Basket (0)
Close
Global leader in new, refurbished, compatible & discontinued multivendor IT-Hardware, spares and print supplies.
| Part Number: | R0Q21A |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | HPE |
| Backup & Storage: | Server Hard Drive |
| Model: | MSA 1050, MSA 2050 |
| Description: | Buy HPE R0Q21A MSA 14TB SAS 7.2K LFF 512e HDD. Genuine part with fast worldwide shipping from Euroland IT Store UK. |
| Availability: | In Stock |
R0Q21A is the HPE option kit for the MSA 14TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF (3.5 inch) Midline 512e hard drive. HPE added it to the MSA 2050 QuickSpecs as the top capacity hard drive for that range, and it ships in the hot-plug MSA LFF carrier ready for an MSA enclosure bay.
It is built for organisations that want the most raw capacity per slot from an MSA 2050 class array: backup and recovery repositories, video surveillance archives, research data and departmental file stores. Core specs: 14TB, 7,200 rpm, dual port 12Gb/s SAS, 512e sectors, LFF form factor.
Euroland IT Store carries the R0Q21A in New and Refurbished condition, subject to current stock.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HPE |
| Option kit | R0Q21A |
| Spare part | P11785-001 |
| Capacity | 14TB |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s, dual port |
| Rotational speed | 7,200 rpm |
| Class | Midline |
| Form factor | LFF 3.5 inch |
| Sector format | 512e |
| Carrier | HPE MSA LFF carrier |
| Condition | New or Refurbished, subject to stock |
R0Q21A is the customer-facing order code. Each drive in the kit carries the spare number P11785-001 and, according to resellers, the assembly number P12341-003. Those extra numbers matter later, because they are what you will read on the label when a disk eventually needs replacing.
The R0Q prefix can be misleading. Several MSA Gen6 drive options share it, but R0Q21A is listed in the HPE MSA 2050 QuickSpecs and is absent from the MSA 2060 QuickSpecs. HPE also says earlier MSA drives will not work in Gen6 arrays. Treat R0Q21A as an MSA 1050, 2050 and 2052 generation drive.
An MSA LFF enclosure holds 12 drives. Filled with R0Q21A disks, that is 168TB raw per shelf. In a single RAID 6 disk group of 12 drives, two drives’ worth goes to parity, leaving roughly 140TB of usable space before formatting. Choosing 10TB drives instead would give around 100TB from the same shelf, so the 14TB option can save you an enclosure, its rack space and its power as the data grows.
Keep in mind that the operating system will show slightly less than these figures, as drive makers count a terabyte in decimal units while most systems report binary units.
HPE advises that Midline drives should not be used in heavy or intense I/O environments. A 14TB Midline disk is excellent at storing data and streaming it, but it is not a good home for busy databases or large virtual desktop farms. Use SSDs or 10K and 15K Enterprise drives for those, and let the R0Q21A hold the colder data.
New R0Q21A kits are the usual choice for new disk groups, where all members should be unused and from the same batch. The warranty for new kits is given on the product page.
Refurbished R0Q21A drives give owners of existing MSA 2050 systems a way to add or replace capacity on a tighter budget. The product page explains the refurbished grade and the warranty offered.
It is not compatible with MSA 1060, 2060 or 2062 Gen6 arrays and is not intended for ProLiant servers. Check your enclosure model and the label on any existing drive before buying.
Check each listing for its own compatibility, as MSA drive generations are not interchangeable.
Our team supplies HPE MSA drives to businesses, IT teams, resellers and repairers across the UK. Condition, warranty, stock and delivery details for the R0Q21A appear on its product page. There is no charge for UK mainland delivery once your order exceeds £100 + VAT. For a compatibility check, send us your MSA model and the numbers on your existing drives, or call 0203 209 6002.
No, R0Q21A is an MSA 2050 generation drive, and HPE states that prior-generation MSA drives are not compatible with Gen6 systems such as the 2060.
Twelve 14TB drives give 168TB raw, and a 12-drive RAID 6 group leaves roughly 140TB before formatting, with the operating system reporting a little less.
Refurbished R0Q21A drives suit budget-conscious expansions and replacements, while New is best for fresh matched groups; both depend on stock.
The product page lists the warranty that applies to each condition.
Yes, we send orders across the UK, and those over £100 + VAT travel free to the UK mainland.
You must be logged in to post a review.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.