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K2R14A
HPE NAS StoreEasy 1450 Storages K2R14A - HP StoreEasy 1450 16TB SATA Strg
New Factory Sealed12 Months Warranty
Serial List Before ShipmentWorldwide Delivery
- Part Number
- K2R14A
- Brand
- HPE and Aruba
- Category
- HPE Storages
- Lead Time
- Confirmed in writing at quotation
Product Overview
K2R14A Overview
HPE NAS StoreEasy 1450 Storages K2R14A - HP StoreEasy 1450 16TB SATA Strg
Key Benefits
What Owning It Changes
- Expansion drives that match the array part number so the shelf accepts them first time
- Cabling rails and caddies quoted with the shelf rather than discovered at install
- Written confirmation of firmware and capacity before the order ships
- A supply route for older generations that the main channel has already moved past
Problems It Solves
Pain Points It Removes
- Capacity expansions blocked because the exact drive part number is no longer stocked
- Mixed firmware levels between new and existing drives which the array refuses to accept
- Enclosures shipped without the cabling and rail kits the install needs
- Long lead times on expansion shelves that stall a capacity plan already signed off
Who It Is For
Who Benefits Most from K2R14A
Backup and Archive Teams
Extending retention without moving to a new platform
System Integrators
Delivering file and block storage to a customer specification
Remote Office IT
Placing compact storage where there is no dedicated data centre
Enterprise IT Teams
Adding capacity to an array already in production
Specifications
Supply Specification
| Part Number | K2R14A |
|---|---|
| Brand | HPE and Aruba |
| Category | HPE Storages |
| Product Condition | New factory sealed unless quoted otherwise |
| Compatibility | Array model and firmware level confirmed before shipment |
| Accessories | Caddies cabling and rail kits quoted with the unit |
| Warranty | 12 months replacement plus optional vendor support contract |
| Packaging | Original vendor carton with export grade outer |
| Country of Origin | As printed on the vendor label |
Full electrical port and throughput specifications are issued with the quotation against the current vendor datasheet revision
Application Scenarios
Where It Is Deployed
Manufacturing And Quality Control
How This Unit Reaches You
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01
Compatibility Check
Target array model and firmware confirmed against the drive or shelf part number
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02
Sourcing
Allocated from stock or ordered with a written lead time
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03
Inbound Check
Seal photographed serial recorded and validated against the vendor database
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04
Bench Test
Spin up and health check performed where the order calls for it
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05
Export Packing
Anti static wrap and shock protection with palletisation on volume orders
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06
Documentation
Serial list invoice packing list and certificate pack issued with tracking
ISO 9001
Quality management system covering sourcing inspection and despatch
ISO 14001
Environmental management across packaging and waste handling
CE
Conformity marking as applicable to the equipment supplied
FCC
Compliance marking as applicable to the equipment supplied
RoHS
Restriction of hazardous substances as declared by the manufacturer
Export Compliance
Screening against destination and end use restrictions before despatch
Comparison
Compared with Other Models in This Category
| K2R14A | K2R13A | Q2R92A | Q2R93A |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPE Storages | HPE Storages | HPE Storages | HPE Storages |
| New factory sealed | New factory sealed | New factory sealed | New factory sealed |
| 12 months replacement | 12 months replacement | 12 months replacement | 12 months replacement |
| Serial list before shipment | Serial list before shipment | Serial list before shipment | Serial list before shipment |
Detailed port power and throughput comparison is supplied with the quotation because the right choice depends on the uplink and power budget at your site
Use Guide
Deployment Guide for K2R14A
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1
Confirm the Part Number
Check the full part number including any suffix that sets the software tier or power option. A single trailing letter frequently changes what the unit can do.
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2
Check Site Prerequisites
Confirm rack space power cabling and any uplink or accessory dependency before the order is placed rather than at install.
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3
Unpack and Record
Photograph the seal before opening and record the serial against your asset register. Keep the carton until commissioning is complete.
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4
Stage Before Deployment
Apply the base configuration and target software version on the bench so the change window is used for installation rather than setup.
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5
Register Entitlement
If a support contract was purchased register it under the end user name so cases and downloads flow to the operating party.
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6
Hold a Matched Spare
For any position where downtime carries real cost keep a spare against the same part number rather than a similar model.
Customisation
Options We Can Configure Before Despatch
Base Configuration Staging
Hostname management address and base config applied so the unit joins on rack
Software Version Alignment
Target software train applied so every unit in a wave matches
Per Site Kit Packing
Packed per site with accessories rather than per part number
Neutral Documentation
Packing lists and labels prepared in your name for direct delivery
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FAQ
K2R14A Frequently Asked Questions
Is K2R14A New or Refurbished
Standard supply is new factory sealed in the original vendor carton. If a quotation offers another condition that is stated explicitly in writing before you commit.
Can I Get the Serial Number Before Payment Clears
Yes. Serials are issued before shipment so you can validate them against the vendor entitlement portal while the goods are still with us.
What Is the Lead Time for K2R14A
Stock positions ship in two to four working days after cleared payment. Lines placed on order carry a factory lead time that is confirmed in writing at quotation.
Are Accessories Included
Accessories are quoted alongside the unit rather than assumed. Send the site requirement and the quotation will list everything the installation actually needs.
Do You Supply a Support Contract with It
Yes. Vendor support can be quoted with the hardware and registered under the end user name rather than under a reseller name.
What Warranty Does It Carry
Twelve months replacement warranty as standard. Faulty goods are returned under a return authorisation issued by us with the return address and instructions.
Can You Ship K2R14A to My Country
We ship worldwide by DHL FedEx UPS EMS or freight. You may also nominate your own courier account. Import duties are payable by the consignee.
Can You Drop Ship It to My Customer
Yes. Packing lists and outer labels can be prepared in your name so the consignment reaches the end customer directly.
What If It Arrives Damaged
Photograph the packaging before opening and contact us the same day. Transit insurance is available and recommended on higher value consignments.
Do You Supply Volume Quantities
Yes. Volume is handled against a rolling forecast so allocation is positioned ahead of demand rather than chased after the purchase order.