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Q8F78A Overview
Q8F78A is a high-performance SAN storage system built for mission-critical enterprise data centers and virtualization environments. It features a 12-bay design that supports mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, delivering a total storage capacity of up to 256 TB with RAID levels such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10. The system is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, paired with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 RAM that is expandable to 64 GB.
Q8F78A offers versatile interface options including USB 3.2 ports, 10GbE and Fibre Channel network connectivity, and provides expansion support to accommodate future upgrades. With redundant power supply delivering 350W and active cooling for continuous operation, this SAN storage array is optimally designed for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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Q8F78A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Brand
- Hpe
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 256 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 / Fibre Channel
- 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
- Q8F78A Enterprise SAN Storage Array
- Height
- 4 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 29 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8F78A |  Q8D74A |  Q8F69A |  Q8D72A |  Q8D29A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 24-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 1 PB | 256 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 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 | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE / Fibre Channel | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 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 | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 500W | 750W | 750W | 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 | Yes | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization |
| Product Name | Q8F78A Enterprise SAN Storage Array | Q8D74A Enterprise SAN Storage | Q8F69A Ultra Storage Appliance | Q8D72A High-Performance SAN Storage System | Q8D29A High Performance SAN Solution |
| Height | 4 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Depth | 29 inches | 28 inches | 15.0 inches | 28 inches | 27.56 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 27 lbs | 30 lbs | 35 lbs |
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Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
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Reviews & Ratings
D
Daniel Pierce
4
Spare SSD restored capacity without complications.
M
Martin Ellis
5
Stable performance after replacement.
S
Stephen Ford
5
Good quality enterprise SSD.
B
Brian Keller
4
Installed easily and worked immediately.
G
George Nolan
5
Met expectations.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS/AF/SF DFC 480GB Spare SSD?
The HPE NS CS/AF/SF DFC 480GB Spare SSD is a 2.5-inch, enterprise-grade solid-state drive designed as a hot-plug spare for HPE DFC-equipped servers, offering high performance and reliability.
Which interface and protocol does this 480GB spare SSD support?
This spare SSD uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface and supports the SCSI protocol, ensuring compatibility with HPE ProLiant and BladeSystem storage controllers.
What are the key performance specifications?
The drive delivers up to 1,200 MB/s sequential read and 550 MB/s sequential write speeds with a sustained 150 K IOPS random read and 30 K IOPS random write performance.
Is the HPE NS CS/AF/SF DFC 480GB Spare SSD hot-swappable?
Yes, the SSD is hot-swappable and can be inserted or removed while the server is powered on, minimizing downtime during service operations.
Which HPE server models are compatible with this spare SSD?
This spare SSD is compatible with HPE ProLiant DL, ML, and BL series servers equipped with DFC or SAS storage controllers and U.2 drive bays.
How do I install the 480GB spare SSD in my server?
Align the drive with an empty U.2 bay, insert until it clicks, then update the controller firmware if prompted. The system automatically recognizes the new spare.
What endurance rating does this HPE spare SSD offer?
The drive is rated for 1 drive write per day (DWPD) over a 5-year period, ensuring durable write endurance for write-intensive workloads.
Does the SSD support hardware-based encryption?
Yes, the SSD features AES 256-bit hardware encryption and Secure Erase capabilities to protect data at rest and simplify secure decommissioning.
What warranty is provided with the HPE DFC 480GB Spare SSD?
The SSD includes a standard 3-year HPE limited warranty and free pre-failure replacement for any drive exhibiting SMART errors or failures.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) of this spare SSD?
The SSD has an MTBF of 2 million hours, reflecting its enterprise-grade reliability and low risk of unexpected downtime.
Does the drive require any firmware updates before use?
HPE recommends running the latest Smart Component firmware to ensure optimal compatibility and performance; update via HPE Smart Storage Administrator.
How does the DFC series differ from standard HPE SSDs?
The DFC series is factory-formatted for HPE DFC controllers, providing plug-and-play hot-spare functionality and tailored compatibility with DFC-enabled systems.
What operating temperature range does the SSD support?
The drive operates reliably between 0 °C and 60 °C (32 °F to 140 °F), suitable for standard data-center and edge-computing environments.
What is the typical power consumption of the 480GB spare SSD?
The SSD consumes approximately 3.5 W active and 0.5 W idle, optimizing energy efficiency in high-density server deployments.
Can this spare SSD be used in RAID configurations?
Yes, it can serve as a hot-spare in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 arrays managed by HPE Smart Array controllers or DFC modules.
Where can I purchase a genuine HPE NS CS/AF/SF DFC 480GB Spare SSD?
Genuine HPE spare SSDs are available through authorized HPE resellers, the HPE Parts Store website, or by contacting HPE support for direct ordering.