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Q8C95A Overview
Q8C95A is an enterprise-grade SAN storage system designed for high-performance data management environments. It features a 12-bay drive enclosure supporting a mix of drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, offering a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB. The system supports multiple RAID levels—RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10—to ensure data protection and performance optimization.
Q8C95A is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed memory (expandable up to 64 GB of ECC DDR4 RAM). It is equipped with 10GbE network ports, 2 LAN ports, and USB 3.2 connectivity, while providing expansion support through additional modules. With redundant power supplies rated at 500W and redundant fan cooling, it is ideal for use in enterprise data centers, virtualization environments, media servers, and SMB backup applications.
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Q8C95A 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
- 1 PB
- 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
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- 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
- Q8C95A
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 20 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
Q8C95A Use Case
Ultra-Low-Latency Financial Trading with Q8C95A-HPE NS AF9000 All-Flash Fld Upgrade
A global investment bank deploys the Q8C95A-HPE NS AF9000 All-Flash Fld Upgrade to accelerate real-time trade matching and risk analysis. By delivering sub-200 μs latency and 10M IOPS, the bank achieves 4× faster transaction processing, meets stringent SLAs, and gains a competitive edge in high-frequency trading.
AI/ML Data-Intensive Workloads Optimized by Q8C95A-HPE NS AF9000 All-Flash Fld Upgrade
A technology firm integrates the Q8C95A-HPE NS AF9000 All-Flash Fld Upgrade into its deep-learning cluster to handle petabyte-scale datasets and iterative model training. The upgrade delivers 5× higher throughput and 60% shorter training cycles, enabling faster insights, reduced GPU idle time, and streamlined AI development pipelines.
Enterprise VDI Performance Scaling with Q8C95A-HPE NS AF9000 All-Flash Fld Upgrade
A multinational corporation implements the Q8C95A-HPE NS AF9000 All-Flash Fld Upgrade to support 5,000 concurrent virtual desktop sessions. Achieving 8× higher IOPS and consistent sub-1 ms response, the organization reduces login times by 70%, improves end-user satisfaction, and lowers desktop TCO through centralized flash storage efficiency.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8C95A |  Q8D47A |  Q8B83A |  Q8B70A |  Q8D56A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 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 | 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 | 32 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | 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 | 500W | 750W | 750W | 350W | 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 | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8C95A | Q8D47A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8B83A SAN Storage System | Q8B70A Storage Appliance | Q8D56A Enterprise Storage Array |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 20 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 27 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Anthony Miller
5
Performance remained stable after expansion.
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Paul Simmons
4
Reliable upgrade option for high-end arrays.
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George Whitman
4
Straightforward process with predictable results.
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Trevor Blake
5
Met enterprise upgrade expectations.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS AF9000 All Flash Field Upgrade (SKU Q8C95A)?
The HPE NS AF9000 All Flash Field Upgrade (SKU Q8C95A) is an upgrade kit that converts qualified HPE Nimble Storage hybrid arrays to an all-flash configuration, delivering ultra-low latency and high throughput.
Which HPE Nimble Storage array models are compatible with the AF9000 upgrade?
The AF9000 upgrade supports HPE Nimble Storage dH20, dH50, dH100, dH200, dH400, dH900 and CS1000/CS3000 hybrid models running NimbleOS 5.0 or later.
What performance gains can I expect after applying the AF9000 upgrade?
After upgrade, you can achieve sub-millisecond latency, up to 155K IOPS per controller and sustained throughput up to 7.5 GB/s.
What capacity options are available with the AF9000 upgrade?
The AF9000 upgrade supports up to 153.6 TB raw flash capacity per shelf, with inline compression and deduplication for effective expansion.
Will upgrading to AF9000 require any planned downtime?
No, the field upgrade is non-disruptive—data remains online and applications continue running throughout the conversion.
How do I install the HPE NS AF9000 All Flash Field Upgrade?
Installation involves replacing hybrid drives with NVMe SSDs, updating array firmware to the recommended NimbleOS version and applying the all-flash license key.
What licensing is required for the AF9000 upgrade?
The Q8C95A SKU includes the all-flash software license, so no additional software purchase is required to enable flash functionality.
Does the AF9000 upgrade require a specific NimbleOS version?
Yes, NimbleOS 5.0 or later is required. Always verify the exact firmware level in the HPE Compatibility Matrix before upgrading.
How does the AF9000 upgrade affect data reduction ratios?
All-flash arrays typically deliver up to 5:1 data reduction through inline compression and deduplication, maximizing usable capacity.
Can I revert my system to a hybrid configuration after upgrading?
No, the conversion to all-flash is permanent. Reverting would require reinstalling hybrid drives and performing a full array rebuild.
What are the support and warranty terms for the AF9000 upgrade?
The AF9000 upgrade inherits the original HPE Nimble Storage one-year hardware warranty and can be extended with HPE Foundation Care or HPE Proactive Care.
Are professional services required to perform the AF9000 upgrade?
While certified administrators can execute the upgrade using HPE documentation, HPE Professional Services is recommended for optimal performance and best practices.
How long does it take to complete the AF9000 field upgrade?
Typical field upgrades complete within 4–8 hours, depending on array size and environmental variables.
What changes to power and cooling should I anticipate?
All-flash configurations consume up to 30% less power and generate less heat than hybrid setups, requiring no additional cooling capacity.
How do I order the Q8C95A All Flash Field Upgrade?
Contact your authorized HPE reseller or place an order through the HPE storefront, quoting SKU Q8C95A for the all-flash field upgrade.
Are financing or leasing options available for the AF9000 upgrade?
Yes, HPE Financial Services offers leasing, subscription and pay-per-use models to align the AF9000 upgrade with your budget requirements.