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Q8B69A Overview
Q8B69A is an advanced SAN storage system designed with 24-bay support and the flexibility to accommodate mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It delivers up to 1 PB of total storage capacity with robust RAID configurations, supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10. Powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, it features 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory that can be expanded to 128 GB, and interfaces including USB 3.2 and 10GbE Ethernet for high-speed connectivity along with Fibre Channel options.
The Q8B69A SAN is engineered for critical environments such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server deployments. It provides advanced network support with 10GbE ports, multiple LAN ports, expansion options, redundant power supplies rated at 750W, and redundant fan cooling for optimal reliability and performance even in demanding enterprise settings.
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Q8B69A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 24-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
- 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
- Yes
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- Q8B69A Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.3 inches
- Depth
- 29.5 inches
- Weight
- 50 lbs
Q8B69A Use Case
Q8B69A-HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 42TB HDD Bundle for Accelerated Enterprise Backup & Archival
In a global financial services firm managing 500 TB of daily transaction logs, deploying the Q8B69A-HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 42TB HDD Bundle with HPE StoreOnce reduces nightly backup windows by 50%, achieves sub-8-hour RTO, and meets stringent regulatory retention policies.
Q8B69A-HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 42TB HDD Bundle for High-Capacity Media Asset Storage
A broadcast network storing 4K/8K video and raw footage leverages the Q8B69A-HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 42TB HDD Bundle in HPE Nimble Storage to scale to petabyte tiers. This configuration delivers 30% reduced rack footprint, 25% faster stream-throughput, and collaborative editing with zero content lag.
Q8B69A-HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 42TB HDD Bundle for Hybrid-Tier Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
An enterprise rolling out 2,000 VDI seats integrates the Q8B69A-HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 42TB HDD Bundle as capacity tier alongside all-flash caching. The result: 60% faster boot storms, consistent sub-5 ms I/O latency, and a 35% reduction in total cost of ownership (TCO).
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8B69A |  Q8F69A |  Q8D08A |  Q8E87A |  Q8D12A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | NAS | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 24-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | 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 | 512 TB |
| 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 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / JBOD | 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 | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | 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 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8B69A Enterprise Storage System | Q8F69A Ultra Storage Appliance | Q8D08A Enterprise NAS | Q8E87A Enterprise SAN Storage | Q8D12A Enterprise Storage Appliance |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17.3 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 29.5 inches | 15.0 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 27 lbs | 25 lbs | 75 lbs | 50 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Nashwa Rehman
4
Easy deployment with predictable results.
M
Marco Silvestri
4
Stable under mixed workloads.
T
Taimoor Aziz
4
Good value for hybrid storage.
P
Paul Jenkins
5
Reliable hardware bundle.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 42TB HDD Bundle (SKU Q8B69A)?
The HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 42TB HDD Bundle (Q8B69A) is a pre-configured storage solution that combines high-capacity 4TB NL SAS hard drives with SSD read/write caching to optimize performance and capacity in HPE ProLiant and Apollo servers.
What components are included in SKU Q8B69A?
SKU Q8B69A includes six 4TB 7.2K RPM NL SAS HDDs, two 800GB M.2 SATA SSD modules for caching, drive carriers, mounting hardware, and necessary interconnect cables.
What is the total raw and usable capacity of this bundle?
The bundle delivers 42 TB of raw capacity from six 4TB HDDs. Usable capacity depends on your chosen RAID level and parity overhead.
How does the hybrid caching technology improve storage performance?
The M.2 SSD cache accelerates random read and write operations by storing frequently accessed data on high-speed flash, reducing I/O latency and boosting overall system responsiveness.
Which RAID levels can I configure with this HDD bundle?
You can configure RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 using HPE Smart Array controllers to balance performance, capacity efficiency, and data protection.
Which HPE server platforms support the Q8B69A bundle?
This bundle is supported on HPE ProLiant Gen10/Gen11 and HPE Apollo servers that feature HPE Smart Array controllers and available 3.5-inch drive bays and M.2 slots.
What form factors are used for the HDDs and SSDs?
The solution uses standard 3.5-inch NL SAS hard drives for capacity and M.2 2280 SATA SSD modules for caching in server M.2 slots.
What are the primary use cases for this hybrid storage bundle?
Typical applications include virtualization, database workloads, backup and archive solutions, and data analytics scenarios requiring large capacity with accelerated I/O.
How is the hybrid bundle managed and configured?
Management is performed via HPE Smart Storage Administrator, providing an intuitive GUI and CLI for drive configuration, RAID setup, monitoring, and firmware updates.
Are the HDDs and SSDs hot-swappable?
Yes, when installed in supported HPE servers and using HPE Smart Array controllers, both the 3.5-inch HDDs and M.2 SSD modules are hot-pluggable and field-replaceable.
What warranty and support options are available for SKU Q8B69A?
The bundle carries a one-year HPE limited warranty. You can extend coverage with HPE Foundation Care or Proactive Care services for faster response and onsite parts replacement.
How do I install the Q8B69A bundle into my server?
Install the 3.5-inch drives into the server’s drive bays and the M.2 SSDs into M.2 slots, following the HPE ProLiant Hardware Installation Guide, then initialize and configure in Smart Storage Administrator.
What is the approximate power consumption of this hybrid storage solution?
At peak load, each 4TB NL SAS HDD consumes about 12 W active (10 W idle) and each 800GB M.2 SSD consumes approximately 5 W, for a total around 75 W under full operation.
What are the operating and storage environmental specifications?
Operating temperature ranges from 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F) with 5%–95% non-condensing humidity. Storage temperature spans -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F).
How does the hybrid bundle improve return on investment (ROI)?
By combining cost-effective high-capacity HDDs with SSD caching, the bundle reduces cost per terabyte while delivering higher IOPS and lower latency, minimizing hardware costs and footprint.
Can I expand capacity or upgrade the SSD cache in the future?
Yes, you can add additional NL SAS drives or install higher-capacity M.2 SSD modules, subject to your server’s drive bay and controller slot availability.