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Q8C94A Overview
Q8C94A is a high-performance NAS storage system featuring a 12-bay design that supports mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, with a total storage capacity of up to 256 TB. It offers multiple RAID configurations such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores. The system comes with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 RAM, expandable up to 64 GB, and is equipped with a 10GbE network port alongside 4 LAN ports and a USB 3.0 interface.
Q8C94A is designed with enterprise data centers, SMB backup, virtualization, and media server applications in mind. It includes expansion support, redundant fan cooling, and a redundant power supply rated at 750W to ensure high availability and reliability in demanding environments.
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Q8C94A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-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
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- 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
- Q8C94A Enterprise NAS
- Height
- 2 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 25 inches
- Weight
- 50 lbs
Q8C94A Use Case
Ultra-Low-Latency Financial Trading Acceleration
In a global investment bank’s high-frequency trading environment, the Q8C94A-HPE NS AF7000 All Flash Fld Upgrade delivers sub-millisecond latency and up to 2M IOPS, enabling real-time market analysis and order execution. This upgrade reduces transaction delays, maximizes throughput under peak loads and ensures regulatory compliance by preserving data integrity.
High-Density VDI Performance for Remote Workforces
A multinational enterprise deploying 5,000+ virtual desktops uses the Q8C94A-HPE NS AF7000 All Flash Fld Upgrade to eliminate I/O bottlenecks, accelerate OS boot storms and deliver consistent user responsiveness. The result is 50% faster login times, predictable performance during business hours and simplified storage management through inline deduplication and compression.
Rapid Backup and Disaster Recovery for Mission-Critical Data
A healthcare provider with petabyte-scale archives implements the Q8C94A-HPE NS AF7000 All Flash Fld Upgrade to accelerate nightly backups and synchronous replication. Achieving RPOs under 15 minutes and RTOs under 1 hour, the solution ensures uninterrupted patient care, rapid compliance reporting and streamlined failover orchestration.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8C94A |  Q8D80A |  Q8D51A |  Q8C93A |  Q8F75A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 16-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 512 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 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 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 | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 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 | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 350W | 500W | 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 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8C94A Enterprise NAS | Q8D80A Enterprise Storage System | Q8D51A | Q8C93A Storage System | Q8F75A Enterprise NAS Storage System |
| Height | 2 inches | 3.5 inches | 1 | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 25 inches | 28 inches | 25 | 28 inches | 26 inches |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 45 lbs | 30 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
L
Liam Baker
5
System remained stable after upgrade.
R
Roger Klein
4
Reliable scaling option.
T
Trevor Adams
4
Worked exactly as expected.
I
Ian Porter
5
Good enterprise upgrade.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS AF7000 All Flash Fld Upgrade (SKU Q8C94A)?
The HPE NS AF7000 All Flash Field Upgrade (SKU Q8C94A) is a licensed kit that converts an existing HPE AF7000 hybrid storage array into a full all-flash system for higher performance and lower latency.
Which base systems are compatible with SKU Q8C94A?
SKU Q8C94A is compatible with HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7000 series hybrid arrays (models 7200, 7400, 7440, 7450) that have the recommended OS version and controller firmware installed.
What components are included in the AF7000 field upgrade kit?
The upgrade kit includes all-flash licensing keys, firmware updates, installation instructions and access to HPE InfoSight management software, enabling seamless conversion to all-flash operation.
How do I install the HPE NS AF7000 All Flash field upgrade?
Install the upgrade by applying the license keys via HPE 3PAR CLI or GUI, then update the array firmware using the provided package, following the step-by-step guide to avoid downtime.
What performance improvements can I expect after upgrading?
After upgrading, you can achieve up to 500,000 IOPS per controller, sub-millisecond latency and up to 4x faster data access compared to spinning-disk configurations.
Does the AF7000 All Flash upgrade support NVMe drives?
Yes, once licensed with Q8C94A, the AF7000 array supports both SSD and NVMe SSDs, delivering optimized throughput and ultra-low latency for critical workloads.
How does the upgrade affect system scalability?
The AF7000 All Flash upgrade maintains the array’s native scalability, allowing you to scale capacity to 2.4 PB and expand performance non-disruptively by adding additional flash enclosures.
What data protection features are available post-upgrade?
Post-upgrade, you have access to synchronous and asynchronous replication, snapshots, thin provisioning and encryption at rest to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
Which management tools are supported after upgrading to all-flash?
After upgrade, you can use HPE 3PAR StoreServ Management Console, HPE InfoSight predictive analytics and RESTful API support for seamless monitoring and automation.
What licensing model applies to SKU Q8C94A?
SKU Q8C94A uses a perpetual license model, requiring a one-time purchase. You can optionally add annual support agreements for firmware updates and hardware coverage.
What warranty and support options are available for the upgrade?
The upgrade includes a one-year HPE warranty for software and firmware. You can extend coverage with HPE Foundation Care or Proactive Care services for up to five years.
What are the primary benefits of converting to an all-flash array?
Converting to all-flash offers reduced latency, higher IOPS, lower power and cooling costs, simplified management and improved application performance.
Which workloads benefit most from the AF7000 All Flash upgrade?
Database applications, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), real-time analytics and mixed workload environments gain the greatest performance and efficiency from the all-flash upgrade.
What are the system requirements before applying the upgrade?
Ensure your 3PAR controllers run OS version 3.3.1 MU2 or later, have available drive bays for flash modules and confirm sufficient RAID and controller head licenses.
How does the upgrade process impact system availability?
The upgrade is non-disruptive when performed per HPE guidelines: license keys apply online and firmware patches can be scheduled in maintenance windows to maintain 24x7 availability.
How does the AF7000 All Flash upgrade improve ROI and TCO?
By reducing power, cooling and floor space costs, lowering administration overhead and boosting application performance, the all-flash upgrade delivers faster ROI and lower total cost of ownership.