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HPE R0Q54A 2.5 inch 600 GB SAS internal hard drive

HPE

HPE R0Q54A 600 GB 2.5" SAS 12Gb/s 10000 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-AGW9-MHPQE MPN R0Q54A

A 600 GB 2.5-inch SAS 12Gb/s internal hard drive spinning at 10000 RPM for HPE MSA storage systems

  • Total capacity600 GB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • 600 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 10000 RPM spindle speed accelerates data access
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface enables fast transfer rates
  • 5 inch form factor fits dense server bays
  • Designed for HPE MSA storage system compatibility

HPE 600 GB SAS 12Gb/s drive

The HPE R0Q54A is a 600 GB internal hard drive with a 2.5 inch form factor and a SAS 12Gb/s interface. It spins at 10000 RPM and is designed for HPE MSA storage systems. The drive suits environments that need consistent transactional throughput.

Sustained workload behaviour

At 10000 RPM the spindle delivers steady random I/O performance for database and virtualisation workloads. The SAS 12Gb/s link maintains bandwidth during extended write sequences without the throttling seen on slower interfaces. It is not suited for archival storage that favours capacity over speed.

Compatibility checks

Verify that your storage array accepts 2.5 inch SAS drives and supports the 12Gb/s signalling rate. Confirm the carrier or tray matches the HPE MSA form factor. Ensure the controller firmware lists this part number as supported.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $357.99
Pricier than about 87% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 600 GB
Lower than about 76% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $596.65 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Total capacity600 GB
Performance
Rotational speed10,000 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Shipping weight1.81 kg
Package size328 × 188 × 135 mm

Questions about this item

How much heat does the 10000 RPM mechanism generate during continuous operation?

The 10000 RPM spindle speed means the drive produces noticeable heat under sustained load; adequate case airflow or a drive cage with cooling is recommended.

What controller or backplane is required to connect this 2.5 inch SAS 12Gb/s drive?

A SAS controller or storage backplane that supports 12Gb/s SAS signalling is needed; the drive uses a standard SAS connector.

Will this 600 GB SAS drive work in an older 6Gb/s SAS enclosure?

Yes, the 12Gb/s SAS interface negotiates down to 6Gb/s, so the drive operates in legacy SAS enclosures at the lower link speed.

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