HPE 2.4TB 2.5" SFF SAS 10K 12G Hot Plug Hard Drive (Q2R41A)

What It Is

The HPE Q2R41A is a 2.4TB enterprise-class SAS hard disk drive (HDD) designed for server storage systems. This 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) drive operates at 10,000 RPM with a 12G SAS interface and 512e sector format, ensuring high throughput and low-latency data access. It is specifically optimized for use in HPE MSA storage arrays and compatible server deployments.

Technical Details

• Part Number (MPN): Q2R41A (alternate code 660021)
• Drive Type: HDD
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch (SFF)
• Nominal Capacity: 2400 GB (actual: 2235.17 GB)
• Rotational Speed: 10,000 RPM
• Interface: SAS (12G) with dual-port (DP) connectivity
• Maximum External Data Transfer Rate: 1200 MB/s
• Sector Format: 512e (emulation)
• Hot Plug Support: Yes

Configuration & Options

• Quantity: 1 unit per package
• Intended use: Server and storage system deployment
• Compatible with HPE MSA models 2040, 2042, 1040, 1050, 2050, and 2052
• Dual-port (DP) SAS connector for redundant path configuration
• SFF form factor for high-density chassis installation

Operating Conditions

This drive is engineered for continuous operation in enterprise data centers and server environments, providing reliable data transfer and processing with minimal delay. It is suitable for high-availability storage configurations, including RAID arrays in HPE MSA systems. The 10K spindle speed and 12G SAS interface deliver consistent performance for mixed workload applications, including database and virtualization workloads.