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Q8B83A Overview
Q8B83A is a SAN storage system featuring 12 drive bays that support SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD with a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB. It offers RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations, powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and equipped with 32 GB of DDR4 memory, expandable up to 128 GB, while providing high-speed USB 3.1 and Fibre Channel interfaces alongside 10GbE network support.
This system also includes expansion capabilities via dual expansion slots, a redundant 750W power supply, and active cooling with redundant fan support to ensure reliable operation. It is ideally engineered for use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization environments, and media servers.
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Q8B83A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-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
- 32 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.1
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 750W
- 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
- Q8B83A SAN Storage System
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q8B83A Use Case
Virtualization Infrastructure Acceleration
In large VMware ESXi environments running on HPE Nimble Storage, deploying the Q8B83A-HPE Nimble Storage Embedded 10GBASE-T 2-port Adapter provides dual 10GbE uplinks with sub-millisecond latency and 20 Gbps aggregate throughput. This configuration accelerates VM provisioning by 40%, increases VM consolidation ratios by 30%, and ensures predictable performance for business-critical applications.
Mission-Critical Database Performance Optimization
Financial services firms hosting Oracle and Microsoft SQL databases on HPE Nimble Storage leverage the Q8B83A-HPE Nimble Storage Embedded 10GBASE-T 2-port Adapter to deliver dedicated 10GbE connectivity with consistent low latency. This setup reduces transaction response times by up to 50%, supports 99.99% uptime SLAs, and boosts query throughput for real-time analytics workloads.
Hybrid Cloud Backup and Disaster Recovery Acceleration
Enterprises replicating HPE Nimble Storage volumes to remote data centers or public cloud use the Q8B83A-HPE Nimble Storage Embedded 10GBASE-T 2-port Adapter to establish high-speed, low-latency 10GbE links. This design cuts backup windows by 60%, lowers RPO to under one minute, and simplifies DR orchestration, ensuring rapid failover and continuous data protection.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8B83A |  Q8B33A |  Q8D11A |  Q8D49A |  Q8B77A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 256 TB | 192 TB | 1 PB | 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 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 1GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 350W | 350W | 750W | 350W |
| 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 | Yes | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB, Enterprise Data Center, Virtualization, Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization |
| Product Name | Q8B83A SAN Storage System | Q8B33A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8D11A Enterprise NAS | Q8D49A High-Performance SAN Storage System | Q8B77A Enterprise NAS Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 20 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 14 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
L
Lucas Bennett
4
Reliable connectivity with stable throughput.
R
Robert King
4
Easy installation and configuration.
H
Henry Wallace
4
Good networking option for Nimble systems.
P
Paul Denton
5
Worked without issues.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE Nimble Storage Embedded 10GBASE-T 2-port Adapter (SKU Q8B83A)?
The HPE Nimble Storage Embedded 10GBASE-T 2-port Adapter (Q8B83A) is a factory-integrated network card that delivers two 10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports for high-speed connectivity in HPE Nimble Storage arrays.
Which HPE Nimble Storage arrays support the Q8B83A adapter?
The Q8B83A adapter is compatible with all Gen5 and Gen6 HPE Nimble Storage AF and HF arrays and may require a supported firmware version to enable embedded 10GBASE-T ports.
What are the key features of the Q8B83A adapter?
Key features include two integrated 10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports, auto-negotiation, low-latency architecture, and seamless integration with HPE InfoSight for unified management.
How does the embedded 10GBASE-T adapter improve network performance?
By providing direct 10 GbE connectivity over copper, the adapter reduces latency, increases throughput up to 20 Gb/s aggregate, and offloads storage traffic from shared switches.
What type of ports does the Q8B83A adapter provide?
The Q8B83A adapter provides two 10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports for standard Cat6a/Cat7 copper cabling, supporting full-duplex 10 GbE connections.
Is the Q8B83A adapter hot-pluggable and easy to install?
Yes. The adapter is factory-installed or hot-pluggable in supported Nimble Storage slots, with automatic firmware detection and minimal configuration steps.
What cable types are compatible with the 10GBASE-T ports?
The Q8B83A adapter supports Cat6a, Cat7, and Cat8 copper cables up to 100 meters for reliable 10 GbE performance over standard structured cabling.
Does the adapter support auto-negotiation and flow control?
Yes. It supports IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet, IEEE 802.3x flow control, and auto-negotiation for seamless link speed detection and power savings.
How does the Q8B83A adapter integrate with HPE InfoSight management?
The adapter feeds real-time telemetry to HPE InfoSight, enabling predictive analytics, automated performance tuning, and unified monitoring across storage and network layers.
What operating systems are supported with the Q8B83A adapter?
The adapter is fully supported on VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server, major Linux distributions (RHEL, CentOS, SUSE), and HPE Nimble OS without additional drivers.
What is the power consumption of the Q8B83A adapter?
Typical power consumption is under 6 W per adapter under full load, with IEEE 802.3az support for reduced energy usage during idle periods.
Is the Q8B83A adapter covered by HPE’s warranty and support?
Yes. It is covered by the standard 3-year HPE warranty and is eligible for HPE Foundation Care and Proactive Care support services.
How do I order or replace the Q8B83A adapter?
You can order or replace the adapter through HPE authorized partners or the HPE portal by specifying SKU Q8B83A and the target Nimble Storage array model.
Can I mix the Q8B83A adapter with other network modules in a Nimble array?
Yes. You can mix and match the 10GBASE-T adapter with SFP+ or Fibre Channel modules in supported slots, subject to array backplane limits.
What latency benefits does 10GBASE-T deliver on Nimble arrays?
10GBASE-T reduces network-induced latency to under 10 µs per hop, improving I/O response times and accelerating application performance on Nimble Storage.
What environmental specifications or certifications does the adapter have?
The Q8B83A adapter is RoHS-compliant, CE- and FCC-certified, and operates between 0 °C to 55 °C with typical humidity tolerance of 5%–95% non-condensing.