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Q2U12A Overview
Q2U12A is a high-performance HDD engineered for demanding environments, available in a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface and a reliable 7200 RPM spindle speed. It offers a substantial 10 TB of storage capacity, a 256 MB cache, an annual workload rating of 180 TB/yr, and an MTBF of 1,000,000 hours, making it ideal for sustained, heavy-duty operations.
Q2U12A is optimized for a wide range of applications including desktop, server, NAS, and surveillance use cases. With advanced features such as helium-sealing, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology, along with low power consumption during both read/write (8 Watts) and idle conditions (5 Watts), it is well-suited for data centers, enterprise environments, and high-demand workstations.
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Q2U12A Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- 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
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 180 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 5 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
- Q2U12A Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 4 inches
- Depth
- 5.79 inches
- Weight
- 2.2 lbs
Q2U12A Use Case
Real-Time Financial Risk Analytics Acceleration with Q2U12A-HPE MC990 3.2TB NVMe PCIe Accelerator
In a global investment bank’s risk management division, traders run intraday Value-at-Risk (VaR) models on streaming market data. Integrating the Q2U12A-HPE MC990 3.2TB NVMe PCIe Accelerator into HPE ProLiant servers reduces I/O latency by 70%, delivering VaR recomputations in under 500 ms. Outcome: sub-second risk metrics, sharper hedging decisions, and compliance with regulatory SLAs.
AI Inference Edge Deployment for Real-Time Video Analytics
A retail chain deploys edge servers for in-store video analytics—license-plate recognition and customer flow monitoring. By equipping HPE MC990 nodes with the Q2U12A-HPE MC990 3.2TB NVMe PCIe Accelerator, frame‐buffer reads and neural network model loads accelerate by 4×. Benefit: 99.9% detection accuracy at 60 FPS, reduced on-premise compute footprint, and seamless integration with centralized AI dashboards.
High-Performance OLTP Database Acceleration for Enterprise ERP
An enterprise runs SAP HANA on HPE servers supporting a 24×7 supply-chain management platform. Adding Q2U12A-HPE MC990 3.2TB NVMe PCIe Accelerators delivers sustained 1.8 million IOPS per node, slashing transaction commit times by 65%. Result: sub-millisecond order processing, peak concurrency handling, and a 40% TCO reduction through server consolidation.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2U12A |  P10266-B21 |  P00375-B21 |  P10268-B21 |  875583-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 | Server |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | SAS 12Gb/s | 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 | 10 TB | 10 TB | 10 TB | 8 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 128 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | 180 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 5 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 | Q2U12A Enterprise HDD | P10266-B21 | P00375-B21 | P10268-B21 Enterprise HDD | 875583-B21 Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1 inch | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 4 inches | 4 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Depth | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches | 8.74 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 1.55 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 1.75 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
I
Imran Saleem
4
Handled mixed workloads without performance drops.
T
Thomas Becker
5
Firmware and integration were seamless in production servers.
H
Hassan Rauf
4
Reliable accelerator for database heavy environments.
J
Jonas Lindgren
4
Consistent performance under sustained load.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE MC990 3.2TB NVMe PCIe Accelerator (SKU Q2U12A)?
The HPE MC990 3.2TB NVMe PCIe Accelerator is a high-performance, low-latency storage card that delivers up to 7.2 GB/s read throughput and 1.8 M IOPS in a single PCIe Gen4 x8 slot.
Which servers support the HPE MC990 3.2TB NVMe PCIe Accelerator?
The HPE MC990 is validated on HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen11 servers with PCIe Gen4 x8 slots and is also compatible with HPE Synergy compute modules offering PCIe Gen4 support.
How does the HPE MC990 enhance application performance?
By leveraging NVMe over PCIe Gen4, the HPE MC990 reduces I/O latency below 20 µs and boosts sequential throughput to 7.2 GB/s, accelerating database queries, real-time analytics, and virtual machine boot times.
What endurance rating does the HPE MC990 3.2TB NVMe PCIe Accelerator offer?
The HPE MC990 provides an endurance of 3 drive writes per day (DWPD) over a five-year lifecycle, ensuring sustained performance for write-intensive workloads.
What physical and electrical interfaces does the HPE MC990 use?
The HPE MC990 is a half-height, low-profile PCIe Gen4 x8 card that draws up to 25 W of power and connects directly to the CPU via PCIe lanes for maximum efficiency.
How do I install the HPE MC990 3.2TB NVMe PCIe Accelerator?
Power down the server, insert the MC990 card into an available PCIe Gen4 x8 slot, secure it with the retention bracket, then power on and verify detection in the system BIOS or HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO).
Can I update the firmware on the HPE MC990 accelerator?
Yes. Use HPE Smart Update Manager (SUM) or HPE iLO Firmware Update to apply the latest NVMe firmware and ensure optimal performance and reliability.
What is the typical latency of the HPE MC990 3.2TB NVMe PCIe Accelerator?
Typical read and write latencies are under 20 µs, making the MC990 ideal for high-performance databases, virtualization, and real-time analytics.
Does the HPE MC990 support hardware encryption?
Yes. The MC990 includes AES-256 hardware encryption with FIPS 140-2 validation to secure data at rest with no impact on performance.
What thermal management features are built into the HPE MC990?
The accelerator has a built-in heatsink and dynamic thermal throttling that adjusts performance to maintain safe operating temperatures under heavy workloads.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) for the HPE MC990?
The HPE MC990 is rated at 2 million hours MTBF, underscoring its enterprise-grade reliability for critical data center applications.
What warranty coverage does HPE offer for the MC990 accelerator?
HPE provides a standard three-year, next-business-day parts replacement warranty, with optional extension and coverage upgrades through HPE Care Pack services.
How does the HPE MC990 compare to traditional SATA or SAS SSDs?
Compared to SATA/SAS SSDs, the MC990 delivers up to 4× higher throughput, 3× lower latency, and direct PCIe Gen4 connectivity for maximum I/O efficiency.
Which management tools support monitoring of the HPE MC990?
The MC990 is supported by HPE iLO, HPE OneView, and HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) for real-time health monitoring, performance metrics, and firmware updates.
Is the HPE MC990 suitable for virtualization and VDI environments?
Yes. Its high IOPS and low latency accelerate VDI boot storms, desktop performance, and host consolidation in VMware, Hyper-V, and Citrix environments.
What power should I budget when deploying the HPE MC990?
Plan for a maximum of 25 W per card under peak load, plus an additional 5 W for PCIe slot overhead, ensuring adequate PSU and cooling capacity.
Which workloads benefit most from the HPE MC990 3.2TB NVMe PCIe Accelerator?
Workloads like high-frequency trading, real-time analytics, large-scale databases, and AI/ML inference see the greatest performance gains from the MC990’s ultra-low latency and high throughput.