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Q8D68A is a high-performance SAN storage system designed for enterprise environments, featuring a robust 16-bay chassis that supports a mixed array of drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. With a maximum storage capacity of 512 TB and support for multiple RAID levels such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, it delivers both data security and optimal performance for critical workloads.
Equipped with an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and pre-installed with 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory—expandable up to 64 GB—the Q8D68A meets the demands of virtualization and media server applications. It offers advanced connectivity via 10GbE network ports, 4 LAN ports, and USB 3.2, and comes with expansion support, redundant fan cooling, and a redundant 750W power supply, making it ideal for enterprise data centers and SMB backup solutions.
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A global equities trading firm deploys HPE NS AF3000 arrays to guarantee sub-microsecond market data access. By stocking the Q8D68A spare kit on site, NOC engineers can swap a failed controller or power supply in under 10 minutes, eliminating unplanned downtime, preserving trade throughput, and safeguarding SLA-driven revenue.
A hyperscale cloud provider managing 5 PB of object storage enforces a 99.99% availability SLA. Field technicians leverage the Q8D68A kit to replace a defective AF3000 controller or PSU module in under 15 minutes, driving MTTR below 30 minutes, reducing SLA penalties, and boosting customer retention.
A tier-1 telecom operator runs NFV and Vo5G core services on HPE NS AF3000 arrays. During scheduled maintenance windows, infrastructure teams use the Q8D68A spare kit to preemptively swap controllers and power supplies, ensuring uninterrupted voice and data routing, optimizing hardware lifespan by 25%, and minimizing service-impacting incidents.
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 Q8D68A |  Q8B41A |  Q8D00A |  Q8D51A |  Q8D04A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 16-bay | 4-bay | 8-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD / Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 1 PB | 256 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 | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 500W | 350W | 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 | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8D68A 16-Bay Enterprise SAN | Q8B41A | Q8D00A Enterprise NAS | Q8D51A | Q8D04A Enterprise SAN Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 1 | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 19 | 17 inches |
| Depth | 27 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 25 | 28 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 30 lbs | 35 lbs |
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The HPE NS AF3000 Controller/Power Supply Spare Kit (SKU Q8D68A) is a certified replacement kit for HPE Nimble Storage All Flash 3000 arrays, comprising two field-replaceable controllers and dual power supply modules for rapid service restoration.
The Q8D68A kit includes two field-replaceable HPE NS AF3000 controllers, dual redundant power supply modules, I/O cables, mounting brackets, and a Quick Install Guide to streamline component replacement.
Yes. Q8D68A is fully compatible with all HPE Nimble Storage AF3000 All Flash arrays running supported firmware, ensuring seamless integration and performance consistency.
To install Q8D68A components, power down the AF3000 array, remove the failed controller and power supply, insert the replacement modules, reconnect I/O cables, power on, and confirm operational status in HPE InfoSight.