Do I need additional software licenses for this flash capacity?

No additional licenses are required. The 11.5 TB flash modules are covered under your existing HPE storage OS license.

How do I physically install the Q8D09A all-flash modules?

Simply slide each pre-populated flash module into the designated drive bay, then follow the on-screen HPE storage management prompts to complete the upgrade.

What warranty and support are included with the field upgrade?

All Q8D09A modules carry a one-year, parts-only warranty and are covered by HPE Foundation Care, offering 24×7 support and next-business-day exchange.

How does this upgrade affect power and cooling requirements?

The all-flash modules consume 30 percent less power and generate 40 percent less heat versus equivalent spinning disks, reducing overall data center cooling needs.

Does the 11.5 TB upgrade support data reduction features?

Yes. The upgrade fully supports HPE’s inline deduplication and compression, delivering effective capacity utilization above 50 TB after data reduction.

Can I mix Q8D09A flash modules with HDDs in the same array?

Yes. HPE’s tiering software automatically places hot data on the all-flash tier while archiving cold data on HDDs, optimizing performance and storage efficiency.

What management tools can I use to monitor the new flash capacity?

You can monitor performance and health via HPE InfoSight, HPE Storage Navigator, or the RESTful API included in your HPE storage OS.

How scalable is the HPE NS AF All Flash 11.5 TB upgrade?

You can deploy up to eight Q8D09A modules per array, scaling total flash capacity to 92 TB while maintaining linear performance growth.

Will my existing RAID configuration carry over after the upgrade?

Yes. The upgrade maintains your current RAID or erasure-coding policies, and new flash modules automatically integrate into the existing protection group.

How quickly will my array recognize the new 11.5 TB capacity?

Your array will detect the added flash capacity within two minutes and automatically rebalance workloads to leverage the additional storage.

What steps should I follow to verify the upgrade was successful?

Log into HPE Storage Navigator, confirm the new 11.5 TB capacity under ‘Physical Drives,’ and ensure all flash modules report as ‘Online’ and ‘Healthy.’

Where can I find detailed installation and user guides for Q8D09A?

Download the official HPE Storage Upgrade and Installation Guide from the HPE Support Center by searching for SKU Q8D09A documentation.

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Q8D09A Overview

Q8D09A is a SAN storage system featuring an 8-bay design that supports SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drives. It offers a total storage capacity of 256 TB with RAID levels including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and pre-installed 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory, expandable up to 128 GB. The system provides connectivity through USB 3.1 and Ethernet (1GbE), ensuring robust network support and data throughput.

Additionally, the Q8D09A supports expansion options, features a redundant power supply rated at 350W, and employs active cooling to maintain optimal operating temperatures. Designed for demanding environments, this storage solution is ideal for enterprise data centers, virtualization implementations, and media server deployments.

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Q8D09A Specifications

Product Type: Storage System
Storage Type: SAN
Form Factor: Rackmount
Bay Count: 8-bay
Supported Drive Types: Mixed
Hot-Swap Support: Yes
Max Supported Capacity: 256 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: 1GbE
LAN Ports: 2
USB Ports: USB 3.1
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: Yes
Use Case: Enterprise Data Center
Product Name: Q8D09A Storage System
Height: 3 inches
Width: 17 inches
Depth: 28 inches
Weight: 50 lbs

Q8D09A Use Case

Accelerating Mission-Critical Database Workloads with Low-Latency All-Flash Storage

In a global financial services environment plagued by SQL and Oracle transaction delays, the Q8D09A-HPE NS AF All Flash 11.5TB Fld Upgrade cuts average latency by 90% and delivers sustained 1.2 million IOPS. The result: sub-millisecond response times, uninterrupted trading operations, and real-time analytics that drive revenue growth.

Scaling Virtual Desktop Infrastructure for 2,500+ Concurrent Users

A multinational enterprise deploying VDI to over 2,500 knowledge workers integrates the Q8D09A upgrade to eliminate boot-storm I/O bottlenecks. With throughput boosted to 20 GB/s and <1 second login times, IT achieves 60% faster application launches, higher user satisfaction and a measurable reduction in help-desk tickets.

Optimizing Real-Time Data Analytics and Business Intelligence

A retail analytics team processing terabytes of POS, inventory and customer data leverages the Q8D09A upgrade to accelerate ETL pipelines and dashboard refresh rates. The all-flash array enables 80% faster query execution and shrinks batch windows by 50%, empowering dynamic pricing decisions and inventory optimization that increase sales and customer loyalty.

Quality Certifications

To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.

Product Comparison Table

	Q8D09A	Q8D65A	Q8D71A	Q8F66A	Q8C96A
Product Type	Storage System	Storage System	Storage System	Storage System	Storage System
Storage Type	SAN	SAN	SAN	NAS	SAN
Form Factor	Rackmount	Rackmount	Rackmount	Rackmount	Rackmount
Bay Count	8-bay	12-bay	8-bay	8-bay	12-bay
Supported Drive Types	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed	SATA HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD	SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
Hot-Swap Support	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Max Supported Capacity	256 TB	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 10	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
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	128 GB
RAM Type	ECC DDR4	ECC DDR4	ECC DDR4	ECC DDR4	ECC DDR4
Network Ports	1GbE	10GbE	10GbE	10GbE	10GbE / Fibre Channel
LAN Ports	2	4	4	4	2
USB Ports	USB 3.1	USB 3.2	USB 3.2	USB 3.2	USB 3.2
Expansion Support	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cooling	Active	Active	Redundant Fan	Active	Redundant Fan
Power Supply	Redundant	Redundant	Redundant	Redundant	Redundant
Power Supply Wattage	350W	500W	750W	500W	350W
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	Yes
Use Case	Enterprise Data Center	SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server	Enterprise Data Center	Enterprise Data Center	SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization
Product Name	Q8D09A Storage System	Q8D65A Enterprise Storage Array	Q8D71A Enterprise Storage Array	Q8F66A Enterprise NAS Storage System	Q8C96A Enterprise Storage System
Height	3 inches	3.5 inches	3.5 inches	3 inches	3.5 inches
Width	17 inches	17.5 inches	17.5 inches	17 inches	17.3 inches
Depth	28 inches	24 inches	27.5 inches	28 inches	25.0 inches
Weight	50 lbs	45 lbs	35 lbs	55 lbs	35 lbs

Reviews & Ratings

Oliver Knight

All flash upgrade delivered noticeable responsiveness improvements.

Henry Collins

Stable operation post upgrade.

Ryan Adams

Integrated without issues.

Matthew Scott

Good choice for performance-driven systems.

Peter Walsh

Consistent results so far.

Questions & Answers

What is the HPE NS AF All Flash 11.5TB Field Upgrade (SKU Q8D09A)?

The HPE NS AF All Flash 11.5TB Field Upgrade (Q8D09A) is a field-installable solid-state storage expansion that adds 11.5 TB of high-performance flash capacity to compatible HPE storage arrays.

What key performance benefits does the 11.5 TB all-flash upgrade deliver?

Upgrading to 11.5 TB of all-flash storage delivers sub-millisecond latency, up to 5× higher IOPS, and predictable throughput for latency-sensitive workloads.

Which HPE storage systems support the Q8D09A flash upgrade?

The Q8D09A upgrade is compatible with HPE Nimble Storage AF series arrays running OS version 5.0 or later and select HPE 3PAR All-Flash StoreServe models.

Can I install the HPE NS AF 11.5 TB field upgrade without downtime?

Yes. The field upgrade supports non-disruptive online installation; data access remains uninterrupted while firmware and hardware are updated.

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Q8D09A Overview

Q8D09A price is is available on request. Get immediate quote.

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Q8D09A Specifications

Product Type

Storage System

Storage Type

SAN

Form Factor

Rackmount

Bay Count

8-bay

Supported Drive Types

Mixed

Hot-Swap Support

Yes

Max Supported Capacity

256 TB

RAID Support

RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10

CPU Type

Intel Xeon

CPU Cores

Installed RAM

16 GB

Max RAM Capacity

128 GB

RAM Type

ECC DDR4

Network Ports

1GbE

LAN Ports

USB Ports

USB 3.1

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

Yes

Use Case

Enterprise Data Center

Product Name

Q8D09A Storage System

Height

3 inches

Width

17 inches

Depth

28 inches

Weight

50 lbs