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.

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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

To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.

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

Evan Prescott

Cache bundle improved responsiveness under load.

Hafsa Nadeem

Easy to install and configure.

Rolf Andersson

Noticeable performance uplift.

Zain Qadir

Good enhancement for hybrid arrays.

Colin Reeves

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.

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Q8B63A Overview

Q8B63A price is is available on request. Get immediate quote.

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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

Installed RAM

16 GB

Max RAM Capacity

64 GB

RAM Type

ECC DDR4

Network Ports

10GbE

LAN Ports

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

Use Case

Enterprise Data Center

Product Name

Q8B63A Storage Server

Height

3 inches

Width

17 inches

Depth

28 inches

Weight

35 lbs