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Q0E97A Overview
Q0E97A is a high-performance NAS storage system featuring 16 drive bays that support SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, delivering a total storage capacity of 512 TB with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations. It is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, comes with 16 GB of DDR4 memory (expandable up to 64 GB), and includes interfaces such as USB 3.2, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel.
Q0E97A is designed with active cooling and redundant fans alongside a redundant power supply rated at 500W, ensuring high reliability and network performance. With expansion support and robust connectivity options, it is ideally suited for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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Q0E97A Specifications
| Product Type | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 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 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes |
| Cooling | Active |
| 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 | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization |
| Product Name | Q0E97A Enterprise NAS Solution |
| Height | 4 inches |
| Width | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs |
Q0E97A Use Case
High-Density Virtualization with Q0E97A HPE 3PAR 9000 4-port 16Gb FC HBA
In enterprise data centers, multiple VMware ESXi hosts utilize the Q0E97A HPE 3PAR 9000 4-port 16Gb FC HBA to connect to shared storage arrays, delivering sub-millisecond latency and 40% higher throughput. This solution drives VM consolidation, reduces storage bottlenecks, and optimizes resource utilization for mission-critical workloads.
Accelerated OLTP Database Performance on HPE 3PAR 9000 with 16Gb FC HBA
An online transaction processing environment leverages the Q0E97A 4-port 16Gb FC HBA to link Oracle and SQL Server databases to HPE 3PAR 9000 storage, enabling over 200,000 IOPS and 50% faster query response times. The high-speed fiber channel adapter ensures reliable low-latency access, boosting transaction throughput and improving end-user experience.
Synchronous Disaster Recovery Replication via HPE 3PAR 9000 4-port 16Gb FC HBA
In a global enterprise DR setup, primary and secondary HPE 3PAR 9000 arrays use Q0E97A HPE 3PAR 9000 4-port 16Gb FC HBAs for synchronous replication over a 100 km fiber channel link. This configuration achieves near-zero RPO, automated failover, and continuous data protection, safeguarding critical applications against site failures.
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Product Comparison Table
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| Bay Count | 8-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay | 4-bay | 16-bay |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 22 inches | 28 inches |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 128 TB | 512 TB |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 1GbE | 10GbE |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 750W | 750W | 500W | 500W |
| Product Name | H6Z25B Storage Solution | H6Z03B Enterprise SAN Storage System | H6Z14B Enterprise Storage Array | Q0E96A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q0E97A Enterprise NAS Solution |
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| 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 |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | SAN | NAS | NAS |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 85 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
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Questions & Answers
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What is the HPE 3PAR 9000 4-port 16Gb FC HBA (SKU: Q0E97A)?
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The HPE 3PAR 9000 4-port 16Gb FC HBA is a high-performance Fibre Channel host bus adapter designed to deliver four 16Gb/s ports for low-latency, high-throughput SAN connectivity.
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What are the key features of the HPE 3PAR 9000 4-port 16Gb FC HBA?
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Key features include four 16Gb/s ports, PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, NPIV support, low power consumption, and native HPE 3PAR integration for simplified management.
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Which servers are compatible with this HBA?
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This HBA is compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers, HPE Synergy compute modules, and any PCIe-enabled server supporting Fibre Channel host bus adapters.
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What throughput can I expect from each port?
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Each port delivers up to 16Gb/s full-duplex Fibre Channel throughput, providing a combined maximum bandwidth of 64Gb/s.
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How do I install the HPE 3PAR 9000 4-port 16Gb FC HBA?
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Power down the server, insert the HBA into an available PCIe x8 slot, secure the bracket, reconnect cables, power on, and install HPE driver software.
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Does this HBA support virtualization?
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Yes, it supports NPIV (N_Port ID Virtualization) and integrates natively with VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Linux KVM environments.
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Which operating systems are supported?
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Supported operating systems include VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and Oracle Linux.
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How do I configure zoning with this HBA?
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Use your Fibre Channel switch management interface to assign HBA WWPNs to zones, ensuring each HBA port is mapped to the correct storage target WWPNs.
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Does the HPE 3PAR 9000 HBA support NPIV?
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Yes, it supports NPIV, enabling multiple virtual WWPNs per physical port for enhanced SAN virtualization and workload isolation.
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What type of connectors does the HBA use?
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The adapter uses LC duplex fibre connectors for each of its four 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports.
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Can I upgrade the firmware on this HBA?
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Yes, firmware updates are available through the HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) or HPE Smart Update Manager for improved performance and compatibility.
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What warranty covers the HPE 3PAR 9000 4-port 16Gb FC HBA?
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The product is covered by a one-year limited warranty, with options to extend to up to three years of hardware support and parts replacement.
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How do I troubleshoot common issues with this HBA?
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Use HPE Integrated Lights Out (iLO) logs, host OS event viewers, and Fibre Channel switch diagnostics to identify link failures, port errors, or mismatched speeds.
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What is the exact SKU for ordering?
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The exact ordering SKU is Q0E97A, listed as HPE 3PAR 9000 4-port 16Gb FC HBA in HPE’s official price list.
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Where can I purchase the HPE 3PAR 9000 HBA?
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You can purchase through authorized HPE resellers, the HPE online storefront, or contact your HPE account representative for quotes.
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What is HPE’s return policy for this adapter?
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HPE allows returns within 30 days of delivery for standard products in original condition; restocking fees may apply.
