Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q2048A
HPE 4 TB Hard Drive Cartridge - 2.5" - 5400rpm - 30 MB/s Maximum Read Transfer
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?
- The reference price on record is AUD 1,733.60 (Oct 2026). It is a reference figure, not a selling price — ask Prology for a firm quote.
- Where can I buy the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q2048A?
- It is not listed on the Prology store yet. Prology sources Hewlett Packard Enterprise HDDs on request — request a quote and we reply with a firm price and lead time within 1 business day.
- Can I sell a used Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q2048A?
- Yes. Prology buys used and surplus Hewlett Packard Enterprise HDDs, including the Q2048A. Get an offer — sell outright or trade in against your next order.
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