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Q8B72A Overview
Q8B72A is a high-performance NAS storage solution engineered for demanding enterprise environments and SMB backup needs. It features an 8-bay design that supports SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, delivering a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB. It offers versatile RAID support including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor paired with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory that can be upgraded to 64 GB.
Q8B72A provides multiple interfaces, including dual 10GbE network ports, USB 3.0 connectivity, and Fibre Channel support, ensuring high-speed data transfers. Its design incorporates active cooling with redundant fan modules and a redundant power supply rated at 350W, making it ideal for use in enterprise data centers, virtualization environments, and media servers while also supporting expansion for future growth.
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Q8B72A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-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
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- 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
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- Q8B72A High-Performance NAS
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 30 lbs
Q8B72A Use Case
Ultra-Low Latency Trading Engines for Financial Services
In a capital markets firm deploying algorithmic trading platforms, the Q8B72A-HPE NS AF1/3/5000 R2 11.5TB Flash Bundle delivers consistent sub-millisecond latency and 500K+ IOPS to support real-time order matching and risk analytics. By replacing spinning disks with this all-flash array, traders achieve deterministic performance under peak market loads, reduce slippage by up to 40%, and ensure compliance with millisecond-level execution SLAs.
Enterprise-Scale Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
A global professional services firm consolidates 5,000 concurrent virtual desktops on HPE NS AF1/3/5000 R2 11.5TB Flash. The Q8B72A bundle guarantees high IOPS density and sub-millisecond response times for boot storms and application launches. As a result, the IT team cuts VDI infrastructure footprint by 60%, accelerates user logins by 50%, and delivers a consistent end-user experience across offices worldwide.
High-Throughput AI/ML Data Pipelines
In a healthcare analytics environment processing large genomic datasets, the Q8B72A-HPE NS AF1/3/5000 R2 11.5TB Flash Bundle accelerates training and inference workloads. With sustained 12 GB/s throughput and low-jitter I/O, data scientists iterate up to 3× faster on deep learning models. This infrastructure upgrade slashes model training time from days to hours, enabling quicker insights for personalized medicine initiatives and reducing time-to-market for new diagnostics.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8B72A |  Q8D20A |  Q8B69A |  Q8D28A |  Q8F69A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 8-bay | 24-bay | 24-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 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 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 | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 750W | 750W | 750W | 750W |
| 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 | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | Q8B72A High-Performance NAS | Q8D20A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8B69A Enterprise Storage System | Q8D28A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q8F69A Ultra Storage Appliance |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 27 inches | 29.5 inches | 28 inches | 15.0 inches |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 45 lbs | 50 lbs | 50 lbs | 27 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Peter Clarke
5
Integrated smoothly into our environment.
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Nathan Wright
5
Reliable flash capacity expansion.
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Brian Stewart
4
Stable under production workloads.
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Paul Henderson
5
Good value for enterprise use.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS AF1/3/5000 R2 11.5TB Flash Bundle (SKU: Q8B72A)?
The HPE NS AF1/3/5000 R2 11.5TB Flash Bundle (Q8B72A) is an all-flash storage solution designed for enterprise SAN environments, offering 11.5TB raw capacity, NVMe acceleration, and advanced data services.
Which use cases are ideal for the HPE NS AF1/3/5000 R2 11.5TB Flash Bundle?
This flash bundle is optimized for performance-sensitive workloads such as databases, virtualization, VDI, and analytics, delivering sub-millisecond latency and high IOPS.
What performance can I expect from the HPE NS AF1/3/5000 R2 bundle?
The system delivers up to 1.3 million IOPS and under 200 µs latency, thanks to NVMe flash modules, intelligent caching, and HPE’s Data Services software.
How easy is it to integrate this flash bundle into an existing HPE Nimble Storage array?
Integration is plug-and-play: insert the pre-configured flash bundle into available slots, then follow the HPE InfoSight-guided setup wizard for automated provisioning.
Does this bundle include software licenses for HPE InfoSight?
Yes. The purchase includes a one-year subscription to HPE InfoSight, offering predictive analytics, proactive support, and global workload optimization.
Can I scale capacity beyond 11.5TB in this HPE NS flash series?
Absolutely. You can add additional 11.5TB bundles or mix different module capacities to scale non-disruptively up to petabytes on a single cluster.
What data protection features are supported by the Q8B72A bundle?
It supports snapshots, replication, thin provisioning, inline deduplication and compression, and adaptive flash caching to ensure efficient protection and storage utilization.
Which RAID configuration does the HPE NS AF1/3/5000 R2 use?
The array uses HPE’s proprietary RAID-adaptive algorithm, optimizing parity and striping across NVMe devices for maximum resiliency and performance.
Is the 11.5TB Flash Bundle hot-swappable?
Yes. The NVMe flash modules are fully hot-swappable, enabling continuous operation and serviceability without disruption to workloads.
What are the power and cooling requirements for the Q8B72A flash bundle?
Each bundle draws approximately 200W and operates between 10°C and 35°C. Consult your HPE rack and power documentation for exact rack-unit and airflow guidelines.
Can I use HPE Smart Coupons for the HPE NS AF1/3/5000 R2 bundle?
Yes. The bundle is eligible for HPE Smart Coupons, allowing you to apply software advisory and support credits upon purchase.
What warranty and support options are available for this flash bundle?
It includes a one-year parts, labor, and onsite support with next-business-day response. Extended warranty and Proactive Care options are available.
How do I monitor performance and capacity trends on the AF1/3/5000 bundle?
HPE InfoSight provides real-time dashboards, predictive alerts, and capacity forecasting to ensure proactive management and optimization.
Which host protocols does the HPE NS AF1/3/5000 R2 support?
It supports iSCSI, Fibre Channel (up to 32Gb), NVMe-over-Fabrics, and multiprotocol host connectivity for flexible integration.
Can I migrate data from legacy arrays to the HPE NS AF1/3/5000 R2 flash bundle?
Yes. Use HPE’s online or offline data migration tools, such as HPE FlashCopy or replication, for zero-downtime data migration.
What management interfaces are available for the Q8B72A flash bundle?
Management is via HPE Nimble Storage OS GUI, REST API, CLI, and integration with major orchestration platforms like VMware, Kubernetes, and OpenStack.