HPE 10TB SAS 6Gb/s 10000RPM Hard Drive with Tray for Nimble Storage — Q8F06A

The HPE Q8F06A is a 10TB SAS 6Gb/s 10000RPM 3.5-inch hard drive with tray, purpose-built and validated for HPE Nimble Storage hybrid flash arrays. Combining high spindle speed with high capacity, it delivers the bulk HDD tier for Nimble's adaptive flash architecture, enabling cost-effective high-capacity hybrid storage with Nimble's InfoSight-managed data placement and caching.

Key Features

• 10TB SAS 10000RPM HDD with tray — high-capacity high-speed drive for HPE Nimble Storage
• SAS 6Gb/s interface validated for Nimble Storage hybrid flash array enclosures
• 10000RPM spindle speed for faster seek times than 7200RPM midline drives in hybrid arrays
• Tray included for tool-less installation in HPE Nimble Storage drive bays

Product Specifications

• Part Number: Q8F06A
• Manufacturer: HPE
• Capacity: 10TB
• Interface: SAS 6Gb/s
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF with Tray
• Spindle Speed: 10000RPM
• Platform: HPE Nimble Storage

Storage Specifications

• Drive Type: Enterprise SAS HDD (10K RPM)
• Interface Speed: SAS 6Gb/s
• Spindle Speed: 10000RPM for enterprise-class seek performance
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF with Nimble Storage tray
• Platform Validation: HPE Nimble Storage hybrid flash array

Performance Specifications

• Rotational Speed: 10000RPM — faster random access than 7200RPM midline drives
• Workload Rating: Enterprise-class for mixed random/sequential hybrid array workloads
• Cache Interaction: Optimized for Nimble's adaptive flash caching (CASL architecture)

Use Cases

• HPE Nimble Storage hybrid flash array capacity tier expansion at 10TB per drive
• High-capacity bulk storage tier in Nimble hybrid arrays with NVMe/flash caching
• Enterprise workloads leveraging Nimble InfoSight-managed data tiering and caching
• Cost-effective hybrid storage for databases, virtualization, and file services on Nimble

Compatibility

• HPE Nimble Storage HF-series hybrid flash arrays (purpose-built and validated)
• Not validated for HPE ProLiant server SAS bays — designed for Nimble Storage enclosures
• Consult HPE Nimble Storage configuration guide for validated drive population rules

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Nimble Storage use 10000RPM SAS drives instead of 7200RPM midline drives?

Nimble's CASL (Cache Accelerated Sequential Layout) architecture uses the HDD tier for sequential large-block writes while flash handles random I/O. 10000RPM drives provide faster rotational latency, improving sequential write throughput to the HDD tier versus 7200RPM midline alternatives.

Can Q8F06A be used in HPE ProLiant servers?

Q8F06A is validated specifically for HPE Nimble Storage enclosures and includes a Nimble-specific tray. It is not validated for use in HPE ProLiant server SAS bays. Using storage-platform-specific drives outside their validated environment is not recommended.

What is HPE InfoSight and how does it relate to Nimble Storage drives?

HPE InfoSight is the AI-powered analytics platform for Nimble Storage. It monitors drive health, predicts failures, and optimizes data placement across flash and HDD tiers. Q8F06A drives are managed and monitored by InfoSight as part of the Nimble hybrid array infrastructure.

The HPE Q8F06A 10TB SAS 10000RPM hard drive delivers high-capacity, high-speed bulk storage for HPE Nimble Storage hybrid flash array deployments. Order today — in stock at the lowest price.