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Q8F14A Overview
Q8F14A is a high-performance NAS storage system engineered with 16 drive bays that support SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drive types, delivering a total storage capacity of 512 TB. The system offers industry-standard RAID support including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 to ensure data protection and performance optimization.
Q8F14A is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, pre-installed with 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory and expandable up to 64 GB. It features interfaces such as USB 3.2, 10GbE network ports with 2 LAN ports, and supports expansion for future growth. The system uses a redundant power supply rated at 350W along with redundant fan cooling, making it ideal for use cases in SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server environments.
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Q8F14A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 16-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- 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
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 350W
- 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 / Media Server / Virtualization
- Product Name
- Q8F14A Enterprise NAS
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 25 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q8F14A Use Case
Enterprise Database High-Availability with Hot-Swap Spare SSD
A global financial services firm deploys Q8F14A-HPE NS CS/AF/SF 1.92TB R2 Spare SSD in its HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 servers to safeguard a 24/7 transactional database cluster. When an active SSD exhibits early warning SMART alerts, the pre-configured R2 Spare automatically takes over, ensuring zero-data loss and maintaining 99.99% uptime. Benefit: Eliminates unplanned downtime, accelerates fail-over in under 5 minutes, and protects mission-critical financial records with enterprise-grade reliability.
High-Performance VDI Infrastructure with Rapid SSD Replacement
A multinational corporation supports 5,000 remote employees on an HPE Synergy-based Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. By integrating Q8F14A-HPE NS CS/AF/SF 1.92TB R2 Spare SSD modules, IT teams achieve seamless hot-swap replacement without interrupting virtual desktop sessions. Benefit: Delivers consistent sub-1 ms latency and up to 200,000 IOPS per node, minimizes service desk tickets, and ensures a superior end-user experience during peak work hours.
AI/ML Inference Cluster Resilience in Data-Intensive Workloads
A cutting-edge research lab running HPE Apollo servers for deep learning inference uses Q8F14A-HPE NS CS/AF/SF 1.92TB R2 Spare SSD to maintain continuous data throughput for image recognition models. Upon any drive failure, the R2 Spare automatically replaces the faulty SSD, preserving a sustained 3 GB/s read rate across the cluster. Benefit: Guarantees uninterrupted model inference, reduces maintenance windows by 80%, and upholds stringent SLAs for real-time analytics.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8F14A |  Q8F01A |  Q8D11A |  Q8B78A |  Q8C94A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | NAS | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 48-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD / Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 192 TB | 1 PB | 256 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 | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | 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 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 750W | 350W | 500W | 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 | Yes | No | No | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8F14A Enterprise NAS | Q8F01A Enterprise Storage System | Q8D11A Enterprise NAS | Q8B78A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8C94A Enterprise NAS |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 2 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 25 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches | 25.0 inches | 25 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 50 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Paul Carmichael
5
Integrated smoothly into existing array.
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Nathan Webb
5
No rebuild or compatibility issues observed.
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Aaron Lowell
5
Reliable spare SSD for production use.
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Julian Cross
4
Worked exactly as expected.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS/AF/SF 1.92TB R2 Spare SSD (SKU Q8F14A)?
The HPE NS CS/AF/SF 1.92TB R2 Spare SSD (SKU Q8F14A) is an enterprise-grade, hot-pluggable 1.92 TB SAS solid-state drive designed as a drop-in spare for HPE ProLiant servers and storage arrays.
What interface and form factor does the Q8F14A SSD use?
The Q8F14A SSD uses a 12 Gb/s SAS interface in a 2.5-inch U.2 (SFF-8639) form factor for maximum compatibility and performance in HPE systems.
What are the sequential read and write speeds of this SSD?
The Q8F14A delivers up to 2,100 MB/s sequential read and up to 1,700 MB/s sequential write performance for demanding workloads.
What is the endurance rating of the HPE Q8F14A SSD?
The Q8F14A SSD is rated for 3 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) over a five-year service life, equating to approximately 3 PB total bytes written (TBW).
Which HPE servers and storage controllers are compatible with SKU Q8F14A?
SKU Q8F14A is validated for HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers, HPE Apollo systems, and HPE Smart Array and RAID controllers supporting 12 Gb/s SAS.
How do I install the HPE 1.92TB R2 Spare SSD in my server?
To install, hot-plug the SSD into an available SAS drive bay or caddy, then verify detection in the HPE Smart Storage Administrator or system BIOS.
Can Q8F14A be used as a hot-spare in RAID configurations?
Yes, Q8F14A supports automatic hot-spare assignment in HPE Smart Array RAID environments to ensure rapid rebuilds on drive failure.
What temperature range does the Q8F14A SSD support?
The Q8F14A operates reliably between 0 °C and 35 °C (storage range: –40 °C to 70 °C) for data center and edge deployments.
What is the mean time to failure (MTTF) for this SSD?
The Q8F14A SSD features an MTTF of 2.5 million hours, delivering high reliability in enterprise workloads.
How does the R2 version differ from the previous SSD generation?
The R2 version offers higher endurance and improved firmware optimizations for mixed-use workloads compared to the original R1 model.
What warranty coverage comes with the HPE Q8F14A SSD?
HPE provides a standard five-year limited warranty including parts, labor, and onsite repair for the Q8F14A SSD.
How do I monitor SSD health and performance?
Use HPE Smart Storage Administrator or HPE iLO integrated management tools to view drive health metrics, SMART attributes, and firmware levels.
Which operating systems support the Q8F14A SAS SSD?
The Q8F14A is supported on all HPE-certified OS platforms including Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware ESXi.
Can I update the firmware on the HPE 1.92TB R2 Spare SSD?
Yes, use the HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) or HPE Smart Update Manager (SUM) to apply the latest firmware updates.
What steps should I take if the Q8F14A SSD is not recognized?
Verify proper SAS cable connections, update controller firmware, reseat the drive, and check logs in HPE Smart Storage Administrator for error codes.
How can I order replacement or additional Q8F14A SSDs?
Contact your authorized HPE reseller or visit the HPE Parts Store online and reference SKU Q8F14A to order spares or bulk quantities.