HP Q2042A RDX 500GB Cartridge, High-Capacity Data Backup, 500GB/1TB

HP Q2042A – HPE Removable Disk Cartridge 500 GB

Overview :

The HP Q2042A is a 500 GB native capacity removable disk cartridge designed for engineers managing data protection for workstations or entry‑level servers. It supports drag‑and‑drop file access or integration with standard backup software, enabling fast restores and backup cycles. With a native sustained transfer rate of 100 MB/s and up to 360 GB/hour effective throughput in supported docking systems, the cartridge addresses the backup window challenges for small remote or branch‑office deployments. It is ruggedized for portable off‑site rotation, with a cartridge durability rating of over 5,000 load/unload cycles and drop‑resistance from one metre onto concrete. The Q2042A fits into the HPE RDX ecosystem and is backward/forward compatible with existing dock stations, enabling data centre edge, branch and office use with minimal changes to infrastructure.

Key Features :

• 500 GB native capacity, 1 TB compressed at 2:1 ratio

• Sustained data transfer rate of 100 MB/s native

• Cartridge rated for 5,000 load/unload cycles

• Shock‑proof design: drop from 1 m onto concrete

• Compatible with HPE RDX docking systems and USB 3.0

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