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Q8C98A Overview
Q8C98A is a high-performance SAN storage system featuring 16 drive bays and support for SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drives. It delivers a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB and offers RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations for flexible, secure data management.
Q8C98A is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 16 GB of pre-installed RAM that can be expanded to 64 GB, and it supports a range of interfaces including USB, Thunderbolt, Ethernet, and Fibre Channel. The system provides robust network connectivity with multiple 10GbE ports, expansion capabilities for growing storage needs, a redundant power supply, and a cooling system with redundant fans, making it ideal for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server use cases.
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Q8C98A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 16-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
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- 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
- Q8C98A Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 27 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8C98A |  Q8D27A |  Q8F13A |  Q8F16A |  Q8D17A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 16-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 512 TB | 256 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 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 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 |
| 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 | 500W | 350W | 350W | 350W | 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 | No | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8C98A Enterprise Storage System | Q8D27A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8F13A Storage Appliance | Q8F16A Storage Array | Q8D17A Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 27 inches | 20 inches | 16.5 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 25 lbs | 18 lbs | 50 lbs | 30 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
P
Peter Johansson
4
System remained stable throughout the upgrade process.
A
Aaron Mitchell
5
Excellent option for scaling all-flash environments.
J
Julian Morris
4
Delivered consistent throughput under heavy workloads.
S
Stephen Ward
5
Met expectations for high-capacity flash upgrades.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS AF5/7/9000 92TB Flash Field Upgrade?
The HPE NS AF5/7/9000 92TB Flash Field Upgrade is a factory-qualified enhancement that adds 92 TB of all-flash capacity to eligible HPE Nimble Storage arrays for increased performance and storage density.
Which HPE Nimble Storage arrays support the 92TB Flash Field Upgrade?
This field upgrade is compatible with HPE Nimble Storage AF5, AF7, and AF9000 series arrays that have available flash module bays and meet the minimum firmware requirements.
What performance benefits does the 92TB Flash upgrade deliver?
By adding 92 TB of NAND flash, the upgrade delivers sub-millisecond latency, higher IOPS, and improved data throughput for demanding workloads and mixed application environments.
How do I install the 92TB Flash Field Upgrade?
Installation involves powering down the array, inserting the pre-configured flash modules into designated bays, powering up, and validating the upgrade through the HPE Nimble Storage OS management interface.
Does the 92TB Flash Field Upgrade include physical flash modules?
Yes. The SKU Q8C98A package contains 92 TB of pre-loaded flash modules and all necessary hardware for a seamless field upgrade.
Is an additional license required after installing the flash upgrade?
No additional software license is required. The flash capacity is automatically recognized and activated by the Nimble Storage OS once installed.
How does the upgrade affect existing data on my array?
Existing data remains intact and is automatically redistributed across the expanded flash pool without manual data migration or downtime.
Can I mix the 92TB flash modules with HDD tiers?
Yes. The Nimble Storage architecture seamlessly integrates the new flash capacity alongside spinning disks for tiered storage and optimized cost-to-performance.
What warranty coverage applies to this flash field upgrade?
The upgrade carries the standard HPE three-year parts, 24x7 support warranty, which covers the new flash modules and associated hardware.
Is online maintenance available during the upgrade?
No. A brief maintenance window is required to power down the array for safe module insertion. Planned downtime typically completes within 30 minutes.
How can I verify that the flash upgrade was successful?
After reboot, log into the HPE Nimble Storage GUI or CLI and confirm the additional 92 TB flash capacity under the Storage > Flash Modules section.
What firmware version is required for the 92TB upgrade?
Your array must be running HPE Nimble Storage OS version 5.0 or later to support the 92 TB flash field upgrade.
What are the power and cooling requirements for the new flash modules?
Each flash module introduces minimal additional power draw (<25 W) and requires standard array cooling; no special infrastructure changes are necessary.
Can I order spare flash modules separately?
Yes. Replacement or spare flash modules can be ordered under HPE part number Q8C98A-SPARE to ensure rapid serviceability.
Does the 92TB upgrade support HPE data optimization features?
Absolutely. The expanded flash pool benefits from built-in deduplication, compression, and zero-detect, delivering greater effective capacity and efficiency.
How do I contact HPE support for assistance with the flash upgrade?
You can contact HPE Support via the HPE Support Center portal or call your regional HPE support hotline for installation guidance and troubleshooting.