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Q8C96A Overview
Q8C96A is a high-performance SAN storage system featuring 12 drive bays and support for SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drives with a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores alongside 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory expandable up to 128 GB.
Q8C96A offers robust connectivity with USB 3.2 ports, dual 10GbE, and Fibre Channel interfaces, ensuring reliable network support and expansion capabilities. Designed with a redundant power supply rated at 350W and redundant fan cooling, this system is ideally suited for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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Q8C96A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-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
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE / Fibre Channel
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- 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
- Yes
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization
- Product Name
- Q8C96A Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.3 inches
- Depth
- 25.0 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
Q8C96A Use Case
Accelerating Enterprise VDI Performance with Q8C96A-HPE NS SF300 Secondary Flash Fld Upgrade
In a global financial services firm running 5,000 persistent VDI sessions on HPE Nimble Storage, the Q8C96A-HPE NS SF300 Secondary Flash Fld Upgrade delivers an additional flash cache layer—halving login and boot storms. Outcome: 2× faster desktop response, 40% lower storage latency and streamlined end-user productivity.
Boosting OLTP Database Throughput for E-Commerce using Q8C96A-HPE NS SF300 Secondary Flash Fld Upgrade
An online retailer operating a MySQL-based order-processing platform experienced I/O bottlenecks during peak shopping hours. By applying the Q8C96A-HPE NS SF300 Secondary Flash Fld Upgrade, sustained random read performance doubled, driving 30% higher transaction rates and ensuring sub-millisecond query times.
Optimizing Remote Office Backup and DR with Q8C96A-HPE NS SF300 Secondary Flash Fld Upgrade
A distributed healthcare network replicates patient records from 20 clinics to a central data center over WAN links. Deploying the Q8C96A-HPE NS SF300 Secondary Flash Fld Upgrade at each site accelerates deduplicated writes and read caches—cutting replication windows by 60% and delivering faster Recovery Time Objectives.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8C96A |  Q8D05A |  Q8F64A |  Q8F79A |  Q8B41A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 8-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD / Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB |
| 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 | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE / Fibre Channel | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | 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 | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 350W | 750W | 500W | 500W |
| 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 | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8C96A Enterprise Storage System | Q8D05A Enterprise Storage System | Q8F64A | Q8F79A Storage System | Q8B41A |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 25.0 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches | 15 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
L
Liam Baker
5
System performance remained consistent.
R
Roger Klein
4
Reliable scaling option.
T
Trevor Adams
5
Worked exactly as expected.
I
Ian Porter
5
Good enterprise upgrade choice.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS SF300 Secondary Flash Field Upgrade (SKU: Q8C96A)?
A field upgrade that installs an additional flash module in the HPE NS SF300 storage array to boost performance and capacity.
How does the secondary flash upgrade enhance my SF300 system?
By offloading more hot data into flash memory, it increases caching capacity, reduces latency and raises IOPS for demanding workloads.
Which SF300 models are compatible with SKU Q8C96A?
All HPE NS SF300 base systems with an available secondary flash slot—as verified in the HPE QuickSpecs or by HPE Support—are compatible.
Can I install the SF300 Secondary Flash upgrade myself?
Yes. The upgrade is user-installable using HPE’s step-by-step field upgrade instructions without requiring specialized tools or onsite professional services.
What performance improvements should I expect?
You can see up to 50% higher random read IOPS and up to 30% lower latency based on HPE benchmark tests.
How much additional capacity does the secondary flash add?
It adds an extra flash module (capacity varies by SKU), typically between 1.6 TB and 3.2 TB, configurable for caching or tiering.
Is there any downtime required for installation?
No. Hot-swap hardware and non-disruptive software integration allow installation with zero downtime in production environments.
What are the system prerequisites for installation?
Ensure SF300 firmware meets the minimum version, a free secondary flash slot, and adequate power and cooling are available.
Does this upgrade require new licensing?
No additional licenses are required; the secondary flash module uses existing HPE NS SF300 licenses and management software.
What warranty is included with SKU Q8C96A?
This upgrade includes HPE’s standard one-year limited warranty; extended warranty and support options are available separately.
How do I order the HPE NS SF300 Secondary Flash Field Upgrade?
Order through authorized HPE resellers, the HPE Sales Portal or your HPE partner by quoting SKU Q8C96A.
What is the typical delivery time for this upgrade?
Delivery usually occurs within 3–5 business days after order confirmation, subject to regional stock availability.
How can I get technical support for the upgrade?
Contact HPE Technical Support via phone or the HPE Support Center online for installation guidance and troubleshooting.
Can I track my upgrade order online?
Yes. Log in to the HPE ordering portal with your HPE Passport account to view real-time order and shipment status.
Will installing the secondary flash affect my existing data?
No. The upgrade is designed for non-disruptive integration and does not require data migration or reconfiguration of existing volumes.
What is the expected ROI of upgrading to secondary flash?
By accelerating application performance and deferring disk investments, most organizations achieve ROI in under six months.