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Q8E89A Overview
Q8E89A is a NAS storage system engineered for high-performance data management and versatility. It comes equipped with an 8-bay design supporting SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSDs, enabling a total storage capacity of 512 TB and supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations.
Q8E89A utilizes an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, pre-installed with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and scalable up to 128 GB. It features USB 3.1 and 10GbE interface options with 4 LAN ports, supports expansion, and is powered by a redundant 750W power supply with redundant fan cooling, making it ideal for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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Q8E89A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 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
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.1
- 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
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization
- Product Name
- Q8E89A Storage System
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8E89A |  Q8D16A |  Q8G61A |  Q8F17A |  Q8D15A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 16-bay | 8-bay | 24-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 256 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 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 | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 500W | 350W | 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 | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / SMB | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server / SMB | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8E89A Storage System | Q8D16A | Q8G61A Storage System | Q8F17A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8D15A Storage NAS |
| Height | 3 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 4 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 27 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 50 lbs | 35 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Samuel Pritchard
4
Good quality replacement disk for production arrays.
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Owen Caldwell
5
No rebuild issues or errors encountered.
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Arthur Penrose
4
Consistent performance under normal workloads.
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Leo Whitman
4
Worked immediately after insertion.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS 3TB Spare HDD (SKU: Q8E89A)?
The HPE NS 3TB Spare HDD (Q8E89A) is a 3.5-inch, 7.2K rpm SATA hot-plug hard drive designed as a factory-qualified spare for HPE Network Storage systems.
Which interface does the HPE NS 3TB Spare HDD use?
This spare HDD uses a standard SATA 6 Gb/s interface, ensuring compatibility with HPE Network Storage enclosures that support SATA drives.
What form factor is the HPE NS 3TB Spare HDD?
The Q8E89A spare HDD features a 3.5-inch form factor, optimized for HPE disk shelves and storage arrays requiring 3.5-inch drives.
Is the HPE NS 3TB Spare HDD hot-swappable?
Yes, the HPE NS 3TB Spare HDD is fully hot-swappable, allowing replacement without shutting down or disrupting the storage system.
Which HPE storage systems support this spare HDD?
The Q8E89A drive is certified for HPE MSA, P2000, P4000, and StoreEasy Network Storage systems that accept 3.5-inch SATA spares.
How do I install the HPE NS 3TB Spare HDD?
Simply slide the drive into an available 3.5-inch SATA bay in your compatible HPE enclosure and verify recognition in the system management interface.
What is the rotational speed of this spare HDD?
The HPE NS 3TB Spare HDD spins at 7,200 rpm, balancing performance and reliability for network storage workloads.
What warranty covers the HPE NS 3TB Spare HDD?
This HDD carries a one-year HPE limited warranty when used as a factory spare, matching the original system’s coverage period.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF)?
The MTBF for the Q8E89A spare HDD is 1.2 million hours, reflecting enterprise-grade reliability standards.
Does the drive support error recovery controls?
Yes, the spare HDD includes SATA Error Recovery Control (ERC) to limit recovery time and prevent RAID degradation.
What are the power consumption specifications?
The drive consumes up to 8.5 W during active reads/writes and 5.5 W during idle operation, optimizing energy efficiency.
What operating temperature range is supported?
The HPE NS 3TB Spare HDD operates between 5 °C and 55 °C, suitable for standard data center environments.
Can I use this HDD in non-HPE systems?
While technically a standard SATA drive, it’s factory-qualified only for HPE Network Storage systems; unsupported configurations may void warranty.
How do I replace a failed drive with this spare?
Identify the failed bay via HPE Insight, hot-swap the defective drive with the Q8E89A spare, and confirm rebuild status in the Array Management console.
Where can I purchase the HPE NS 3TB Spare HDD?
You can order SKU Q8E89A through authorized HPE resellers or the HPE Parts Store to ensure genuine parts and valid warranty.
How does this spare HDD contribute to data protection?
By serving as a factory-qualified hot spare, the Q8E89A drive enables automatic RAID rebuilds, minimizing downtime and data loss risk.