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HPE SGI 1.6TB NVMe x4 MU SFF DS SSD
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Q8S88A Overview
Q8S88A is a high-performance HDD designed with a 3.5-inch form factor and SATA III interface, offering a massive 16 TB storage capacity with a spindle speed of 7200 RPM and a 256 MB cache. Engineered for enterprise-level applications, it meets the demands of data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance systems while serving desktop, server, and enterprise storage use cases.
Q8S88A is built for rigorous 24/7 operation with an MTBF of 1,200,000 hours and an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr. Its advanced design features a helium-sealed enclosure, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology, while maintaining efficient power consumption at approximately 9 Watts during read/write operations and 6 Watts in idle mode.
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Q8S88A 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
- 16 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 300 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 9 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 6 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
- Q8S88A Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.00 inches
- Weight
- 2.2 lbs
Q8S88A Use Case
Accelerating Oil & Gas Seismic Data Processing with Q8S88A-HPE SGI 1.6TB NVMe x4 MU SFF DS SSD
A leading energy company integrates Q8S88A-HPE SGI 1.6TB NVMe x4 MU SFF DS SSD modules into its HPE SGI 8600 high-performance computing cluster. With sub-200 µs latency and 6.5 GB/s sequential throughput, the SSD boosts seismic imaging workflows by 35 %, cutting data processing time from eight hours to four hours. This acceleration enables faster reservoir modeling and improves exploration ROI.
Real-Time Financial Trading Acceleration with Q8S88A-HPE SGI 1.6TB NVMe x4 MU SFF DS SSD
A global hedge fund deploys Q8S88A-HPE SGI 1.6TB NVMe x4 MU SFF DS SSD in its low-latency trading servers to support order matching and risk analytics. Delivering sub-150 µs read/write latency and 1 million sustained IOPS, the SSD reduces trade execution latency by 20 %, increases throughput by 25 %, and minimizes slippage for improved P&L.
SAP HANA Database Acceleration with Q8S88A-HPE SGI 1.6TB NVMe x4 MU SFF DS SSD
A multinational enterprise integrates Q8S88A-HPE SGI 1.6TB NVMe x4 MU SFF DS SSD into its SAP HANA infrastructure for OLTP and real-time analytics. With 6 GB/s sequential throughput and 600 k random IOPS, the SSD halves data load times and boosts query performance by 40 %, enhancing business reporting, user productivity, and operational decision-making.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8S88A |  Q0F46A |  P13660-B21 |  P05932-B21 |  P04478-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 | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / 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 | 16 TB | 10 TB | 10 TB | 4 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 | 256 MB |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 300 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 9 Watts | 9 Watts | N/A | 8 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 6 Watts | 4 Watts | N/A | 5 Watts | 4 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 | No |
| 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 | 5–55°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | Q8S88A Enterprise HDD | Q0F46A Enterprise HDD | P13660-B21 Enterprise HDD | P05932-B21 High Performance Enterprise SATA Hard Drive | P04478-B21 Enterprise 4TB HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.04 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 5.78 inches | 4.0 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.00 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.8 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs | 2.0 lbs | 2.0 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 2.2 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
I
Imaan Farooq
5
Very responsive and stable on supported servers.
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Lars Petersen
5
Handles mixed workloads efficiently.
Z
Zeeshan Butt
5
Noticeable improvement over SAS SSDs.
G
Greg Howard
4
Reliable NVMe solution for enterprise use.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE SGI 1.6TB NVMe x4 MU SFF DS SSD (SKU: Q8S88A)?
The HPE SGI Q8S88A is a 1.6 TB enterprise-grade NVMe SSD with four PCIe lanes in a small-form-factor dual-side design, optimized for data-center performance and reliability.
Which interface and protocol does the Q8S88A SSD use?
The Q8S88A leverages a PCIe Gen3 x4 interface with NVMe 1.3 protocol, ensuring low latency and high throughput for demanding workloads.
What are the sequential read and write speeds of the 1.6 TB Q8S88A SSD?
The HPE SGI 1.6 TB NVMe Q8S88A delivers up to 3,100 MB/s sequential read and 1,600 MB/s sequential write performance under optimal conditions.
What is the random IOPS performance of the HPE SGI 1.6 TB NVMe SSD?
The Q8S88A achieves up to 600K random read IOPS and 140K random write IOPS, delivering consistent low-latency I/O for transactional applications.
What endurance rating does the Q8S88A SSD offer?
The 1.6 TB Q8S88A is rated for 3 drive-writes per day (DWPD) over a five-year period, equating to 8.4 PB total bytes written (TBW).
Which servers and storage systems are compatible with SKU Q8S88A?
The HPE SGI Q8S88A is validated for HPE Apollo, ProLiant, and Synergy servers as well as select HPE storage enclosures supporting NVMe SFF dual-side drives.
Does the HPE SGI 1.6 TB NVMe SSD support hardware encryption?
Yes. The Q8S88A features AES-256 end-to-end hardware encryption with TCG Opal 2.0 compliance to protect sensitive data at rest.
Is the Q8S88A SSD hot-swappable?
Yes. The HPE SGI 1.6 TB NVMe x4 SSD supports hot-swap in compatible HPE chassis, enabling maintenance without system downtime.
What is the power consumption of the Q8S88A drive?
The Q8S88A consumes approximately 8 W active and 3 W idle, balancing performance and energy efficiency in enterprise environments.
What operating temperature range does the HPE SGI 1.6 TB NVMe SSD support?
The Q8S88A operates reliably from 0 °C to 70 °C (32 °F to 158 °F), suitable for standard and high-density server deployments.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) for the Q8S88A SSD?
The HPE SGI 1.6 TB NVMe SSD has an MTBF of 2 million hours, reflecting its high reliability for critical workloads.
How is the SKU Q8S88A SSD installed in a server?
Slide the Q8S88A into a compatible NVMe SFF dual-side drive bay until it seats firmly, then secure and verify system BIOS detection.
Can I monitor the health and status of the HPE SGI Q8S88A?
Yes. Use HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) or HPE InfoSight to monitor SMART metrics, endurance, temperature, and drive status in real time.
What use cases are ideal for the HPE SGI 1.6 TB NVMe SSD?
The Q8S88A excels in high-performance databases, virtualization, AI/ML workloads, and sequential or random I/O-intensive applications in modern data centers.
What warranty does HPE provide for the Q8S88A SSD?
HPE offers a standard five-year limited warranty on the SGI 1.6 TB NVMe x4 SSD, including firmware updates and advanced replacement support.
How does the HPE SGI 1.6 TB NVMe SSD improve data-center efficiency?
By delivering ultra-low latency, high IOPS, and power-efficient operation, the Q8S88A reduces response times and energy costs in dense server environments.