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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q2048A

HPE 4 TB Hard Drive Cartridge - 2.5" - 5400rpm - 30 MB/s Maximum Read Transfer

MPNQ2048AHewlett Packard EnterpriseHDDUpdated

Key facts

Part number
Q2048A
Brand
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Category
HDD
Price
AUD 1,733.60≈ USD 1,219 Reference price (RRP)
Availability
On request — ask for a quote

Overview

HPE 4 TB Hard Drive Cartridge - 2.5" - 5400rpm - 30 MB/s Maximum Read Transfer Rate

Do you need a fast disk-based backup and recovery solution that can grow with your business? The HPE RDX Removable Disk Cartridge is a rugged cartridge style hard disk drive. When paired with an internal or external docking station to provide easy off-site data protection and quick access to your most critical data. Backups are simple with drag and drop file access and fast disk based performance (up to 360 GB/hr). There is a choice of disk capacities ranging from 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB and 4 TB of data in a single cartridge. These long lasting removable disk cartridges are forward and backward compatible with all the HPE RDX USB 3.0 Internal and External Docking Stations, lowering your overall cost of ownership.

What's new

  • 4 TB cartridge and backup system, increasing backup and recovery capacity by 33 percent over the previous generation.
  • Choice of disk capacities ranging from 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB and 4 TB.
  • Compatibility across various operating systems and virtualization platforms.

Features

Outstanding Reliability and Durability

The HPE RDX Removable Disk Cartridge is designed for over 5,000 load and unload cycles and designed for long life expectancy.

Cartridges are tested to withstand a drop of 1 meter (39.4 in) making them more reliable for easy transport and store off-site for disaster recovery.

These rugged, portable cartridges protect the hard drive inside supporting making transporting data between locations easy and more reliable.

Business Class Design Features

The HPE RDX Removable Disk Cartridge has built-in static protection reducing server failures due to statically charged peripherals.

Inner buffers designed to lower vibration for better read/write disk performance.

Supports disk spanning so backup data can continue to grow across multiple cartridges.

Fixed disk mode capabilities offering easy server operating system integration in a small business environment.

Easy to Own and Manage

Each HPE RDX Removable Disk Cartridge is qualified and tested making it easy to integrate into your server, storage and networking environments.

Compatibility across various operating systems and virtualization platforms makes it simple to adapt into any small business environment.

Fixed disk mode capabilities offering easy automated backups via the native Microsoft® Windows® OS.

  • The high-read speed of 30 MB/s maximizes system performance and saves time while you are doing complex tasks
  • With 4 TB capacity you have ample space for storing millions of images, hundreds of hours of video or for music lovers, up to a million songs

Specifications

General

Wireless LAN
No
Storage Capacity
4 TB
Product Type
Hard Drive Cartridge

Manufacturer Website Address

Manufacturer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Product Name
RDX 4TB Removable Disk Cartridge
Brand Name
HPE
Maximum Read Transfer Rate
30 MB/s
Spindle Speed (rpm)
5400
Compatibility
HPE RDX Drives
Device Supported
Storage System
Form Factor
2.5"
Height
23.5 mm
Width
86.6 mm
Depth
118.9 mm

Reference price history

Recorded reference and list prices over time. Not Prology selling prices.

Latest
AUD 1,733.60≈ USD 1,219
Oct 2026
Lowest recorded
AUD 1,733.60≈ USD 1,219
Highest recorded
AUD 1,733.60≈ USD 1,219
Recorded
2026
1 price point

AUD 1,733.60 rrp, recorded

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What is the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q2048A?
The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q2048A is a Hewlett Packard Enterprise HDD – HPE 4 TB Hard Drive Cartridge - 2.5" - 5400rpm - 30 MB/s Maximum Read Transfer Rate.
How much does the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q2048A cost?
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