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Q8F67A Overview
Q8F67A is a NAS storage system featuring 4-bay support that accommodates Mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD with a total capacity of 128 TB. It supports multiple RAID levels such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory upgradeable to 64 GB. The system offers interfaces including USB 3.2 and Ethernet, with network connectivity provided by 1GbE and 2 LAN ports.
The Q8F67A system is built with a redundant 350W power supply and active cooling, while also supporting expansion for additional functionality. Designed for diverse use cases including SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media servers, this rackmount storage system delivers reliability, scalability, and high performance for mission-critical operations.
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Q8F67A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 4-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 128 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
- 1GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- 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
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- Q8F67A Enterprise NAS Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
Q8F67A Use Case
High-Availability Failover for Enterprise SAN Storage
In a mission-critical data center, a failed CS210 controller is instantly replaced by the Q8F67A-HPE NS CS210 Spare Controller via hot-swap. This seamless failover restores I/O paths in under 60 seconds, preserves SLAs and prevents data access interruptions for VMware and Oracle workloads.
Rapid Disaster Recovery Deployment Across Geo-Distributed Sites
An international finance firm stages the Q8F67A spare at its secondary site. During a primary-site outage, technicians install the controller to spin up DR-arrays within minutes. This accelerates RTO to under 2 hours, ensures regulatory compliance and safeguards transactional data integrity.
Non-Disruptive Maintenance and Firmware Rollback Testing
An IT operations team uses the Q8F67A as a pre-staged spare to validate CS210 firmware updates outside production. They swap controllers, test new builds against live workloads, then roll back without downtime. Outcome: zero-risk patch validation, uninterrupted application performance and tighter change-management control.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8F67A |  Q8B33A |  Q8F86A |  Q8D51A |  Q8D65A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 4-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 128 TB | 256 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 5 | 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 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 1GbE | 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 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 350W | 350W | 350W | 500W |
| 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 | Enterprise Data Center | SMB, Enterprise Data Center, Virtualization, Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | Q8F67A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q8B33A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8F86A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q8D51A | Q8D65A Enterprise Storage Array |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 1 | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.3 inches | 19 | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 20 inches | 28.5 inches | 25 | 24 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 30 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Blake Ritchie
5
No issues after replacement.
V
Victor Hammond
4
Reliable enterprise component.
N
Noel Chambers
5
Predictable behavior in production.
P
Piers Lawson
5
Met expectations.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS210 Spare Controller (SKU: Q8F67A)?
The HPE NS CS210 Spare Controller (SKU: Q8F67A) is a hot-swappable, redundant controller designed to replace or augment existing CS210 controller modules for enhanced fault tolerance and performance.
Which storage systems are compatible with the HPE NS CS210 Spare Controller?
The Spare Controller Q8F67A is compatible with HPE StoreOnce NS2000, NS2500, NS2600, NS2040, and NS2080 systems running supported firmware versions.
How do I install the HPE NS CS210 Spare Controller (Q8F67A)?
Shut down the affected node, slide out the faulty controller, insert the Q8F67A spare until it clicks, then restart; the system auto-discovers and configures the new controller.
Is the HPE NS CS210 Spare Controller hot-swappable?
Yes. The Q8F67A spare controller supports hot-swap functionality, enabling replacement without powering down the entire system when configured in an active-passive setup.
Does the Spare Controller require firmware updates?
After installation, upgrade or match the controller firmware to the system’s current StoreOnce OS release using the HPE InfoSight interface for compatibility and feature parity.
Can I use the HPE NS CS210 Spare Controller for failover configuration?
Yes. In an active-passive cluster, the Q8F67A automatically takes over operations upon primary controller failure, ensuring continuous data availability.
What performance improvements can I expect with the Q8F67A spare controller?
Replacement with a fully functional CS210 controller restores peak deduplication throughput up to 20 TB/hour and high-availability failover responsiveness.
Does the HPE NS CS210 Spare Controller support virtualization platforms?
Yes. The controller seamlessly integrates with VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and other major virtualization stacks via iSCSI or Fibre Channel.
What warranty coverage is included with the Q8F67A Spare Controller?
HPE provides a one-year limited warranty with 24×7 global support; optional service packs can extend coverage up to five years with next-business-day onsite response.
How do I verify my controller is a genuine HPE NS CS210 Spare Controller?
Check the part number Q8F67A on the HPE label, cross-reference the serial number in HPE Support Center, or use HPE’s online Parts & Spares verification tool.
What environmental conditions are required for the CS210 Spare Controller?
Operate between 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F) with 20%–80% RH (non-condensing); ensure proper rack cooling and airflow as specified in the HPE Storage Installation Guide.
How do I order the HPE NS CS210 Spare Controller (Q8F67A)?
Contact your authorized HPE reseller or place an order through the HPE online storefront using SKU Q8F67A to ensure genuine hardware and warranty support.
Is downtime required to replace the HPE NS CS210 Spare Controller?
No downtime is required when replacing the controller in a redundant cluster; a brief IO pause may occur during failover but services remain available.
Can the Q8F67A Spare Controller be used for expansion beyond redundancy?
No. The CS210 Spare Controller is intended solely for redundancy and failover; capacity expansion requires additional node modules rather than controller spares.
How do I configure the replacement controller in HPE InfoSight?
Log in to HPE InfoSight, navigate to the affected StoreOnce system, confirm the newly installed Q8F67A controller under Hardware > Controllers, and apply any pending firmware updates.
What safety precautions should I follow when handling the Q8F67A controller?
Use ESD grounding wrist straps, power down the node if not hot-swapping, avoid touching connector pins, and follow HPE’s hardware safety guidelines in the service manual.
How long does it take to ship the HPE NS CS210 Spare Controller?
Shipping times vary by region and service level; with HPE’s contracted next-business-day spare parts service, customers generally receive Q8F67A within 24 hours.