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Q8B63A Overview
Q8B63A is a versatile SAN storage system designed with 12 drive bays supporting mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It offers a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB, supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor featuring 6 cores paired with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory expandable up to 64 GB.
Q8B63A provides connectivity via USB 3.2 ports and a 10GbE network interface with 4 LAN ports, ensuring robust network support. The system is engineered with expansion support, active cooling, redundant power supplies rated at 750W, and is ideally suited for enterprise data centers, SMB backup, virtualization, and media server use cases.
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Q8B63A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 1 PB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 6
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- 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
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- Q8B63A Storage Server
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
Q8B63A Use Case
Enterprise VDI Deployment Acceleration
In large-scale Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments, the Q8B63A-HPE NS CS1000 R2 2.88TB Cache Bundle acts as a high-speed front-end layer to store hot desktop images and application binaries. By reducing boot-storm latency by up to 50% and delivering sub-millisecond I/O response, IT teams improve end-user experience, lower backend storage load, and streamline remote workforce scalability.
Real-Time Database Transaction Optimization
E-commerce and financial services platforms leverage the Q8B63A-HPE NS CS1000 R2 2.88TB Cache Bundle to accelerate read/write operations on mission-critical databases. Caching frequent queries and transaction logs delivers a 40% increase in throughput and consistent sub-millisecond latency, ensuring seamless customer checkout, faster reporting, and higher peak-load resilience.
Accelerated Big Data Analytics in Hybrid Cloud
Data science and AI teams integrate the Q8B63A-HPE NS CS1000 R2 2.88TB Cache Bundle within hybrid cloud storage tiers to speed up large-scale analytics pipelines. By locally caching hot datasets and intermediate results, organizations achieve up to 60% faster query response times, optimize cloud egress costs, and empower real-time insights for predictive modeling and machine learning workloads.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8B63A |  Q8D33A |  Q8F76A |  Q8D70A |  Q8D44A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12-bay | 24-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 24-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 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 / JBOD | 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 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 350W | 750W | 750W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server / SMB | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8B63A Storage Server | Q8D33A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q8F76A | Q8D70A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q8D44A Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 50 lbs | 25 lbs | 50 lbs | 30 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hafsa Nadeem
5
Easy to install and configure.
R
Rolf Andersson
5
Noticeable performance uplift.
Z
Zain Qadir
4
Good enhancement for hybrid arrays.
C
Colin Reeves
4
Worthwhile cache upgrade.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS1000 R2 2.88TB Cache Bundle?
The HPE NS CS1000 R2 2.88TB Cache Bundle (SKU Q8B63A) is a factory-matched set of four high-performance SSD modules that deliver 2.88 TB of reserved cache capacity for HPE Nimble Storage CS1000 R2 arrays.
Which HPE Nimble Storage arrays support the 2.88TB Cache Bundle?
The 2.88 TB Cache Bundle is fully compatible with all HPE Nimble Storage CS1000 R2 series arrays with the NimbleOS firmware version 3.0 or later.
How does the 2.88TB Cache Bundle improve storage performance?
By dedicating 2.88 TB of ultra-low-latency SSD cache, the bundle accelerates random read I/O, reduces application latency, and boosts overall throughput on CS1000 R2 arrays.
Do I need extra licensing for the cache bundle?
No additional software licensing is required. The cache modules operate under your existing NimbleOS license and integrate seamlessly with the CS1000 R2 architecture.
Can I install the cache bundle without downtime?
Yes. The cache SSDs are fully hot-pluggable, allowing you to insert the modules into a powered CS1000 R2 array without interrupting host I/O.
How many SSD modules are included in the 2.88TB Cache Bundle?
The bundle contains four identically sized SSD cache modules that collectively provide 2.88 TB of cache capacity for optimal performance.
What type of SSD technology is used in this cache bundle?
Each module uses enterprise-grade, wear-optimized NAND flash with controller-based error correction for consistent low latency and high endurance.
How do I monitor cache performance and health?
Use the NimbleOS web UI or CLI to view real-time cache utilization metrics, hit ratios, and individual drive health status under the Storage > Cache dashboard.
What is the warranty coverage for the cache bundle?
HPE provides a three-year parts replacement warranty and 24×7 global support for the cache bundle when registered through HPE Support Center.
Can I mix different cache sizes in my CS1000 R2 array?
No. Heterogeneous cache module sizes are not supported on CS1000 R2 arrays. All installed cache modules must match the 2.88 TB bundle specification.
Is the cache bundle compatible with data-at-rest encryption?
Yes. The cache SSD modules operate transparently under HPE’s software-based encryption, preserving security controls at the array level.
What are the power and thermal specifications?
Each SSD module draws a maximum of 8 W and operates between 0 °C and 35 °C. The full bundle requires 32 W total and fits the CS1000 R2 drive bay cooling profile.
How do I order the HPE NS CS1000 R2 2.88TB Cache Bundle?
Order directly from HPE or any authorized HPE channel partner using part number Q8B63A. Ensure your CS1000 R2 array is running NimbleOS 3.0 or later.
What is the expected return on investment (ROI)?
By reducing application latency by up to 80% and increasing throughput, customers typically recover their investment through improved productivity and lower storage TCO within months.
How often should I replace the cache modules?
Under normal enterprise workloads, the modules are rated for five years of continuous use. Replace them upon reaching 100 TBW or end-of-life notification from HPE.
Where can I find technical documentation?
Detailed installation and administration guides are available on HPE’s official support website. Search for SKU Q8B63A to access user manuals and release notes.