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Q8B68A Overview
Q8B68A is an enterprise-class SAN storage system featuring a 12‐bay design that supports a mixed range of drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It offers a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB while providing comprehensive RAID support (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60, and JBOD) to protect data integrity and maximize performance.
The Q8B68A is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes pre-installed with 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory, expandable up to 128 GB. It features a 10GbE network interface along with 4 LAN ports and USB 3.2 connectivity, ensuring high-speed data transfers. Designed for scalability, the system offers expansion support, redundant cooling via redundant fans, and a redundant power supply rated at 750W, making it ideal for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization environments, and media server applications.
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Q8B68A 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 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD
- 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
- 750W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- SMB, Enterprise Data Center, Virtualization, Media Server
- Product Name
- Q8B68A Enterprise Storage Array
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 27.5 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q8B68A Use Case
Accelerating Virtualized Workloads in SMB Data Centers
In a mid-sized enterprise running 200+ VMware and Hyper-V virtual machines, IT teams deploy the Q8B68A-HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 21TB HDD Bundle to combine high-capacity HDD storage with flash caching. This hybrid solution delivers sub-millisecond latency during boot storms and peak compute cycles while reducing total cost of ownership by 40% compared to all-flash arrays, ensuring predictable performance and seamless VM scale-out.
Scalable IoT Log Management and Real-Time Analytics
A global manufacturing firm ingests 10TB/day of sensor and machine-health data into its analytics platform, leveraging the Q8B68A-HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 21TB HDD Bundle for tiered storage. By offloading cold data to high-capacity HDDs and accelerating hot indexes via onboard flash, the solution sustains 2GB/s sequential writes and sub-millisecond query times, enabling real-time dashboarding and compliance reporting at a 50% lower capital expense.
Enterprise Backup, Archive and Disaster Recovery Optimization
An enterprise IT department safeguards 5PB of critical financial and customer data by integrating the Q8B68A-HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 21TB HDD Bundle into its backup and DR infrastructure. The bundle’s high-capacity HDD shelves combined with inline deduplication and compression achieve up to 15:1 data reduction, cutting offsite replication window by 60% and slashing secondary storage costs by one-third while meeting stringent RTO/RPO SLAs.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8B68A |  Q8F75A |  Q8F84A |  Q8F01A |  Q8B77A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | SAN | NAS | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 8-bay | 24-bay | 48-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 256 TB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 256 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | 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 | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 1GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 350W | 750W | 750W | 350W |
| 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 | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Use Case | SMB, Enterprise Data Center, Virtualization, Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization |
| Product Name | Q8B68A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8F75A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q8F84A Enterprise SAN Storage | Q8F01A Enterprise Storage System | Q8B77A Enterprise NAS Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 27.5 inches | 26 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches | 14 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
P
Peter Clarke
5
Smooth integration into existing hybrid system.
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Nathan Wright
5
Reliable storage for mixed workloads.
B
Brian Stewart
4
No issues since installation.
P
Paul Henderson
4
Good value for enterprise environments.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 21TB HDD Bundle (Q8B68A)?
The HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 21TB HDD Bundle (SKU Q8B68A) is a preconfigured set of enterprise-grade 21TB hard disk drives optimized for HPE Nimble Storage and StoreVirtual hybrid arrays.
Which HPE storage arrays are compatible with this 21TB HDD bundle?
This bundle is fully compatible with HPE Nimble Storage CS-Series, HPE StoreVirtual 3200/3400, and HPE StoreVirtual VSA hybrid configurations.
What components are included in the Q8B68A bundle?
The bundle contains eight 21TB enterprise HDDs, drive sleds, mounting hardware, and HPE firmware preloaded for immediate deployment.
How does hybrid storage benefit performance and capacity?
Hybrid storage combines high-capacity HDDs with SSD caching to deliver cost-effective capacity and accelerated read/write performance under mixed workloads.
Can I mix these 21TB HDDs with SSDs in my array?
Yes, you can integrate the Q8B68A HDDs alongside approved HPE SSDs to create tiered or cache-accelerated pools for optimal performance.
What RAID levels are supported when using this HDD bundle?
HPE arrays support RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 on hybrid configurations, offering a balance of performance, capacity, and redundancy.
How do I physically install the drives from the Q8B68A bundle?
Insert each pre-loaded drive into an available 2.5-inch SAS bay, secure the sled, and then initialize the drives via the HPE Storage management interface.
What is the warranty coverage for the HPE 21TB HDD bundle?
HPE provides a one-year limited warranty on the drives, including replacement and support; you can extend coverage with HPE Foundation Care services.
Does the bundle include firmware and diagnostics?
Yes, each drive ships with HPE-validated firmware and diagnostic utilities for seamless integration and proactive health monitoring.
How many drives can I install per storage shelf?
Each 2U hybrid shelf supports up to 24 drives; you can populate up to eight 21TB HDDs per array node for balanced capacity scaling.
What is the power consumption of the 21TB hybrid drives?
Each 21TB HDD consumes approximately 9.5W under typical load and 2.5W at idle, making it energy-efficient for large-scale deployments.
Is noise level a concern for these high-capacity drives?
The drives operate at 7.2K RPM with an acoustical noise of 33 dBA, suitable for data center environments with standard cooling and sound controls.
How do I monitor drive health and performance?
Use HPE InfoSight or HPE Storage Management Utility to track SMART metrics, I/O performance, and predictive failure forecasts in real time.
Where can I purchase the HPE Q8B68A bundle?
You can order the bundle directly from HPE’s online store, authorized HPE partners, or via your preferred enterprise IT reseller using SKU Q8B68A.
What use cases are ideal for the 21TB hybrid HDD bundle?
This bundle suits large-scale file repositories, backup targets, archiving applications, and tier-2 databases where high capacity and cost efficiency are key.
How does this HDD bundle compare to all-flash configurations?
While all-flash arrays deliver maximum IOPS and lowest latency, the Q8B68A hybrid bundle offers a more economical solution for bulk storage with SSD-cached acceleration.