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HPE R0Q40B MSA 2060 SAS 12G 2U 24-disk SFF Drive Enclosure - 12Gb/s SAS Host Interface - 24 x 2.5" Bays - Rack-mountable
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This drive enclosure delivers enterprise-grade storage expansion with a focus on performance and reliability. The dual 12Gb/s SAS interfaces—for both drive and host connections—provide a consistent, high-bandwidth pathway that minimizes bottlenecks in data-intensive operations. The 24-bay design maximizes storage density within a standard 2U rack space, making it an efficient choice for data centers with limited physical footprint.
The enclosure's architecture is optimized for the HPE MSA 2060 platform, ensuring full compatibility and streamlined management through HPE's storage tools. It does not include wireless connectivity, reflecting its design for wired, high-stability storage networks typical in server and storage deployments.
Relevant factors for this section include Number of Hard Drives Supported, Number of Hard Drives Installed, Number of Total Expansion Bays, Number of 2.5" Bays. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Key Product Advantages
This HPE drive enclosure offers several distinct advantages for expanding storage infrastructure efficiently and reliably.
High-Density Storage Expansion
With 24 dedicated 2.5" bays in a 2U chassis, it provides significant storage capacity without consuming excessive rack space, ideal for environments where physical real estate is at a premium.
- 24-bay design
- 2U rack height
- Small form factor drive support
Optimized for HPE MSA 2060 Systems
Designed specifically for compatibility with HPE MSA 2060 Storage Systems, it ensures seamless integration, simplified management, and reliable performance within HPE's storage ecosystem.
- Guaranteed compatibility
- Unified management
- Platform-specific optimization
Energy-Efficient Operation
Carrying Energy Star certification, the enclosure is built to meet energy efficiency standards, helping reduce operational costs and environmental impact in data center deployments.
- Energy Star certified
- Reduced power consumption
- Eco-friendly design
Deployment / Use Cases
The HPE R0Q40B drive enclosure is suited for various storage expansion scenarios within business IT infrastructure. Its primary role is to augment the storage capacity of existing HPE MSA 2060 systems, making it a strategic component for growing data needs.
Common deployment contexts include adding high-performance storage tiers for virtualized environments, expanding capacity for database applications, or creating dedicated storage pools for backup and archival purposes. The 12Gb/s SAS interface ensures that added storage does not become a performance bottleneck, maintaining fast data access speeds.
Data Center Storage Scaling
Ideal for data centers needing to scale storage capacity without replacing entire storage arrays. The enclosure allows incremental expansion as storage demands grow.
High-Availability Storage Configurations
Supports configurations for redundancy and high availability when populated with appropriate drives, suitable for critical business applications requiring continuous uptime.
Highlights
- 24-bay small form factor (2.5") drive enclosure for high-density storage.
- 12Gb/s SAS host and drive interfaces ensure high-speed data transfer.
- 2U rack-mountable form factor optimizes data center space efficiency.
- Compatible exclusively with HPE MSA 2060 Storage Systems.
- Energy Star certified for improved energy efficiency.
- Supports up to 24 hard drives for scalable capacity.
- No pre-installed drives, allowing custom storage configurations.
- Designed for wired storage networks without wireless LAN.
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Manufacturer Part Number | R0Q40B |
| Brand Name | HPE |
| Product Name | MSA 2060 SAS 12G 2U 24-disk SFF Drive Enclosure |
| Product Type | Drive Enclosure |
| Technical Information | |
| Number of Hard Drives Supported | 24 |
| Number of Hard Drives Installed | 0 |
| I/O Expansions | |
| Number of Total Expansion Bays | 24 |
| Number of 2.5" Bays | 24 |
| Network & Communication | |
| Wireless LAN | No |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Drive Interface | 12Gb/s SAS |
| Host Interface | 12Gb/s SAS |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | HPE MSA 2060 Storage System |
| Energy Star | Yes |
FAQ
What is the primary use of this HPE drive enclosure?
This HPE drive enclosure is designed to expand the storage capacity of HPE MSA 2060 Storage Systems. It provides 24 bays for 2.5" drives, allowing businesses to add more storage without replacing their existing storage infrastructure, making it ideal for scaling data centers, virtual environments, or database applications.
How many drives does this enclosure support and what size?
The enclosure supports up to 24 hard drives, all in the 2.5" small form factor (SFF) size. This high-density design maximizes storage capacity within a compact 2U rack space, suitable for environments where physical space is limited but storage needs are growing.
What type of interface does this drive enclosure use?
It uses a 12Gb/s SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface for both the host connection to the storage system and the drive connections. This high-speed interface ensures fast data transfer rates, reducing bottlenecks and supporting performance-intensive storage workloads.
Is this enclosure compatible with any HPE storage system?
No, this enclosure is specifically compatible with the HPE MSA 2060 Storage System. It is engineered to integrate seamlessly with that platform, ensuring reliable performance and simplified management through HPE's storage tools. It is not designed for use with other HPE or third-party storage systems.
Does this product come with hard drives installed?
No, this drive enclosure ships without any hard drives installed. It provides the bays and infrastructure, allowing you to populate it with your choice of 2.5" SAS or SATA drives based on your specific needs for capacity, performance, and redundancy, such as SSDs for speed or HDDs for cost-effective storage.
What are the physical dimensions and rack requirements?
The enclosure has a form factor that is rack-mountable with a height of 2U, meaning it occupies two rack units in a standard 19-inch server rack. This compact size allows for efficient use of rack space, making it suitable for data centers where maximizing density is important. Exact dimensions should be verified from HPE's specifications for precise fitting.
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