HPE R0Q40A Disk Array (813930) – Reliable Enterprise Storage

What It Is

The HPE R0Q40A is a rack-mounted storage array from the MSA 2060 series, designed as an external disk array for enterprise data storage. This 2U unit supports up to 24 small form factor (SFF) drive bays and is equipped with dual power supply units for redundant operation. The device is supplied without pre-installed drives, allowing flexible configuration based on specific capacity and performance requirements.

Technical Details

• Device class: Storage array
• Form factor: Rack-mounted, 2U
• Drive bays: 24x SFF (small form factor)
• Maximum supported drives: 12 pcs
• External connectivity: miniSAS HD
• Power supply units: 2 (redundant)
• Operating voltage: 220 V, 50 Hz
• Enclosure material: Metal and plastic, black finish

Configuration & Options

• Chassis includes 24 SFF drive bays, though the maximum supported drive count is 12 drives per the reference data.
• External host connectivity is provided via miniSAS HD interface.
• Dual PSU configuration ensures power redundancy for continuous operation.
• The unit is delivered without drives; storage media must be ordered separately.
• No display or remote control is included; front panel features a power button and power indicator only.

Operating Conditions

The HPE R0Q40A is intended for deployment in standard 19-inch server racks within data centers or server rooms. It operates on standard 220 V mains power at 50 Hz frequency. The unit is suitable for environments requiring scalable storage capacity with redundant power for reliability. The metal and plastic enclosure provides durability while maintaining a standard black enterprise appearance. This storage array is typically integrated into SAN or DAS configurations for block-level data storage in mid-range enterprise environments.