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HPE 1.2TB SAS 12G 10K SFF RW DS HDD
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Q6M04A Overview
Q6M04A is a high-performance HDD engineered for enterprise environments, featuring a 3.5-inch form factor and a SATA III interface paired with a 7200 RPM spindle speed. It delivers a robust storage capacity of 8 TB, making it ideally suited for applications that demand high data volumes.
Q6M04A comes equipped with a 256 MB cache, an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr, and an MTBF rated at 1,200,000 hours to ensure exceptional reliability for 24/7 server operations. Its advanced features—such as being helium-sealed, having built-in vibration protection, and a dual actuator design—make it a preferred choice for data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance systems while maintaining efficient power consumption with 7.5 Watts (read/write) and 5.5 Watts (idle).
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Q6M04A Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Brand
- Hpe
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SATA III / SATA II / SAS 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/s
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 8 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)
- 7.5 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 5.5 Watts
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–60°C
- Product Name
- Q6M04A Enterprise Helium HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 4.00 inches
- Depth
- 5.78 inches
- Weight
- 1.85 lbs
Q6M04A Use Case
Enterprise Virtualization Acceleration with HPE ProLiant Servers
In a large financial services data center, system architects deploy Q6M04A-HPE 1.2TB SAS 12G 10K SFF RW DS HDDs across HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 hosts configured in a vSAN cluster. This configuration delivers sustained 12 Gb/s throughput and up to 250 IOPS per drive, reducing VM storage latency by 40% and increasing VM density by 30%. Outcome: higher consolidation ratios, predictable performance SLAs, and optimized TCO for mission-critical workloads.
High-Performance OLTP Database Storage for Financial Transactions
A global banking firm integrates Q6M04A-HPE 1.2TB SAS 12G 10K SFF RW DS HDDs into its Oracle RAC environment to handle thousands of concurrent trade settlements per second. The drives’ 10K RPM spindle speed and enterprise-grade reliability ensure sub-5 ms read/write response times and 99.99% rack-level availability. Outcome: accelerated transaction throughput, minimized risk of I/O bottlenecks, and compliance with stringent uptime requirements.
24/7 Retail Video Surveillance Storage Solution
A nationwide retail chain implements Q6M04A-HPE 1.2TB SAS 12G 10K SFF RW DS HDDs in its edge video servers to record and archive 4K security footage across 1,000 stores. The small-form-factor drives support continuous write workloads and deliver reliable 12 Gb/s bandwidth for simultaneous multi-camera streaming. Outcome: seamless video capture without frame loss, rapid forensic video retrieval, and reduced hardware footprint at store locations.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q6M04A |  762261-B21 |  Q6M00A |  870759-B21 |  873359-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 II / SAS 6Gb/s / 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 | 8 TB | 10 TB | 4 TB | 10 TB | 10 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 |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 300 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 7.5 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 7.5 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5.5 Watts | 5.3 Watts | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 5 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 | Multi-bay |
| Vibration Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Features | Dual Actuator | Rotational Vibration Sensors | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–55°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | Q6M04A Enterprise Helium HDD | 762261-B21 Enterprise 10TB SATA III 7200 RPM HDD | Q6M00A Enterprise HDD | 870759-B21 Enterprise HDD | 873359-B21 High-Performance HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1 inch | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 4.00 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.78 inches |
| Depth | 5.78 inches | 4 inches | 8.26 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.02 inches |
| Weight | 1.85 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 1.76 lbs | 2.10 lbs | 3.53 lbs |
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Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
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Reviews & Ratings
T
Theo Vincent
4
10K SAS HDD offers consistent enterprise performance.
B
Bushra Khalid
4
Stable and reliable in RW environments.
R
Radu Popescu
5
Good replacement drive with predictable speeds.
N
Naveed Aslam
4
Runs smoothly under daily load.
H
Harold Finch
5
Dependable SAS HDD for business servers.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HPE Q6M04A drive?
The HPE Q6M04A delivers 1.2 TB of raw storage capacity in a small form-factor HDD.
Which interface does the HPE Q6M04A use?
This drive uses a dual-port 12 Gb/s SAS interface for high-speed data transfers and redundancy.
What rotational speed does the HPE Q6M04A operate at?
The Q6M04A spins at 10 000 RPM to balance performance and power efficiency.
What form factor is the HPE Q6M04A?
It is a 2.5-inch small form-factor (SFF) HDD, optimized for dense server and storage arrays.
Is the HPE Q6M04A compatible with HPE ProLiant servers?
Yes, it is fully certified for HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers and HPE Synergy storage modules.
Can I use the HPE Q6M04A in RAID configurations?
Yes, it supports hardware RAID when used with HPE Smart Array controllers or compatible SAS RAID solutions.
Is the HPE Q6M04A hot-swappable?
Yes, the drive is hot-pluggable, allowing insertion or removal without powering down the host system.
What workload rating does the HPE Q6M04A support?
It is rated for enterprise-class workloads up to 550 TB per year, suitable for mixed read/write environments.
How do I install the HPE Q6M04A in my server?
Slide the drive into an available 2.5-inch SAS bay or carrier and secure it according to your server’s rail or caddy design.
Does the HPE Q6M04A support data encryption?
This model is not self-encrypting; data security can be enabled at the controller level if your SAS controller supports TCG encryption.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) for the HPE Q6M04A?
The drive is rated at 1.4 million hours MTBF under normal operating conditions.
Can the HPE Q6M04A be used as a boot drive?
Yes, when connected to a compatible SAS controller or HBA, it can serve as a system or data boot volume.
How can I monitor the health of the HPE Q6M04A?
Use HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO), HPE InfoSight or any SNMP/SMIS-compliant management tool to track SMART and telemetry data.
What warranty is included with the HPE Q6M04A?
This drive carries a three-year limited warranty with worldwide HPE support services.
How does the HPE Q6M04A compare to SSDs?
Compared with SSDs, it offers lower cost per gigabyte but higher latency and lower IOPS, making it ideal for capacity-focused workloads.
What operating temperature range does the HPE Q6M04A require?
It operates reliably between 5 °C and 60 °C and can be stored between –40 °C and 70 °C.