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Q8F87A Overview
Q8F87A is an enterprise-grade NAS storage solution featuring an 8-bay design that supports a mix of SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drives. It delivers a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB with robust RAID options including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory expandable up to 64 GB.
Q8F87A is equipped with versatile interfaces such as USB 3.1 and 10GbE network ports, along with four LAN ports and optional Fibre Channel connectivity through expansion support. Its design features redundant fan cooling and a redundant power supply rated at 350W, making it ideal for use cases including SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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Q8F87A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 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
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.1
- 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
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- Q8F87A Enterprise NAS
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
Q8F87A Use Case
Hot-Spare SSD for 24x7 Financial Trading Platform
Q8F87A-HPE NS CS/AF/SF DFC 1.92TB Spare SSD is configured as an automatic hot spare in an HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 cluster supporting high-frequency trading. Upon any drive degradation, the SSD instantly takes over without manual intervention, preserving sub-millisecond transaction latencies and eliminating downtime to ensure uninterrupted trade execution and strict SLA compliance.
Resilient VDI Infrastructure for a Global Remote Workforce
Q8F87A-HPE NS CS/AF/SF DFC 1.92TB Spare SSD is deployed as a hot-spare in HPE Synergy compute modules powering a virtual desktop infrastructure for thousands of remote employees. Its high endurance and low-latency I/O guarantee seamless failover during disk faults, boosting end-user performance consistency and reducing IT support tickets by 30%.
Continuous Packet Processing in NFV Edge Nodes
Q8F87A-HPE NS CS/AF/SF DFC 1.92TB Spare SSD acts as an automated hot spare in HPE Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) edge platforms for CS/AF/SF DFC workloads. It maintains sustained write/read throughput under heavy network traffic, delivering sub-microsecond packet processing resilience and maximizing service availability at the network edge.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8F87A |  Q8F00A |  Q8D32A |  Q8F67A |  Q8D03A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 4-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 128 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 | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | Fibre Channel | 1GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 500W | 500W | 350W | 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 | No | Yes | 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 | Q8F87A Enterprise NAS | Q8F00A Enterprise NAS | Q8D32A Storage Array | Q8F67A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q8D03A Enterprise SAN Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 30 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hooria Amin
4
OEM quality with no compatibility issues.
R
Rene Muller
5
Smooth rebuild process.
T
Tariq Javed
4
Important spare for critical systems.
J
James Walker
4
Dependable SSD replacement.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS/AF/SF DFC 1.92TB Spare SSD (SKU: Q8F87A)?
The HPE NS CS/AF/SF DFC 1.92TB Spare SSD (SKU: Q8F87A) is an NVMe enterprise-grade, 2.5-inch U.2 solid-state drive with a 1.92 TB capacity, designed as a hot-swappable spare for select HPE server platforms.
What are the key features of the HPE Q8F87A Spare SSD?
Key features include PCIe Gen3 NVMe interface, Direct Flash Cache (DFC) technology, 1.92 TB capacity, enterprise endurance, sub-millisecond latency, and hot-swap support for high availability.
Which HPE servers are compatible with the Q8F87A Spare SSD?
The Q8F87A Spare SSD is compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen10/Gen11 servers, HPE Synergy compute modules, HPE Apollo storage servers, and HPE Nimble Storage arrays that support U.2 NVMe drives.
How does Direct Flash Cache (DFC) improve performance?
Direct Flash Cache (DFC) bypasses traditional caching layers to deliver direct low-latency access to flash media, increasing I/O throughput and reducing write amplification for demanding workloads.
What form factor and interface does the SKU Q8F87A use?
This SSD uses a 2.5-inch U.2 form factor and connects via a PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe interface, providing high bandwidth and low latency.
What endurance rating does the HPE 1.92 TB Spare SSD offer?
The HPE Q8F87A Spare SSD is rated for up to 1 drive-write-per-day (DWPD) across a five-year lifecycle, ensuring consistent performance and reliability under heavy workloads.
Is the HPE Q8F87A an enterprise-grade SSD?
Yes, the Q8F87A is built to enterprise specifications, featuring enhanced endurance, power-loss protection, and firmware optimized for 24/7 operation.
What typical workloads benefit from this 1.92 TB Spare SSD?
Ideal workloads include virtualization, database acceleration, high-performance analytics, caching layers, and transactional applications that demand low latency and high IOPS.
How do I install or replace the HPE NS CS/AF/SF DFC 1.92 TB Spare SSD?
Power down or hot-swap the drive bay per your server’s maintenance guide, insert the U.2 SSD into the drive sled, secure it, and confirm recognition in HPE Smart Storage Administrator or HPE iLO.
What warranty and support options are available for SKU Q8F87A?
HPE provides a standard five-year limited warranty with 24×7 hardware support, including parts replacement and firmware updates for the Q8F87A Spare SSD.
How can I monitor the health and status of the HPE spare SSD?
Use HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA), HPE OneView, or HPE iLO to view drive health, SMART attributes, wear leveling, and firmware revisions in real time.
What are the operating and storage temperature ranges?
The operating temperature range is 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F), and the non-operating storage range is –40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F).
What is the typical power consumption of the 1.92 TB Spare SSD?
Typical active power consumption is 7 W under maximum I/O, with idle power consumption of approximately 3 W, helping to optimize overall system power efficiency.
How does this SSD enhance application performance?
By providing ultra-low latency NVMe access and high IOPS, the SSD accelerates data-intensive applications, reduces bottlenecks, and boosts overall throughput.
Are firmware updates required for the HPE Q8F87A Spare SSD?
Yes, HPE periodically releases firmware updates to improve performance, compatibility, and reliability; use HPE Smart Storage Administrator or Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) to apply updates.
Can the Q8F87A SSD be used as a hot spare in RAID configurations?
Yes, you can assign the Q8F87A as a global or dedicated hot spare in HPE Smart Array RAID configurations to provide automatic failover protection.