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Q8F83A Overview
Q8F83A is a SAN storage system engineered with 8 drive bays supporting mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It delivers a total storage capacity of up to 256 TB and supports multiple RAID levels such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, ensuring robust data protection and versatility.
Q8F83A features an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, pre-installed with 16 GB DDR4 memory and expandable up to 64 GB DDR4. The system is outfitted with USB 3.2 and 10GbE network interfaces, includes 4 LAN ports, offers expansion support, and comes with redundant power supply rated at 350W along with redundant fan cooling. This device is ideal for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server use cases.
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Q8F83A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-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
- 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
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- Q8F83A Enterprise Storage Array
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 19 inches
- Depth
- 27 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
Q8F83A Use Case
Data Center High Availability and Controller Failover
In a large enterprise data center supporting critical ERP and database services, the Q8F83A-HPE NS AF5000 Spare Controller enables instantaneous, automated controller failover when a primary I/O controller experiences a fault. By pre-staging a hot-swappable spare controller, IT teams minimize unplanned downtime to under 60 seconds, ensuring continuous access to mission-critical data. Benefit: Achieve >99.999% service availability and eliminate single-points-of-failure for business-critical workloads.
Seamless Disaster Recovery for Mission-Critical Applications
For financial services firms running low-latency trading platforms, the Q8F83A-HPE NS AF5000 Spare Controller serves as a standby component within a synchronous replication setup. In the event of controller degradation or hardware replacement, the spare controller automatically takes over, preserving write consistency across primary and secondary arrays. Benefit: Ensure zero data loss (RPO=0) and sub-minute recovery time objective (RTO<60s) for transaction-intensive applications.
Optimized Virtual Machine Performance in Hyperconverged Environments
Manufacturing firms deploying virtualized CAD/CAM and simulation workloads on HPE Servers leverage the Q8F83A-HPE NS AF5000 Spare Controller to safeguard storage layer performance. Upon detection of a controller fault, the spare controller seamlessly integrates into the NVMe-over-Fabric network, maintaining peak IOPS and throughput for dozens of VMs. Benefit: Sustain predictable application performance SLAs and prevent costly engineering workflow interruptions.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8F83A |  Q8E87A |  Q8D69A |  Q8B56A |  Q8D05A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 256 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / 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 | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 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 | 500W | 350W | 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 | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8F83A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8E87A Enterprise SAN Storage | Q8D69A SAN Storage System | Q8B56A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q8D05A Enterprise Storage System |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 19 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 27 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28.0 inches | 25 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 75 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
C
Colin Rees
5
Easy installation with minimal downtime.
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Dustin Hayes
4
Stable performance post swap.
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Eamon Doyle
4
Good quality enterprise spare.
R
Ralph Turner
5
Worked as required.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS AF5000 Spare Controller (SKU Q8F83A)?
The HPE NS AF5000 Spare Controller (SKU Q8F83A) is a hot-swappable replacement module for HPE NS5000 All-Flash Storage Arrays, designed to restore controller functionality quickly and reliably.
Which HPE storage systems are compatible with the HPE NS AF5000 Spare Controller?
The AF5000 Spare Controller is compatible with HPE NS5000 All-Flash Storage Arrays running HPE StoreServ OS 4.x and integrates seamlessly into existing HPE 3PAR environments.
What key features does the HPE NS AF5000 Spare Controller offer?
It features a dual active-active controller architecture, 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity, advanced deduplication and compression, NVMe SSD support, and enterprise-grade fault tolerance.
Is the HPE NS AF5000 Spare Controller hot-pluggable?
Yes. The AF5000 Spare Controller is fully hot-pluggable, enabling replacement without system downtime when configured in a dual-controller setup.
How do I install the HPE NS AF5000 Spare Controller?
Power down only the affected controller, slide out the faulty unit, insert the AF5000 Spare until it clicks, then power it up; the array auto-detects and resynchronizes the module.
Does the HPE NS AF5000 Spare Controller require firmware updates?
HPE recommends matching the spare controller firmware to your array’s current StoreServ OS version, which can be downloaded and applied via the HPE Support Center.
What are the power requirements for the HPE NS AF5000 Spare Controller?
The controller operates on 100–240 V AC, draws up to 250 W, and is compatible with standard HPE NS5000 power supply units.
Does the HPE NS AF5000 Spare Controller support SSD and HDD drives?
Yes. The AF5000 controller supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe SSDs as well as high-capacity SAS HDDs for flexible storage configurations.
What warranty is included with the HPE NS AF5000 Spare Controller (SKU Q8F83A)?
This spare controller includes a 3-year limited hardware warranty with global coverage and next-business-day replacement service.
What is the return policy for the HPE NS AF5000 Spare Controller?
Unused controllers can be returned within 30 days of purchase for a full refund; contact your HPE reseller or HPE Support for return authorization.
How long does shipping take for the HPE NS AF5000 Spare Controller?
Standard U.S. shipping takes 3–5 business days; international delivery typically ranges from 7–10 business days, depending on destination.
What technical support options are available for the HPE NS AF5000 Spare Controller?
HPE offers 24/7 phone, online chat, and email support, plus optional Care Pack services for proactive maintenance and expedited on-site response.
How does replacing the controller affect my data on the HPE NS AF5000?
In dual-controller arrays, data continuity is maintained during hot-swap; in single-controller setups, a backup restore is required post-installation.
What is the reliability rating of the HPE NS AF5000 Spare Controller?
The AF5000 Spare Controller has an MTBF of over 2 million hours and is built with enterprise-grade components for high availability.
Can I pre-install the HPE NS AF5000 Spare Controller as a hot-standby?
Yes. You can install the AF5000 Spare Controller in the secondary bay as a hot-standby to enable automatic failover in case of primary controller failure.