HPE R0Q40B

Overview

The HPE R0Q40B is a 2U drive enclosure designed to expand the storage capacity of an existing HPE MSA 2060 array by adding up to twenty-four 2.5-inch small form factor drives. It uses a 12 Gb/s SAS interface to maintain high-speed data access while scaling storage seamlessly. This enclosure fits into standard rack spaces and supports hot-plug power supplies with redundancy, making it a practical choice for growing virtualization clusters, database expansions, or backup targets in small to midsize IT environments.

Key features

• Supports up to 24 hot-plug 2.5-inch small form factor drives, allowing flexible combinations of performance and capacity drives.
• 12 Gb/s SAS interface ensures fast and reliable connectivity to the MSA 2060 controller shelf without bottlenecks.
• Compact 2U rack design optimizes cabinet space while providing ample storage expansion.
• Includes two 1.6 ft mini SAS HD cables for quick and straightforward installation.
• Hot-plug power supplies with 1+1 redundancy keep the enclosure operational during maintenance or unexpected power issues.
• ENERGY STAR certification helps reduce power consumption and operational costs in dense data center environments.
• Engineered specifically for seamless integration with HPE MSA 2060 storage systems, ensuring compatibility and ease of management.

Key specs

• Drive bays: 24 x 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) drives
• Interface: 12 Gb/s SAS
• Form factor: 2U rack-mount chassis
• Power supplies: Hot-plug with 1+1 redundancy
• Cabling: Two 1.6 ft mini SAS HD cables included
• Certification: ENERGY STAR

Connectivity and compatibility

This enclosure connects directly to the HPE MSA 2060 controller shelf via the included mini SAS HD cables, ensuring high-speed data transfer and straightforward integration. It is designed exclusively for use with HPE MSA 2060 storage arrays, providing a reliable and compatible expansion option without requiring additional adapters or complex configurations.

Installation and setup

Setup is streamlined with the included mini SAS HD cables, allowing administrators to connect the enclosure quickly to the existing MSA 2060 system. The hot-plug design of both drives and power supplies means drives can be added or replaced without downtime, and power redundancy ensures continuous operation during maintenance. Capacity is recognized immediately by the management interface, simplifying storage allocation and monitoring.

Ideal uses and environments

This drive enclosure is well suited to IT teams managing growing virtualization environments, expanding database storage, or increasing backup capacity. Its compact 2U size and energy-efficient design make it a strong choice for data centers where rack space and power consumption are critical considerations. Organizations seeking predictable performance and easy scalability will find this enclosure fits naturally into their infrastructure.

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