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Q0E96A Overview
Q0E96A is a high-performance NAS system featuring a 4-bay design that supports a versatile array of drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It delivers a total storage capacity of 128 TB with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations, powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory expandable up to 64 GB.
Overview of Q0E96A: engineered with robust expansion support, a redundant 500W power supply, and cooling provided by redundant fans, this product ensures continuous uptime. Its comprehensive connectivity via USB 3.2, Gigabit Ethernet, and Fibre Channel interfaces makes it an ideal solution for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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Q0E96A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 4-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 128 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 1GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 500W
- 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
- Q0E96A Enterprise NAS Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 22 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q0E96A |  H6Y98B |  H6Z24B |  Q2S14A |  Q0E97A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | NAS | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 4-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 128 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 96 TB | 512 TB |
| 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 | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 1GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Active | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 750W | 500W | 500W | 500W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | 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 | Yes | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization |
| Product Name | Q0E96A Enterprise NAS Storage System | H6Y98B Enterprise Storage System | H6Z24B | Q2S14A Enterprise Storage System | Q0E97A Enterprise NAS Solution |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 4 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 22 inches | 27.0 inches | 28 inches | 27 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 50 lbs | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 35 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Saqlain Raza
4
No bottlenecks observed.
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Thomas Richter
4
Installed easily in hosts.
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Jari Kinnunen
4
Stable under load.
D
Daniel Cooper
5
Worked as specified.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE 3PAR 9000 4-port 12Gb SAS HBA (SKU: Q0E96A)?
The HPE 3PAR 9000 4-port 12Gb SAS Host Bus Adapter (SKU Q0E96A) is a high-performance interface card designed to connect HPE 3PAR storage arrays to servers over four 12Gb/s SAS ports, delivering low latency and robust throughput for enterprise workloads.
Which servers are compatible with the HPE 3PAR 9000 SAS HBA?
The HPE 3PAR 9000 SAS HBA is compatible with HPE ProLiant DL, ML, and BL series servers that support PCIe Gen3 slots and SAS protocol, ensuring seamless integration within HPE data center environments.
What operating systems support the HPE 3PAR 9000 4-port SAS HBA?
This HBA supports major enterprise operating systems including Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi, and VMware vSphere, with drivers available on the HPE Support Center.
How does the 12Gb SAS interface improve storage performance?
The 12Gb/s SAS interface doubles data transfer rates compared to 6Gb/s links, reduces I/O bottlenecks, and enables sustained high throughput for transactional databases and virtualized workloads.
Can I cascade multiple 3PAR arrays with this SAS HBA?
Yes. The HBA supports wide port and SAS expander configurations, allowing daisy-chaining or cascading multiple HPE 3PAR 9000 arrays through compatible SAS switches and expanders.
What is the maximum number of devices supported per HBA port?
Each 12Gb SAS port supports up to 256 devices behind a SAS expander, enabling extensive storage scaling and flexible array configurations.
How do I install the HPE 3PAR 9000 SAS HBA?
To install, power down the server, insert the HBA into a free PCIe Gen3 ×8 slot, secure the bracket, connect SAS breakout or copper cables to the storage array, then power on and install the latest driver from the HPE Support Center.
What cable types are compatible with this SAS HBA?
The HBA supports SFF-8644 mini-SAS HD to SFF-8470 or SFF-8644 to SFF-8644 copper and optical cables, providing flexible connectivity options to HPE 3PAR arrays.
Is firmware upgradable on the HPE 3PAR 9000 SAS HBA?
Yes. Firmware updates are provided through HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) or the HPE Support Center to ensure optimal compatibility, security, and performance.
What power consumption should I expect for this HBA?
The typical power draw for the HPE 3PAR 9000 SAS HBA is 5W idle and up to 10W under load, delivering high performance with minimal energy footprint.
Does this HBA support multipathing software?
Yes. It fully supports HPE MPIO, Microsoft MPIO, and Linux DM-Multipath, enabling path failover, load balancing, and uninterrupted data access.
What warranty covers the HPE 3PAR 9000 SAS HBA?
This HBA is covered by HPE’s standard limited three-year warranty, including parts replacement and access to 24×7 phone support and online resources.
How can I verify the HBA’s health and status?
Use HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) or HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) to monitor HBA status, link speeds, port errors, and firmware versions in real time.
What use cases benefit most from the HPE 3PAR 9000 SAS HBA?
Ideal for high-transaction databases, virtualized environments, big data analytics, and backup/recovery systems that demand low latency, high throughput, and enterprise reliability.
Where can I purchase the HPE 3PAR 9000 4-port 12Gb SAS HBA?
You can purchase this HBA through authorized HPE resellers, HPE’s online storefront, or by contacting HPE sales representatives for volume and support options.
How do I obtain driver downloads for the Q0E96A HBA?
Visit the HPE Support Center, enter SKU Q0E96A, select your server OS, and download certified drivers, firmware and installation guides for immediate deployment.