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Q6M14A
HPE 3.2TB SAS 12G MU SFF RW DS SSD
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Q6M14A Overview
Q6M14A is a high-performance HDD designed in a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface and a spindle speed of 7200 RPM. It features a robust 8 TB storage capacity with a 256 MB cache, engineered to meet an annual workload rating of 180 TB/yr while delivering high reliability and durability for continuous operation in server and enterprise storage applications.
This drive is optimized for demanding environments such as data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance systems. It incorporates advanced features like helium-sealed construction for enhanced cooling and reduced power consumption, built-in vibration protection, and dual actuator technology to boost performance and longevity, making it an ideal choice for high-availability storage solutions.
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Q6M14A 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
- 8 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
- 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
- 5–60°C
- Product Name
- Q6M14A Enterprise Helium-Sealed HDD
- Height
- 1.04 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.00 inches
- Weight
- 2.1 lbs
Q6M14A Use Case
Enterprise Virtualization Acceleration with Q6M14A-HPE 3.2TB SAS 12G SSD
In large‐scale VMware vSphere clusters, deploying the Q6M14A-HPE 3.2TB SAS 12G MU SFF RW DS SSD delivers consistent sub‐millisecond read/write latencies during VM boot storms and mixed workloads. Outcome: boosts VM consolidation by up to 25%, elevates end-user responsiveness, and drives down storage TCO.
Real-Time OLTP Transaction Processing in Financial Services
Financial institutions running high-volume Oracle or SQL Server OLTP databases integrate the Q6M14A-HPE 3.2TB SAS 12G SSD to achieve sustained 200K+ IOPS and under-1ms latency on mixed read/write patterns. Outcome: accelerates trade settlements, ensures SLA compliance with 99.99% availability, and enhances data consistency.
AI/ML Training and HPC Data Staging Optimization
Research and engineering teams leveraging HPE Apollo or NVIDIA DGX systems equip data staging nodes with the Q6M14A-HPE 3.2TB SAS 12G SSD to sustain 5 GB/s throughput on large dataset shuffles. Outcome: shortens model training cycles by up to 40%, improves iteration agility, and maintains enterprise-grade reliability under heavy mixed I/O.
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Product Comparison Table 
 Q6M14A |  870759-B21 |  872390-B21 |  P04523-B21 |  Q5T11A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | NAS | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SAS 12Gb/s |
| 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 | 4 TB | 10 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 MB | 128 MB | 128 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 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 180 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 9 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 6 Watts | 6.5 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 | 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 | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | Q6M14A Enterprise Helium-Sealed HDD | 870759-B21 Enterprise HDD | 872390-B21 Enterprise HDD | P04523-B21 4TB Enterprise HDD | Q5T11A Enterprise Helium-Sealed HDD |
| Height | 1.04 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches | 4 inches |
| Depth | 4.00 inches | 4.00 inches | 8.74 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs | 2.10 lbs | 2.0 lbs | 1.6 lbs | 1.4 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Sadia Rahim
5
Consistent throughput for mixed workloads. Easy deployment on Gen8 servers.
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Markus Vogel
5
Reliable SAS SSD with predictable behavior under load.
H
Hassan Qadir
5
Good capacity and steady performance for enterprise applications.
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Neil Armstrong
4
Meets expectations for mixed-use SAS storage.
Questions & Answers
What are the key features of the HPE 3.2TB SAS 12G MU SFF RW DS SSD?
The HPE 3.2TB SAS 12G MU SFF RW DS SSD offers a 2.5″ small form factor, 12Gb/s SAS interface, 3.2 TB capacity, mixed-use endurance, double-sided NAND for high density, and a 5-year limited warranty.
Which servers and storage systems support this SSD?
This drive is fully compatible with HPE ProLiant and Apollo servers as well as HPE MSA, 3PAR, and Nimble storage arrays that support 2.5″ SAS 12 Gb/s SSDs.
What performance can I expect from this SSD?
You can achieve up to 2 400 MB/s sequential read, 1 200 MB/s sequential write, 490K random read IOPS, and 140K random write IOPS under mixed-use workloads.
What does 'Mixed Use' (MU) class mean?
Mixed-Use (MU) SSDs balance read and write operations for general-purpose workloads, offering around 1.5 drive writes per day (DWPD) and optimized longevity for database, virtualization, and email applications.
How do I install the HPE 3.2TB SAS SSD?
Install the drive into any 2.5″ SAS bay on supported HPE servers or enclosures. The SSD is hot-pluggable and uses a standard SAS backplane connector—no additional configuration is required.
What endurance and reliability ratings does it have?
This SSD is rated for up to 1.5 DWPD over a 5-year service life, with an MTBF of 2 million hours, enterprise-class error correction, and power-loss data protection.
Is this drive hot-swappable?
Yes, the HPE 3.2TB SAS SSD is hot-pluggable. You can replace or install the drive without powering down your compatible HPE system.
What operating temperatures does this SSD support?
The drive operates between 0 °C to 70 °C and can be safely stored from –40 °C to 85 °C, meeting enterprise thermal requirements.
How does 12G SAS compare to SATA SSDs?
The 12 Gb/s SAS interface offers higher throughput, lower latency, dual-port redundancy, and full enterprise feature sets compared to single-port SATA SSDs.
Can I use this SSD in RAID configurations?
Yes, the SSD supports hardware RAID when paired with compatible HPE Smart Array controllers, delivering accelerated rebuilds and optimized data protection.
What power consumption should I expect?
Typical active power consumption is around 8 W, with peak draw up to 14 W during heavy write operations, and sub-1 W in idle or standby modes.
How do I monitor SSD health and firmware?
Use HPE Smart Array Management tools or HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) to monitor SMART attributes, remaining life, temperature, and to apply firmware updates.
Does this SSD include power-loss data protection?
Yes, built-in capacitors preserve in-flight data during unexpected power outages, ensuring data integrity and preventing corruption.
What warranty and support are provided?
HPE backs this SSD with a 5-year limited warranty, including proactive replacement services and global technical support through HPE Care Pack options.
Is the SSD dual-ported?
Yes, the SAS interface provides two physical ports for redundant connectivity and improved availability in enterprise storage networks.
What form factor and dimensions does this SSD use?
The SSD uses a standard 2.5″ small form factor with a 15 mm z-height, fitting all compatible HPE 2.5″ drive bays and sleds.
Which applications benefit most from this SSD?
Mixed-use workloads such as virtualization, database transactions, email servers, and general-purpose enterprise applications see the greatest performance gains.