HPE P00442-001 MSA 12TB 7.2k SAS 12Gbps HDD

HPE P00442-001 MSA 12TB SAS 12Gbps 7.2K LFF Spare Hard Drive

P00442-001 is the HPE spare part number for the MSA 12TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF Midline 512e drive, the disk sold as option Q2R42A. It is a 3.5 inch, 7,200 rpm SAS hard drive in the HPE MSA LFF carrier, made for Modular Smart Array enclosures.

Engineers usually meet this number on the label of a failed disk or in an HPE parts quote. It is the direct replacement for that disk in an MSA 2050, MSA 2052 or another compatible LFF shelf. The core specs in one line: 12TB, SAS 12Gb/s, 7.2K rpm, LFF 3.5 inch, 512e.

You can buy the P00442-001 from Euroland IT Store in New or Refurbished condition, subject to current stock.

HPE P00442-001 Technical Specifications

What Is The HPE P00442-001?

HPE keeps two numbers for most storage drives. The option kit, here Q2R42A, is what you buy when building or expanding an array. The spare part, P00442-001, is what HPE logistics ships when a drive under support fails. In practice they describe the same MSA 12TB Midline disk.

Using the spare number is the quickest way to avoid mistakes. It separates the MSA version from ProLiant 12TB drives, which have their own HPE numbers, carriers and firmware and are not supported in MSA bays.

Replacing A Failed 12TB Disk In An MSA

When an MSA drive fails, the Storage Management Utility marks it as failed or leftover and flags the affected disk group as degraded. If a spare is assigned, reconstruction begins straight away. If not, the array waits for you to insert a replacement such as the P00442-001 into the same bay, then rebuilds onto it.

With 12TB members, rebuilds take hours rather than minutes, because the whole drive must be rewritten from parity. During that time the disk group is more exposed. That is why many administrators choose RAID 6 for large Midline groups, as it can survive a second failure during reconstruction, and keep at least one global spare in each enclosure.

New HPE P00442-001

New P00442-001 drives are suited to customers who want an untouched disk for a production array or a sealed spare for emergencies. Please see the product page for the warranty on new units.

Refurbished HPE P00442-001

Refurbished P00442-001 drives keep costs down for MSA systems in later life, where buying new may no longer make sense. The grade and warranty are confirmed on the product page for each refurbished unit.

Compatibility

• HPE MSA 2050 and 2052 LFF arrays and LFF disk enclosures (option Q2R42A is listed in HPE QuickSpecs)
• HPE MSA 1050 (reseller listing)
• HPE MSA 2040 LFF (reseller listing)

Not suitable for MSA Gen6 models (1060, 2060, 2062) or HPE ProLiant servers. Compare your current drive’s label and your enclosure type with these details before ordering.

Associated Numbers And Other MSA Parts

The option kit for this spare is Q2R42A. For the wider MSA 2050 generation, our catalogue includes the HPE Q1J01A MSA 2050 SAN storage base unit and the HPE Q1J07B MSA 2050 SFF disk enclosure; note that SFF shelves take 2.5 inch drives, so a 3.5 inch P00442-001 needs an LFF enclosure. Faster drives from the same HPE option list include the HPE J9F42A MSA 600GB 15K, the HPE Q1H47A MSA 900GB 15K and the self-encrypting HPE P9M81A MSA 1.2TB 10K.

Replacement Checks

1. Confirm the failed drive’s label reads P00442-001 or Q2R42A.
2. Check the bay is in an LFF MSA enclosure.
3. Verify the array model is not a Gen6 MSA.
4. Note whether the disk group has started rebuilding onto a spare before you remove anything.
5. Insert the new drive in the same bay and watch the event log until the group is fault tolerant.

Buying HPE P00442-001 in the UK

Euroland works with businesses, IT teams, resellers and repairers throughout the UK. Up-to-date condition, warranty, stock and delivery information can be found on the product page. Orders above £100 + VAT are carried free of charge to UK mainland postcodes. Get in touch with your MSA model and your existing drive’s part numbers for a quick check, or ring 0203 209 6002.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is P00442-001 the same drive as Q2R42A?

Yes, P00442-001 is the HPE spare part number for the drive sold as option Q2R42A, the MSA 12TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF Midline 512e hard drive.

Which MSA systems can use the P00442-001?

HPE lists the Q2R42A option for the MSA 2050 range, and resellers also list MSA 1050 and 2040 LFF systems; Gen6 MSA arrays are not supported.

Why buy a Refurbished P00442-001 rather than New?

Refurbished costs less and suits replacements in older arrays, while New offers an unused drive; both are sold subject to stock.

Is there a warranty on the P00442-001?

Yes, and the terms for New and Refurbished units are set out on the product page.

Can I order the P00442-001 for UK delivery?

Yes, we deliver across the UK, and mainland orders over £100 + VAT ship free.