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HPE MC990 2TB 6G SATA 7.2K SFF 512n HDD
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Q2T60A Overview
Q2T60A is a high-performance HDD engineered in a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface, offering a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, a robust storage capacity of 10 TB, and a buffer size of 256 MB. It is designed for demanding applications with an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr and an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours, providing exceptional reliability for enterprise and data center environments.
Q2T60A features advanced design elements such as a helium-sealed enclosure, vibration protection, and dual actuators, ensuring optimal performance and durability even under strenuous operating conditions. Its low power consumption—approximately 8 Watts during read/write operations and 6 Watts at idle—makes it ideal for use in desktops, servers, NAS systems, and surveillance setups.
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Q2T60A Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Brand
- Hpe
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 10 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 6 Watts
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–55°C
- Product Name
- Q2T60A Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.01 inches
- Weight
- 2.2 lbs
Q2T60A Use Case
Enterprise Virtualization Storage Expansion with Q2T60A-HPE MC990 HDD
In large-scale virtualization deployments using HPE ProLiant MC990 blade servers, IT architects integrate Q2T60A-HPE MC990 2TB 6G SATA 7.2K SFF 512n HDDs to expand VM datastores and maintain consistent I/O performance. This use case leverages the drive’s enterprise-grade reliability and 6Gb/s throughput to support hundreds of concurrent virtual machines. The compact SFF form factor maximizes rack density while 7.2K RPM spindle speed delivers predictable latency under mixed workloads. Outcome: boosted VM consolidation ratios, simplified storage scaling, and reduced cost-per-VM without compromising availability.
Cost-Effective Backup and Archiving in SMB Environments
Small to midsize businesses deploy Q2T60A-HPE MC990 2TB 6G SATA 7.2K SFF 512n HDDs in disk-to-disk backup appliances and on-premises archive servers to store critical data snapshots and long-term archives. The 2TB capacity and efficient power profile enable extensive retention periods with predictable performance for sequential writes. This HDD’s enterprise SMART reporting and data integrity features streamline backup verification and reduce risk of silent data corruption. Benefit: lower total cost of ownership for backup storage, accelerated restore times, and enhanced compliance with retention policies.
High-Performance Database Log and Analytics Storage
Financial services and e-commerce firms incorporate Q2T60A-HPE MC990 2TB 6G SATA 7.2K SFF 512n HDDs as dedicated log and data partitions for relational databases and real-time analytics clusters. The drives deliver sustained sequential write speeds and consistent I/O response under heavy transaction loads. Their 512n sector format ensures compatibility with advanced file systems and high-throughput caching mechanisms. Result: accelerated transaction commit rates, stable query performance during peak hours, and streamlined capacity planning for growing data volumes.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2T60A |  P06592-B21 |  P19913-B21 |  B9F51B |  P09685-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 10 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 2 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 MB | 128 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 7 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 6 Watts | 5 Watts | 4 Watts | 4 Watts | 4 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit |
| Helium Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed |
| Drive Bays Supported | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay |
| Vibration Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Features | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | Q2T60A Enterprise HDD | P06592-B21 Enterprise 4TB Helium-Sealed HDD | P19913-B21 | B9F51B Enterprise HDD | P09685-B21 High Performance HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.01 inches | 4.0 inches | 4.00 inches | 8.74 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 2.0 lbs | 3.3 lbs | 2.00 lbs |
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Reviews & Ratings
L
Liam Ochoa
5
MC990 SATA HDD works reliably for bulk storage.
N
Nusrat Jahan
4
Quiet operation and consistent speeds.
B
Bogdan Ionescu
4
Good choice for capacity-focused deployments.
A
Ammar Rafi
5
Stable performance with no issues.
D
Dennis Walker
4
Meets expectations for enterprise HDDs.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HPE MC990 2TB 6G SATA 7.2K SFF 512n HDD (SKU Q2T60A)?
The HPE MC990 (SKU Q2T60A) offers 2 TB of raw storage capacity for enterprise workloads.
Which interface and transfer rate does the Q2T60A HDD support?
It uses a 6 Gb/s SATA interface, delivering up to 6 Gb/s sustained transfer speeds.
What is the rotational speed of the HPE MC990 2TB HDD?
The drive spins at 7,200 RPM, balancing performance and power efficiency in data-center environments.
What form factor does the HPE MC990 HDD use?
This model is a Small Form Factor (SFF) 2.5-inch drive, compatible with standard SFF drive bays.
What does “512n” mean on the HPE MC990 2TB HDD?
“512n” denotes a native 512-byte sector size for broad compatibility with both legacy and modern systems.
Is the HPE MC990 2TB HDD hot-swappable?
Yes, the MC990 is fully hot-swappable, allowing drive replacement or addition without powering down the server.
Which HPE servers and enclosures are compatible with the MC990 HDD?
The MC990 is validated in HPE ProLiant Gen10/Gen9 servers, HPE BladeSystem enclosures, and HPE StorageWorks JBOD chassis.
Does the Q2T60A SKU include a drive carrier or caddy?
No, SKU Q2T60A ships as a bare 2 TB HDD only. The compatible SFF drive carrier must be acquired separately.
What warranty does the HPE MC990 2TB HDD come with?
It includes a one-year limited warranty from HPE, with optional support and warranty extension upgrades available.
How do I install the Q2T60A drive into an HPE server?
Slide the drive into a compatible 2.5″ SFF bay, secure it in the carrier, then verify detection via the server BIOS or storage controller utility.
What are the common use cases for the MC990 2TB 6G SATA HDD?
This HDD is ideal for boot volumes, virtualization, general-purpose storage, backup, and archive workloads.
What is the MTBF rating for the HPE MC990 2TB HDD?
The drive is rated for 1.2 million hours Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) for enterprise-grade reliability.
What operating temperature range does the MC990 HDD support?
It operates between 5 °C to 55 °C (41 °F to 131 °F) and stores safely between –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F).
Can I use the HPE MC990 2TB HDD in non-HPE systems?
Yes, it’s a standard 6 Gb/s SATA 2.5″ drive compatible with any system supporting that form factor and interface.
Does the MC990 HDD support NCQ and SMART features?
Yes, it supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and SMART to optimize performance and monitor drive health.