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Q8B79A Overview
Q8B79A is a SAN storage system featuring 8 drive bays that support SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD configurations. It delivers a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB, supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores. The system comes with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 RAM, expandable up to 64 GB, and is equipped with USB 3.0 and Fibre Channel interfaces, as well as a dedicated 10GbE network port alongside 4 LAN ports.
Q8B79A is designed with expansion support to further increase system capacity, while featuring redundant power supplies rated at 350W and active cooling to ensure optimal performance. This enterprise-grade solution is ideally suited for enterprise data centers, SMB backup, virtualization, and media server applications, ensuring high availability and robust performance for large-scale deployments.
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Q8B79A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- 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
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 350W
- 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
- Q8B79A Enterprise SAN Storage System
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q8B79A Use Case
Accelerate Enterprise Virtualization with Q8B79A-HPE NS CS1000H Hybrid R2 960GB Cache Bundle
In a global data center running 5,000+ VMware vSphere virtual machines, IT teams deployed the Q8B79A-HPE NS CS1000H Hybrid R2 960GB Cache Bundle to offload hot VM I/O. By automatically caching frequent reads and writes on high-endurance flash, the solution slashed VM boot times by 60%, cut storage latency to sub-1ms, and boosted consolidation ratios. The outcome: a 40% reduction in CapEx/Opex and a responsive virtual desktop infrastructure that meets SLA requirements.
Boost Financial OLTP Performance with Q8B79A-HPE NS CS1000H Hybrid R2 960GB Cache Bundle
A leading brokerage firm handling millions of trades per day integrated the Q8B79A-HPE NS CS1000H Hybrid R2 960GB Cache Bundle into its Oracle RAC cluster. The flash-accelerated cache delivered consistent sub-200µs latency under peak loads, accelerating order-matching processes by 45%. Financial analysts experienced real-time reporting, while the firm achieved regulatory compliance and a 30% uplift in transaction throughput—transforming trading performance and risk management.
Optimize Healthcare Imaging Workflows with Q8B79A-HPE NS CS1000H Hybrid R2 960GB Cache Bundle
In a multi-site hospital network using PACS for MRI and CT scans, administrators added the Q8B79A-HPE NS CS1000H Hybrid R2 960GB Cache Bundle to their HPE StoreServ arrays. The hybrid cache layer accelerated image retrieval and archiving, reducing scan-to-view times from 90 seconds to under 15 seconds. Clinicians achieved faster diagnostics, patient throughput increased by 20%, and the IT team met stringent HIPAA performance SLAs—ensuring both clinical excellence and data integrity.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8B79A |  Q8F71A |  Q8E93A |  Q8F81A |  Q8G44A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay | 8-bay | 24-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SATA SSD | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 96 TB | 512 TB | 128 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 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 | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 1GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 350W | 750W | 350W | 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 | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8B79A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q8F71A Enterprise Storage NAS | Q8E93A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8F81A Enterprise NAS | Q8G44A High-Performance SAN Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 | 1.75 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 27.5 | 28 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Stuart King
5
Quick deployment with immediate gains.
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Evan Porter
5
Stable operation after upgrade.
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Clyde Morrison
5
Good option for cache scaling.
N
Neil Carter
5
Worked as expected.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS1000H Hybrid R2 960GB Cache Bundle?
The HPE NS CS1000H Hybrid R2 960GB Cache Bundle is a midrange hybrid storage array from HPE Nimble Storage that combines flash, HDD capacity and 960GB of high-performance cache to accelerate mixed workloads.
What are the key features of the CS1000H Hybrid R2 960GB Cache Bundle?
Key features include 960GB of NVMe cache, scalable HDD capacity up to 1PB, HPE InfoSight predictive analytics, inline deduplication and compression, and automated snapshot and replication.
How does the 960GB cache improve storage performance?
The 960GB NVMe cache stores hot data in tier-zero flash, reducing latency to sub-millisecond levels and delivering up to 200,000 IOPS for mixed random workloads.
What workloads are ideal for the CS1000H Hybrid R2?
The CS1000H Hybrid R2 excels at virtualized applications, databases, file services and remote/branch offices where a balance of performance, capacity and cost efficiency is required.
How does hybrid storage differ from all-flash storage?
Hybrid storage leverages high-capacity HDDs for less frequently accessed data and flash cache for active data, offering a lower cost per gigabyte than all-flash while maintaining high performance for critical workloads.
What is HPE InfoSight and why is it important?
HPE InfoSight is an AI-driven analytics platform that provides proactive monitoring, predictive support and capacity planning to prevent issues, optimize performance and simplify management.
How much raw capacity can I scale to with the CS1000H Hybrid R2?
You can scale raw capacity up to 756TB in a single array and multi-array configurations support over 1PB, depending on drive selection and expansion shelves.
Can I expand the CS1000H Hybrid R2 over time?
Yes, the architecture supports nondisruptive expansion of both flash cache modules and HDD shelves, allowing seamless growth as your storage requirements evolve.
What types of drives are supported in the CS1000H Hybrid R2?
The system supports enterprise-grade NL HDDs for high capacity, SAS SSDs for mid-tier caching and NVMe SSDs in the flash cache modules for tier-zero acceleration.
How does the CS1000H Hybrid R2 handle data protection?
It includes snapshots, synchronous and asynchronous replication, RAID-5/6 data protection and integrated encryption at rest to ensure data resiliency and compliance.
What management interfaces does the CS1000H offer?
Management is via a browser-based GUI, RESTful API, command-line interface and integration with VMware vCenter, Microsoft System Center and other orchestration platforms.
How is the CS1000H Hybrid R2 bundle installed?
Installation is streamlined with automated setup wizards, pre-configured network settings and guided deployment via HPE InfoSight, typically completed within an hour.
What warranty and support options are available?
The bundle comes with a 3-year HPE Next Business Day warranty and can be upgraded to HPE Foundation Care or HPE Proactive Care for around-the-clock support and onsite parts replacement.
How does licensing work on the CS1000H Hybrid R2?
Licensing is capacity-based, with all software features included per terabyte of usable storage; additional bundles and service levels can be added through HPE OneView or HPE GreenLake.
How does the CS1000H Hybrid R2 compare to all-flash arrays?
While all-flash arrays deliver maximum performance, the CS1000H Hybrid R2 offers a lower total cost of ownership by combining flash cache acceleration with economical HDD capacity for mixed workloads.
What is the typical power consumption of the CS1000H Hybrid R2?
Power usage ranges from 400 to 700 watts under typical load, depending on configuration, with energy-efficient components and power-saving modes to reduce operational costs.