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Q8F16A Overview
Q8F16A is a SAN storage system featuring 16 drive bays that support SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, delivering a total capacity of 512 TB. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations while being powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with a pre-installed 16 GB of DDR4 memory that can be expanded up to 64 GB.
Q8F16A offers connectivity via USB 3.2, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel, ensuring robust network support. With expansion support, redundant power supply rated at 350W, and redundant fan cooling, this system is ideally suited for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server use cases.
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Q8F16A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- 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
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- 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
- Q8F16A Storage Array
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 50 lbs
Q8F16A Use Case
High-Availability Enterprise Database Cluster with Q8F16A-HPE NS CS/AF 960GB SAS Spare SSD
In a global financial services firm running 24/7 trading engines on HPE Nimble Storage CS Series All-Flash arrays, the Q8F16A-HPE NS CS/AF 960GB SAS Spare SSD is provisioned as a hot-spare in a RAID-5 group. On any primary SSD failure, it automatically rebuilds data with sub-millisecond latency, delivering zero unplanned downtime, full regulatory compliance for RTO/RPO, and sustained 120K+ IOPS performance.
Scalable VMware vSphere VDI Boot-Storm Protection with Q8F16A-HPE NS CS/AF 960GB SAS Spare SSD
A managed service provider supports 3,000+ concurrent virtual desktops on an HPE Nimble CS AF All-Flash array by integrating the Q8F16A-HPE NS CS/AF 960GB SAS Spare SSD as a dedicated hot-spare in RAID-10. This ensures instant rebuilds during drive failures, maintains consistent 150K IOPS throughput during boot storms, and upholds stringent SLAs for end-user responsiveness and maintenance windows.
Continuous Edge Analytics in Smart Manufacturing with Q8F16A-HPE NS CS/AF 960GB SAS Spare SSD
In a smart-factory deployment handling real-time IoT sensor data on a Nimble Storage All-Flash shelf, the Q8F16A-HPE NS CS/AF 960GB SAS Spare SSD acts as an on-call hot-spare in the caching tier. This instant failover capability eliminates ingestion bottlenecks, guarantees sub-2ms write latency for predictive-maintenance analytics, and reduces unplanned production downtime by 30%, maximizing overall equipment effectiveness.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8F16A |  Q8E97A |  Q8B74A |  Q8C90A |  Q8B57A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 128 TB | 1 PB | 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 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 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 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 | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 350W | 750W | 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 | No | Yes |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8F16A Storage Array | Q8E97A Enterprise Storage System | Q8B74A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q8C90A Enterprise Storage System | Q8B57A Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 20 inches | 25.0 inches | 28 inches | 20 inches |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 25 lbs | 28 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Henry Walsh
5
Integrated smoothly into existing array.
J
Jason Morris
5
No rebuild issues encountered.
O
Owen Carter
5
Reliable option for production workloads.
K
Keith Harmon
5
Worked as expected.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS/AF 960GB SAS Spare SSD (SKU: Q8F16A)?
The HPE NS CS/AF 960GB SAS Spare SSD (Q8F16A) is a 2.5-inch, 12Gb/s SAS enterprise-class solid-state drive designed as an HPE-qualified spare for ProLiant servers.
What capacity does the Q8F16A spare SSD offer?
The Q8F16A provides 960 GB of usable capacity, ideal for read-intensive and mixed-workload applications.
Which interface does the HPE Q8F16A SSD use?
It uses a 12 Gb/s SAS interface for high-throughput connectivity in HPE server environments.
What form factor is the Q8F16A SSD?
It comes in a 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) drive compatible with standard HPE hot-plug bays.
Is the Q8F16A drive hot-pluggable?
Yes. The Q8F16A is fully hot-pluggable, allowing replacement or upgrade without powering down the server.
What performance can I expect from the HPE 960GB SAS SSD?
It delivers up to 205,000 IOPS for random reads and up to 28,000 IOPS for random writes, with sequential throughput up to 1,800 MB/s.
What is the endurance rating of the Q8F16A SSD?
The drive is rated for 3 drive-writes per day (DWPD) over a 5-year service life, supporting sustained enterprise workloads.
Which HPE servers are compatible with part number Q8F16A?
The Q8F16A is validated for HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers, including DL, ML and Apollo series equipped with SAS controllers.
How do I install the HPE Q8F16A spare SSD?
Insert the Q8F16A into any empty 2.5″ SAS hot-plug bay; the server’s array controller will automatically recognize the replacement drive.
Does the Q8F16A support HPE Smart Array controllers?
Yes. It is fully supported by HPE Smart Array controllers and Dynamic Smart Array software for RAID and caching features.
What is the MTBF of the HPE NS CS/AF 960GB SAS SSD?
The mean time between failures (MTBF) for the Q8F16A is 2 million hours, reflecting HPE’s enterprise reliability standards.
What operating temperature range does the Q8F16A support?
The drive operates reliably between 0 °C and 60 °C, suitable for standard data center environments.
Is firmware upgrade available for the HPE Q8F16A SSD?
Yes. Firmware updates are delivered through the HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) to ensure compatibility and performance.
What warranty covers the HPE 960GB SAS Spare SSD?
It includes a 3-year parts replacement warranty backed by HPE’s global support network.
Can I use the Q8F16A in non-HPE servers?
While it may function in generic SAS bays, optimal performance and full support require HPE server platforms and certified controllers.
How do I order the replacement SSD Q8F16A for my HPE system?
Provide your HPE server model and the spare part number Q8F16A to your HPE direct sales representative or authorized reseller.