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Q8B34A Overview
Q8B34A is a high-performance NAS storage system featuring an 8-bay design that supports Mixed drive types including SATA, SAS, SSD, and NVMe, delivering a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB. Engineered with robust RAID support options—RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10—this system is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 8 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory, expandable to 32 GB for enhanced performance and reliability.
The device provides versatile interfaces including USB 3.2 and a 10GbE network port paired with 4 LAN ports, ensuring fast, stable connectivity. With expansion support for scalability, a redundant power supply rated at 500W, active cooling to maintain optimal operating temperatures, and robust redundancy features, Q8B34A is ideally suited for enterprise data centers, as well as SMB backup, virtualization, and media server applications.
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Q8B34A 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 | 512 TB |
| 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 3.2 |
| 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 | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8B34A Storage Gateway |
| Height | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 27.5 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs |
Q8B34A Use Case
High-Performance Real-Time Data Analytics for Financial Services
A global investment bank deploys the Q8B34A-HPE NS AF7000 All Flash Base Array to power real-time risk analytics, high-frequency trading and fraud detection on a single platform. By delivering sub-millisecond latency and over 1M IOPS, the solution accelerates decision cycles by 30% while maintaining 99.9999% availability and ensuring compliance with strict SLAs.
Scalable Virtual Desktop Infrastructure for a Global Remote Workforce
An enterprise with 10,000 remote employees consolidates its VDI environment on the Q8B34A-HPE NS AF7000 All Flash Base Array to handle boot-storm spikes and concurrent user workloads. The deployment reduces desktop boot times by 70%, cuts storage footprint by 40% through inline deduplication/compression, and scales seamlessly to support peak demand with enterprise-grade reliability.
Mission-Critical Database Consolidation and Hybrid Cloud Integration
A manufacturing leader consolidates multiple Oracle and SQL Server databases onto the Q8B34A-HPE NS AF7000 All Flash Base Array and replicates snapshots to HPE Cloud Volumes for disaster recovery. This unified architecture delivers 5:1 data reduction, simplifies management under a single pane, achieves 99.9999% uptime, and lowers total cost of ownership by 50%.
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Product Comparison Table
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| Bay Count | 8-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay | 24-bay |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Redundant Fan | 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 | 27.5 inches | 20 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches | 27.5 inches |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 2 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installed RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 350W | 750W | 750W | 500W |
| Product Name | Q8B34A Storage Gateway | Q8D27A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8C94A Enterprise NAS | Q8D80A Enterprise Storage System | Q8E91A Enterprise SAN Storage |
| 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 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 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | NAS | SAN | SAN |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 50 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches |
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Questions & Answers
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What is the HPE NS AF7000 All Flash Base Array?
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The HPE NS AF7000 All Flash Base Array is an enterprise-grade storage platform delivering ultra-low latency, high IOPS performance and advanced data services for mission-critical workloads.
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What performance can I expect from the HPE NS AF7000?
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You can expect sub-millisecond latency, up to millions of IOPS and up to 25 GB/s aggregate throughput, ensuring top-tier performance for demanding applications.
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What storage capacities are supported by the HPE NS AF7000?
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The AF7000 supports standalone capacities from 6 TB to 184 TB raw and scales up to multiple petabytes in hybrid configurations with expansion shelves.
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Which use cases is the HPE NS AF7000 best suited for?
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It excels in databases, virtualization, VDI, analytics and real-time applications where consistent high performance and low latency are critical.
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How does the HPE NS AF7000 ensure data protection?
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It includes inline data reduction, snapshots, replication, encryption at rest and automated nondisruptive upgrades to safeguard and maintain data integrity.
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What connectivity options does the HPE NS AF7000 offer?
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The array provides 16/32 Gb Fibre Channel, 10/25 Gb iSCSI, NVMe over Fibre Channel and 10/25/40/100 Gb Ethernet for flexible integration.
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Can I scale the HPE NS AF7000 as my data grows?
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Yes. You can nondisruptively add controller nodes and up to 14 all-flash expansion shelves per array to increase capacity and performance.
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How energy efficient is the HPE NS AF7000?
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The AF7000 uses predictive flash management and dynamic power controls to reduce power consumption by up to 50% compared to traditional arrays.
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What management tools are available for the HPE NS AF7000?
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HPE Infosight provides AI-driven monitoring, predictive analytics and proactive issue resolution, while the web UI and CLI enable local and remote administration.
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How does the HPE NS AF7000 integrate with cloud environments?
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It offers seamless hybrid cloud replication to HPE Cloud Volumes, AWS and Azure, plus native snapshot and backup integration with major cloud platforms.
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What are the warranty and support options for the HPE NS AF7000?
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Standard 3-year HPE Foundation Care covers hardware, software updates and 24×7 support, with optional upgrades to HPE Proactive Care for faster response.
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How do I deploy the HPE NS AF7000 in my data center?
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Deployment requires rack mounting, power and network configuration using the Quick Setup Guide and HPE Insight Remote Support for automated installation.
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Does the HPE NS AF7000 support NVMe and SSD technologies?
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Yes. It natively supports NVMe SSDs and NVMe over Fibre Channel for maximum throughput, lower latency and improved storage efficiency.
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What security features are included in the HPE NS AF7000?
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Security features include AES-256 encryption at rest, secure wipe, role-based access control, multi-factor authentication and audit logging.
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How does the HPE NS AF7000 reduce total cost of ownership (TCO)?
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It lowers TCO through inline data reduction, reduced power/cooling, automated operations via Infosight and consolidated storage for multiple workloads.
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What monitoring and analytics capabilities does the HPE NS AF7000 provide?
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HPE Infosight delivers real-time telemetry, predictive issue detection, capacity forecasts and performance optimization recommendations across the infrastructure stack.
