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Q8B80A Overview
Q8B80A is a NAS storage solution featuring an 8-bay design that supports SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drive types with a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB. It provides RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations; incorporates an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores; includes 16 GB pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory expandable to 64 GB; and offers connectivity via USB 3.2, 10GbE network ports across 4 LAN ports to meet demanding enterprise storage requirements.
Q8B80A is engineered with redundant cooling using redundant fans and a redundant power supply rated at 750W, ensuring high availability and reliability. It also supports expansion options and is ideally suited for use cases including SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server deployments.
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Q8B80A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- 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 3.2
- 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
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- Q8B80A Enterprise Storage NAS
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 55 lbs
Q8B80A Use Case
High-Performance VDI Acceleration with Q8B80A-HPE NS CS Hybrid 720GB Cache Bundle
In large enterprise VDI deployments, the Q8B80A-HPE NS CS Hybrid 720GB Cache Bundle caches hot I/O on ultra-low-latency SSDs to deliver sub-millisecond response times. This accelerates desktop boot/login times by up to 50%, enhances user productivity and streamlines IT operations by reducing storage contention.
Real-Time ERP Database Optimization Using Q8B80A-HPE NS CS Hybrid 720GB Cache Bundle
For mission-critical ERP workloads, leveraging the Q8B80A-HPE NS CS Hybrid 720GB Cache Bundle ensures that high-frequency OLTP transactions are served from the 720 GB SSD cache. The result is a 40% reduction in query latency, faster end-of-day processing and improved business decision velocity.
E-Commerce Transaction Throughput Boost with Q8B80A-HPE NS CS Hybrid 720GB Cache Bundle
During peak shopping events, deploying the Q8B80A-HPE NS CS Hybrid 720GB Cache Bundle provides instant caching of hot SKU and cart data on the 720 GB SSD tier. This drives a 35% uplift in transaction throughput, minimizes checkout delays and elevates customer satisfaction with consistent sub-millisecond page loads.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8B80A |  Q8D66A |  Q8C91A |  Q8D38A |  Q8D25A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | NAS | NAS | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 16-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 256 TB | 256 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 50 / RAID 60 / 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 |
| 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 | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 500W | 500W | 350W | 500W |
| 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 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8B80A Enterprise Storage NAS | Q8D66A Enterprise Storage System | Q8C91A Enterprise NAS | Q8D38A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q8D25A High Performance NAS |
| Height | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 25 inches | 20.0 inches | 28 inches | 27 inches |
| Weight | 55 lbs | 40 lbs | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 42 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Bushra Iftikhar
5
Installation was quick.
S
Sami Korhonen
4
Improved IO stability.
N
Naeem Riaz
4
Good value for performance tuning.
E
Edward Mills
5
Reliable cache solution.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS Hybrid 720GB Cache Bundle (SKU: Q8B80A)?
The HPE NS CS Hybrid 720GB Cache Bundle (Q8B80A) is a factory-integrated caching solution designed to accelerate HPE storage arrays by combining 720GB of intelligent flash cache with adaptive software tiers.
Which HPE storage platforms are compatible with the Q8B80A cache bundle?
The Q8B80A bundle is compatible with HPE 3PAR StoreServ, HPE Nimble Storage, and HPE StoreVirtual platforms that support flash cache upgrades as specified in their product compatibility matrices.
How does the Hybrid 720GB Cache Bundle improve application performance?
By automatically tiering hot data into 720GB of high-speed flash cache, the bundle reduces I/O latency by up to 90% and boosts transaction rates for latency-sensitive workloads.
What are the key components included in the Q8B80A bundle?
The bundle includes two 375GB enterprise-grade flash modules, caching software license, installation guidelines, and HPE factory integration services for seamless deployment.
Can I install the HPE cache bundle without downtime?
Yes. The Q8B80A bundle supports online integration via HPE nondisruptive upgrade processes, ensuring continuous data access and minimal service impact.
What is the warranty period for the HPE NS CS Hybrid 720GB Cache Bundle?
The bundle is covered by HPE’s standard three-year parts, labor, and travel warranty, with optional extended care and Proactive Care service upgrades.
How does the cache bundle license model work?
The license is perpetual and tied to the specific storage array chassis; it activates the full 720GB flash cache capacity and includes software updates for the licensed modules.
Which workloads benefit most from the 720GB cache upgrade?
Database transactions, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), BI analytics, and mixed OLTP/OLAP environments experience the greatest latency reduction and I/O acceleration.
What installation services are available for Q8B80A?
HPE Factory Express integration, onsite deployment by certified engineers, and remote installation support are available to ensure optimized performance and configuration.
How does flash cache affect data protection features?
The cache bundle fully integrates with existing HPE data protection, replication, and snapshot services without altering your backup or DR policies.
Is the Q8B80A bundle scalable for future capacity needs?
Yes. You can add multiple cache bundles up to system-supported limits and combine them with additional flash or hybrid tiers for incremental performance boosts.
Does the cache bundle require specialized management tools?
No. It uses native HPE array management interfaces (e.g., HPE 3PAR Management Console, HPE InfoSight) for monitoring, configuration, and analytics.
What security features protect the cache data?
All cached data is encrypted at rest using FIPS 140-2 validated algorithms, and in-flight data is secured via array-native secure communications protocols.
How quickly can I see performance improvements after installation?
Most customers observe measurable latency reductions and throughput gains within minutes of activation, with optimal tuning completed in under one hour.
Where can I purchase the HPE NS CS Hybrid 720GB Cache Bundle (Q8B80A)?
The bundle is available through authorized HPE partners, resellers, and HPE direct sales channels; contact your HPE representative for pricing and lead times.