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Q8S86A
HPE SGI 1TB NVMe x4 RI SFF DS SSD
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Q8S86A Overview
Q8S86A is a high-performance HDD engineered with a 3.5-inch form factor and a SATA III interface, delivering a 4 TB capacity with a spindle speed of 7200 RPM and 256 MB of cache to support demanding workloads. Its robust design features a rated annual workload of 300 TB/yr, reliable performance with energy-efficient power consumption (8 W during read/write operations and 5 W in idle mode), and is built for high-reliability environments.
This drive also includes advanced capabilities such as a helium-sealed construction, dual actuator technology, and comprehensive vibration protection, making it an ideal solution for NAS, desktops, and surveillance systems in data centers and enterprise settings.
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Q8S86A Specifications
- Weight
- 1.5 lbs
- Depth
- 4 inches
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Interface
- SATA III
- Storage Capacity
- 4 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Operating Temperature
- 5–55°C
- Width
- 5.8 inches
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Annual Workload Rating
- 300 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8 W
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 5 W
- Height
- 1.02 inches
- Use Case
- NAS
- Product Name
- Q8S86A Enterprise 4TB HDD
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8S86A |  831735-B21 |  791034-B21 |  875317-B21 |  765455-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | NAS | 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 | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 4 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 8 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 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 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 W | 8.0 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 W | 4.0 Watts | 5 Watts | 4 Watts | 4 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | No | AES 256-bit |
| Helium Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | No | 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 | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | Q8S86A Enterprise 4TB HDD | 831735-B21 HDD Enterprise Drive | 791034-B21 Enterprise HDD | 875317-B21 Enterprise SATA HDD | 765455-B21 |
| Height | 1.02 inches | 1.05 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.63 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.8 inches | 5.8 inches | 4.01 inches | 5.79 inches | 4 inches |
| Depth | 4 inches | 4.0 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs | 3.5 lbs | 2.1 lbs | 1.55 lbs | 2.2 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
R
Rashid Memon
5
Installed cleanly and recognized instantly. Consistent throughput during heavy reads.
L
Lina Kovalenko
5
Fast, predictable NVMe behavior. Ideal for data-intensive applications.
O
Omar Siddiq
5
Rock-solid RI SSD for SGI platforms. No firmware issues.
T
Trevor Lang
5
Delivers the performance we expected from NVMe. Reliable in production.
Questions & Answers
What is HPE SGI 1TB NVMe x4 RI SFF DS SSD (SKU: Q8S86A)?
The HPE SGI 1TB NVMe x4 RI SFF DS SSD (Q8S86A) is a 1 TB enterprise-grade solid-state drive featuring a PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe interface and small form factor dual-port connector for high-performance storage.
What interface and form factor does this SSD use?
It uses a PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe interface in a small form factor (SFF) dual-port drive module designed for direct-attached storage.
What are the sequential read and write speeds?
The drive delivers up to 3 200 MB/s sequential read and 1 800 MB/s sequential write for accelerated data access.
Which HPE servers are compatible with the Q8S86A SSD?
The Q8S86A SSD is validated for HPE ProLiant DL and Apollo series servers with NVMe-enabled backplanes and supported firmware releases.
Is the Q8S86A SSD hot-pluggable?
Yes, it supports hot-plug insertion and removal without requiring a system shutdown, ensuring continuous operation.
What endurance rating does this SSD have?
It features a 1 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) endurance rating over a five-year warranty period for consistent reliability.
Can I use the Q8S86A SSD as a boot drive?
Yes, the SSD supports UEFI boot and can be configured as a primary system drive for operating system deployment.
What warranty is offered with the HPE SGI 1TB NVMe SSD?
HPE provides a five-year limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship for this SSD.
How do I install the HPE SGI Q8S86A SSD?
Insert the SSD into an NVMe-enabled SFF drive bay until it clicks, then use HPE System Utilities to detect and configure the drive.
What workloads is this NVMe SSD ideal for?
It is ideal for database acceleration, real-time analytics, virtualization, and high-performance computing workloads.
How does NVMe x4 compare to SAS SSDs?
NVMe x4 offers significantly lower latency and higher throughput than SAS SSDs by leveraging the PCIe bus for direct CPU access.
What is the power consumption of this drive?
Typical power consumption is 5 W active and less than 2 W idle, optimizing energy efficiency in data centers.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF)?
The drive has an MTBF rating of 2 million hours, providing enterprise-class reliability.
Does this SSD support encryption?
Yes, it supports TCG Opal 2.0 self-encrypting drive functionality for hardware-based data protection.
What is the operating temperature range?
Operating temperatures range from 0 °C to 70 °C, suitable for standard server environments.
What management utilities are available for this SSD?
Manage and update firmware using HPE Smart Storage Administrator and HPE Smart Update Manager for comprehensive monitoring.