Detailed Specifications
HP Q2042A - HPE Removable Disk Cartridge 500 GB
Overview :
The HP Q2042A is a 500 GB native capacity removable disk cartridge designed for engineers managing data protection for workstations or entry-level servers. It supports drag-and-drop file access or integration with standard backup software, enabling fast restores and backup cycles. With a native sustained transfer rate of 100 MB/s and up to 360 GB/hour effective throughput in supported docking systems, the cartridge addresses the backup window challenges for small remote or branch-office deployments. It is ruggedized for portable off-site rotation, with a cartridge durability rating of over 5,000 load/unload cycles and drop-resistance from one metre onto concrete. The Q2042A fits into the HPE RDX ecosystem and is backward/forward compatible with existing dock stations, enabling data centre edge, branch and office use with minimal changes to infrastructure.
Key Features :
500 GB native capacity, 1 TB compressed at 2:1 ratio
Sustained data transfer rate of 100 MB/s native
Cartridge rated for 5,000 load/unload cycles
Shock-proof design: drop from 1 m onto concrete
Compatible with HPE RDX docking systems and USB 3.0
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | Q2042A |
| Product Type | Removable Disk Cartridge |
| Native Capacity | 500 GB |
| Compressed Capacity (2:1) | 1 TB |
| Sustained Transfer Rate | 100 MB/s |
| Burst Transfer Rate | 480 MB/s |
| Data Access Time | 480 ms |
| Load/Unload Cycles (Min) | 5,000 |
| MTBF | 500,000 hours |
| Disk Speed | 5,400 rpm |
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 45 °C (41 to 113 °F) |
| Cartridge Robustness | 1 m (3 ft) drop onto concrete |
| External Dimensions | 8.0 × 5.3 × 3.3 in (approx) |
| Weight | 0.85 lbs (385 g) |
