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Q8F10A Overview
Q8F10A is a high-performance NAS designed for demanding environments, featuring an 8-bay drive enclosure that supports SATA, SAS, SSD, and NVMe drive types. It offers a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB, supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations, and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 CPU cores. Pre-installed with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and expandable up to 128 GB, the system provides robust performance for data-intensive tasks.
Q8F10A comes equipped with versatile connectivity options including USB 3.2 and a 10GbE network port, along with 4 LAN ports for enhanced network support. The NAS supports expansion modules, redundant cooling with a redundant fan setup, and a redundant power supply rated at 500W, making it ideal for use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data center operations, virtualization, and media server deployments.
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Q8F10A 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 / 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
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- 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
- Q8F10A High Performance NAS
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q8F10A Use Case
Rapid Hot-Swap Replacement with Q8F10A-HPE NS CS 800GB SAS Spare SSD
When a primary drive in an HPE NS CS storage cluster experiences failure, deploying the Q8F10A-HPE NS CS 800GB SAS Spare SSD as an on-hand hot-swap replacement reduces rebuild time to under 10 minutes, ensures continuous I/O, meets 99.99% availability SLAs and eliminates costly unplanned downtime.
Maximized Virtual Machine Uptime in Enterprise Environments
In large-scale virtualization deployments on HPE NS CS arrays, preconfiguring the Q8F10A-HPE NS CS 800GB SAS Spare SSD guarantees seamless volume failover for critical VMs, sustains consistent IOPS for mixed workloads, reduces performance degradation by up to 40% and streamlines capacity planning.
Continuous High-Speed Analytics for Database Workloads
For real-time analytics platforms and transactional databases hosted on HPE NS CS, integrating the Q8F10A-HPE NS CS 800GB SAS Spare SSD preserves in-memory data throughput during drive replacements, delivers sub-200 µs latency, accelerates query response times by 30% and safeguards business intelligence operations.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8F10A |  Q8D44A |  Q8D32A |  Q8B57A |  Q8F03A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 24-bay | 8-bay | 16-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD / Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 512 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 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | 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 | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | Fibre Channel | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | 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 | 500W | 750W | 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 | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8F10A High Performance NAS | Q8D44A Storage System | Q8D32A Storage Array | Q8B57A Storage System | Q8F03A Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches | 20 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 30 lbs | 30 lbs | 25 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Mariam Siddiq
4
No issues during rebuild.
P
Petter Lund
5
Consistent performance after replacement.
Z
Zeeshan Malik
5
Useful spare for resilience.
H
Henry Collins
5
Dependable OEM SSD.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS 800GB SAS Spare SSD (SKU: Q8F10A)?
The HPE NS CS 800GB SAS Spare SSD (Q8F10A) is an enterprise-grade solid-state drive designed as a direct replacement for failed or depleted SSDs in HPE storage arrays.
What are the key specifications of the HPE NS CS 800GB SAS Spare SSD?
This SSD offers 800 GB capacity, a 12 Gb/s SAS interface, 2.5-inch SFF form factor, up to 2 000/1 600 MB/s sequential read/write and up to 180 000/60 000 random IOPS.
Which HPE storage systems are compatible with this spare SSD?
The 800 GB SAS Spare SSD is certified for HPE Nimble Storage, 3PAR StoreServ, StoreVirtual and ProLiant servers with SAS-capable backplanes.
Is the HPE NS CS 800GB SAS Spare SSD hot-swappable?
Yes. The SSD supports hot-swap functionality, allowing replacement without powering down the HPE storage array.
What endurance rating does the HPE NS CS 800GB SAS Spare SSD offer?
It provides a 3 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) endurance rating over a five-year service life, suitable for mixed-workload enterprise environments.
Does the HPE NS CS 800GB SAS Spare SSD support data encryption?
Yes. The drive supports self-encrypting drive (SED) capabilities with AES-256 encryption to safeguard data at rest.
How do I install the HPE NS CS 800GB SAS Spare SSD?
Power off the drive bay (if required), slide out the failed SSD, insert the replacement Q8F10A drive until it clicks, then re-enable the bay or follow your array’s hot-swap procedure.
What performance benefits does this SSD deliver?
By leveraging high SAS bandwidth and low latency NAND flash, it boosts database, virtualization and analytics workloads with consistent high IOPS and throughput.
How do I identify the spare SSD part number on the drive label?
The label includes SKU Q8F10A, capacity (800 GB), serial number and manufacturing date for accurate field replacement tracking.
What warranty coverage is included with the HPE NS CS 800GB SAS Spare SSD?
HPE provides a five-year limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, with optional HPE Foundation Care support upgrades.
Can I use the Q8F10A SSD in non-HPE servers?
While technically SAS-compliant, HPE does not validate non-HPE platforms; optimal reliability and warranty support apply only within certified HPE systems.
What maintenance procedures are recommended for this spare SSD?
Monitor drive health via HPE InfoSight or iLO, perform periodic firmware updates and replace drives flagged for wear or errors to prevent downtime.
How do I verify the health status of the HPE NS CS 800GB SAS Spare SSD?
Use HPE InfoSight analytics or the array’s management console to view SMART metrics, endurance remaining and error logs for proactive replacement.
What is the difference between this spare SSD and a standard HPE NS CS SSD?
The spare SSD is stocked and labeled specifically for field replacement, but otherwise shares identical performance, capacity and firmware as the standard drive.
Can the HPE NS CS 800GB SAS Spare SSD accelerate virtualized environments?
Yes. Its high IOPS and low latency characteristics help reduce VM boot times and improve application responsiveness in VMware and Hyper-V clusters.
Where can I purchase the HPE NS CS 800GB SAS Spare SSD (Q8F10A)?
Authorized HPE resellers and the HPE Store online carry this spare SSD. Provide SKU Q8F10A to ensure accurate ordering.