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Q8C90A Overview
Q8C90A is a high-performance NAS storage system featuring a 12-bay design that supports a mix of SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drives. It delivers a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB and supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations while being powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory, expandable up to 64 GB.
The system offers interfaces including USB 3.2 and 10GbE Ethernet with 4 LAN ports, along with expansion support for additional connectivity options. Engineered with a redundant fan cooling system and dual redundant power supplies rated at 750W, Q8C90A is ideal for use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media servers.
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Q8C90A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- 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
- 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
- Q8C90A Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q8C90A Use Case
Hybrid Tiering for Real-Time Data Analytics
In a financial services environment processing high-frequency trading data, deploying the Q8C90A-HPE NS CS700 Hybrid Field Upgrade enables automated hot/cold tiering across SSD and HDD. This accelerates query performance by 40%, delivers sub-millisecond response times for analytics workloads, and reduces storage costs by 25% through intelligent data placement.
Enterprise Disaster Recovery Across On-Prem and Cloud
For a multinational enterprise requiring robust backup and DR, integrating the Q8C90A-HPE NS CS700 Hybrid Field Upgrade provides synchronous replication between on-premises NS-ON storage and cloud DR targets. This achieves an RPO under 5 minutes, simplifies failover testing, and ensures business continuity within minutes of an outage.
High-Performance Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
In a healthcare organization supporting 1,000 VDI endpoints, the Q8C90A-HPE NS CS700 Hybrid Field Upgrade leverages flash-accelerated write caching to handle boot storms. End-user login times shrink by 60%, storage IOPS increase threefold, and infrastructure TCO drops by 20% through optimized hybrid flash utilization.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8C90A |  Q8F72A |  Q8D68A |  Q8D69A |  Q8F14A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 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 | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 750W | 500W | 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 | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization |
| Product Name | Q8C90A Enterprise Storage System | Q8F72A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q8D68A 16-Bay Enterprise SAN | Q8D69A SAN Storage System | Q8F14A Enterprise NAS |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28.0 inches | 27 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 46 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Sadia Yaqoob
5
No downtime during expansion.
L
Lars Mikkelsen
4
Performance remained consistent.
T
Taimoor Shah
5
Good scalability solution.
A
Alan Brooks
5
Dependable hybrid upgrade.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS700 Hybrid Fld Upgrade (SKU: Q8C90A)?
The HPE NS CS700 Hybrid Field Upgrade (Q8C90A) is an in-field enhancement package that adds hybrid storage capabilities to the CS700 series, combining HDD and SSD tiers for optimized performance and capacity.
What are the key features of the HPE NS CS700 Hybrid Fld Upgrade?
Key features include dynamic tiering between HDD and SSD, automated data placement, increased IOPS, and simplified management via the HPE InfoSight analytics platform.
How does the HPE NS CS700 Hybrid Fld Upgrade improve storage performance?
By automatically placing frequently accessed data on SSDs and less-active data on HDDs, the upgrade delivers up to 3× higher IOPS and reduces latency for mission-critical workloads.
Is the HPE NS CS700 Hybrid Fld Upgrade compatible with existing CS700 configurations?
Yes, the Q8C90A upgrade is fully compatible with current HPE NS CS700 appliances running firmware version 3.0 or later and requires no additional chassis modifications.
What are the system requirements for installing Q8C90A?
Installation requires an HPE NS CS700 appliance with at least one available SSD bay, firmware 3.0 or later, and an active HPE support contract.
How do I install the HPE NS CS700 Hybrid Fld Upgrade?
Installation involves inserting the provided SSD modules into designated bays, updating firmware via the appliance management interface, and configuring tiering policies in InfoSight.
How long does the upgrade process take?
The complete upgrade, including hardware installation and configuration, typically takes 1–2 hours, depending on existing data migration requirements.
Are software and firmware updates included with Q8C90A?
Yes, the upgrade package includes all necessary firmware updates and the latest InfoSight management software to enable hybrid tiering.
What warranty coverage is provided with the Hybrid Field Upgrade?
The HPE NS CS700 Hybrid Fld Upgrade is covered by HPE’s standard 3-year limited warranty, extendable via HPE Care Packs for up to 5 years.
Does HPE offer technical support for Q8C90A?
HPE provides 24/7 global technical support for Q8C90A through HPE Support Services, including remote diagnostics and on-site assistance if required.
Can I integrate Q8C90A with third-party storage systems?
While optimized for HPE’s ecosystem, the CS700 hybrid upgrade can present LUNs to third-party systems over FC or iSCSI with standard protocol compatibility.
How does the Hybrid Field Upgrade enhance data protection?
The upgrade leverages InfoSight’s predictive analytics to monitor SSD endurance, automatically rebalance data, and support RAID configurations for high availability.
What performance gains can be expected after installation?
Customers typically see up to 3× improvement in random read/write IOPS, a 50% reduction in latency, and improved storage efficiency post-upgrade.
How is the HPE NS CS700 Hybrid Fld Upgrade licensed?
The upgrade is licensed per appliance, with a one-time fee for hardware and software enabling, plus optional annual support renewals for InfoSight and firmware updates.
Where can I purchase the Q8C90A upgrade?
Q8C90A is available through authorized HPE resellers, distribution partners, or directly via the HPE online store with global shipping options.
What maintenance is required after installing the Hybrid Field Upgrade?
Routine maintenance involves monitoring SSD health via InfoSight, applying recommended firmware patches, and performing periodic capacity balancing.