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Q8C89A Overview
Q8C89A is a SAN storage system with 8 drive bays supporting SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drive types. It delivers a total storage capacity of 512 TB with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations. The system is powered by an Intel Xeon processor featuring 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory, upgradeable to 64 GB.
Q8C89A offers connectivity interfaces including USB 3.2, 10GbE, and Fibre Channel, and supports 4 LAN ports to ensure robust network performance. It provides expansion support, redundant power supplies rated at 750W, and redundant fan cooling, making it ideal for use in SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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Q8C89A 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 3.2
- 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
- Q8C89A Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 27 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
Q8C89A Use Case
Enterprise Data Center Modernization with Q8C89A-HPE NS CS500 Hybrid Fld Upgrade
A global financial services firm consolidates four legacy data centers onto a unified HPE NS CS500 fabric by deploying the Q8C89A-HPE NS CS500 Hybrid Field Upgrade. The upgrade unlocks additional 100 GbE ports and hybrid traffic handling without forklift replacements. Outcome: 2× higher throughput, 40% lower latency, simplified operations via a single management pane and a 25% reduction in total cost of ownership.
Seamless Hybrid Cloud Bursting for Peak-Load Workloads
A manufacturing enterprise experiencing seasonal demand surges extends its on-prem CS500 network to a public cloud using the Q8C89A-HPE NS CS500 Hybrid Field Upgrade. By enabling dynamic port reconfiguration and unified L2/L3 fabric across on-premises and cloud, the IT team accelerates workload migrations. Outcome: 5× faster workload provisioning, 30% lower operational overhead, and real-time scaling with zero service disruption.
Multi-Site Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
A regional healthcare provider implements a geo-redundant disaster recovery strategy by installing the Q8C89A-HPE NS CS500 Hybrid Field Upgrade across two data centers 150 km apart. The hybrid upgrade supports synchronous replication and automated failover over a single converged fabric. Outcome: sub-minute RTO, near-zero RPO, full compliance with healthcare regulations, and guaranteed patient data availability.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8C89A |  Q8D71A |  Q8D55A |  Q8F66A |  Q8B68A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 256 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 / 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 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD |
| 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 | 128 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 1GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | 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 | 750W | 350W | 500W | 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 | Yes | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB, Enterprise Data Center, Virtualization, Media Server |
| Product Name | Q8C89A Enterprise Storage System | Q8D71A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8D55A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q8F66A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q8B68A Enterprise Storage Array |
| Height | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 27 inches | 27.5 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches | 27.5 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 55 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Bushra Khalid
5
No downtime during installation.
S
Soren Pedersen
5
Performance remained stable.
K
Kashif Mehmood
4
Good scalability path.
A
Andrew Price
5
Reliable field upgrade option.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS500 Hybrid Field Upgrade (SKU: Q8C89A)?
The HPE NS CS500 Hybrid Field Upgrade (SKU: Q8C89A) is a certified hardware and software kit that transforms an HPE Nimble Storage CS500 All-Flash array into a hybrid configuration with additional HDD capacity.
Which components are included in the Q8C89A upgrade kit?
The Q8C89A kit includes all required HDD drive carriers, backplanes, cabling, upgrade licenses, and firmware bundles for a seamless HPE Nimble Storage CS500 hybrid conversion.
Is the Q8C89A upgrade compatible with my existing CS500 array?
Yes, the HPE NS CS500 Hybrid Field Upgrade (Q8C89A) is fully compatible with any HPE Nimble Storage CS500 All-Flash array running supported firmware versions.
What performance improvements can I expect after the hybrid upgrade?
After installing the Q8C89A upgrade, you’ll benefit from accelerated read/write caching on SSDs combined with increased bulk storage capacity on HDDs, delivering balanced IOPS and throughput.
How does the hybrid upgrade enhance my storage capacity?
The hybrid upgrade adds up to 196 TB of additional HDD capacity while maintaining your existing SSD cache pool, effectively boosting total usable storage without sacrificing performance.
What are the system requirements for installing the Q8C89A upgrade?
You must have an HPE Nimble Storage CS500 array on firmware 5.1.0 or later, available rack space, network connectivity, and administrative credentials for installation procedures.
How long does the HPE CS500 Hybrid Field Upgrade typically take?
A certified HPE field engineer completes the Q8C89A upgrade in four to six hours, including hardware swap, firmware update, and validation testing.
Do I need professional services to install the Q8C89A upgrade?
Yes, HPE requires certified field service for Q8C89A to ensure compliance with warranty, safety standards, and optimal system configuration.
Can I mix SSD and HDD drives after applying the upgrade?
Yes, the hybrid upgrade is designed to operate SSDs as caching tiers and HDDs as capacity pools, delivering integrated tiering without manual drive segregation.
How does the Q8C89A upgrade affect my existing warranty?
Installing the HPE NS CS500 Hybrid Field Upgrade does not void your warranty; it is executed by HPE certified engineers under your existing support agreement.
Are additional software licenses required for the hybrid configuration?
No additional software licenses are required; the Q8C89A kit includes all necessary hybrid tiering licenses for HPE InfoSight and Nimble OS features.
Does the hybrid upgrade support HPE InfoSight predictive analytics?
Yes, post-upgrade your CS500 hybrid array remains fully integrated with HPE InfoSight for 24/7 predictive analytics, proactive monitoring, and automated support.
What ROI benefits does the hybrid upgrade deliver?
The hybrid upgrade lowers total cost of ownership by maximizing HDD capacity for cold data, reducing flash investment, and extending array lifecycle with minimal downtime.
How do I order the HPE NS CS500 Hybrid Field Upgrade (Q8C89A)?
Contact your HPE sales representative or authorized partner and reference SKU Q8C89A to request pricing, delivery timelines, and deployment scheduling.
What support and maintenance services are available after the upgrade?
Post-upgrade, you retain all HPE Nimble Storage support services, including 24x7 phone support, on-site hardware replacement, firmware updates, and proactive health checks.
Are there any prerequisites before starting the Q8C89A installation?
Yes, ensure you have current configuration backups, firmware at or above version 5.1.0, sufficient rack power and cooling, and scheduled maintenance windows.
How can I verify the successful installation of the hybrid upgrade?
After installation, use the Nimble OS GUI or CLI to confirm new HDD capacity, hybrid tiering status, and run a validation health check report to ensure optimal performance.