HPE MSA 8TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF Hard Drive (R0Q59A)

Usage Area

The HPE R0Q59A MSA 8TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) M2 hard disk drive is designed for deployment in HPE MSA storage systems and compatible HPE servers. It is intended for use in enterprise data centers and server rooms where high-capacity, cost-effective storage is required. The drive is suitable for bulk data storage applications, including backups, archiving, and secondary storage tiers. Its 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) design ensures straightforward integration into standard server chassis and storage enclosures. The hot-swap capability allows for drive replacement without system downtime, enhancing serviceability in production environments.

Construction Features

• 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) design for standard enterprise drive bays.
• Hot-swappable construction enables drive replacement without powering down the host system.
• SAS 12G interface connector ensures reliable, high-throughput data transfer.
• Midline class build optimized for high-capacity, low-duty-cycle workloads.
• Single drive unit (1 pc) manufactured for HPE storage ecosystem compatibility.
• Rotating media with 7200 RPM spindle speed for balanced performance.

Technical Parameters

• Part Number: R0Q59A
• Type: HDD
• Form Factor: 3.5"
• Nominal Capacity: 8000 GB
• Actual Capacity: 7450.58 GB
• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
• Interface: SAS (12 Gbit/s)
• Maximum External Data Transfer Rate: 1200 MB/s

Standards & Certification

The drive is compliant with industry-standard SAS 12G specifications, ensuring interoperability with enterprise storage controllers and backplanes. It adheres to HPE's internal quality and compatibility standards for MSA storage products and server platforms. The hot-swap design meets typical enterprise serviceability requirements for 24/7 operational environments.