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Q8E95A Overview
Q8E95A is an enterprise SAN storage system designed with a 12-bay configuration that supports SATA, SAS, SSD, and NVMe drive types, offering a total storage capacity of up to 256 TB and robust RAID options including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10. It is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 16 GB of pre-installed memory that is upgradable to 64 GB for enhanced performance in demanding applications.
Q8E95A includes high-speed connectivity with 10GbE network ports and USB 3.2 support, ensuring seamless integration in enterprise data centers, virtualization environments, media servers, and SMB backup use cases. The system further provides expansion support, redundant power supplies rated at 750W, and redundant cooling via active fan modules to deliver reliable, continuous operation.
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Q8E95A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- 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
- 64 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
- Q8E95A Enterprise SAN Storage System
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q8E95A Use Case
Enterprise VM Host Failover with Hot-Spare SSD
In a VMware vSphere cluster on HPE ProLiant servers, the Q8E95A‐HPE NS CS 240GB Spare SSD is configured as a hot-spare drive. When a primary SSD fails, the hot-spare instantly rebuilds the array without manual intervention—cutting rebuild time by up to 50% and delivering 99.99% VM uptime. Outcome: uninterrupted business continuity and SLA compliance.
Edge Analytics Data Caching for IoT Gateways
Deployed in telecom edge computing nodes, the Q8E95A‐HPE NS CS 240GB Spare SSD provides low-latency (sub-0.1ms) write caching for high-velocity IoT telemetry streams. This accelerates real-time analytics by 30% and reduces WAN backhaul traffic by 40%, enabling instantaneous decision-making at the network edge. Outcome: optimized bandwidth usage and faster edge insights.
High-Throughput OLTP Transaction Logging
In financial services databases (Oracle, SQL Server), the Q8E95A‐HPE NS CS 240GB Spare SSD is dedicated to transaction logs. With sustained 15K IOPS and enterprise-grade endurance, it delivers sub-millisecond commit latency and ensures ACID compliance under peak load. Outcome: increased transaction throughput, bullet-proof data integrity and regulatory adherence.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8E95A |  Q8B81A |  Q8D39A |  Q8D53A |  Q8D56A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | NAS | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 256 TB | 256 TB | 1 PB | 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 50 / RAID 60 | 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 | 6 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 2 | 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 | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 350W | 500W | 750W | 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 | No | Yes | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8E95A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q8B81A Enterprise Storage System | Q8D39A Enterprise Storage Appliance | Q8D53A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q8D56A Enterprise Storage Array |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 4 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 25.6 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hafsa Younis
5
Consistent performance after rebuild.
P
Petri Virtanen
4
Matches original drive specifications.
S
Shayan Ali
5
Useful redundancy part.
M
Martin Cole
5
Reliable SSD spare.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HPE NS CS 240GB Spare SSD (SKU Q8E95A)?
The HPE NS CS 240GB Spare SSD (SKU Q8E95A) provides 240 GB of usable solid-state storage capacity.
Which form factor and interface does the SKU Q8E95A SSD use?
The Q8E95A SSD uses a 2.5-inch small form factor with a SATA 6 Gb/s interface.
Is the HPE NS CS 240GB Spare SSD hot-swappable?
Yes. The HPE NS CS 240GB Spare SSD supports hot-swapping in any compatible HPE drive bay without powering down the system.
What are the sequential read and write performance specifications of the Q8E95A SSD?
The Q8E95A SSD delivers up to 550 MB/s sequential read and up to 500 MB/s sequential write performance.
What endurance and reliability ratings does the HPE NS CS 240GB Spare SSD offer?
The SSD is rated for 1 DWPD (drive-writes per day) over a five-year lifespan and an MTBF of 2 million hours.
Which HPE servers and storage arrays are compatible with SKU Q8E95A?
The Q8E95A SSD is compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers, HPE MSA arrays, and HPE 3PAR storage systems.
How do I install the HPE NS CS 240GB Spare SSD in my server?
Insert the Q8E95A SSD into an available hot-plug 2.5-inch drive bay and secure the carrier according to your server’s hardware guide.
Does the Q8E95A SSD support TRIM and garbage collection?
Yes. The HPE NS CS 240GB Spare SSD supports SATA TRIM commands and built-in garbage collection for sustained performance.
Can I use the HPE NS CS 240GB Spare SSD as a boot drive?
Yes. The Q8E95A SSD is fully suitable for operating system boot volumes in HPE servers.
What warranty coverage comes with the HPE NS CS 240GB Spare SSD (SKU Q8E95A)?
This SSD includes a standard three-year limited warranty backed by HPE global support.
Does the Q8E95A SSD support hardware-based encryption?
No. The HPE NS CS 240GB Spare SSD does not include self-encrypting features and relies on host-based encryption solutions.
Is the HPE NS CS 240GB Spare SSD optimized for virtualization and database applications?
Yes. The Q8E95A SSD is engineered for low latency and high IOPS, making it ideal for virtual machine and database workloads.
Which operating systems are supported by SKU Q8E95A?
The SSD is supported under Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat and SUSE Linux distributions, VMware ESXi, and Hyper-V environments.
How can I verify the firmware version on the HPE NS CS 240GB Spare SSD?
Use the HPE Smart Storage Administrator or HPE iLO interface to view the firmware revision listed under physical drive details.
Can the HPE NS CS 240GB Spare SSD be configured in RAID arrays?
Yes. The Q8E95A SSD is compatible with common RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10) when used with an HPE Smart Array controller.
How do I request a warranty replacement for the Q8E95A SSD?
Contact HPE Support with your product serial number and proof of purchase to initiate a warranty replacement.