HP Q2R42A 12TB MidLine SAS 12G 3.5" LFF 7.2K 512e HDD

The HP Q2R42A 12TB MidLine SAS 12G 3.5" LFF 7.2K 512e HDD is a high-capacity, reliable hard drive designed for enterprise-grade storage solutions. Ideal for use in data centers and server environments, this drive is compatible with a wide range of HPE ProLiant servers including ProLiant DX, DL, ML, SL, BL, XL, and CL models. Whether you are expanding your storage or replacing existing drives, this MidLine SAS HDD offers a perfect balance of performance and capacity for demanding workloads.

This hard drive features a robust 12TB capacity, making it suitable for large-scale data storage needs such as backup, archiving, and general-purpose server storage. It operates at a spindle speed of 7,200 RPM, ensuring efficient data access speeds. The SAS interface supports a fast 12Gb/s data transfer rate, enhancing overall system performance. Additionally, the drive uses a 512e sector size and fits a standard 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) bay, compatible with HPE Gen 3 and Gen 4 server generations.

Key specifications of the HP Q2R42A 12TB MidLine SAS HDD include:

• Brand: HP
• Capacity: 12TB
• Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Interface Type: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
• Data Transfer Rate: 12Gb/s
• Workload: MidLine (MDL), optimized for balanced performance and reliability
• Sector Size: 512e (512-byte emulation)
• Form Factor: 3.5" Large Form Factor (LFF)
• HPE Server Generations: Compatible with Gen 3 and Gen 4 servers

For maintenance or replacement, the following spare part numbers are associated with this hard drive:

• Seagate ST12000NM0038
• HP P00442-001