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Q8S87A
HPE SGI 2TB NVMe x4 RI SFF DS SSD
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Q8S87A Overview
Q8S87A is an HDD with a 3.5-inch form factor, SATA III interface, a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, 4 TB capacity, and a 256 MB cache. It is rated for an annual workload of 180 TB/yr, has an MTBF of 1,000,000 hours with a reliability rating of 1,000 hours/year, and is engineered for desktop and NAS environments.
Q8S87A features advanced power management with approximately 8 Watts during read/write operations and 4 Watts at idle, and incorporates helium-sealed construction, vibration protection, and dual actuators. Its design makes it suitable for data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance applications.
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Q8S87A 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
- 4 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
- 180 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 4 Watts
- 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
- Q8S87A High-Performance Helium-Sealed HDD
- Height
- 1.00 inches
- Width
- 5.80 inches
- Depth
- 4.00 inches
- Weight
- 2.0 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
 Q8S87A |  P06588-B21 |  Q5T11A |  764904-B21 |  831737-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 | Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | SAS 12Gb/s | 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 | 8 TB | 10 TB | 4 TB | 10 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 | 256 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 | 180 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8.0 Watts | 9 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.0 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 4 Watts | 5.0 Watts | 7 Watts | 4 Watts | 5.0 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 | Q8S87A High-Performance Helium-Sealed HDD | P06588-B21 Enterprise Helium-Sealed HDD | Q5T11A Enterprise Helium-Sealed HDD | 764904-B21 | 831737-B21 Enterprise Capacity 10TB SATA III 7200 RPM HDD |
| Height | 1.00 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.80 inches | 4.00 inches | 4 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.00 inches | 5.78 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 2.0 lbs | 1.20 lbs | 1.4 lbs | 1.75 lbs | 2.20 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hammad Zia
4
Stable under continuous analytics workloads.
A
Anja Fischer
5
Excellent NVMe performance and reliability.
R
Rizwan Akram
5
Improved data access times immediately.
P
Paul Jennings
5
Strong choice for SGI NVMe storage.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HPE SGI 2TB NVMe x4 RI SFF DS SSD (SKU: Q8S87A)?
The HPE SGI 2TB NVMe x4 RI SFF DS SSD (SKU: Q8S87A) provides 2 TB of high-performance NVMe storage, ideal for data-intensive and latency-sensitive applications.
Which interface does the HPE SGI 2TB NVMe x4 RI SFF DS SSD (SKU: Q8S87A) support?
This SSD uses a PCI Express Gen3 x4 NVMe interface, delivering low latency and high throughput in modern server environments.
What form factor does the HPE SGI 2TB NVMe x4 RI SFF DS SSD (SKU: Q8S87A) use?
The drive is a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor Dual-Sided (SFF DS) SSD, designed for hot-pluggable bays in HPE server platforms.
What are the maximum sequential read/write speeds of the HPE SGI 2TB NVMe x4 RI SFF DS SSD (SKU: Q8S87A)?
It delivers up to 3 200 MB/s sequential read and 1 900 MB/s sequential write performance under ideal conditions.
What is the endurance rating of the HPE SGI 2TB NVMe x4 RI SFF DS SSD (SKU: Q8S87A)?
The SSD is rated for 1 Drive Write Per Day (DWPD), equating to 3.65 PB total writes over a five-year service life.
Is the HPE SGI 2TB NVMe x4 RI SFF DS SSD (SKU: Q8S87A) compatible with HPE servers?
Yes. It is fully compatible with HPE ProLiant, Apollo, Synergy and SGI server families, ensuring seamless integration.
Does the HPE SGI 2TB NVMe x4 RI SFF DS SSD (SKU: Q8S87A) support hardware-based encryption?
Yes. It features AES-256 self-encrypting drive (SED) capabilities and TCG Opal 2.0 support for data-at-rest security.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) of the HPE SGI 2TB NVMe x4 RI SFF DS SSD (SKU: Q8S87A)?
This SSD offers an enterprise-grade MTBF of 2.5 million hours, ensuring high reliability for critical workloads.
Is the HPE SGI 2TB NVMe x4 RI SFF DS SSD (SKU: Q8S87A) hot-swappable?
Yes. The drive supports hot-plug functionality, allowing safe insertion and removal without shutting down the server.
What is the power consumption of the HPE SGI 2TB NVMe x4 RI SFF DS SSD (SKU: Q8S87A)?
Typical power draw is 8.5 W active and 4 W idle, optimizing energy efficiency in data-center environments.
What warranty covers the HPE SGI 2TB NVMe x4 RI SFF DS SSD (SKU: Q8S87A)?
HPE provides a 5-year limited warranty with optional Proactive Care support for rapid issue resolution.
How do I install the HPE SGI 2TB NVMe x4 RI SFF DS SSD (SKU: Q8S87A) in my server?
Insert the SFF DS SSD into an available NVMe-capable drive bay or PCIe adapter slot following the HPE server installation guide.
Which HPE storage controllers support the HPE SGI 2TB NVMe x4 RI SFF DS SSD (SKU: Q8S87A)?
Supported controllers include HPE Smart Array Gen10 controllers, HPE NVMe Host Bus Adapters and HPE FlexFabric adapters.
What operating temperature range does the HPE SGI 2TB NVMe x4 RI SFF DS SSD (SKU: Q8S87A) support?
The SSD operates reliably between 0 °C and 70 °C, meeting standard data-center thermal requirements.
Does the HPE SGI 2TB NVMe x4 RI SFF DS SSD (SKU: Q8S87A) include firmware management tools?
Yes. Firmware updates and drive monitoring are managed via HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) and HPE OneView.
What are the ideal use cases for the HPE SGI 2TB NVMe x4 RI SFF DS SSD (SKU: Q8S87A)?
This drive excels in high-performance computing, virtualization, real-time analytics, AI/ML workloads and database acceleration.