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Q8F85A Overview
Q8F85A is a high-performance NAS storage system designed for demanding environments. It features 8 drive bays that support SATA HDD, SAS HDD, and SATA SSD drives with a total storage capacity of up to 256 TB. The system offers advanced RAID levels including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, ensuring data reliability and flexibility. It is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory, upgradeable to 64 GB.
The Q8F85A provides multiple interfaces including USB 3.2, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel, supporting robust network connectivity with 2 LAN ports. Designed with expansion support, redundant power supply rated at 500W, and redundant fan cooling, it ensures maximum uptime and performance. Ideal for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications, the Q8F85A is engineered to meet the diverse needs of modern IT infrastructures.
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Q8F85A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD
- 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
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 500W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- Yes
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- Q8F85A Enterprise NAS
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.0 inches
- Depth
- 25.0 inches
- Weight
- 22 lbs
Q8F85A Use Case
Minimize Data-Center Downtime with On-Hand Controller Failover
In a global financial services data center running critical transaction workloads, the Q8F85A-HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller is pre-staged to replace a failed primary controller in under five minutes. By enabling instant hardware failover, IT teams achieve sub-15-minute RTO, maintain 99.999% application uptime and eliminate extended maintenance windows—ensuring uninterrupted trading and compliance with SLAs.
Seamless Hybrid-Cloud Storage Scalability During Peak Demands
A retail enterprise experiences seasonal traffic surges and spikes in concurrent transactions. By deploying the Q8F85A-HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller as a hot-swap backup in its HPE Nimble hybrid-cloud array, the IT team can dynamically swap controllers without data migration or rehydration delays. The immediate capacity restoration supports 3× peak I/O throughput and delivers consistent sub-1ms latency for e-commerce applications.
Zero-Downtime Maintenance for Mission-Critical Archives
A healthcare provider must apply firmware updates and hardware refreshes on its HPE AF9000 archive platform without interrupting patient data access. The Q8F85A-HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller allows administrators to perform live controller rotations and firmware patches, preserving continuous replication and encryption services. This approach guarantees full compliance with HIPAA retention policies and avoids revenue-impacting service outages.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8F85A |  Q8D65A |  Q8F11A |  Q8D12A |  Q8B42A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 512 TB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB |
| 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 | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 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 | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 500W | 350W | 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 | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8F85A Enterprise NAS | Q8D65A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8F11A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q8D12A Enterprise Storage Appliance | Q8B42A Enterprise SAN Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.0 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 25.0 inches | 24 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 22 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 50 lbs | 75 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Bushra Khan
4
OEM quality and easy install.
H
Henrik Madsen
5
No firmware issues encountered.
W
Waqas Ali
4
Essential for mission critical arrays.
D
Daniel Foster
5
Dependable spare component.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller (SKU: Q8F85A)?
The HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller (SKU: Q8F85A) is a field-replaceable, fully compatible controller module designed to maintain high availability and performance in HPE Nimble Storage All Flash 9000 arrays.
Which HPE Nimble Storage models are compatible with the NS AF9000 Spare Controller?
The NS AF9000 Spare Controller is compatible exclusively with all HPE Nimble Storage All Flash 9000 series arrays, ensuring seamless integration and redundancy.
Can the HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller be hot-swapped during operation?
Yes, the HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller supports hot-swapping, allowing replacement without service interruption or data downtime in a redundant array configuration.
What are the key features of the HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller?
Key features include field-replaceable design, full compatibility with AF9000 series, hot-swap capability, advanced NVMe performance, and seamless firmware support.
How do I install the HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller?
To install the HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller, power down the failed module if non-redundant, slide out the old controller, insert the spare until it clicks, and follow on-screen prompts for initialization.
What benefits does the spare controller provide for my storage array?
The HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller enhances system reliability by reducing downtime, ensuring continuous data availability, and maintaining optimal performance in case of controller failure.
What is the warranty period for the HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller?
The HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller is covered by HPE’s standard one-year limited warranty, with options to extend support through Care Pack services.
Where can I purchase the HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller (Q8F85A)?
You can purchase the HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller (Q8F85A) through authorized HPE resellers, the HPE official eStore, or certified channel partners.
How do I update the firmware on the HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller?
Firmware updates for the HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller are managed through the HPE Nimble Storage array management interface, which automates downloads and installation with minimal disruption.
What technical specifications define the HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller?
The HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller features dual 24-core processors, 384 GB DDR4 memory, NVMe SSD caching, redundant power supplies, and connectivity via 100 GbE ports.
Does the HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller support RAID configurations?
Yes, it supports RAID 5 and RAID 6 configurations, leveraging HPE Nimble Storage’s Adaptive Flash platform for optimal fault tolerance and performance.
How does the spare controller improve data availability?
By serving as a redundant module, the HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller instantly takes over I/O tasks during controller failure, ensuring zero data loss and continuous operations.
What environmental requirements are needed for installing the HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller?
Installation requires a standard 19-inch rack, operating temperatures between 10 °C to 35 °C, humidity levels of 10–90% non-condensing, and proper airflow as specified in the HPE installation guide.
Can I use the HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller with hybrid storage arrays?
No, the HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller is designed exclusively for the All Flash 9000 series and is not compatible with hybrid or legacy Nimble Storage models.
What support options are available for the HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller?
Support options include HPE Foundation Care, Proactive Care, and Premium Support services, offering 24/7 monitoring, rapid replacement, and expert-level technical assistance.
How do I configure the HPE NS AF9000 Spare Controller after installation?
After installing the spare controller, use the HPE Nimble Storage web interface or CLI to verify controller status, resynchronize data, and ensure firmware parity with existing modules.