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Q2S29A Overview
Q2S29A is a high-performance SAN storage system featuring 8 drive bays that support SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD configurations. It offers a total storage capacity of 256 TB with robust RAID support including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and pre-installed 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory, expandable up to 64 GB.
Q2S29A is designed with expansion support and redundant cooling and power supply systems to ensure high availability in demanding environments. Its interfaces include USB 3.2, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel network support, making it an ideal solution for enterprise data centers, SMB backup, virtualization, and media server applications.
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Q2S29A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 256 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
- Redundant Fan
- 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
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- Q2S29A Enterprise SAN Storage
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 26 inches
- Weight
- 50 lbs
Q2S29A Use Case
Enterprise Virtualization Storage Scaling with Q2S29A-HPE D8000 10TB SAS HDD Bundle
In large‐scale VMware ESXi or Microsoft Hyper-V deployments, IT teams integrate the Q2S29A-HPE D8000 10TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) LP 1yr Wty 512e 10-pack HDD Bundle to expand capacity seamlessly. Outcome: 40% higher storage density, consistent 12G SAS I/O throughput, and 25% lower per-TB acquisition cost—enabling rapid VM provisioning, predictable performance and simplified capacity planning.
Regulatory-Compliant Backup & Archival with Q2S29A-HPE D8000 10TB SAS Drives
Financial services and healthcare organizations deploy the Q2S29A-HPE D8000 10TB SAS bundle in secondary backup arrays to meet GDPR, HIPAA and PCI-DSS retention mandates. Benefit: 100TB of scalable, low-TCO archival capacity in a single chassis, accelerated restore times, and a 1-year HPE warranty—ensuring audit-ready data access and robust compliance posture.
High-Throughput Media Repository for Post-Production Studios
Video production houses equip HPE D8000 JBOD enclosures with the Q2S29A-HPE D8000 10TB SAS drives to store and stream uncompressed 4K–8K footage. Outcome: sustained 12G SAS read/write speeds, modular 10-pack expansion, and reduced rack footprint—driving 30% faster editing workflows, uninterrupted rendering pipelines, and predictable storage growth.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2S29A |  Q2S27A |  Q1J15A |  Q1J10A |  Q1J19A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 256 TB | 512 TB |
| 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 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 | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 350W | 500W | 350W | 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 | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | Q2S29A Enterprise SAN Storage | Q2S27A Storage System | Q1J15A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q1J10A NAS Storage System | Q1J19A Enterprise Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Depth | 26 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 16 inches | 25.2 inches |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Saif Ullah
5
Good capacity density.
H
Henrik Sorensen
5
Drives recognized immediately.
P
Petri Jokinen
4
Stable operation.
M
Michael Stone
4
Met expectations.
Questions & Answers
What components are included in the HPE D8000 10TB SAS HDD 10-pack bundle?
The bundle includes ten HPE D8000 10TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K RPM LFF (3.5") low-profile hard drives with a one-year HPE warranty.
What are the key specifications of the HPE D8000 10TB SAS 12G Midline HDD?
Each drive offers 10 TB capacity, 12 Gb/s SAS interface, 7 200 RPM spindle speed, 512e sector format, and a low-profile 3.5" form factor.
Which HPE servers and storage enclosures are compatible with these drives?
These drives are certified for HPE ProLiant DL/ML series servers and HPE D8000 Disk Enclosures supporting 12 G SAS connectivity.
What form factor and interface does the HPE D8000 10TB HDD use?
The drives use a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF) and a 12 Gb/s SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface.
What is the spindle speed and how does it impact performance?
Each drive spins at 7 200 RPM, delivering balanced sequential throughput and consistent midline performance for moderate workloads.
What does the 512e sector format mean for my storage environment?
The 512e format emulates 512-byte sectors on native 4 096-byte media, ensuring compatibility with legacy applications and operating systems.
How many drives are included and how does that affect expansion?
The pack contains ten drives, enabling scalable capacity expansion up to 100 TB in a single enclosure or server chassis.
Is hot-swap functionality supported by these drives?
Yes, each drive supports hot-swap operation, allowing drive replacement without powering down the system.
What is covered under the one-year HPE warranty?
The warranty covers hardware defects and includes parts replacement, providing standard next-business-day on-site support.
How do I install these drives into my HPE server or enclosure?
Slide each drive into an available SAS bay, secure the carrier latch, and verify initialization via the HPE management utility.
How does the 12 Gb/s SAS interface improve data transfer rates?
The 12 Gb/s SAS interface doubles the bandwidth of 6 Gb/s SAS, reducing latency and increasing sustained throughput.
What defines a Midline hard drive and where is it best used?
Midline drives balance cost and performance for sequential workloads, making them ideal for backup, archive, and secondary storage.
What are the recommended use cases for the HPE D8000 10TB HDD bundle?
Recommended for high-capacity bulk storage, data backup, media streaming, and archival applications requiring reliable midline performance.
What is the typical power consumption of each 10TB drive?
Each drive consumes approximately 8.0 W active and 6.0 W idle, optimizing energy efficiency in dense deployments.
What is the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rating?
The drives have an MTBF rating of 2 million hours, ensuring high reliability and availability in enterprise environments.
Can these drives be used in non-HPE systems?
While designed for HPE platforms, they may function in other SAS-capable systems; HPE certification and warranty coverage apply only to HPE hardware.