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Q2R42A

Q2R42A HPE MSA 12TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF (3.5in) Midline 512e HDD

SKU:
Q2R42A
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Condition:
New If factory sealed packaging is required, please request a quote below and enter your special request in the 'Add Notes' section.
Warranty:
3 Years
Form Factor:
LFF (3.5 in)
Form Factor/Carrier Type:
LFF / MSA 1050/2040/2050
HDD Data Transfer Rate:
12 Gb/sec (12G)
HDD Performance Level:
Midline (MDL)
HDD Rotational Speed:
7,200 rpm (7.2k)
HDD Storage Capacity:
12 TB
Interface:
SAS
Collection:
HPE MSA HDD
Collection URL:
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Price: CA$1,024.51
Today's Price: CA$731.40
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Product Overview

This item, Q2R42A, is the HPE option part number for the product described as MSA 12TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF (3.5in) Midline 512e HDD. Further details below.

The HPE MSA 12TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF Midline 512e HDD is engineered for high-capacity, reliable data storage in enterprise environments. Featuring a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF), 7200 RPM spindle speed, and 12Gb/s SAS interface, this hot-pluggable Midline hard drive supports a sustained transfer rate of up to 248 MB/s and is ideal for backup, archival, and general-purpose storage workloads.

With 512e sector formatting and digitally signed firmware, this drive offers enhanced compatibility and added data integrity protection. Built on Midline HDD technology, it supports up to 550 TB of workload per year—striking a balance between performance, capacity, and affordability for business-critical environments.

Compatible with HPE MSA Storage Systems, including but not limited to MSA 1050, MSA 2040, and MSA 2050, this drive is a dependable solution for organizations looking to expand their storage infrastructure with secure, scalable capacity.

HPE Option Part #: Q2R42A
HPE Spare Part #: P00442-001

HPE Model #: HUH721212AL5204, ST12000NM002G, ST12000NM0038, ST12000NM004J
HPE Assembly Part #: n/a

Specifications:

  • Type: HDD
  • Product Type: Hard drive
  • Form Factor: LFF (3.5-inch)
  • Technology: Spinning disk (Midline HDD)
  • Interface: 12 Gb/s SAS
  • Storage Capacity: 12 TB
  • Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM
  • Carrier Type: Smart Carrier (SC)
  • Encryption: Digitally Signed Firmware (DS)
  • Sector Format: 512e
  • Logical Blocks: 23,441,848,832
  • Sector Size: 512 bytes (emulated)
  • Hot-Pluggable: Yes
  • Workload: Midline, up to 550 TB/year
  • Average Latency: 4.16 milliseconds
  • Sustained Transfer Rate: Up to 248 MB/s

Compatible with:
✅ MSA 1050/2040/2050
✅ and possibly others
Contact us via Live Chat if you have any questions about compatibility.

Last updated: 3/24/2025

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Additional Info
Form Factor:
LFF (3.5 in)
Form Factor/Carrier Type:
LFF / MSA 1050/2040/2050
HDD Data Transfer Rate:
12 Gb/sec (12G)
HDD Performance Level:
Midline (MDL)
HDD Rotational Speed:
7,200 rpm (7.2k)
HDD Storage Capacity:
12 TB
Interface:
SAS
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Warranty/Returns

This product is warrantied against hardware failure for a period of 3 Years from the date of purchase. Before making a purchase, please take a moment to review our return policy below.

Returns

It is the customer's responsibility to verify compatibility with their machine(s) before placing an order. If an item is ordered by mistake, it can be returned for refund, minus a 25% restocking fee, within 5 business days of receipt. The cost of freight is not refundable.

Please be aware that factory-sealed equipment can only be returned if it remains unopened.

Defective Products

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In case your hardware becomes defective during the Global One warranty period, but the HPE warranty has expired, you can return the product to us for a working replacement. You are responsible for the shipment of returned merchandise. However, we will cover the expense of Ground /Economy shipment for the replacement item(s).

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