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Q6L97A
HPE 800GB SAS 12G WI SFF RW DS SSD
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Q6L97A Overview
Q6L97A is a high-performance HDD engineered in a 3.5-inch form factor and built for rigorous desktop, server, NAS, and surveillance applications. It features a SATA III interface, a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, a storage capacity of 4 TB, and a 64 MB cache, providing robust data access and reliability with an MTBF of 1,200,000 hours and a design optimized for continuous 24×7 operation.
Further, Q6L97A incorporates advanced features such as a helium-sealed construction that minimizes internal turbulence, dual actuator technology for enhanced track control, and effective vibration protection. With a data transfer rate of up to 210 MB/s, an annual workload rating of 180 TB/yr, power consumption of 8 Watts during read/write operations and 5 Watts when idle, and an operating temperature range of 5–55°C, this drive is ideally suited for demanding data centers, professional desktops, NAS environments, and high-end surveillance systems.
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Q6L97A 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
- 4 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 64 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 210 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
- Q6L97A Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.01 inches
- Weight
- 1.8 lbs
Q6L97A Use Case
Real-Time Transaction Processing in Financial Trading
In a high-frequency trading environment, the Q6L97A-HPE 800GB SAS 12G WI SFF RW DS SSD delivers sub-millisecond write latency and 200K+ sustained IOPS. This accelerates order-matching engines, ensures SLA compliance, reduces market risk, and drives measurable gains in trade throughput and revenue.
Enterprise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Acceleration
Deploying the Q6L97A SSD in an HPE Synergy or ProLiant server cluster boosts VDI density for 500+ concurrent users by delivering consistent 60K+ IOPS and 12Gbit/s throughput. The result is 40% faster VM boot storms, improved end-user responsiveness, and reduced rack-space and power consumption.
High-Performance Analytics and Data Warehouse Optimization
Integrating the Q6L97A-HPE 800GB SAS SSD as the primary storage tier for HPE 3PAR or Nimble arrays accelerates random read queries by up to 35%. This real-world deployment cuts report generation times, empowers faster business intelligence insights, and maximizes ROI on enterprise data platforms.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q6L97A |  846436-B21 |  P04564-B21 |  873359-B21 |  P04519-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 | SATA III / SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch / 2.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 4 TB | 4 TB | 8 TB | 10 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 64 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 64 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 150 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 7.5 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 6 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | No | 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 | Single |
| 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 | 5–55°C |
| Product Name | Q6L97A Enterprise HDD | 846436-B21 High Performance Enterprise HDD | P04564-B21 High Performance Enterprise HDD | 873359-B21 High-Performance HDD | P04519-B21 4TB Enterprise SATA HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.0 inches | 5.78 inches | 5.78 inches |
| Depth | 4.01 inches | 8.74 inches | 5.8 inches | 4.02 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs | 1.6 lbs | 2.0 lbs | 3.53 lbs | 1.6 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Muneeb Khan
4
Strong endurance and consistent write performance.
K
Karin Vogel
5
Stable under sustained write operations.
Z
Zahid Mahmood
5
Reliable for database environments.
A
Alan Brooks
4
Enterprise WI SSD that performs as promised.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HPE Q6L97A SSD?
The HPE Q6L97A provides 800 GB of raw capacity in a 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF).
Which interface does the HPE 800 GB SAS 12G WI SFF RW DS SSD use?
It uses a dual-port SAS 12 Gb/s interface for high-speed, enterprise-grade connectivity.
What form factor is the HPE Q6L97A SSD?
It features a 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) compatible with standard server drive bays.
What is the endurance rating of this SSD?
It supports up to 10 drive writes per day (DWPD) over a 5-year lifetime, delivering exceptional write endurance.
Is the HPE 800 GB SAS SSD hot-swappable?
Yes. It supports hot-swapping for non-disruptive maintenance and seamless drive replacement.
What performance can I expect from the HPE Q6L97A SSD?
It delivers up to 190,000 IOPS read and 38,000 IOPS write at 4 KB random for demanding workloads.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) of this SSD?
It is rated at 2 million hours MTBF for enterprise-class reliability.
How does this SSD improve server performance?
By offering low latency, high IOPS, and consistent throughput, it accelerates database, virtualization, and analytics workloads.
What power consumption does the HPE Q6L97A SSD have?
Active power consumption is 8.0 W and idle consumption is 3.0 W for energy-efficient operation.
What operating temperature range does this SSD support?
It operates reliably between 0 °C and 55 °C (32 °F to 131 °F) for typical data center environments.
What warranty does the HPE 800 GB SAS SSD include?
It includes a 5-year limited warranty backed by HPE global support.
Is firmware management available for this SSD?
Yes. Use HPE Smart Storage Administrator to update firmware and monitor drive health.
Can I mix this SAS SSD with other drive types in the same server?
Yes. It can coexist with SAS HDDs and other SSD tiers, but performance tiers should be configured appropriately.
Which HPE servers are compatible with the Q6L97A SSD?
It is validated for HPE ProLiant DL and ML Gen9 and later servers.
What are the typical use cases for this WI SSD?
It is ideal for write-intensive database, virtualization, and transactional applications requiring high endurance.
Where can I purchase authentic HPE Q6L97A 800 GB SAS SSDs?
Purchase genuine units through HPE authorized resellers or the official HPE Store.