SPS Service Processor (Q2S14A) is an embedded management controller that automates monitoring, diagnostics and firmware updates for HPE 3PAR StoreServ storage arrays.
Which HPE 3PAR StoreServ models are compatible with the SPS Service Processor Q2S14A?
The SPS Service Processor Q2S14A is compatible with HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7000, 8000 and 9000 series systems running supported OS releases.
How does the SPS Service Processor enhance storage uptime?
By providing proactive health checks, automated alerting and zero-touch firmware updates, the SPS Service Processor minimizes downtime and accelerates issue resolution.
What are the key features of the HPE 3PAR SPS Service Processor?
Key features include remote diagnostics, automated firmware orchestration, secure alert delivery, integrated health monitoring and role-based access control.
How do I install the SPS Service Processor on my 3PAR StoreServ array?
Installation involves mounting the hardware module in an available service bay and following the HPE 3PAR Service Processor QuickSpecs for cabling and initial setup.
How do I configure network connectivity for the SPS Service Processor?
Use the HPE 3PAR Management Console to assign an IP address, configure DNS/NTP servers and define secure outbound ports for remote support.
How are firmware updates managed by the SPS Service Processor?
The Service Processor downloads and stages validated firmware bundles automatically, then schedules non-disruptive updates during predefined maintenance windows.
How does the SPS Service Processor support remote diagnostics?
It establishes a secure outbound tunnel to HPE support, enabling real-time system health data collection and rapid issue identification.
What security measures protect data on the SPS Service Processor?
Security is enforced via encrypted communications (TLS), role-based access control, secure firmware signing and compliance with HPE’s security guidelines.
How can I troubleshoot SPS Service Processor connectivity issues?
Verify network settings, firewall rules and certificate validity, then review the Service Processor logs in the HPE 3PAR Management Console for diagnostics.
What warranty and support options are available for Q2S14A?
The SPS Service Processor comes with a one-year limited warranty; optional HPE Foundation Care or Proactive Care contracts extend support up to 5 years.
Can the SPS Service Processor integrate with HPE InfoSight?
Yes, the Service Processor forwards telemetry data to HPE InfoSight for AI-driven analytics, capacity planning and predictive maintenance.
What are the power and environmental requirements for Q2S14A?
The Service Processor draws 15W from the host chassis and operates in data-center conditions: 10–35°C temperature and 20–80% non-condensing humidity.
What best practices ensure optimal SPS Service Processor performance?
Maintain up-to-date firmware, verify redundant network paths, schedule regular health checks and review proactive alert reports monthly.
How does the SPS Service Processor support capacity planning?
It collects utilization metrics and trend data, then exports reports to HPE InfoSight or third-party tools for accurate forecasting.
Where can I purchase the HPE 3PAR StoreServ SPS Service Processor (Q2S14A)?
You can order Q2S14A through authorized HPE partners, resellers or via the HPE Passport Advantage online portal.