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Q8F86A Overview
Q8F86A is an enterprise-class SAN storage system purpose-built for high-demand environments. It comes in a rackmount form factor featuring 12 drive bays that support Mixed drive types (including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD) with a total storage capacity of 512 TB and RAID 5 protection. Powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, it ships with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 RAM and supports up to 128 GB of memory.
Q8F86A also offers multiple high-speed interfaces; it provides 10GbE network ports alongside USB 3.0 connectivity and supports Fibre Channel for advanced storage networking. Designed for mission-critical applications, it features hot-swap drive bays, redundant fan cooling, and a redundant 350W power supply, making it ideally suited for use cases such as enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media servers.
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Q8F86A 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
- 512 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 5
- 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
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- 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
- Q8F86A Enterprise SAN Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.3 inches
- Depth
- 28.5 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q8F86A Use Case
High-Availability Hot Spare for HPE ProLiant NVMe Servers
In enterprise data centers running HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers, the Q8F86A-HPE NS CS/AF/SF DFC 960GB Spare SSD functions as an automated hot spare for NVMe storage arrays. Upon detecting drive failure, the system instantly engages the spare, eliminating unplanned downtime and safeguarding critical workloads with continuous data availability.
Performance Optimization in Hyperconverged VMware vSAN Clusters
Financial services organizations deploy the Q8F86A-HPE NS CS/AF/SF DFC 960GB Spare SSD within HPE-based VMware vSAN hyperconverged infrastructures to serve as a standby NVMe cache replacement. This proactive spare strategy prevents performance degradation during rebuilds, sustaining sub-millisecond latency under peak transaction loads and ensuring consistent user experience.
Rapid Recovery for Regulatory Compliance and Business Continuity
Healthcare and government agencies integrate the Q8F86A-HPE NS CS/AF/SF DFC 960GB Spare SSD into their disaster recovery frameworks on HPE storage controllers. As an on-site spare, it accelerates drive rebuilds after failures, reducing recovery time objectives (RTO) by up to 50%, maintaining audit-ready data integrity and compliance with strict uptime mandates.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8F86A |  Q8G63A |  Q8D55A |  Q8B63A |  Q8B71A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 256 TB | 256 TB | 1 PB | 256 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 5 | 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 | 6 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 1GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Active | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 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 | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8F86A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q8G63A Enterprise SAN Storage | Q8D55A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q8B63A Storage Server | Q8B71A Enterprise Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.2 inches |
| Depth | 28.5 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches | 25.0 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs |
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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
S
Scott Fletcher
5
Spare SSD restored array health promptly.
M
Mehak Siddiqui
4
No compatibility problems.
R
Rene Hoffmann
5
Good performance match.
Z
Zeeshan Raza
5
Useful spare for resilience.
T
Thomas Green
5
Reliable replacement SSD.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS/AF/SF DFC 960GB Spare SSD (SKU Q8F86A)?
The HPE NS CS/AF/SF DFC 960GB Spare SSD (Q8F86A) is a certified hot-plug 2.5-inch SAS drive with 960GB capacity and advanced data fabric caching, designed as a replacement or spare in HPE Nimble Storage CS, AF, and SF arrays.
Which HPE storage arrays are compatible with this spare SSD?
The Q8F86A SSD is fully compatible with HPE Nimble Storage CS series, AF series, and SF series arrays and supports all corresponding firmware and management features.
What are the key specifications of the 960GB spare SSD?
It features 960GB capacity, 12Gb/s SAS interface, 2.5-inch hot-plug form factor, enterprise-grade NAND flash, up to 1850 MB/s sequential read, 340 K IOPS random read, and 10 DWPD endurance.
How do I install the HPE NS CS/AF/SF DFC SSD as a spare drive?
Insert the SSD into an available 2.5-inch drive bay until it clicks, then use the HPE Nimble Storage management interface to monitor the automatic rebuild process; hot-swap is fully supported.
Can I replace a failed drive in a live array using this spare SSD?
Yes, the Q8F86A supports online hot-swap replacement; the array will detect the new SSD automatically and initiate data rebuild without service interruption.
Does this SSD support hot-swapping?
Yes, it is a hot-plug SAS SSD designed for insertion and removal without powering down the HPE Nimble Storage array.
What interface does the Q8F86A SSD use?
It uses a 12 Gb/s SAS interface, with backward compatibility to 6 Gb/s SAS, ensuring high throughput and broad compatibility in HPE systems.
What form factor is the 960GB spare SSD?
The SSD uses a 2.5-inch, hot-plug, industry-standard form factor that fits HPE Nimble Storage drive trays and bays.
What is the endurance rating of this SSD?
The Q8F86A is rated at 10 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD), delivering high durability for demanding enterprise workloads.
What performance can I expect from this SSD?
You can achieve up to 1850 MB/s sequential read, 800 MB/s sequential write, and up to 340 000 random 4K IOPS for accelerated application performance.
What warranty coverage does HPE provide for this spare SSD?
HPE provides a standard three-year limited warranty for the Q8F86A, with optional HPE Care Pack services for extended support and next-business-day replacement.
Is the firmware pre-loaded on this spare SSD?
Yes, the Q8F86A ships with the latest HPE-certified firmware optimized for Nimble Storage CS, AF, and SF arrays.
How can I check the health and status of the DFC SSD?
Use the HPE Nimble Storage management interface or the HPE Active Health System to monitor drive health, performance metrics, and firmware status in real time.
What is the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rating of this SSD?
The Q8F86A SSD is rated at 1.6 million hours MTBF, reflecting its enterprise-grade reliability.
How do I order replacement SSDs or spares for my HPE array?
Contact your HPE sales representative or authorized reseller, reference SKU Q8F86A, and specify your HPE Care Pack or warranty level for expedited processing.
Are there environmental specifications I should consider?
The SSD operates between 0 °C and 55 °C, supports up to 95% non-condensing humidity, and meets shock and vibration standards for data center use.
Can I use third-party SSDs instead of the HPE Q8F86A spare SSD?
HPE recommends using only certified Q8F86A spare SSDs to ensure full compatibility, firmware support, performance, and to maintain your warranty coverage; third-party drives may not be supported.