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Q8B57A Overview
Q8B57A is a high-performance SAN storage system featuring a 16-bay drive architecture that supports Mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It delivers a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 to ensure data protection and optimal performance.
Q8B57A is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory that is expandable up to 64 GB. It offers interfaces such as USB 3.2 and 10GbE while also supporting Fibre Channel connectivity, built-in expansion, redundant fan cooling, and a redundant 750W power supply; its robust design makes it ideal for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server deployments.
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Q8B57A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Brand
- Hpe
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 16-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
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 750W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- Yes
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- Q8B57A Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 20 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
Q8B57A Use Case
High-Performance Tiered Storage for Enterprise Virtualization
In VMware vSphere deployments, the Q8B57A-HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 210 TB HDD Bundle delivers automated tiering between flash and high-density HDD, achieving sub-millisecond latency for critical VMs and scaling to 210 TB for secondary workloads. Benefit: 3× faster VM provisioning with a 35% reduction in total cost of ownership.
Regulatory-Compliant Backup & Archival for Financial Services
Financial institutions deploy the Q8B57A-HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 210 TB HDD Bundle to meet strict retention and encryption mandates. High-capacity HDD tiers store 210 TB of encrypted data, while flash tiers accelerate restores by up to 4×. Benefit: Simplified audit compliance, rapid recovery and a 40% reduction in long-term storage costs.
Scalable 4K/8K Post-Production Storage for Media & Entertainment
Global studios leverage the Q8B57A-HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 210 TB HDD Bundle to power 4K/8K editing and rendering pipelines. The hybrid design sustains 1 GB/s throughput across 210 TB, supporting simultaneous collaborative workflows. Benefit: 50% faster render times with high-density storage and minimal latency.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8B57A |  Q8D02A |  Q8D65A |  Q8F87A |  Q8D17A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB |
| 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 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 350W | 500W | 350W | 500W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / SMB / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8B57A Storage System | Q8D02A Enterprise Storage System | Q8D65A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8F87A Enterprise NAS | Q8D17A Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.2 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 20 inches | 28 inches | 24 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 30 lbs |
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Hassle-Free RMA & Returns
If a unit ever falls short, our streamlined RMA process gets a replacement to you fast, with advance replacement available to keep your network running. No jargon, no runaround.
Rigorously Tested & Quality Assured
Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
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Reviews & Ratings
R
Rowan Fletcher
5
Large HDD bundle scaled capacity effectively for data-heavy workloads.
P
Peter Lang
5
Integrated cleanly into our hybrid environment.
S
Simon Harcourt
5
Stable performance across multiple rebuilds.
J
Joel Kramer
5
Good value for high-capacity expansion.
V
Victor Nolan
5
Worked well in production.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 210TB HDD Bundle (SKU: Q8B57A)?
The HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 210TB HDD Bundle (Q8B57A) is a factory-configured storage solution combining HPE Nimble Storage CS-Series controllers with hybrid HDD tiers totaling 210 TB, designed for high-capacity, cost-effective enterprise workloads.
What storage capacity does the Q8B57A bundle provide?
The Q8B57A bundle delivers a raw capacity of 210 TB using enterprise-class 7.2K RPM SATA hard drives and intelligent caching SSDs in a hybrid configuration.
Which drive types are included in the 210 TB HDD bundle?
This bundle includes twenty-four 8 TB 7.2K RPM SATA HDDs and four 1.6 TB enterprise-grade SSDs for adaptive read/write caching.
How does the hybrid architecture benefit performance?
By combining high-capacity HDDs with SSD caching, the hybrid architecture accelerates random I/O, reduces latency, and maintains cost-effective storage density.
What enterprise workloads are best suited for this bundle?
It is ideal for database consolidation, virtualization, backup/restore operations, file shares, and mixed-use analytics requiring both capacity and performance.
Can the Q8B57A be scaled as data needs grow?
Yes. The CS/SF Hybrid series supports non-disruptive scale-up of capacity via additional expansion shelves and scale-out of performance by adding controllers.
What management software is included?
The bundle includes HPE NimbleOS with InfoSight predictive analytics, automated support, and simplified storage management through a single pane of glass.
How does HPE InfoSight improve reliability?
InfoSight leverages AI-driven analytics to predict and prevent issues, optimize performance, and automate firmware updates, delivering up to 99.9999% availability.
What connectivity options are available?
The system offers dual-active controllers with 16 Gb Fibre Channel, 10/25 GbE iSCSI, and optional 40 GbE for high-speed host connectivity.
How redundant is the Q8B57A bundle?
It features dual controllers, hot-swappable power supplies and fans, RAID-6 protection, and redundant data paths to eliminate single points of failure.
What are typical power and cooling requirements?
A fully populated chassis draws up to 1,200 W under peak load and requires standard rack cooling (42U rack with 2N air or liquid cooling).
What form factor and rack space does it occupy?
This bundle ships in a 4U chassis supporting 24 HDD bays and 4 SSD bays, plus room for dual controllers, occupying 4U of rack height.
How long is the standard warranty and support?
HPE provides a one-year warranty with 24×7 hardware support, next-business-day parts replacement, and optional HPE Foundation Care enhancements.
What is involved in the initial setup?
Plug-and-play deployment uses HPE Quick Start guidance, InfoSight-driven automated provisioning, and wizard-based configuration for rapid startup in under two hours.
How do I expand capacity in the future?
Add compatible HPE Nimble Storage expansion shelves and follow the non-disruptive expansion wizard in NimbleOS to seamlessly increase capacity without downtime.