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Q8E87A Overview
Q8E87A is a high-performance SAN storage system built for demanding enterprise environments. It offers a robust 24-bay configuration that supports a mix of SATA, SAS, SSD, and NVMe drives with a total raw storage capacity of up to 512 TB. The system features advanced RAID options including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, and JBOD for flexible data protection and performance optimization.
Q8E87A is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes pre-installed with 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory, which is upgradeable up to 128 GB. It is equipped with dual 10GbE network ports along with Fibre Channel connectivity and USB 3.2 ports for versatile interfacing. Additional features include expansion support, redundant cooling via redundant fan technology, and a redundant 750W power supply, making it ideal for SMB backup, enterprise data center operations, virtualization, and media server applications.
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Q8E87A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 24-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / JBOD
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- 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
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- Q8E87A Enterprise SAN Storage
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 75 lbs
Q8E87A Use Case
Rapid RAID Rebuild in Enterprise SAN Environments
In high-throughput HPE SAN clusters running mission-critical databases, the Q8E87A-HPE NS 1TB Spare HDD automatically engages as a hot spare when a primary disk fails, triggering an immediate RAID 5/6 rebuild. This use case ensures zero single-point-of-failure, minimizes unplanned downtime, preserves data integrity, and maintains 24/7 high-availability SLAs.
Proactive Drive Replacement with Predictive Maintenance
Within HPE OneView-managed data centers, IT teams can reserve a Q8E87A-HPE NS 1TB Spare HDD for on-the-fly swap-in whenever predictive analytics flag a potential disk failure. This scenario slashes mean time to repair (MTTR) by up to 50%, enables seamless hardware maintenance, and upholds continuous business operations without service interruptions.
Edge-Site Storage Resilience for Remote Deployments
In distributed edge computing or branch-office server racks, keeping a Q8E87A-HPE NS 1TB Spare HDD on-site allows technicians to perform rapid hot-swap replacements on HPE ProLiant servers. This approach accelerates recovery times, prevents data loss in remote locations, and guarantees uninterrupted IoT, analytics, and connectivity services.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8E87A |  Q8F09A |  Q8D07A |  Q8D58A |  Q8D64A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 24-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 24-bay | 24-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / 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 | 128 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| 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 | 750W | 350W | 500W | 500W | 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 | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8E87A Enterprise SAN Storage | Q8F09A Enterprise NAS | Q8D07A Enterprise NAS | Q8D58A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q8D64A Enterprise Storage Array |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches | 26 inches |
| Weight | 75 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs | 75 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Martin Schultz
4
Reliable replacement drive for production use.
J
Jason Miller
5
Consistent performance under normal workloads.
A
Alan Cooper
4
Good quality enterprise spare disk.
T
Timothy Ross
4
Worked as expected.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS 1TB Spare HDD (SKU: Q8E87A)?
The HPE NS 1TB Spare HDD (SKU Q8E87A) is a 2.5-inch, 12 Gb/s SAS, 7,200 RPM enterprise-class hard drive designed as a hot-plug spare for HPE ProLiant servers and storage enclosures.
Which HPE server models are compatible with the Q8E87A HDD?
The Q8E87A is compatible with HPE ProLiant DL and ML series, HPE Apollo, HPE Synergy, and HPE StoreEasy platforms that support 2.5-inch SAS hot-plug drives.
What are the key specifications of the HPE NS 1TB Spare HDD?
Key specs: 1 TB capacity, 12 Gb/s SAS interface, 7,200 RPM, 2.5-inch form factor, 1.6 million-hour MTBF, and up to 255 MB/s sequential throughput.
How do I install the HPE NS 1TB Spare HDD in my server?
Slide the Q8E87A into an available 2.5-inch hot-plug drive bay until it clicks, secure the drive carrier latch, power on the server, and verify the drive status LED turns green.
Does the Q8E87A require any drivers or firmware updates?
No additional drivers are required. It is fully plug-and-play with HPE ProLiant servers. For optimal performance, install any recommended firmware updates via HPE iLO or Smart Update Manager.
What is the warranty on the HPE NS 1TB Spare HDD?
The Q8E87A includes a one-year limited hardware warranty, which can be extended up to three years with HPE Care Pack service options.
Can I use the HPE NS 1TB Spare HDD in DAS, SAN, or NAS environments?
Yes. The Q8E87A is designed for high-availability DAS, SAN, and NAS configurations when installed in compatible HPE storage controllers or enclosures.
What is the expected performance of the HPE NS 1TB Spare HDD?
The Q8E87A delivers sustained sequential throughput up to 255 MB/s and random I/O performance up to 180 IOPS, suitable for mixed workload environments.
Is the HPE NS 1TB Spare HDD hot-swappable?
Yes. The Q8E87A is fully hot-swappable, allowing drive replacement or spare activation without powering down the server.
How do I replace a failed drive with the HPE NS 1TB Spare HDD?
Eject the failed drive from its bay, insert the Q8E87A spare until the latch engages, then monitor the rebuild process via HPE Smart Storage Administrator or iLO.
What is the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of the Q8E87A?
The HPE NS 1TB Spare HDD (Q8E87A) has an MTBF rating of 1.6 million hours for reliable 24/7 operation.
How energy efficient is the HPE NS 1TB Spare HDD?
The Q8E87A consumes approximately 5.3 W in idle and 7.5 W in active mode, optimized for low power draw in large-scale deployments.
Where can I purchase a genuine HPE NS 1TB Spare HDD (Q8E87A)?
You can buy the Q8E87A from authorized HPE resellers, distributors, or the official HPE Online Store to ensure genuine parts and full warranty coverage.
What is the return policy for the HPE NS 1TB Spare HDD?
Most authorized resellers offer a 30-day return window on unused Q8E87A drives in original packaging. Check your reseller’s specific return policy for details.
Are there any accessories required to install the Q8E87A?
No additional accessories are needed. Each Q8E87A ship kit includes the drive, mounting carrier, and required connectors for HPE hot-plug bays.
How do I contact HPE support for the NS 1TB Spare HDD?
Visit hpe.com/support and enter your server’s service tag or call your regional HPE support hotline to open a hardware support case for SKU Q8E87A.