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Q8C92A Overview
Q8C92A is a SAN storage system engineered for high-performance enterprise environments. Built with a robust 24-bay design, it supports a wide range of drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, delivering up to 256 TB of total storage capacity along with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations. The system features an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with a pre-installed 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory that can be expanded up to 64 GB.
The device is equipped with interfaces such as USB 3.0 and 10GbE network ports, and it offers 4 LAN ports for enhanced connectivity. With expansion support, a redundant fan cooling system, and a redundant 350W power supply, the Q8C92A is ideal for demanding use cases including enterprise data center applications, virtualization, media server operations, and SMB backup tasks.
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Q8C92A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 24-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 256 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
- Redundant Fan
- 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
- Q8C92A Enterprise Storage Array
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 50 lbs
Q8C92A Use Case
Scalable Hybrid Storage Expansion for Data-Intensive Enterprises
In a global financial services firm grappling with exponential transactional data growth, the Q8C92A-HPE NS CS7000 Hybrid Field Upgrade seamlessly adds high-density HDD and SSD tiers to the existing Nimble CS7000 array. This upgrade delivers up to 2.5× higher capacity and auto-tiered performance, enabling real-time analytics, reducing storage TCO by 30%, and ensuring sub-millisecond response times under peak loads.
Accelerated VDI Deployment with High-Performance Hybrid I/O
A healthcare organization deploying 1,200 concurrent virtual desktops leveraged the Q8C92A Hybrid Field Upgrade to integrate NVMe-accelerated SSDs alongside traditional HDDs in its CS7000 array. The result is a 60% reduction in login storms, consistent sub-millisecond I/O for clinical applications, and a 40% improvement in user satisfaction—all achieved without forklift upgrades or downtime.
Cost-Effective Tiered Storage for Big Data Analytics Workloads
An e-commerce leader running supply-chain analytics on Hadoop required a balance of high capacity and predictable performance. By applying the Q8C92A upgrade, they implemented automated data tiering—hot data on SSD and cold archives on HDD—boosting query throughput by 45% and cutting storage costs by 25%, while maintaining a single consolidated management plane.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8C92A |  Q8D20A |  Q8B79A |  Q8G44A |  Q8C90A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 24-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 512 TB | 512 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 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 | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 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 | No | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8C92A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8D20A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8B79A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q8G44A High-Performance SAN Storage System | Q8C90A Enterprise Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 1.75 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 27 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Martin Ellis
5
System performance remained stable.
G
George Turner
5
Reliable upgrade path for scaling.
S
Samuel Brooks
4
Worked as expected in production.
I
Ian Cooper
5
Good enterprise upgrade option.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS7000 Hybrid Field Upgrade (SKU: Q8C92A)?
The HPE NS CS7000 Hybrid Field Upgrade (Q8C92A) is a field-installable kit that adds hybrid flash capabilities to existing HPE StorageWorks CS7000 arrays, improving performance and efficiency.
What are the key benefits of the HPE NS CS7000 Hybrid Field Upgrade?
It boosts I/O performance with integrated SSD caching, accelerates application response times, optimizes capacity utilization through automatic tiering, and lowers total cost of ownership.
Which CS7000 models are compatible with SKU Q8C92A?
Q8C92A is compatible with HPE StorageWorks CS7000 CX3, CX4 and CS7000 V-series controllers running the required firmware versions.
How does the hybrid upgrade improve CS7000 performance?
It combines high-speed flash SSDs with existing HDDs to deliver sub-millisecond latency on hot data and offloads frequent I/O operations to the SSD tier.
What hardware prerequisites are required before installing Q8C92A?
Your CS7000 must run the minimum firmware version specified in the field upgrade guide, have available drive bays for SSDs, and meet power and cooling requirements.
Is professional installation required for the Q8C92A upgrade?
While experienced administrators can follow HPE’s step-by-step field guide, we recommend certified HPE engineers to ensure optimal configuration and minimal downtime.
How do I order the HPE NS CS7000 Hybrid Field Upgrade?
Order Q8C92A through any authorized HPE reseller or directly via the HPE Sales Portal, providing your array’s serial number and desired service level.
What licensing is included with the Q8C92A upgrade?
Q8C92A includes the HPE hybrid caching software license required for automatic tiering; additional data services licenses may be purchased separately.
Does Q8C92A include firmware and management software updates?
Yes. The field upgrade kit bundles the latest HPE firmware and Storage Management Utility (SMU) required for hybrid functionality.
How long does installation of Q8C92A typically take?
A certified HPE field engineer can complete the upgrade and basic validation in 2–4 hours, depending on system configuration.
What warranty and support options are available for Q8C92A?
Q8C92A carries HPE’s standard one-year hardware warranty, and you can extend coverage with optional HPE Care Pack services for 24×7 support.
Will existing drives remain operational after applying the hybrid upgrade?
Yes. The upgrade seamlessly integrates SSDs with your current HDDs, automatically tiering data without data loss or downtime.
Are there any power and cooling considerations for Q8C92A?
The hybrid upgrade may increase power draw by up to 200 W; ensure your rack’s power distribution and airflow meet HPE specifications.
What pre-upgrade steps should I perform before installing Q8C92A?
Back up critical data, verify firmware versions, document current storage configurations and schedule a maintenance window to mitigate risks.
How does the hybrid upgrade impact data migration on CS7000?
It supports non-disruptive data migration via online copy services, automatically relocating hot blocks to SSD tiers while maintaining availability.
How does this upgrade affect total cost of ownership?
By improving performance and storage efficiency, Q8C92A reduces operational expenses, extends hardware lifespan and lowers cost per I/O operation.