HPE MSA 6TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF Hard Drive

What It Is

The HPE R0Q58A is an enterprise-class 6TB hot-swap hard disk drive (HDD) designed for use with HPE MSA storage systems and compatible HPE servers. This 3.5-inch Midline drive features a 12Gb/s SAS interface, positioning it as a high-capacity storage solution for data-intensive server environments.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer Part Number: R0Q58A
• Drive Type: HDD
• Form Factor: 3.5 inch (LFF)
• Nominal Capacity: 6000 GB (5587.94 GB actual)
• Interface: SAS 12 Gb/s
• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
• External Data Transfer Rate (max): 1200 MB/s
• Hot-Swap Support: Yes

Configuration & Options

• Quantity: 1 unit per package
• Intended Use: For server deployment in HPE environments
• Drive Class: Midline, optimized for balanced performance and capacity
• Compatibility: Designed for HPE MSA storage arrays and compatible HPE server platforms

Operating Conditions

This drive is suited for deployment in enterprise data centers and server rooms where high-capacity storage is required for bulk data, backups, and archival workloads. The 7.2K RPM rotation speed combined with SAS 12G connectivity provides reliable sequential throughput for mid-tier storage tasks. The hot-swap functionality enables maintenance and replacement without server downtime, making it appropriate for 24/7 operational environments. The 3.5-inch LFF form factor ensures compatibility with standard enterprise server and storage chassis.