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Q2S15A Overview
Q2S15A is a high-performance NAS storage system featuring 4 drive bays that support a mixed array of SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drives, delivering a total storage capacity of up to 64 TB with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configurations. It is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, pre-installed with 8 GB of DDR4 memory that is expandable up to 32 GB, and offers connectivity via USB 3.0 and 1GbE Ethernet ports.
Q2S15A also provides robust network support with dual LAN ports and expansion capabilities for future upgrades, while featuring a redundant power supply rated at 500W and active cooling with redundant fans to ensure consistent performance. Designed for deployment in enterprise data centers, as well as in SMB backup, virtualization, and media server environments, Q2S15A meets demanding storage requirements without compromise.
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Q2S15A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 4-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 64 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 8 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 32 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 1GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- 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
- Yes
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- Q2S15A Enterprise NAS Storage System
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 19 inches
- Depth
- 29 inches
- Weight
- 50 lbs
Q2S15A Use Case
Automated Remote Copy Management for Multi-Site Disaster Recovery
In a global financial services firm, the Q2S15A-HPE 3PAR StoreServ DC RPS Service Processor orchestrates bi-directional replication between primary and secondary data centers. By automating Remote Copy scheduling and failover testing, the solution delivers sub-5-minute RPOs and predictable RTOs, ensures regulatory compliance and eliminates manual recovery errors.
Proactive Health Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance
An enterprise healthcare provider deploys the Q2S15A-HPE 3PAR StoreServ DC RPS Service Processor to collect real-time telemetry and performance metrics across all 3PAR arrays. Advanced analytics detect early warning signs of disk or controller degradation, enabling scheduled maintenance windows that reduce unplanned downtime by 30%, extend hardware life and optimize support costs.
Capacity Planning and Automated Load Balancing for Virtualized Environments
A cloud-based SaaS vendor integrates the Q2S15A-HPE 3PAR StoreServ DC RPS Service Processor with its VMware infrastructure to forecast capacity and automatically rebalance workloads across high-density arrays. This use case drives 25% higher storage utilization, prevents performance bottlenecks and supports seamless scale-out in response to quarterly demand surges.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2S15A |  L7E69A |  H6Z23B |  H6Y98B |  H6Z02B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 4-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 64 TB | 256 TB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / 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 | 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 | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 1GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Active | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 350W | 750W | 750W | 350W |
| 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 | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization |
| Product Name | Q2S15A Enterprise NAS Storage System | L7E69A Enterprise Storage System | H6Z23B Enterprise NAS Storage System | H6Y98B Enterprise Storage System | H6Z02B Enterprise SAN Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 29 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches | 27.0 inches | 27 inches |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 30 lbs | 25 lbs | 50 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Ahsan Rafi
4
Reliable monitoring and control features.
T
Tom' Kr'l
4
Integrated smoothly with the array.
P
P'l Henriksen
4
Helpful for maintenance tasks.
G
George Bennett
5
Worked as designed.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE 3PAR StoreServ DC RPS Service Processor (SKU: Q2S15A)?
The HPE 3PAR StoreServ DC RPS Service Processor (SKU: Q2S15A) is a dedicated management appliance that automates remote provisioning, monitoring, and diagnostics for HPE 3PAR StoreServ storage arrays in data centers.
What functionality does the DC RPS Service Processor provide?
It delivers automated storage provisioning, remote health monitoring, service-level alerts, and diagnostic data collection to streamline operations and accelerate issue resolution.
Which HPE 3PAR StoreServ models are compatible with the DC RPS Service Processor?
The DC RPS Service Processor supports all HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7000, 8000, and 20000 series arrays running 3PAR OS 3.x or later.
How does the DC RPS Service Processor enhance storage provisioning?
By centralizing and automating LUN and volume creation, tiering policies, snapshots, and replication tasks via GUI or API, it reduces manual steps and errors.
What are the minimum hardware and network requirements for installation?
You need 1U rack space, dual 1GbE or 10GbE ports, IPv4/IPv6 network connectivity, standard AC power, 4 GB RAM, an 8 GB flash drive, and direct LAN access to the storage management network.
How do I install the DC RPS Service Processor?
Mount the appliance in a 19″ rack, connect power and network feeds, configure IP settings via the local console, then register it in the 3PAR Service Manager interface.
Can I manage the DC RPS Service Processor remotely?
Yes, it supports secure web-based and RESTful API access for remote management from any authorized workstation.
What security features are available on the DC RPS Service Processor?
It offers role-based access control, SSH v2, HTTPS encryption, audit logging, and secure firmware verification to protect management data.
How is firmware updated on the DC RPS Service Processor?
You can update firmware via the HPE SSMC or CLI by uploading the image file and executing the update command during a scheduled maintenance window.
How do I monitor performance and health of the RPS Service Processor?
Use built-in SNMP traps, Syslog forwarding, and HPE IMC integration for real-time alerts, dashboards, and historical reporting.
What licensing is required for the DC RPS Service Processor?
The DC RPS Service Processor is licensed per array under the HPE 3PAR OS licensing model and requires active support contracts for full feature access and updates.
What support and maintenance options are available?
HPE offers 24×7 global hardware and software support, on-site replacement, software updates, and optional proactive monitoring services under Care Pack agreements.
What is the warranty coverage for SKU Q2S15A?
SKU Q2S15A includes a standard three-year parts-and-labor limited warranty with next-business-day onsite response for hardware components.
How does the DC RPS Service Processor integrate with HPE OneView?
It integrates through a certified OneView plugin, enabling unified infrastructure management, automated workflows, and consolidated health monitoring across compute, storage, and network.
What are the benefits of deploying the DC RPS Service Processor?
Deploying the DC RPS Service Processor can reduce provisioning time by up to 60%, minimize configuration errors, improve service-level adherence, and lower operational costs.