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Q5T11A Overview
Q5T11A is an enterprise-grade HDD engineered with a 3.5-inch form factor and a high-speed SAS 12Gb/s interface. It operates at 7200 RPM with a storage capacity of 10 TB and is equipped with a robust 256 MB buffer, delivering the performance required in data centers and enterprise storage environments. With a documented MTBF of 2,500,000 hours, Q5T11A emphasizes high reliability rated for continuous, heavy-duty operation.
Designed for versatile drive usage classes spanning enterprise, server, desktop, NAS, and even surveillance applications, Q5T11A supports an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr. Its power consumption is optimized at 9 Watts during read/write operations and 7 Watts during idle states, while advanced features such as helium-sealing, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology ensure sustained performance in the most demanding environments.
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Q5T11A Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SAS 12Gb/s
- 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 210 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 9 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 7 Watts
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–60°C
- Product Name
- Q5T11A Enterprise Helium-Sealed HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 4 inches
- Depth
- 5.79 inches
- Weight
- 1.4 lbs
Q5T11A Use Case
High-Performance Virtual Machine Storage for HPE ProLiant Servers
In a mid-sized data center running HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 servers, IT teams deploy Q5T11A-HPE 1TB SATA 6G Enterprise 7.2K SFF (2.5in) ST 3yr Wty 512n Digitally Signed Firmware HDD as primary VM storage. This integration delivers consistent 7,200 RPM performance, 6 Gb/s throughput, and hardware-validated reliability, reducing VM boot and migration times by 30%. Outcome: accelerated virtualization workloads, optimized storage density, and predictable service-level compliance.
Transaction-Safe Database Logging for Financial Applications
A global banking firm implements Q5T11A-HPE 1TB SATA 6G Enterprise 7.2K SFF (2.5in) ST 3yr Wty 512n Digitally Signed Firmware HDD for SQL transaction logging on HPE 3PAR arrays. Digitally signed firmware ensures data integrity and rapid error detection, while 512n sector formatting boosts sequential write speed by 25%. Outcome: end-to-end data protection, sub-millisecond write latency, and audit-ready compliance for high-volume transaction processing.
Edge-Ready Retail POS Storage for Customer Insights
A national retail chain equips in-store edge servers with Q5T11A-HPE 1TB SATA 6G Enterprise 7.2K SFF (2.5in) ST 3yr Wty 512n Digitally Signed Firmware HDD to locally cache and analyze sales, inventory, and customer behavior data. Enterprise-grade endurance and 3-year warranty guarantee 24×7 availability. Outcome: faster point-of-sale transactions, real-time analytics at the edge, and centralized data synchronization with headquarters, driving informed merchandising decisions.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q5T11A |  Q6M07A |  P07926-B21 |  875483-B21 |  K2R24A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | 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 | SAS 12Gb/s | 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 | 4 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 210 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 | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 9 Watts | 8 Watts | 7.2 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 7 Watts | 6 Watts | 5.5 Watts | 5 Watts | 7 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 | No | 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 | N/A | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C |
| Product Name | Q5T11A Enterprise Helium-Sealed HDD | Q6M07A Enterprise HDD | P07926-B21 Enterprise HDD | 875483-B21 High Performance SATA III Desktop HDD | K2R24A Enterprise HDD 4TB |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 4 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches |
| Depth | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.01 inches | 4.01 inches | 8.3 inches |
| Weight | 1.4 lbs | 3.5 lbs | 4.6 lbs | 1.85 lbs | 1.5 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Aqsa Rauf
4
Quiet operation and consistent speeds.
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Niko Salonen
5
Good fit for archival workloads.
F
Farhan Ali
4
Stable performance since deployment.
G
George Phillips
5
Meets expectations for SATA HDDs.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE Q5T11A 1TB SATA 6G Enterprise HDD?
The HPE Q5T11A is a 1TB, 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) Enterprise Hard Disk Drive with a SATA 6Gb/s interface, 7,200 RPM performance, 512n sector size and digitally signed firmware, backed by a 3-year warranty.
Which workloads are best suited for the HPE Q5T11A drive?
Designed for mixed-use enterprise environments, the Q5T11A delivers high reliability and sustained performance for virtualization, databases, transaction processing and general purpose storage.
What are the key performance specifications of the Q5T11A HDD?
The drive spins at 7,200 RPM, offers sustained sequential read/write speeds up to 210 MB/s, and features a 6 Gb/s SATA interface for low-latency access.
What form factor and interface does the Q5T11A use?
This enterprise HDD uses a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design with a standard SATA 6 Gb/s interface, compatible with most HPE ProLiant and BladeSystem servers.
What is digitally signed firmware and why is it important?
Digitally signed firmware ensures authenticity and integrity by preventing unauthorized firmware updates, reducing security risks and improving drive reliability in enterprise deployments.
What warranty does the HPE Q5T11A include?
This drive is covered by a 3-year limited warranty that includes parts replacement, providing prompt support and minimizing system downtime.
Can the Q5T11A HDD be used in RAID configurations?
Yes, the HPE Q5T11A supports common RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10) when paired with HPE Smart Array controllers for enhanced data protection and performance.
Is hot-swap supported on this drive?
Absolutely. The Q5T11A is hot-pluggable in HPE hot-swap drive bays, enabling serviceability and minimal disruption to critical systems.
What operating systems are compatible with the Q5T11A?
The drive is fully supported on major server OS platforms including Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and VMware ESXi.
What is the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) for this HDD?
The Q5T11A HDD has an enterprise-class MTBF of 2 million hours, ensuring high availability and long-term operation in data center environments.
How much power does the HPE Q5T11A consume?
Typical power consumption is 5 W during active read/write operations and under 1.5 W in idle mode, optimizing energy efficiency in large-scale deployments.
Are firmware updates for the Q5T11A available through HPE?
Yes, HPE provides digitally signed firmware updates via the HPE Support Center and HPE Smart Update Manager to ensure compatibility and security.
What are the environmental operating conditions?
This drive operates between 5 °C and 55 °C with humidity levels of 10–90 percent non-condensing, suitable for typical data center environments.
How do I install the HPE Q5T11A in my server?
Insert the drive into any compatible HPE 2.5-inch hot-swap bay, ensure it latches securely, then configure it in the Smart Array BIOS or OS storage manager.
Can I return or exchange the Q5T11A if it fails?
HPE’s warranty includes replacement support. Contact your HPE support representative or authorized reseller to initiate an RMA for a faulty drive.
Where can I purchase the HPE Q5T11A HDD?
You can buy the Q5T11A through HPE’s authorized channel partners, HPE Store online or select enterprise hardware resellers.