R0Q62A - HPE MSA 14TB SAS 7.2K LFF M2 HDD

HPE R0Q62A — MSA 14TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF M2 HDD

What it is

R0Q62A is an HPE enterprise-class hard disk drive designed for HPE MSA (Modular Smart Array) storage systems.
It’s a 14 TB SAS 12 Gb/s, 7,200 RPM large form factor (3.5″ LFF) mechanical drive built for capacity-optimized storage tiers where large datasets, bulk storage, and cost-effective scale matter.

Why buyers pick R0Q62A (plain English)

Huge capacity for bulk data
14 TB gives a large usable footprint for file shares, backups, analytics, and archival tiers at a lower cost per TB than flash or smaller drives.

Enterprise SAS interface
12 Gb/s SAS provides robust throughput, dual-port connectivity for redundancy, and strong error handling — ideal for array environments.

Balanced performance and efficiency
7,200 RPM rotation delivers a good mix of throughput and power efficiency for nearline or capacity storage without excessive heat or cost.

MSA-validated compatibility
Designed and tested for use in HPE MSA arrays, ensuring predictable behavior, supportability, and firmware compatibility.

Hot-plug ready
Supports hot-swappable insertion and replacement in MSA drive bays so maintenance can be done with minimal disruption.

60-second spec box (R0Q62A)

Capacity
14 TB

Interface
SAS 12 Gb/s

Rotational speed
7,200 RPM

Form factor
3.5″ Large Form Factor (LFF)

Drive class
Capacity-tier enterprise HDD

Array support
HPE MSA storage systems

Hot-plug
Yes

Use case
Bulk storage, archival datasets, backups, large file repositories, nearline capacity pools.

Where it fits (and when to choose something else)

Perfect for:

• HPE MSA arrays with 3.5″ LFF hot-swap bays

• Capacity-optimized storage tiers

• File servers, backup targets, and archive pools

• Cost-effective enterprise scale for large datasets

Choose something else if:

• You need much higher IOPS or low latency → SSD or NVMe tiers

• You want even greater power efficiency → helium-sealed HDD tiers

• You need faster random access performance → 10K/15K SAS HDDs

TL;DR

R0Q62A is HPE’s 14 TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF HDD for MSA arrays:
a high-capacity, hot-swap mechanical drive ideal for cost-efficient enterprise capacity tiers, backups, and large data pools.