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Q8F05A
HPE NS CS/SF 6TB Spare HDD
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Q8F05A is a high-performance NAS designed for demanding storage applications. This device features an 8-bay setup and supports a wide range of drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, delivering a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB. It offers robust data protection with RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, making it ideal for critical data environments.
Built with an Intel Xeon processor featuring 8 cores and pre-installed with 16 GB of ECC DDR4 RAM (expandable up to 64 GB), Q8F05A ensures efficient multitasking and high-speed performance. Its array of interfaces includes USB 3.2 and 10GbE network ports, while expansion support, redundant power supply rated at 500W, and active cooling further enhance system reliability. This solution is perfectly optimized for use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media servers.
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In a global e-commerce data center running HPE ProLiant servers, the Q8F05A-HPE NS CS/SF 6TB Spare HDD is configured as a hot-spare in RAID-6 arrays. Upon a primary disk failure, the spare automatically takes over and rebuilds the array without manual intervention. Benefit: Ensures continuous transaction processing, eliminates unplanned downtime, and preserves revenue by maintaining optimal database performance.
A multinational bank uses HPE StoreOnce backup appliances to meet stringent data-retention and audit requirements. The Q8F05A-HPE NS CS/SF 6TB Spare HDD is deployed as a standby drive for long-term archive repositories. In the event of drive degradation, the spare disk triggers an immediate rebuild, preserving 10-year retention policies. Benefit: Guarantees data integrity, simplifies regulatory compliance, and mitigates risk of audit failures.
A national retail chain leverages HPE OneView to monitor point-of-sale servers at 200 branch locations. Each site includes a Q8F05A-HPE NS CS/SF 6TB Spare HDD pre-staged as a hot-spare in server RAID arrays. If a primary drive fails, the spare rebuilds automatically, with alerts sent to central IT. Benefit: Reduces on-site technician dispatches, accelerates service restoration, and maintains store-level transaction continuity under strict SLAs.
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 Q8F05A |  Q8F09A |  Q8B31A |  Q8D16A |  Q8E92A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 8-bay | 16-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 256 TB | 1 PB |
| 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 | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 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 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 350W | 750W | 500W | 250W |
| 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 / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8F05A Advanced Storage Server | Q8F09A Enterprise NAS | Q8B31A SAN Storage System | Q8D16A | Q8E92A Enterprise SAN Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 27.5 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 25 lbs | 48 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs |
Large capacity HDD integrated smoothly into the storage pool.
Reliable spare drive with predictable performance.
Good option for expanding capacity without risk.
No compatibility problems during deployment.
Met enterprise expectations.
The HPE NS CS/SF 6TB Spare HDD (Q8F05A) is a factory-qualified, hot-plug 6TB SAS hard drive designed as a direct replacement or spare for HPE Network Storage (NS), ConvergedSystem (CS) and StoreFabric (SF) environments.
This drive features 6TB capacity, 12Gb/s SAS interface, 7,200 RPM spindle speed, 3.5-inch form factor and 512e sector format to deliver balanced performance and reliability.
The Q8F05A spare HDD is fully compatible with HPE MSA, StoreOnce, StoreVirtual, ProLiant and Synergy storage enclosures that accept NS, CS or SF-specified SAS drives.
Yes, the Q8F05A is hot-swappable, allowing you to replace or add the drive without powering down your HPE storage or server system.