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Q8E90A Overview
Q8E90A is a SAN storage system featuring a 16-bay design that supports SATA, SAS, SSD, and NVMe drive types with a total storage capacity of 512 TB. It offers multiple RAID configurations including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, paired with an Intel Xeon processor (8 cores) and ECC DDR4 memory pre-installed at 16 GB, upgradeable to 64 GB, ensuring robust performance.
The device provides extensive connectivity with USB 3.2 and 10GbE network ports along with 4 LAN ports, enabling seamless integration into high-demand environments. It also features expansion support, hot-swap drive capability, redundant fan cooling, and a redundant 750W power supply, making it ideally suited for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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Q8E90A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 16-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
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- 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
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- Q8E90A Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 50 lbs
Q8E90A Use Case
Hot-Swap Drive Replacement for Zero-Downtime Enterprise Data Centers
In a mission-critical data center running HPE ProLiant servers, the Q8E90A-HPE NS CS 160GB Spare SSD is pre-staged as a hot-swap spare. When a primary drive predicts failure, the system automatically engages the spare SSD without manual intervention. Benefit: Maintains 24/7 availability, reduces mean time to recovery (MTTR) by 70%, and safeguards SLAs for enterprise applications.
High-Performance Caching in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
An IT team deploys the Q8E90A-HPE NS CS 160GB Spare SSD as a read-intensive cache tier in an HPE Nimble Storage array supporting 1,000+ virtual desktops. By offloading hot data to the spare SSD, login storms and boot-up times fall by 50%. Benefit: Delivers consistent user experience, maximizes ROI on VDI hardware, and accelerates desktop provisioning.
Enterprise-Grade Reliability for Transactional Database Clusters
A financial services firm integrates the Q8E90A-HPE NS CS 160GB Spare SSD into its HPE 3PAR StoreServ cluster to bolster storage resilience for high-transaction OLTP databases. If a production SSD degrades, the spare instantly replaces it, ensuring write-through integrity. Benefit: Prevents costly downtime, upholds ACID compliance, and secures continuous transaction throughput.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8E90A |  Q8D42A |  Q8D65A |  Q8F79A |  Q8B36A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 1 PB | 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 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 | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 1GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| 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 | 500W | 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 | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8E90A Enterprise Storage System | Q8D42A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8D65A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8F79A Storage System | Q8B36A Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 25 inches | 24 inches | 15 inches | 12 inches |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
D
Dominic Price
5
Good quality replacement for cache tiers.
K
Kellen Ward
4
No rebuild issues encountered.
O
Oscar Fleming
4
Consistent latency after deployment.
P
Philip Grant
5
Met expectations.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HPE NS CS 160GB Spare SSD?
The HPE NS CS Spare SSD offers 160 GB of raw flash storage capacity for enterprise applications.
What form factor does this spare SSD use?
This spare SSD is a 2.5-inch (SFF) solid-state drive compatible with HPE drive bays.
Which interface does the HPE NS CS 160GB Spare SSD support?
It supports a SATA 6 Gb/s interface for high-speed data transfer in HPE servers.
Which HPE systems are compatible with SKU Q8E90A?
The SSD is compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen9, Gen10, and select HPE StorageWorks enclosures.
Can I hot-swap the HPE NS CS 160GB Spare SSD?
Yes, the drive supports hot-swapping, enabling replacement without powering down the server.
What are the sequential read and write performance specs?
It delivers up to 550 MB/s sequential read and 520 MB/s sequential write speeds under optimal conditions.
Is the SSD suitable for RAID configurations?
Yes, it is validated for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 configurations in HPE controllers.
What endurance rating does this SSD offer?
The drive is optimized for read-intensive workloads with up to 60 TB total bytes written (TBW).
How do I install the HPE NS CS 160GB Spare SSD?
Slide the drive into an available 2.5-inch bay until it clicks; the controller will auto-detect the new spare.
Does this SSD support firmware updates?
Yes, you can update firmware via HPE Smart Storage Administrator or HPE SPP for ongoing reliability.
What warranty covers the HPE NS CS 160GB Spare SSD?
HPE provides a standard three-year limited warranty with worldwide support and part replacement.
How do I replace a failed SSD with this spare?
Eject the failed drive, insert the spare in its bay, then rebuild the array per HPE Smart Array prompts.
Does the drive support secure erase or sanitation?
Yes, it supports ATA Secure Erase commands for safe data sanitization before retirement or reuse.
What is the typical power consumption of this SSD?
It consumes up to 3.5 W active and under 0.5 W idle, optimizing energy use in enterprise environments.
Can I use this SSD for caching in HPE Smart Array setups?
Yes, it is ideal for read-intensive caching tiers to accelerate frequently accessed data.
How can I verify the authenticity of my HPE NS CS Spare SSD?
Check the HPE serial number and warranty status on the HPE support portal to confirm genuine parts.