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Q8G63A Overview
Q8G63A is a SAN storage system engineered with 8 drive bays that support SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, delivering a total storage capacity of 256 TB with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations. The appliance is built around an Intel Xeon 8‑core processor with 16 GB of pre‑installed ECC DDR4 memory, expandable up to 64 GB, and features interfaces including USB 3.1, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel, along with robust network connectivity, expansion support, and redundant power supply with active cooling.
The Q8G63A is designed for high‑demand applications such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server deployments. It integrates expansion capabilities, redundant power, and reliable active cooling with redundant fan support to ensure continuous performance and data availability in mission‑critical environments.
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Q8G63A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe 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
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.1
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- 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
- No
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- Q8G63A Enterprise SAN Storage
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q8G63A Use Case
High-Performance Real-Time Analytics in Financial Services
In a global trading firm, the Q8G63A HPE NS AF3/5/7/9000 46TB Flash Field Upgrade delivers sustained sub-millisecond I/O for real-time market data analysis. By reducing query latency by 85%, traders gain actionable insights faster, driving increased revenue and competitive advantage.
Enterprise Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
A multi-site enterprise implements the Q8G63A HPE NS AF3/5/7/9000 46TB Flash Field Upgrade to accelerate asynchronous replication and failover. This upgrade cuts Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) to near zero and slashes failover times by 70%, ensuring uninterrupted operations and regulatory compliance.
Scalable VDI Deployment for Remote Workforce
An IT service provider scales virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) for 5,000 remote users with the Q8G63A HPE NS AF3/5/7/9000 46TB Flash Field Upgrade. The enhanced flash capacity and throughput eliminate login storms, boosting boot-and-login speeds by 60% and improving end-user productivity.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8G63A |  Q8E97A |  Q8F79A |  Q8F14A |  Q8D05A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | SAN | NAS | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe 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 | 128 TB | 512 TB | 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 | 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 | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 |
| 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 | 500W | 350W | 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 | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8G63A Enterprise SAN Storage | Q8E97A Enterprise Storage System | Q8F79A Storage System | Q8F14A Enterprise NAS | Q8D05A Enterprise Storage System |
| Height | 3 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 | 20 inches | 15 inches | 25 inches | 25 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Martin Schultz
4
Smooth upgrade process with no service disruption.
K
Kevin Browning
5
Consistent throughput under heavy workloads.
D
David Turner
5
Reliable expansion for all-flash environments.
S
Simon Walsh
5
Met expectations for enterprise scalability.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS AF3/5/7/9000 46TB Flash Field Upgrade (SKU: Q8G63A)?
The HPE NS AF3/5/7/9000 46TB Flash Field Upgrade (SKU: Q8G63A) is a field-installable capacity expansion that upgrades HPE Nimble Storage AF3, AF5 and AF7 9000 arrays to a 46 TB flash module.
Which HPE arrays are compatible with the Q8G63A flash upgrade?
The Q8G63A upgrade is compatible with HPE Nimble Storage AF3, AF5 and AF7 9000 series arrays that support field-replaceable flash modules.
How does the 46 TB upgrade improve storage performance?
It leverages high-density 3D NAND to reduce latency and boost IOPS and throughput by up to 2× compared to previous flash modules.
What are the key benefits of upgrading to a 46 TB flash module?
Key benefits include increased storage density, reduced rack footprint, lower power consumption and enhanced data reduction for cost-effective scalability.
Is the Q8G63A installation disruptive to operations?
No, the field upgrade is non-disruptive; you hot-swap the existing module without downtime and all data and applications remain online.
Do I need additional licenses for the 46 TB flash upgrade?
No additional licenses are required; the upgrade uses your existing HPE Nimble Storage OS entitlements.
What warranty covers the HPE 46 TB Flash Field Upgrade?
The Q8G63A upgrade is covered under HPE’s standard 3-year hardware warranty, with optional extensions available.
Will my existing data be affected during the upgrade?
Existing data remains intact throughout the hot-swap process, and applications continue to run without interruption.
Can I mix the 46 TB flash module with other drive types?
Yes, you can mix Q8G63A modules with legacy flash or HDD tiers to create hybrid configurations within the same array.
What is the expected ROI when deploying the 46 TB upgrade?
Customers often see ROI within six months through reduced power, cooling and floor-space costs.
How do I order the HPE NS AF3/5/7/9000 46 TB Flash Field Upgrade?
Order the upgrade through authorized HPE partners or via the HPE online storefront using SKU Q8G63A.
What support options are available for the Q8G63A upgrade?
HPE provides 24×7 technical support and firmware updates for Q8G63A as part of your Nimble support contract.
Are there firmware requirements for installing the 46 TB module?
Yes, your array must be running Nimble Storage OS version 5.0 or later to support the 46 TB flash module.
How does Q8G63A compare to previous HPE flash modules?
Compared to prior 24 TB modules, Q8G63A delivers nearly double the capacity and improved power efficiency per terabyte.
What power and thermal specifications apply to the 46 TB module?
The Q8G63A module fits within a standard 1U power envelope and complies with HPE thermal guidelines for optimized cooling.
Can I install multiple 46 TB modules to scale beyond 46 TB?
Yes, you can add multiple Q8G63A modules—up to your array’s maximum flash slot count—to scale capacity above 46 TB.