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Q6Q67A Overview
Q6Q67A is a NAS storage system featuring 8 drive bays that support Mixed drive types, delivering a total storage capacity of 256 TB with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations. Powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and pre-installed with 16 GB of ECC DDR4 RAM, it offers expansion capabilities up to 64 GB.
Q6Q67A is equipped with USB 3.2 ports and 10GbE network connectivity through 4 LAN ports, and it supports expansion options for additional modules. Designed with a redundant fan cooling system and a redundant dual 750W power supply, this storage appliance is ideal for use in enterprise data centers, virtualization environments, and media server applications.
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Q6Q67A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 256 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 750W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- Q6Q67A Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 20 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
Q6Q67A Use Case
Enterprise Backup Capacity Expansion with Q6Q67A-UPG KIT MSL LTO-8 FC Drive
In large-scale data centers facing rapid data growth, IT teams deploy the Q6Q67A-UPG KIT MSL LTO-8 FC Drive to upgrade existing MSL tape libraries to Ultrium 8 Fibre Channel automation. This delivers up to 30 TB native capacity per cartridge and sustained 300 MB/s throughput, enabling nightly backups to complete 40% faster, reducing tape counts by 50% and lowering overall storage TCO.
High-Speed Offsite Tape Archival for Disaster Recovery
Global enterprises integrate the Q6Q67A-UPG KIT MSL LTO-8 FC Drive for automated offsite tape replication over Fibre Channel, accelerating disaster-recovery workflows. With up to 315 MB/s transfer rates and AES-256 encryption, organizations achieve 35% faster vaulting cycles, meet stringent RTO objectives, and safeguard critical data against site-level failures.
Regulatory-Compliant Long-Term Data Retention
Financial institutions and healthcare providers leverage the Q6Q67A-UPG KIT MSL LTO-8 FC Drive’s built-in WORM and self-encryption capabilities for secure, tamper-proof archival of records. This solution enforces retention policies to meet GDPR, HIPAA and SOX mandates, provides detailed audit trails, and reduces legal-risk exposure and audit preparation time by up to 60%.
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
Product Comparison Table 
| Q6Q67A |  Q2S12A |  AP746A |  Q6Q68A |  Q2001A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | NAS | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 256 TB | 1 PB | 1 PB | 1 PB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 500W | 350W | 750W | 750W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q6Q67A Enterprise Storage System | Q2S12A Enterprise NAS Storage System | AP746A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q6Q68A Enterprise Storage NAS | Q2001A Enterprise SAN |
| Height | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Depth | 20 inches | 27.5 inches | 18 inches | 27 inches | 28.2 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 35 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Anum Rafi
5
Installed easily without configuration issues.
P
Paolo Ferri
5
Consistent Fibre Channel performance.
Z
Zeeshan Mughal
4
Good throughput under load.
G
Gareth Powell
4
Reliable upgrade for MSL systems.
Questions & Answers
What is the purpose of the Q6Q67A upgrade kit?
The Q6Q67A kit is an HPE-certified LTO-8 Fibre Channel drive upgrade for MSL tape libraries, delivering higher capacity and performance.
Which HPE MSL models are compatible with SKU Q6Q67A?
This upgrade kit is compatible with HPE MSL2024, MSL4048 and MSL8080 tape libraries equipped with the PL-3C backplane.
What interface does the LTO-8 drive in this kit use?
The drive uses a 16 Gb Fibre Channel interface for high-speed connectivity.
What are the native and compressed storage capacities of LTO-8?
LTO-8 offers 12 TB of native capacity and up to 30 TB with standard 2.5:1 compression.
What data transfer rates can I expect?
You can achieve up to 360 MB/s native throughput and up to 900 MB/s with compression.
Does this drive support hardware-based encryption?
Yes, the drive supports AES-256 hardware encryption to secure tape data.
Can I use LTO-8 media in older drives?
LTO-8 cartridges are backward-compatible in read-only mode with LTO-7 drives but require an LTO-8 drive for full functionality.
Is professional installation required for this upgrade?
HPE recommends certified technicians for a simple drive swap; detailed steps are provided in the installation guide.
Does the kit include the necessary firmware?
Yes, it includes the firmware v7.6 (or later) update to ensure full compatibility with your MSL library.
What warranty and support are included with SKU Q6Q67A?
The kit comes with a one-year HPE limited warranty and 24×7 HPE Global Support for hardware issues.
How does upgrading to LTO-8 improve backup performance?
Upgrading doubles your cartridge capacity and increases throughput by up to 40% compared to LTO-7 drives.
Are there special environmental requirements for this drive?
The drive operates at 10 °C–35 °C with 20–80% non-condensing humidity; no special racks are required.
What are the physical dimensions and power consumption?
Dimensions are 42.8 × 17.5 × 7.2 cm and maximum power consumption is 220 W.
How can I purchase the Q6Q67A upgrade kit?
You can order it through HPE-authorized resellers or directly from the official HPE Store.
Is there volume licensing or no-deal pricing available?
This SKU is sold at standard PL-3C pricing; volume discounts are available based on reseller agreements.
What should I do with my existing LTO drives?
Decommission them securely or return via the HPE Asset Return and Recycling program.
Where can I find technical documentation for the installation?
Download the HPE MSL Tape Library Installation and Service Guide from the HPE Support Center.