QSAN XF4 Series — Scalable NVMe Block Storage
Flagship NVMe architecture, mid-tier spend.
The QSAN XF4 series (XF4226) is the scalable mid-tier NVMe block array. Purpose-built for growing Australian enterprises seeking high-performance block storage with expansion flexibility, the XF4 carries the same XEVO 3 OS, mirrored firmware architecture, and active-active controllers as the flagship XF5 — but at a price point that doesn't require flagship budgets. 26-bay NVMe in 2U with 99.9999%+ availability.
QSAN positions the XF4 for virtualisation at scale, media production, and high-speed IT infrastructure. The mirrored firmware design keeps services uninterrupted during a controller event; the second controller's firmware is already in sync. XEVO 3 brings the full block-storage data-services suite — RAID EE for fast rebuilds, QThin space reclamation, QSnap up to 4096 snapshots per system, QReplica sync and async replication with traffic shaping. Cache-to-Flash protection via M.2 modules plus Battery Backup Module keeps data safe through power events.
The shared hardware platform with the [XN4 series](/vendors/qsan/products/xn4-series) unified array gives partners a clean future-proofing story. For Australian customers replacing Dell PowerStore 500T or NetApp AFF A150/A250 entry, the XF4 delivers comparable performance with materially lower total spend over five years.






Controllers
Dual active-active controllers (HA) with mirrored firmware
Drive Bays
26-bay NVMe (2.5" U.2 NVMe SSDs) in 2U
Operating System
XEVO 3 — flash-optimised data management with mirrored firmware HA
Availability
99.9999%+ uptime — fully modular redundant architecture
Networking
2x 32Gb FC SFP28 or 2x 25GbE SFP28 host cards per controller, plus built-in 10GbE iSCSI
Data Services
QThin, QSnap (up to 4096), QReplica sync/async, RAID EE fast rebuild
Flash Management
QSLife SSD health, QSRAID endurance, Cache-to-Flash via M.2 + BBU
Hardware Platform
Shared chassis with XN4 series (qs_hm_XF42-XN42)
The XF4 lands directly opposite Dell PowerStore 500T, NetApp AFF A150 and A250 entry, and Pure FlashArray//C20. Pure and Dell win on polished software ecosystems; QSAN wins on entry pricing and XEVO 3's mirrored firmware HA architecture. For Australian mid-market enterprises with five-year TCO sensitivity and capacity-growth uncertainty, the XF4 is the pragmatic choice.
One of the advantages of working with CRS — we can recommend the best combination of vendors for your specific needs.
NAKIVO
NAKIVO protects XF4-hosted VMs with VAAI / ODX-integrated agentless backup and granular recovery.
Proxmox
Proxmox VE clusters connect to XF4 via iSCSI or FC for VM hosting — true alternative to VMware licensing.
StoneFly
Replicate XF4 volumes to StoneFly air-gapped DR targets for ransomware-resilient offsite protection.
StarWind
Pair StarWind VTL with XF4 for high-performance backup-target deployments.
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QSAN XF4 Series is available through Cloud Ready Solutions and our network of authorised partners across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific.
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