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Q8F84A Overview
Q8F84A is a SAN storage system engineered for high-demand enterprise environments. It features a rackmount design with 24 drive bays supporting SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drives, and it delivers a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB with RAID options including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60, and JBOD. The system is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory that can be expanded to 128 GB, ensuring reliable performance for data-intensive applications.
Designed for enterprise data centers and virtualization workloads, Q8F84A provides multiple interface options including USB 3.2 and 10GbE network ports, along with iSCSI support for seamless data connectivity and management. The storage system offers expansion support, active cooling, and a redundant power supply rated at 750W, making it ideal for mission-critical applications such as SMB backup, enterprise virtualization, and media server deployments.
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Q8F84A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Brand
- Hpe
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 24-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 1 PB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 750W
- 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 / Virtualization
- Product Name
- Q8F84A Enterprise SAN Storage
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q8F84A Use Case
High-Availability Data Center Failover with Q8F84A-HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller
Scenario: An enterprise data center must maintain 24/7 access during rack-level controller failures. By deploying the Q8F84A-HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller as an automated standby, IT teams achieve sub-second failover to the spare unit. Benefit: Sustained business continuity, zero data-plane interruptions, and SLA compliance without manual intervention.
Zero-Downtime Maintenance and Firmware Upgrades
Scenario: A global service provider schedules quarterly firmware updates on primary storage controllers. Integrating the Q8F84A-HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller as an active standby allows traffic to shift seamlessly during maintenance windows. Benefit: Eliminates planned outages, reduces operational risk, and accelerates patch cycles with uninterrupted application availability.
Rapid Disaster Recovery in Multi-Site Replication
Scenario: A financial services firm replicates mission-critical data between geo-redundant sites to meet regulatory RPO/RTO targets. The Q8F84A-HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller stands ready at the secondary site, instantly taking over if the primary controller fails. Benefit: Guarantees sub-minute recovery, protects transactional integrity, and ensures regulatory compliance under extreme conditions.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8F84A |  Q8D42A |  Q8F14A |  Q8D53A |  Q8B78A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | NAS | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 24-bay | 8-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD / Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 1 PB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 | 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 | 6 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 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 | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 500W | 350W | 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 | No | No | Yes | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization |
| Product Name | Q8F84A Enterprise SAN Storage | Q8D42A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8F14A Enterprise NAS | Q8D53A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q8B78A Enterprise Storage Array |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 25 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches | 25.0 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs |
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Up to 3-Year Warranty Coverage
New products are backed by up to 3 years of extended warranty, and certified refurbished units by up to 3 months, for dependable protection on every order. Coverage is clear, honoured in full, and confirmed on each product page.
Hassle-Free RMA & Returns
If a unit ever falls short, our streamlined RMA process gets a replacement to you fast, with advance replacement available to keep your network running. No jargon, no runaround.
Rigorously Tested & Quality Assured
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
O
Oliver Kingsley
4
Controller spare returned the system to full health promptly.
Z
Zachary Benton
5
Easy installation with minimal downtime.
H
Hugh Morrison
4
Consistent performance since deployment.
P
Piers Lang
5
Good enterprise replacement option.
S
Scott Linton
5
Met expectations for stability.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller (SKU: Q8F84A)?
The HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller (SKU: Q8F84A) is a direct replacement controller for HPE AF7000 All-Flash Arrays, engineered to restore redundancy and maintain continuous storage availability.
Which storage arrays are compatible with the HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller?
The HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller is fully compatible with HPE AF7000 All-Flash Arrays and can be deployed in any chassis that supports dual-controller configurations.
What are the main features of the HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller?
Key features include 12Gb/s SAS connectivity, NVDIMM-backed cache for write acceleration, dual-port design for high-availability, and integrated RAID protection for data integrity.
How do I install the HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller?
Power down the array, remove the faulty controller module, slide in the Q8F84A spare until it clicks, then power on. The array will auto-discover and sync the new controller.
Can I hot-swap the HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller?
Yes. The HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller supports front-accessible hot-swap, enabling replacement without shutting down the storage array or interrupting host I/O.
What power requirements does the HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller have?
Each controller consumes up to 265W and operates on 100–240V AC with a redundant power supply architecture for uninterrupted performance.
What warranty covers the HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller?
The HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller is backed by HPE’s one-year limited hardware warranty, with options to extend to three or five years of global support.
How do I replace a failed controller with the HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller?
Use HPE OneView or Onboard Administrator to gracefully failover, remove the faulty unit, insert the Q8F84A spare, and allow automatic resynchronization to restore redundancy.
Is firmware preloaded on the HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller?
Yes. The Q8F84A spare arrives with factory-shipped firmware matching HPE AF7000 standards, ensuring instant compatibility and seamless integration.
How can I update firmware on the HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller?
Use HPE OneView, the Array Web GUI or CLI to upload the latest HPE AF7000 firmware package and follow the guided update wizard to patch the controller.
What are the technical specifications of the HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller?
The controller features dual Intel Xeon D processors, 128GB NVDIMM cache, 12Gb/s SAS ports, dual 10GbE management interfaces, and supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10.
Does the HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller support data encryption?
Yes. It supports AES-256 self-encrypting drives (SED) and integrates with HPE Secure Encryption for data-at-rest protection without performance impact.
Which management tools support the HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller?
Manage the controller with HPE OneView, Onboard Administrator, Array Web GUI or CLI, offering comprehensive health monitoring and configuration controls.
How can I order the HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller (SKU: Q8F84A)?
Contact your authorized HPE reseller or place an order through HPE’s official e-commerce portal using SKU Q8F84A to ensure genuine spare parts and warranty coverage.
How do I troubleshoot common issues with the HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller?
Check status LEDs, verify firmware versions, review HPE OneView alerts, and consult HPE Support documentation. For persistent errors, engage HPE technical support with system logs.
Can the HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller be used for data replication?
Yes. When installed, it fully supports HPE AF7000 replication features, including asynchronous and synchronous replication for disaster recovery scenarios.
What benefits does the HPE NS AF7000 Spare Controller provide?
It ensures high availability, minimizes downtime, accelerates rebuilds with NVDIMM cache, and maintains storage performance and data protection in critical environments.