How does the array ensure data reliability?

It uses redundant controllers, dual-port NVMe drives, RAID-6 protection, snapshots, replication, and non-disruptive upgrade capability for maximum uptime.

How scalable is the HPE NS AF5000 solution?

You can scale performance and capacity independently by adding up to eight additional 4U nodes in a single cluster, supporting thousands of drives and multi-PB capacity.

What management tools are included?

The array includes HPE InfoSight for AI-driven monitoring, an intuitive web GUI, RESTful APIs and integration with HPE OneView for unified infrastructure management.

Which workloads is the AF5000 best suited for?

It excels in database transaction processing, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), analytics, AI/ML training and high-frequency trading environments.

How does it integrate with virtualization platforms?

The AF5000 offers certified plugins and drivers for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat, SUSE, OpenStack and container environments via CSI drivers.

What security features are provided?

It supports self-encrypting drives, FIPS-compliant encryption, role-based access control, secure erase and secure multi-tenancy for data protection.

What are the power and cooling requirements?

A single 4U chassis draws up to 1,200W under full load and uses front-to-back airflow; it supports 100–240V AC and adheres to ASHRAE A3 thermal guidelines.

What support and warranty options are available?

Standard coverage includes a 3-year HPE Foundation Care warranty with next-business-day parts replacement; optional 24×7 support and rapid response services are available.

How does the AF5000 compare to hybrid storage arrays?

Compared to hybrid arrays, the AF5000 delivers significantly lower latency, higher throughput, greater efficiency with inline data reduction and simplified management.

What is the upgrade path for future growth?

You can non-disruptively add nodes to expand performance and capacity, upgrade controllers and drives in place, and enable new features via software licenses.

How does the AF5000 optimize total cost of ownership?

Inline deduplication and compression reduce footprint and power usage, predictive analytics minimize support costs, and modular scaling protects initial investment.

Does the array support data reduction technologies?

Yes, it provides always-on inline deduplication, compression and thin provisioning to maximize usable capacity and reduce storage costs.

Can the AF5000 accelerate AI and big data workloads?

Yes, its ultra-low latency NVMe fabric, high throughput and scale-out design make it ideal for AI/ML training, real-time analytics and data lake acceleration.

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Q8B33A Overview

Q8B33A is a high-performance NAS storage system designed for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications. It features an 8-bay form factor supporting mixed drive types including SATA HDDs, SAS HDDs, SATA SSDs, and NVMe SSDs, with a maximum storage capacity of up to 256 TB and multiple RAID options such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10.

Q8B33A is built around an Intel Xeon processor with 6 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory that can be upgraded to 64 GB for more demanding workloads. It offers robust interoperability through interfaces like USB 3.2 and 10GbE network ports, and includes expansion support, an active cooling system, redundant power supply rated at 350W, and comprehensive connectivity options ideal for enterprise-level virtualization and media storage use cases.

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Q8B33A Specifications

Product Type: Storage System
Storage Type: NAS
Form Factor: Rackmount
Bay Count: 8-bay
Supported Drive Types: Mixed
Hot-Swap Support: Yes
Max Supported Capacity: 256 TB
RAID Support: RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
CPU Type: Intel Xeon
CPU Cores: 6
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: 350W
Operating System: Custom OS
Snapshot Support: Yes
Cloud Sync Support: Yes
Virtualization Ready: Yes
iSCSI Support: Yes
Surveillance Support: Yes
Use Case: SMB, Enterprise Data Center, Virtualization, Media Server
Product Name: Q8B33A Enterprise Storage Array
Height: 3.5 inches
Width: 17.3 inches
Depth: 20 inches
Weight: 25 lbs

Q8B33A Use Case

High-Performance Real-Time Analytics for Financial Trading

In a global investment bank, trading teams require sub-millisecond data analysis to exploit market opportunities. By deploying the Q8B33A-HPE NS AF5000 All Flash Base Array, the firm achieves consistent high IOPS and ultra-low latency across millions of daily transactions. Benefit: Accelerated decision-making with 40% faster query response, enabling traders to capitalize on fleeting arbitrage opportunities and mitigate risk in real time.

Scalable Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) for Remote Workforce

A multinational enterprise supports 10,000+ remote knowledge workers who demand rapid login times and seamless application performance. Implementing the Q8B33A-HPE NS AF5000 All Flash Base Array delivers predictable sub-1ms latency, linear scalability, and 99.999% availability. Benefit: 50% reduction in user-login times and a 35% cut in operational overhead, ensuring a smooth, secure VDI experience while maintaining strict SLAs.

Enterprise-Grade Database Consolidation for E-Commerce Platforms

An online retailer running dozens of siloed SQL and NoSQL databases struggles with storage sprawl and unpredictable performance during peak shopping events. Consolidating onto the Q8B33A-HPE NS AF5000 All Flash Base Array provides a unified, all-flash foundation with automated tiering and inline data reduction. Benefit: 60% lower TCO, 5× throughput improvement under load, and seamless scaling during holiday sales, driving higher revenue and improved customer satisfaction.

Quality Certifications

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Product Comparison Table

	Q8B33A	Q8D76A	Q8D30A	Q8E88A	Q8B62A
Product Type	Storage System	Storage System	Storage System	Storage System	Storage System
Storage Type	NAS	SAN	SAN	NAS	NAS
Form Factor	Rackmount	Rackmount	Rackmount	Rackmount	Rackmount
Bay Count	8-bay	12-bay	8-bay	8-bay	8-bay
Supported Drive Types	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Hot-Swap Support	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Max Supported Capacity	256 TB	256 TB	512 TB	512 TB	256 TB
RAID Support	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / JBOD	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	6	8	8	8	8
Installed RAM	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	64 GB	64 GB	128 GB	64 GB
RAM Type	DDR4	ECC DDR4	ECC DDR4	ECC DDR4	DDR4
Network Ports	10GbE	10GbE	10GbE	10GbE	10GbE
LAN Ports	4	2	4	4	2
USB Ports	USB 3.2	USB 3.0	USB 3.2	USB 3.2	USB 3.2
Expansion Support	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cooling	Active	Active	Redundant Fan	Active	Active
Power Supply	Redundant	Redundant	Redundant	Redundant	Redundant
Power Supply Wattage	350W	350W	350W	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	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes
Use Case	SMB, Enterprise Data Center, Virtualization, Media Server	SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server	Enterprise Data Center	SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server	SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization
Product Name	Q8B33A Enterprise Storage Array	Q8D76A Enterprise SAN Storage	Q8D30A Enterprise Storage System	Q8E88A Enterprise NAS System	Q8B62A Enterprise NAS
Height	3.5 inches	3 inches	4 inches	3 inches	4 inches
Width	17.3 inches	17 inches	17 inches	17 inches	17 inches
Depth	20 inches	28 inches	18 inches	28 inches	16 inches
Weight	25 lbs	35 lbs	35 lbs	45 lbs	25 lbs

Reviews & Ratings

Henry Wallace

All flash array delivered excellent latency.

Amina Parvez

Very responsive for critical workloads.

Jon Dahl

Consistent performance under load.

Imtiaz Khan

Strong foundation for growth.

Richard Moore

High performance flash platform.

Questions & Answers

What is the HPE NS AF5000 All Flash Base Array (SKU: Q8B33A)?

The HPE NS AF5000 All Flash Base Array is a high-performance, low-latency NVMe storage platform optimized for mission-critical enterprise applications.

What key features does the HPE NS AF5000 offer?

It delivers end-to-end NVMe, inline deduplication and compression, end-to-end encryption, InfoSight predictive analytics, and modular scale-out architecture.

What performance specifications can I expect?

The AF5000 supports up to 1.2M IOPS with sub-150µs latency and up to 25GB/s aggregate bandwidth in a single 4U chassis.

What storage capacities are available?

The base array supports from 18TB to 576TB raw capacity per chassis, with flexible drive configurations and easy scale-out expansion.

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Q8B33A Overview

Q8B33A price is is available on request. Get immediate quote.

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Q8B33A Specifications

Product Type

Storage System

Storage Type

NAS

Form Factor

Rackmount

Bay Count

8-bay

Supported Drive Types

Mixed

Hot-Swap Support

Yes

Max Supported Capacity

256 TB

RAID Support

RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10

CPU Type

Intel Xeon

CPU Cores

Installed RAM

16 GB

Max RAM Capacity

64 GB

RAM Type

DDR4

Network Ports

10GbE

LAN Ports

USB Ports

USB 3.2

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

Yes

Use Case

SMB, Enterprise Data Center, Virtualization, Media Server

Product Name

Q8B33A Enterprise Storage Array

Height

3.5 inches

Width

17.3 inches

Depth

20 inches

Weight

25 lbs