HPE MSA 1.8TB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF Hard Drive

Usage Area

The HPE R0Q56A MSA 1.8TB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5in) M2 hard disk drive is designed for deployment in HPE MSA storage systems and compatible HPE ProLiant server platforms. It is intended for enterprise data storage environments requiring high-speed random access and reliable data persistence. Typical applications include virtualization workloads, database transaction processing, and mid-range storage area network (SAN) configurations. The drive supports hot-swap installation, enabling maintenance without system downtime in mission-critical deployments.

Construction Features

• 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) enclosure, optimized for high-density server and storage chassis
• Hot-swappable design allows replacement without powering down the host system
• Enterprise-class HDD construction with a spindle speed of 10,000 RPM for balanced performance and capacity
• Single-unit package (quantity: 1) with manufacturer part number R0Q56A
• SAS 12G interface connector, backward compatible with 6G SAS environments
• Factory-formatted capacity of 1.8 TB (nominal), with actual usable capacity of 1676.38 GB

Technical Parameters

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Interface: SAS 12 Gb/s
• Nominal Capacity: 1800 GB (1.8 TB)
• Actual Capacity: 1676.38 GB
• Spindle Speed: 10,000 RPM
• External Data Transfer Rate: Up to 1200 MB/s
• Drive Type: HDD (rotational magnetic storage)

Standards & Certification

The drive complies with industry-standard SAS specifications, ensuring interoperability with HPE MSA storage controllers and enterprise server RAID controllers. It is certified for use in HPE enterprise hardware platforms, meeting HPE quality and reliability requirements for 24/7 operation. The product adheres to applicable environmental and safety directives for enterprise IT equipment, including RoHS compliance.