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Q8D06A Overview
Q8D06A is a high-performance NAS storage system engineered with 12 drive bays and supports multiple drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, offering a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB. It incorporates robust RAID support—RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60, and JBOD—powered by an Intel Xeon 8-core processor and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory, which is expandable up to 128 GB.
Q8D06A features a suite of versatile interfaces including high-speed 10GbE network ports, 4 LAN ports, and USB 3.2 connectivity, ensuring comprehensive network support and seamless integration in various environments. Designed for demanding use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications, it also provides active cooling, redundant power with a 750W capacity, and expansion support for future growth.
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Q8D06A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD / Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 1 PB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- 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
- Yes
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization
- Product Name
- Q8D06A Enterprise NAS
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 27 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q8D06A Use Case
Accelerate SAP HANA Analytics with Q8D06A HPE NS AF3000 All-Flash Field Upgrade
A global retailer running mission-critical SAP HANA databases deploys the Q8D06A HPE NS AF3000 All-Flash Field Upgrade to achieve sub-millisecond latency and 3× faster query performance, enabling real-time inventory analytics, improving SLA adherence, and driving actionable business insights.
Scale Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with Q8D06A HPE NS AF3000 All-Flash Field Upgrade
An enterprise expands its remote workforce by upgrading VDI storage to the Q8D06A HPE NS AF3000 All-Flash Field Upgrade, delivering sub-millisecond I/O for 5,000 concurrent virtual desktops, boosting end-user productivity, reducing storage footprint by 40%, and simplifying administration to lower total cost of ownership.
Enhance Disaster Recovery and Backup with Q8D06A HPE NS AF3000 All-Flash Field Upgrade
A financial services firm modernizes its backup and DR infrastructure by implementing the Q8D06A HPE NS AF3000 All-Flash Field Upgrade across primary and secondary sites, accelerating snapshot creation and synchronous replication by 95%, reducing RPO to seconds, slashing RTO by 80%, and ensuring continuous regulatory compliance.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8D06A |  Q8D77A |  Q8D38A |  Q8B80A |  Q8B57A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | NAS | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD / Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD / Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 256 TB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | 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 | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 350W | 350W | 750W | 750W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | QTS | 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 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8D06A Enterprise NAS | Q8D77A Pro Storage System | Q8D38A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q8B80A Enterprise Storage NAS | Q8B57A Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 4.5 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 27 inches | 16.5 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 20 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 55 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
R
Ruqayya Noor
5
Straightforward upgrade process.
J
Jari Lehto
5
No disruption to workloads.
H
Hassan Ali
5
Good expansion option.
T
Thomas Reed
4
Dependable upgrade kit.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS AF3000 All Flash Field Upgrade (SKU Q8D06A)?
The HPE NS AF3000 All Flash Field Upgrade (SKU Q8D06A) is a field conversion kit that transforms an HPE Nimble Storage hybrid AF3000 array into an all-flash configuration for higher performance and lower latency.
Which Nimble Storage arrays support the AF3000 All Flash field upgrade?
The AF3000 All Flash field upgrade is supported on HPE Nimble Storage AF3000 mid-range arrays originally deployed as hybrid configurations and running the required firmware version.
What performance improvements can I expect after the AF3000 upgrade?
Upgrading to all-flash delivers up to 5× higher IOPS, sub-millisecond latency and up to 3× faster application response times compared to hybrid drives.
How many SSDs and what capacities are included in the Q8D06A upgrade kit?
The Q8D06A kit includes fourteen 1.92 TB HPE Nimble Storage SSDs and all necessary drive trays and cables for a full AF3000 conversion.
Will the AF3000 All Flash upgrade require scheduled downtime?
No. The field upgrade is designed as a non-disruptive operation—data remains online and accessible while drives are swapped in sequence.
How long does the AF3000 field upgrade process take?
A certified HPE technician completes the AF3000 All Flash field upgrade in approximately 4–6 hours, including hardware swaps and drive resilvering.
What firmware prerequisites are required before applying the field upgrade?
The target array must be running HPE Nimble Storage OS 5.2 or later and have no pending system alerts or degraded volumes.
Does the AF3000 upgrade include software licenses or support?
The Q8D06A kit covers only hardware components. Software feature licenses and HPE InfoSight support must be purchased or extended separately.
How does the upgrade affect existing on-array data?
All existing data is preserved. The upgrade uses sequential drive replacement and resilvering to maintain RAID integrity and data availability.
What environmental considerations apply to the AF3000 All Flash upgrade?
Ensure the rack meets HPE’s standard temperature (5–40 °C) and humidity (20–80% non-condensing) requirements and that airflow is unobstructed during the upgrade.
Is additional rack space or power required for the upgrade?
No additional rack units or power circuits are needed; the field upgrade reuses existing trays, power supplies and cabling.
Can I revert to hybrid drives after performing the all-flash upgrade?
No. Once SSDs replace the original drives, the array is permanently all-flash. Reversion requires reinstalling hybrid HDDs and a full data restore.
What warranty coverage applies to the AF3000 All Flash upgrade components?
All SSDs, trays and cables in the Q8D06A kit carry a three-year parts warranty aligned with the original array warranty period.
How do I purchase the HPE NS AF3000 All Flash Field Upgrade?
Contact your HPE sales representative or authorized partner with the SKU Q8D06A to obtain pricing, lead time and installation scheduling.
What support options are available after installation?
Post-upgrade support includes HPE Nimble Storage InfoSight predictive analytics, 24×7 phone support and optional on-site hardware maintenance.
Are there licensing impacts when converting to all-flash?
No additional licenses are required for core array functionality, but you may choose to license advanced features such as replication or compression separately.
What return on investment can I expect from the AF3000 All Flash upgrade?
Customers typically see ROI within 12–18 months due to reduced latency, improved VM consolidation, lower power consumption and simplified management.