HPE Enterprise 2.4TB 2.5" SAS 12Gb/s SFF Hard Drive

Overview

The HPE Q2R41A is a 2.5 inch SAS hard drive designed to deliver 2.4TB of storage capacity with a fast 12Gb/s interface. It is built to fit seamlessly into HPE servers and storage enclosures that use small form factor bays, allowing for efficient scaling of storage without the need to reconfigure existing rack setups. With a spindle speed of 10,000 RPM, this drive offers low latency and consistent throughput, making it well suited for transaction-heavy databases, virtual machine clusters, and analytic workloads that require quick data access and responsiveness.

Its hot swap capability supports maintenance and drive replacement without system downtime, which is critical for environments where continuous availability is essential. The drive is fully qualified for use with the HPE Modular Smart Array 1040, ensuring compatibility and simplifying deployment in enterprise storage solutions.

Key features

• High-capacity 2.4TB storage that meets the demands of enterprise-scale workloads requiring both size and reliability
• 12Gb/s SAS interface provides the bandwidth needed for data-intensive applications to perform efficiently
• Compact 2.5 inch small form factor design maximizes rack density, allowing more drives in less space for better capacity planning
• 10,000 RPM spindle speed reduces access times and enhances overall system responsiveness under heavy workloads
• Hot swap design enables drive replacement or addition during routine maintenance without shutting down critical systems
• Qualified for HPE Modular Smart Array 1040, ensuring smooth integration and consistent performance within HPE storage environments
• Barcode and part number support precise asset tracking and inventory management across data centers and remote locations

Key specs

• Capacity: 2.4TB
• Form factor: 2.5 inch small form factor (SFF)
• Interface: 12Gb/s SAS
• Spindle speed: 10,000 RPM
• Compatibility: HPE Modular Smart Array 1040
• Hot swap capability: Yes
• Barcode: 190017233451

Connectivity and compatibility

This hard drive connects via a 12Gb/s SAS interface, which supports high-speed data transfer and is commonly used in enterprise storage arrays and servers. It is specifically qualified for the HPE Modular Smart Array 1040, ensuring that firmware and hardware profiles match for reliable operation. The 2.5 inch small form factor fits into standard SFF bays, making it compatible with a range of HPE server and storage chassis designed for dense storage deployments.

Ideal uses and environments

The Q2R41A is well suited to enterprise environments that require scalable and reliable storage solutions with minimal downtime. It works effectively in data centers running transaction-heavy databases, virtual machine clusters, and analytic applications where fast access to large volumes of data is critical. Its compact size and hot swap capability make it a strong choice for setups that prioritize rack space efficiency and continuous system availability, such as financial institutions, cloud service providers, and large IT infrastructures.