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Q2S30A Overview
Q2S30A is a high-performance SAN storage system designed with a 12-bay configuration that supports mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It delivers a total storage capacity of 512 TB and supports robust RAID levels such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory, expandable up to 64 GB.
Q2S30A offers versatile connectivity with USB 3.2 interfaces and 10GbE network ports along with 4 LAN ports, ensuring rapid and reliable data transfer. Enhanced with expansion support, a redundant 500W power supply, and redundant fan cooling, this storage system is ideally suited for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server use cases.
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Q2S30A Specifications
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Weight
- 50 lbs
- Height
- 3 inches
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- LAN Ports
- 4
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- Power Supply Wattage
- 500W
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Product Name
- Q2S30A Enterprise Storage Array
Q2S30A Use Case
Enterprise Tiered Storage Expansion with Q2S30A-HPE D8000 12TB SAS HDD
A global financial services firm integrates the Q2S30A-HPE D8000 12TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF HDD 10-pack into its tiered storage architecture to offload historical trade data. By deploying 120 TB of low-cost, high-density capacity in just two rack units, the IT team achieves 512e sector efficiency and maintains sub-millisecond access for audit queries. Benefit: Cuts archival storage costs by 35% while preserving data integrity and rapid retrieval for compliance reporting.
SMB Backup and Archival Solution Using Q2S30A-HPE D8000 12TB SAS HDD
A mid-market law firm deploys the Q2S30A-HPE D8000 12TB SAS 12G Midline drives in an HPE D8000 backup enclosure to consolidate daily file backups and year-end archivals. The 7.2K RPM LFF drives deliver reliable sequential throughput for large document sets, and the 1-year warranty ensures predictable maintenance costs. Benefit: Streamlines backup windows by 40% and secures 1 PB of client data on-site with minimal power consumption.
High-Definition Video Surveillance Storage with Q2S30A-HPE D8000 12TB SAS HDD
A metropolitan transit authority implements the Q2S30A-HPE D8000 12TB SAS 12G Midline drives in its centralized video management system to retain 90 days of 4K camera footage across 300 stations. The large 3.5-inch form factor and 512e sectors optimize capacity, while SAS 12G connectivity ensures sustained write speeds for continuous recording. Benefit: Guarantees uninterrupted surveillance retention SLA, reduces hardware footprint by 50%, and lowers total cost of ownership.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2S30A |  Q2S27A |  Q1J05A |  868909-B21 |  Q1J10A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 192 TB | 256 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 | 4 | 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 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 350W | 350W | 500W | 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 | Yes |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization |
| Product Name | Q2S30A Enterprise Storage Array | Q2S27A Storage System | Q1J05A Storage System | 868909-B21 Storage Appliance | Q1J10A NAS Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 4 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches | 17 inches | 16 inches |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
K
Kamran Shah
5
Good option for bulk storage.
P
Peter Lawson
4
Drives recognized immediately.
M
Mikko Virtanen
5
Stable operation so far.
J
James O'Connor
4
Met expectations.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE D8000 12TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF HDD Bundle (Q2S30A)?
The HPE D8000 bundle (SKU Q2S30A) includes ten 12TB SAS 12G Midline 7,200 RPM 3.5″ low-profile hard drives with 512e sector alignment and a one-year warranty, designed for high-capacity storage arrays.
Which interface and transfer rate does this bundle support?
Each drive in the Q2S30A bundle uses a SAS 12 Gb/s interface, delivering up to 12 gigabits per second of full-duplex data throughput for scalable enterprise performance.
What is the physical form factor of these HDDs?
The drives are 3.5-inch (LFF) low-profile form factor, compatible with standard 3.5″ drive bays in HPE storage enclosures and servers.
What does 'Midline' mean in HPE Midline SAS?
‘Midline’ SAS signifies a cost-optimized, high-capacity drive class designed for sequential workloads such as backup, archiving, and large-scale content repositories.
What is the significance of 512e sector technology?
512e (512-byte emulation) sectors provide compatibility with legacy operating systems while maintaining higher physical sector sizes for improved error correction and reliability.
What warranty does the HPE D8000 HDD bundle include?
This bundle carries a one-year limited warranty covering manufacturing defects and includes HPE’s global support and replacement services.
Can these drives be used in RAID configurations?
Yes, the SAS 12G Midline drives support standard RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) when used with compatible HPE RAID controllers for redundancy and performance optimization.
What is the expected reliability (MTBF) of these drives?
Each drive is rated for an MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of 2 million hours, ensuring robust reliability for enterprise storage deployments.
Which HPE servers and storage arrays are compatible?
The Q2S30A drives are validated for HPE ProLiant DL/ML servers, HPE D8000 Storage Enclosures, and most HPE 3.5″ SAS-capable systems.
What workloads are ideal for these Midline drives?
These drives excel in sequential read/write scenarios such as backup, data archiving, nearline storage, and large-file streaming applications.
How do I install the HPE D8000 12TB drives?
Slide each low-profile 3.5″ drive into an available SAS bay, secure with the latch, and let the system auto-detect. Confirm recognition through HPE Smart Storage Administrator.
Is firmware management required for these HDDs?
Firmware updates can improve performance and compatibility; use HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) or Smart Update Manager to verify and apply the latest drive firmware.
How does the 10-pack bundle benefit my deployment?
Purchasing a 10-pack ensures consistent performance, simplifies inventory management, and often reduces per-unit cost compared to single-drive purchases.
What power and cooling do these drives require?
Each drive consumes up to 9 W during seek operations and requires standard enterprise-grade cooling, typically delivered by server or storage enclosure fans.
How can I monitor drive health and performance?
Use HPE InfoSight, Smart Storage Administrator, or Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) to monitor SMART metrics, temperature, and performance statistics in real time.
What support options are available beyond the one-year warranty?
HPE offers extended-care services, including warranty upgrades, Proactive Care, and Datacenter Care plans for enhanced response times and technical support.
How do I order replacement or additional bundles?
Contact your HPE channel partner or order through HPE’s iQuote portal using SKU Q2S30A for direct access to pricing and availability.