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Q0E94A Overview
Q0E94A is a SAN storage system engineered for high-performance enterprise applications. It features 12 drive bays that support a mixed array of drive types including SATA, SAS, SSD, and NVMe, offering a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB. The system delivers robust data protection with RAID levels including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores.
Q0E94A comes with 8 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory, expandable up to 32 GB, and offers diverse connectivity options with 10GbE Ethernet and USB 3.0 interfaces. It also includes expansion support, a redundant power supply rated at 350W, and active cooling to ensure reliable operation. Designed for use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media servers, Q0E94A is a versatile and high-performance storage solution.
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Q0E94A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 1 PB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 8 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 32 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 350W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- Q0E94A Enterprise SAN Storage
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q0E94A Use Case
Accelerate Virtualization Consolidation with Q0E94A-HPE 3PAR 9450+SW Upgrade Node
In an enterprise data center running 8,000+ VMware vSphere VMs, integrating the Q0E94A-HPE 3PAR 9450+SW Upgrade Node delivers up to 800K IOPS and sub-0.5 ms latency. Benefit: Achieve 4:1 VM consolidation, reduce storage footprint by 35%, lower TCO by 30%, and maintain 99.9999% availability.
Optimize Hybrid Cloud Tiering and Data Mobility
When extending on-premises workloads to Azure and AWS, the Q0E94A-HPE 3PAR 9450+SW Upgrade Node leverages seamless tiering and replication to public cloud. Benefit: Automate data placement, cut cloud egress costs by 25%, and sustain consistent QoS SLAs across hybrid environments.
Enable Synchronous Disaster Recovery Across Sites
For financial services requiring zero RPO/RTO, deploying dual Q0E94A-HPE 3PAR 9450+SW Upgrade Nodes with 3PAR Peer Persistence enables active-active, synchronous replication across data centers. Benefit: Guarantee continuous operations during site failures, achieve instant failover, and meet stringent compliance mandates.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q0E94A |  H6Z01B |  H6Z23B |  H6Z25B |  H6Z09B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 512 TB | 256 TB | 256 TB | 1 PB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 500W | 750W | 500W | 750W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Linux | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | Q0E94A Enterprise SAN Storage | H6Z01B Enterprise Storage System | H6Z23B Enterprise NAS Storage System | H6Z25B Storage Solution | H6Z09B Enterprise SAN Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 27 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
F
Fahad Mirza
5
Installation was smooth and quick.
N
Nicolas Weber
5
System recognized the node immediately.
T
Teemu Ranta
5
Good scalability option.
S
Scott Miller
4
Met requirements.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE 3PAR 9450+SW Upgrade Node (SKU: Q0E94A)?
The HPE 3PAR 9450+SW Upgrade Node (SKU: Q0E94A) is a hardware and software bundle that upgrades an existing 3PAR 9450 array with next-generation performance, capacity, and data services.
What are the key benefits of upgrading to the HPE 3PAR 9450+SW Upgrade Node?
Upgrading delivers up to 4x higher throughput, sub-millisecond latency, advanced data reduction, enhanced replication, simplified management, and improved energy efficiency.
Which software features are included with the HPE 3PAR 9450+SW Upgrade Node?
Included software features are thin provisioning, deduplication & compression, zero-detect reclamation, snapshots, remote copy, encryption, Quality of Service, and adaptive optimization.
What performance improvements can I expect after upgrading?
You can achieve up to 1.4 million IOPS and sub-millisecond latency with mixed workloads, resulting in faster database transactions and VM provisioning.
How much capacity can the HPE 3PAR 9450+SW Upgrade Node scale to?
The upgrade supports scale-out to 8 nodes and up to 24 PB of raw capacity, delivering industry-leading density and efficiency for large-scale environments.
Is the HPE 3PAR 9450+SW Upgrade Node compatible with my existing 3PAR 9450 array?
Yes. It is fully compatible with any HPE 3PAR 9450 array running OS version 3.3.1 or later and requires no additional hardware modifications.
What prerequisites are required for the HPE 3PAR 9450+SW Upgrade Node installation?
You need an available drive bay, current 3PAR OS 3.3.1+, supported SAN fabric connectivity, and HPE ProLiant firmware aligned with the upgrade guide.
How do I order the HPE 3PAR 9450+SW Upgrade Node (SKU: Q0E94A)?
Order through your authorized HPE partner or HPE sales representative using SKU Q0E94A, specifying any preferred service options and warranty extensions.
What warranty and support options are available for the HPE 3PAR 9450+SW Upgrade Node?
Standard HPE 3-year, 24x7 support with next-business-day parts replacement is included, with optional Proactive Care, Foundation Care, and Serviceguard enhancements.
How is software licensing handled for the HPE 3PAR 9450+SW Upgrade Node?
All core data services are licensed perpetually per controller, with add-on feature licenses available for replication, encryption, and advanced analytics.
How long does the HPE 3PAR 9450+SW Upgrade Node installation take?
A typical non-disruptive installation and software upgrade takes 2–4 hours, depending on environment size and configuration complexity.
What post-upgrade maintenance tasks are required?
After upgrade, validate firmware versions, run health checks via SSMC, review replication consistency, and schedule periodic performance and capacity audits.
What are the power and cooling requirements for the HPE 3PAR 9450+SW Upgrade Node?
Each node consumes up to 2.5 kW; ensure at least 30 kBTU/hr of rack cooling and redundant power circuits in accordance with the HPE installation guide.
Can I expand additional nodes after installing the HPE 3PAR 9450+SW Upgrade Node?
Yes. You can scale out to a maximum of 8 nodes in a single cluster to increase capacity and performance seamlessly.
Which management and monitoring tools support the upgraded HPE 3PAR 9450+SW Upgrade Node?
Manage and monitor with HPE StoreServ Management Console (SSMC), HPE OneView, and predictive analytics via HPE InfoSight for automated optimization.
What return on investment (ROI) can I expect from the HPE 3PAR 9450+SW Upgrade Node?
Customers typically realize a 30% reduction in total cost of ownership, improved storage utilization by 50%, and faster application deployment cycles.