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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.
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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
A
Amina Parvez
4
Very responsive for critical workloads.
J
Jon Dahl
4
Consistent performance under load.
I
Imtiaz Khan
5
Strong foundation for growth.
R
Richard Moore
5
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.
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.