Detailed Specifications
HP Q2048A - Removable Disk Cartridge / 4 TB Capacity
Overview :
This unit is a removable disk cartridge designed for use by IT infrastructure teams and backup administrators requiring portable, disk-based media for data protection. It offers a native 4 TB capacity and connects via a compatible docking system, enabling regular backups and off-site rotation in small to medium server deployments. The cartridge fits into internal or external docking-stations as part of a disk-based backup solution for edge, branch or campus environments and is suitable for integration into existing backup workflows. The drive supports drag-and-drop file access, reducing restore time compared with tape media, and spans multiple cartridges for scalable retention management.
Key Features :
Native 4 TB capacity removable disk cartridge
Compatible with existing RDX USB 3.0 internal and external docks
Supports over 5,000 load/unload cycles for media reuse
Drop-resistant design: withstands 1 m (39.4 in) falls to concrete
Sustained transfer rate up to 100 MB/s (native mode)
Specifications :
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Part Number | Q2048A |
| Product Type | Removable Disk Cartridge |
| Native Capacity | 4 TB (4,000 GB) |
| Sustained Transfer Rate | Up to 100 MB/s (native) |
| Interface Compatibility | USB 3.0 (via RDX dock) |
| Access Time | ~12 ms |
| Supported File Systems | FAT32, NTFS, ext2/ext3 |
| Load/Unload Cycles | Minimum 5,000 |
| Uncorrectable Error Rate | 1 error per 10¹⁴ bits read |
| Drop Resistance | 1 m (39.4 in) to concrete |
| Operating Temperature | 10 °C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F) |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -40 °C to 65 °C |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 3.40 in × 4.69 in × 0.90 in |
| Weight | 0.36 lbs (≈165 g) up to 0.60 lbs (~272 g) |
