HP Q2046A Removable Disk Cartridge, 2.5″ Hard Drive

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Brand:HP

Product Type:RDX removable disk cartridge

HP Q2046A RDX 2 TB Removable Disk Cartridge

Overview :

The HP Q2046A is a removable disk cartridge designed for IT engineers and infrastructure teams needing portable, rugged backup media. It offers 2 TB native capacity (4 TB compressed at a 2:1 ratio) to archive or transport data off‑site, and is compatible with standard RDX docking systems. It supports sustained transfer rates of up to 100 MB/s and media access times around 12 ms, making it suitable for frequent backup/restores in server or workstation deployments. The cartridge fits data centres, branch offices or edge locations where quick access and physical portability of media are required. It integrates into existing backup workflows and is backward and forward compatible with HPE RDX USB 3.0 internal and external docking stations for ease of management.

Key Features

  • 2 TB native, 4 TB compressed capacity at 2:1 ratio

  • Sustained transfer speed of up to 100 MB/s native

  • Mean time between failures (MTBF) rated at 500,000 hours

  • Over 5,000 load/unload insertion cycles supported

  • Drop‑resistant to 1 m (≈3.3 ft) for rugged portability

Technical Specifications

BrandHP
SKUQ2046A
ConditionNew
Part NumberQ2046A
Product TypeRDX removable disk cartridge
Native Capacity2 TB
Compressed Capacity4 TB (2:1 compression)
Sustained Transfer Rate100 MB/s
Access Time~12 ms
Supported File SystemsFAT32, NTFS, ext2, ext3
MTBF500,000 hours
Load/Unload Cycles5,000 insertions
Drop Resistance1 m onto concrete
Operating Temperature5 °C to 45 °C
Storage Temperature−40 °C to 65 °C
Weight0.85 lbs (~0.386 kg)
Dimensions (W×D×H)4.7 × 5.32 × 0.9 inches (~119.4×135.1×22.9 mm)

Warranty

Products include the manufacturer warranty where applicable. Warranty coverage, term, and service options may vary by manufacturer and product condition.

Returns

We guarantee free replacements on all new/refurbished equipment in case of any defects.

  • Returns must be requested within 30 days of the original invoice date.
  • Merchandise must be unused and in original packaging; bulk-packed and refurbished items must have unbroken sealing tape.
  • A 25% restocking fee applies to non-defective merchandise returned by mistake.
  • Discontinued, close-out, and custom printed items are non-returnable unless defective.
  • Customer is responsible for return freight costs.

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