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Q8D08A Overview
Q8D08A is a NAS storage system featuring an 8-bay design that supports mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It offers a total storage capacity of 1 PB, supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 6 configurations, is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory expandable up to 128 GB.
Q8D08A provides interfaces including USB 3.2 and 10GbE Ethernet with 2 LAN ports, supports expansion options, and uses a redundant power supply rated at 350W with active cooling. It is designed for use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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Q8D08A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 1 PB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- 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
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- Q8D08A Enterprise NAS
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8D08A |  Q8D67A |  Q8E94A |  Q8D40A |  Q8F68A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SATA SSD | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 256 TB | 1 PB |
| RAID Support | 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 | 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 | 4 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 750W | 500W | 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 | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | Q8D08A Enterprise NAS | Q8D67A Storage System | Q8E94A Enterprise Storage System | Q8D40A Storage Appliance | Q8F68A Enterprise Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 27 inches | 28 inches | 27.6 inches | 28.5 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 32 lbs | 35 lbs | 22 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
O
Owen Carter
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Stable performance after upgrade.
J
Justin Moore
5
Integrated cleanly with existing configuration.
R
Raymond Foster
5
Good choice for performance-heavy workloads.
D
Dennis Clark
4
Consistent results in production.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS AF All Flash 5.76TB Fld Upgrade (SKU: Q8D08A)?
The HPE NS AF All Flash 5.76TB Fld Upgrade (SKU: Q8D08A) is a field-installable flash capacity module for HPE Nimble Storage AF series, delivering 5.76 TB of high-performance solid-state storage to accelerate critical workloads.
Which HPE systems are compatible with the Q8D08A upgrade?
The Q8D08A upgrade is compatible with HPE Nimble Storage AF series arrays that have available field-upgrade slots; verify compatibility using the HPE Nimble Storage interoperability matrix.
What performance gains can I expect from the 5.76 TB field upgrade?
This upgrade delivers sub-millisecond latency and scales I/O performance to support thousands of IOPS, improving responsiveness for databases, virtual machines, and analytics applications.
How do I install the HPE NS AF All Flash 5.76TB upgrade?
Installation is a hot-swap process—simply insert the Q8D08A module into an empty AF series flash bay following the HPE Nimble Storage installation guide.
Does the Q8D08A module support hot-swapping?
Yes, the module is designed for hot-swappable insertion into supported Nimble Storage AF arrays without disruption to active workloads.
What flash interface does the 5.76 TB upgrade use?
The module leverages NVMe technology over 10/25 GbE or SAS 12 Gbps (depending on your AF series configuration) for high-throughput, low-latency connectivity.
What data reduction features are included with this upgrade?
The Q8D08A module integrates HPE inline deduplication and compression with an average 5:1 data reduction ratio, maximizing usable capacity and reducing storage costs.
What is the endurance rating of the 5.76 TB flash module?
It delivers enterprise-grade endurance rated for 3 drive writes per day (DWPD) over a five-year service life, ensuring reliable performance under heavy workloads.
How much usable capacity will I see after data reduction?
With an average 5:1 data reduction ratio, the effective usable capacity can exceed 28 TB, depending on your data type and deduplication efficiency.
Is data-at-rest encryption supported on the Q8D08A upgrade?
Yes, the module supports self-encrypting drive (SED) technology, enabling FIPS 140-2 Level 2 compliant data-at-rest encryption without performance impact.
What warranty covers the HPE NS AF All Flash 5.76 TB upgrade?
The Q8D08A module is backed by a five-year HPE limited warranty, with optional HPE Foundation Care or Datacenter Care service plans for extended support.
Can I deploy this upgrade in a RAID configuration?
HPE Nimble Storage uses proprietary Adaptive Flash RAID; the Q8D08A module integrates seamlessly to provide redundancy and high availability without manual RAID setup.
How does the 5.76 TB upgrade improve data center efficiency?
By increasing flash capacity and accelerating I/O with inline data reduction, the Q8D08A module reduces footprint, power draw, and cooling requirements while boosting workload density.
What typical use cases benefit most from this flash upgrade?
High-performance databases, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), real-time analytics, and mixed workloads gain the most from the added flash capacity and sub-millisecond latency.
Are there any software requirements for deploying the Q8D08A module?
Ensure your Nimble Storage AF array is running a supported OS release as listed in the HPE Nimble OS release notes before adding the field-upgrade module.
Can I monitor the health of the 5.76 TB flash module?
Yes, HPE InfoSight provides real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and proactive notifications for the Q8D08A module’s performance and health metrics.
Where can I purchase the HPE NS AF All Flash 5.76 TB Fld Upgrade?
You can purchase SKU Q8D08A through authorized HPE resellers, HPE’s official online store, or by contacting your HPE account representative for pricing and availability.