Detailed Specifications
HP Q2044A - RDX 1TB Removable Disk Cartridge
Overview :
The HP Q2044A is a 1 terabyte removable disk cartridge designed for use by IT professionals in server and workstation backup environments. It provides a disk-based alternative to tape media, offering rapid access and portability for backup or off-site rotation tasks. The cartridge can be deployed in branch offices, edge locations or data-centre docking stations where fast, reliable data protection is required. When paired with an RDX docking station and appropriate backup software, it integrates into existing backup workflows with drag-and‐drop support or automated scheduled backup tasks.
Key Features :
Native 1 TB capacity with 2 TB compressed potential
Designed for over 5,000 load/unload cycles for durability
Operates in a wide temperature range: 5 °C to 45 °C
Drop-resistant design: withstands 1 m (39.4 in) concrete floor drop
Compatible across RDX docking stations for future scalability
Specifications :
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Brand | HP (Hewlett-Packard Enterprise) |
| Part Number | Q2044A |
| Product Type | RDX Removable Disk Cartridge |
| Native Capacity | 1 TB |
| Compressed Capacity | 2 TB (2:1 assumption) |
| Sustained Transfer Rate | 100 MB/s (native) |
| Load/Unload Cycles (Min) | 5,000 |
| MTBF | 500,000 hours @100% duty cycle |
| Uncorrected Error Rate | 1 error per 10¹⁴ bits read |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch drive inside cartridge |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 0.92 × 3.39 × 4.68 in |
| Weight | 0.41 lb (approx. 188 g) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 5 °C to 45 °C (41 °F to 113 °F) |
| Cartridge Robustness (drop) | 1 m (39.4 in) onto concrete floor |
| Supported File Systems | FAT32, NTFS, ext2, ext3 |
