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Q8E99A Overview
Q8E99A is a high-performance SAN storage system featuring 12 drive bays that support a mixed configuration of drive types—including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD—to deliver a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB with RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10. It is integrated with an Intel Xeon processor (8 cores) and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory, which can be expanded up to 64 GB to meet demanding performance requirements.
Designed for enterprise data centers as well as SMB backup, virtualization, and media server applications, Q8E99A offers versatile connectivity with USB 3.2 interfaces, 10GbE network support, and Fibre Channel options alongside 4 LAN ports. Additional features include expansion support, active cooling, redundant power supplies rated at 500W, and comprehensive redundancy, ensuring robust and reliable storage performance in mission-critical environments.
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Q8E99A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-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
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 500W
- 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
- Q8E99A High-Performance Storage Array
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q8E99A Use Case
Rapid On-Site Controller Swap for Enterprise Storage Systems
In a large financial institution, a failed AF5000 controller threatened to halt transaction processing. By deploying the Q8E99A-HPE NS AF5000 Cntlr/PS Spare Kit from on-site inventory, engineers completed a hot-swap in under 15 minutes—restoring redundant paths and eliminating unplanned downtime. Benefit: Immediate recovery of multi-petabyte storage performance and uninterrupted regulatory reporting.
Preventive Maintenance for Continuous Data Availability
A global e-commerce platform schedules quarterly health checks on its HPE AF5000 arrays to avoid peak-season outages. Technicians use the Q8E99A-HPE NS AF5000 Cntlr/PS Spare Kit to preemptively replace aging controller modules under controlled conditions, ensuring no impact on active workloads. Benefit: Sustained IOPS throughput with zero-disruption maintenance windows and improved customer experience.
SLA-Driven Controller Replacement in Managed Services
An MSP delivering 24×7 managed storage services committed to a 4-hour hardware replacement SLA for enterprise clients. Upon receiving an alert for degraded AF5000 performance, field teams dispatched the Q8E99A-HPE NS AF5000 Cntlr/PS Spare Kit and executed the swap in compliance with the SLA. Benefit: Guaranteed service continuity, reduced penalty risk, and strengthened client trust.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8E99A |  Q8D51A |  Q8F66A |  Q8B82A |  Q8B72A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | NAS | NAS | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 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 | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 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 | Active | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 350W | 500W | 750W | 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 | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8E99A High-Performance Storage Array | Q8D51A | Q8F66A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q8B82A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q8B72A High-Performance NAS |
| Height | 3 inches | 1 | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 19 | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 25 | 28 inches | 28.0 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 30 lbs | 55 lbs | 45 lbs | 30 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Martin Shaw
5
Easy to deploy and reliable.
C
Calvin Brooks
4
No configuration changes needed.
E
Edward Lyons
5
Stable performance in production.
P
Paul Simmons
5
Good enterprise spare kit.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS AF5000 Controller/Power Supply Spare Kit?
The HPE NS AF5000 Controller/Power Supply Spare Kit (SKU: Q8E99A) is a genuine HPE replacement assembly containing one controller module and one power supply for All-Flash 5000 series storage arrays.
What components are included in the spare kit?
It includes one fully assembled controller module and one hot-pluggable power supply module, both factory-tested and ready for installation.
Which HPE storage models are compatible with SKU Q8E99A?
It is compatible with HPE Nimble Storage All-Flash AF5000 series arrays for seamless integration and support.
How do I install the controller and power supply spare kit?
Power down the AF5000 array, remove the faulty modules, slide in the replacement controller and power supply, then power on the system following HPE installation guidelines.
Is professional service required for installation?
No, the kit is designed for in-field replacement by trained technicians and follows simple, tool-less installation procedures outlined in the HPE service bulletin.
Will replacing these modules cause data loss?
No, replacing the controller and power supply does not affect stored data, as the AF5000 architecture preserves data redundancy and integrity during hot-swap operations.
What warranty coverage does the spare kit offer?
The spare kit includes the remaining term of the original system warranty or a standard one-year HPE limited warranty, whichever is longer.
Are firmware updates included with the spare parts?
Firmware is not pre-installed; after installation, update to the latest HPE NimbleOS version via the HPE InfoSight portal for optimal performance.
How do I verify the authenticity of the spare kit?
Check the HPE holographic seal and scan the QR code on the packaging to confirm genuine HPE manufacturing and warranty coverage.
How can I order the HPE NS AF5000 Spare Kit?
Order through your authorized HPE reseller or the HPE Parts Store by providing SKU Q8E99A and your system serial number for warranty validation.
What is the typical delivery time for this spare kit?
Standard shipping delivers within 3–5 business days, while expedited options are available for same-day dispatch in selected regions.
Can I return or exchange the spare kit?
Yes, HPE offers a 30-day return policy for unused, unopened kits when returned through the original point of purchase.
What if the replacement kit arrives damaged or defective?
Contact HPE Support immediately to arrange for free replacement or repair under the HPE Quality Commitment program.
Is remote installation or support available?
Yes, HPE offers Remote Hands and technical support services via HPE GreenLake and HPE Pointnext for guided installation and troubleshooting.
What tools are needed for installation?
No special tools are required; the kit features front-accessible, hot-swap modules with integrated handles for quick, tool-less replacement.