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Q8B56A Overview
Q8B56A is an enterprise-grade NAS storage system featuring 8 drive bays that support mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD with a total storage capacity of 512 TB. It offers multiple RAID configurations such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores alongside 16 GB of pre-installed memory that can be expanded up to 128 GB using ECC DDR4 modules.
Q8B56A provides a comprehensive interface with USB 3.2 connectivity, 10GbE network ports, and Fibre Channel support, coupled with 4 LAN ports to ensure robust network connectivity. The system features expansion support, a redundant power supply rated at 350W, and active cooling with redundant fans, making it well-suited for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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Q8B56A Specifications
| Product Type | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W |
| Operating System | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes |
| ISCSI Support | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8B56A Enterprise NAS Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28.0 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs |
Q8B56A Use Case
High-Performance Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 126TB HDD Bundle
A global enterprise deploys 2,000+ virtual desktops for engineering and design teams. By integrating the Q8B56A-HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 126TB HDD Bundle—leveraging high-density 12TB HDDs with adaptive C-Flash caching—the organization achieves sub-millisecond I/O latency and 2× user density. Outcome: elevated end-user productivity, streamlined VDI scaling, and a 30% reduction in total cost of ownership.
Scalable Big Data Analytics and AI Workloads on HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 126TB HDD Bundle
A manufacturing firm processes real-time IoT sensor streams for predictive maintenance. Deploying the Q8B56A-HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 126TB HDD Bundle as a tiered storage layer—combining 126 TB of HDD capacity with SF flash acceleration—enables rapid ingest of 100+ TB/day and accelerates Spark query performance by 35%. Outcome: faster anomaly detection, minimized unplanned downtime, and improved production yield.
Enterprise Backup, Archival and Rapid Disaster Recovery with HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 126TB HDD Bundle
A mid-sized financial services firm must retain 5 years of transactional data and meet strict RTO/RPO SLAs. By integrating the Q8B56A-HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 126TB HDD Bundle with HPE StoreOnce and flash-optimized metadata caching, the backup window shrinks by 40% and full-system recovery time falls below 15 minutes. Outcome: regulatory compliance, robust data protection, and assured business continuity.
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Product Comparison Table
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| Bay Count | 12-bay | 24-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28.0 inches | 25 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 1 |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 350W | 350W | 350W |
| Product Name | Q8C90A Enterprise Storage System | Q8D28A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q8B72A High-Performance NAS | Q8B56A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q8D51A |
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | NAS | NAS | NAS |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 50 lbs | 30 lbs | 45 lbs | 30 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 |
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Questions & Answers
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What is the HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 126TB HDD Bundle?
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The HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 126TB HDD Bundle combines high-capacity 3.5” HDDs and SSD caching in a single chassis for balanced performance and 126 TB raw storage.
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What total storage capacity does this bundle provide?
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This bundle delivers 126 TB of raw capacity using twelve 10 TB hard drives plus two SSD cache drives.
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What interface and connectivity does the bundle support?
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It supports dual‐port SAS 12 Gb/s connectivity and integrates seamlessly with HPE ProLiant and BladeSystem servers.
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What does “hybrid” mean in the HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid bundle?
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Hybrid refers to combining spinning HDDs for capacity and SSDs for caching hot data, optimizing both performance and cost.
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Which workloads are best suited for this 126 TB HDD bundle?
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Ideal workloads include big data analytics, backup and archive, file services, and video surveillance demanding high capacity with moderate I/O.
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What are the performance specifications of this hybrid bundle?
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It offers up to 1.2 GB/s throughput and delivers sustained IOPS acceleration via SSD read/write caching.
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What types of drives are included in the bundle?
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The bundle includes twelve 10 TB 7.2 K RPM enterprise 3.5” HDDs and two enterprise-grade SSDs for caching.
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How does the bundle integrate with HPE storage software?
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It is compatible with HPE StoreFabric and StoreVirtual OS, enabling advanced features like thin provisioning and snapshots.
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What redundancy and reliability features are available?
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It offers RAID 5/6 protection, hot-swap drive bays, and predictive failure analytics via HPE InfoSight.
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Can I scale this HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 126TB HDD Bundle later?
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Yes, you can expand by adding up to two additional enclosures and scale capacity or cache independently.
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What are the power and cooling requirements?
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The chassis requires dual 1600 W hot-plug power supplies and standard rack cooling; detailed specs are in the HPE QuickSpecs.
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What warranty and support options are offered?
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Comes with a one-year HPE warranty, upgradeable to three-year Care Packs for 24x7 coverage and next-business-day response.
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How is the bundle configured out of the box?
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Ships pre-racked, cabled, and pre-configured with RAID and SSD caching policies for immediate deployment.
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Which firmware and software features are pre-installed?
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Includes the latest HPE StoreVirtual OS, online firmware update tools, and SSD optimization utilities.
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How can I monitor and manage the hybrid storage bundle?
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Manage through HPE OneView or StoreFabric Manager with real-time dashboards, alerts, and performance metrics.
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What are the key advantages over all-flash or all-HDD arrays?
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Provides high capacity at HDD costs with SSD-level caching performance—offering a balanced price-performance ratio.
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Where can I purchase the HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 126TB HDD Bundle?
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Available through authorized HPE resellers and the HPE online store; contact your HPE sales representative for pricing.
