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Q8S85A
HPE 1.92TB SATA 6G MU SFF RW DS SSD
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Q8S85A Overview
Q8S85A is a high-performance HDD designed with versatility in mind, available in both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch form factors and equipped with a SATA III interface that drives a spindle speed of 7200 RPM. It delivers a robust storage capacity of 10 TB along with a 256 MB cache, engineered for demanding workloads of up to 550 TB/yr while maintaining high operational reliability.
Q8S85A is ideally suited for environments such as data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance systems, offering advanced features including a helium-sealed design, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology. Its design underscores efficiency and durability, making it a trusted choice for mission-critical applications.
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Q8S85A Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 10 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- N/A
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- N/A
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–60°C
- Product Name
- Q8S85A Enterprise Helium HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 4.00 inches
- Depth
- 5.79 inches
- Weight
- 1.80 lbs
Q8S85A Use Case
Enterprise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Acceleration
In a large-scale VDI environment hosted on HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 servers, deploying Q8S85A-HPE 1.92TB SATA 6G MU SFF RW DS SSD delivers sub-millisecond I/O latency during boot storms and steady-state operations. Benefit: Increases virtual machine density by 40%, reduces storage footprint by 30%, and elevates end-user responsiveness for thousands of concurrent desktops.
High-Transaction OLTP Database Performance Optimization
A retail enterprise running real-time point-of-sale and inventory databases on HPE Nimble Storage integrates Q8S85A-HPE 1.92TB SATA 6G MU SFF RW DS SSD to handle over 100K sustained IOPS. Benefit: Cuts average query response times by 70%, scales seamlessly during peak sales events, and ensures consistent sub-5 ms latency under heavy transactional workloads.
Rapid Backup and Disaster Recovery Tiering
A healthcare organization enhances its HPE StoreOnce backup infrastructure by adding Q8S85A-HPE 1.92TB SATA 6G MU SFF RW DS SSD as a high-speed tier. Benefit: Accelerates full-system restores by 50%, lowers RTO to under 15 minutes, and maintains compliance with strict data-retention SLAs while minimizing impact on primary production storage.
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Product Comparison Table 
 Q8S85A |  P06198-B21 |  P04556-B21 |  K2P88A |  P04523-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III / SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 2.5-inch / 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 10 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 10 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 128 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | N/A | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 7.5 Watts | 8.5 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | N/A | 5 Watts | 4 Watts | 5.2 Watts | 6.5 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit |
| Helium Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed |
| Drive Bays Supported | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay |
| Vibration Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Features | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C |
| Product Name | Q8S85A Enterprise Helium HDD | P06198-B21 Enterprise 4TB HDD | P04556-B21 | K2P88A | P04523-B21 4TB Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.034 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 4.00 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.787 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Depth | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 7.111 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Weight | 1.80 lbs | 2.1 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 1.45 lbs | 1.6 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
J
Junaid Rauf
4
Smooth installation and steady throughput.
L
Lucia Romano
5
Good balance of performance and endurance.
S
Salman Anjum
5
No issues in daily production use.
H
Henry Cole
4
Solid MU SSD option.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE 1.92TB SATA 6G MU SFF RW DS SSD (SKU: Q8S85A)?
The HPE 1.92TB SATA 6G MU SFF RW DS SSD (SKU: Q8S85A) is a 2.5" enterprise-grade, mixed-use solid state drive featuring a SATA 6Gb/s interface and small form factor design.
What are the key features of the HPE 1.92TB SATA 6G MU SFF RW DS SSD?
Key features include 1.92 TB capacity, SATA 6 Gb/s throughput, mixed-use endurance, SFF 2.5" form factor, dual-port reliability, and advanced wear-leveling technology.
What performance metrics can I expect from the HPE 1.92TB SATA SSD (SKU: Q8S85A)?
It delivers up to 550 MB/s sequential read, 500 MB/s sequential write, 94K read IOPS, and 33K write IOPS for consistent enterprise performance.
Which HPE servers are compatible with SKU Q8S85A?
SKU Q8S85A is compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen9/Gen10, Apollo, and Synergy platforms featuring SATA backplanes and mixed-use drive support.
How do I install the HPE 1.92TB SATA 6G MU SFF SSD (Q8S85A)?
Insert the drive into an available SFF hot-plug bay on a supported HPE server, secure the latch, then verify detection via HPE iLO or the Smart Storage Administrator.
What are the ideal use cases for the HPE 1.92TB SATA 6G MU SFF SSD?
It excels in OLTP databases, virtualization, mixed-workload applications, and caching tiers where high capacity and endurance are required.
What is the endurance rating of the HPE 1.92TB SATA SSD (SKU: Q8S85A)?
This SSD is rated for 1 Drive Write Per Day (DWPD) over a 5-year service life, ensuring reliable performance for mixed-use workloads.
What is the power consumption of the HPE 1.92TB SATA MU SFF RW DS SSD?
Typical active power is 5.0 W and idle power is 2.5 W, optimizing energy efficiency in large-scale deployments.
How does the HPE 1.92TB SATA SSD improve data center efficiency?
High capacity reduces drive count, low power draw cuts energy costs, and enterprise endurance lowers replacement frequency, simplifying storage operations.
What warranty covers the HPE 1.92TB SATA 6G MU SFF RW DS SSD?
HPE provides a 5-year limited warranty with optional Foundation Care and Proactive Care support services for SKU Q8S85A.
What is the MTBF rating for the HPE 1.92TB SATA SSD?
The drive features a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2 million hours, ensuring high reliability in enterprise environments.
How does the HPE 1.92TB SATA SSD compare to NVMe drives?
While NVMe offers lower latency, the SATA 6G MU SFF RW DS SSD balances cost and enterprise-class endurance for mixed-use applications.
Is the HPE 1.92TB SATA SSD hot-swappable?
Yes, SKU Q8S85A supports hot-swapping in SFF hot-plug bays for non-disruptive maintenance and rapid upgrades.
Does the HPE 1.92TB SATA SSD support hardware encryption?
When paired with a compatible controller, the drive supports TCG Opal encryption for secure data at rest.
How can I monitor the health of the HPE 1.92TB SATA SSD?
Use HPE Smart Storage Administrator or Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) to view SMART attributes, wear leveling, and firmware status.