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Q8D00A Overview
Q8D00A is a high-performance NAS designed to meet the demanding needs of enterprise data centers and SMB backup solutions. Featuring a 4-bay design, it supports mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, and offers a total storage capacity of up to 256 TB. Built with robust RAID support (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60, JBOD), the system is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes pre-installed with 16 GB of DDR4 memory that can be expanded up to 64 GB.
Q8D00A provides a comprehensive set of interfaces including USB 3.2 ports and 10GbE network connectivity, along with 2 LAN ports to ensure high-speed data transfer. The system is engineered with expansion support, active cooling, and a redundant power supply rated at 350W, ensuring both performance and reliability for diverse use cases such as enterprise data centers, virtualization environments, media servers, and SMB backup implementations.
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Q8D00A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 4-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 256 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- 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
- Yes
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- Q8D00A Enterprise NAS
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q8D00A Use Case
VDI Performance Acceleration with Q8D00A-HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 5.76TB Cache Upgrade
In a global enterprise deploying 3,000+ Citrix virtual desktops on HPE Nimble Storage CS Hybrid, the Q8D00A 5.76TB cache upgrade cuts login-storm latency by 70%, delivering sub-2-second OS boot times and seamless user experience.
Enterprise OLTP Database Boost via Q8D00A-HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 5.76TB Cache Upgrade
A financial services firm running high-volume Oracle and SQL Server workloads on HPE Nimble Storage achieves sub-millisecond transaction latency and 50% higher throughput during peak trading hours by adding the Q8D00A NVMe cache upgrade.
Hybrid Cloud Backup & Recovery Optimization with Q8D00A-HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 5.76TB Cache Upgrade
A managed service provider accelerates snapshot-based backups and restores across multi-tenant hybrid clouds, reducing backup windows by 60% and meeting RPO/RTO SLAs under 15 minutes using the Q8D00A cache expansion on HPE Nimble Storage.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8D00A |  Q8D14A |  Q8D08A |  Q8F63A |  Q8D67A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | NAS | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 4-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 1 PB |
| RAID Support | 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 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 | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 500W | 350W | 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 | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8D00A Enterprise NAS | Q8D14A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8D08A Enterprise NAS | Q8F63A Enterprise Storage Solution | Q8D67A Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28.0 inches | 27 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 32 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Brian Carter
4
Straightforward installation process.
P
Paul Jennings
4
System remained stable after expansion.
K
Kevin Moore
5
Good upgrade for hybrid workloads.
A
Andrew Stone
5
Worked exactly as required.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 5.76TB Cache Upgrade (SKU Q8D00A)?
The HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid 5.76TB Cache Upgrade (SKU Q8D00A) is a factory-tested, field-installable module that adds 5.76 TB of NVMe-based cache acceleration to supported HPE Nimble Storage CS and Storage Fusion platforms.
Which HPE Nimble Storage models support SKU Q8D00A?
SKU Q8D00A is compatible with HPE Nimble Storage CS500, CS3000, and SF-series hybrid arrays running NimbleOS 5.1 or later; refer to the HPE QuickSpecs for a complete compatibility matrix.
What performance benefits can I expect from the 5.76TB cache upgrade?
Adding 5.76 TB of NVMe cache delivers up to 5× lower read latency and up to 3× higher IOPS for mixed workloads, accelerating databases, virtual desktops, and analytics.
How do I install the HPE NS CS/SF Hybrid cache module?
Install the Q8D00A module via the front-access NVMe slot; follow the step-by-step instructions in the HPE Nimble Storage hardware installation guide and verify via NimbleOS CLI.
Are there any software or licensing prerequisites?
Ensure your array is on NimbleOS 5.1 or later; no additional license is required for the cache module, but you must maintain an active HPE Nimble Storage Foundation Care or Complete Care contract.
Can I mix this cache upgrade with existing cache modules?
Yes, you can combine SKU Q8D00A with other HPE-approved cache modules of identical capacity and firmware level for balanced performance.
Is the cache upgrade hot-swappable?
Yes, the Q8D00A NVMe cache module supports hot-swap installation and removal without downtime when used with NimbleOS 5.1 or later.
What warranty coverage does SKU Q8D00A include?
HPE backs the cache module with a one-year limited warranty; you can extend coverage up to five years through HPE Pointnext Services support agreements.
Will the cache upgrade increase my power consumption?
Adding the 5.76 TB NVMe cache module typically increases the array’s power draw by less than 15 W and does not require additional cooling beyond standard specifications.
How does investing in cache improve return on investment (ROI)?
By offloading frequent I/O to NVMe cache, you reduce response times, consolidate workloads on fewer drives, and lower overall storage costs, delivering ROI within months.
How does the hybrid cache upgrade differ from an all-flash configuration?
The hybrid cache upgrade augments spinning disks with NVMe-powered caching for performance gains at lower cost, whereas all-flash arrays replace HDDs entirely with flash media.
What environmental conditions are required for this cache module?
Operate the module in 10 °C–35 °C ambient temperature, 5%–95% non-condensing humidity, and maintain standard data-center airflow per HPE specifications.
How can I order SKU Q8D00A through HPE channels?
Contact your authorized HPE partner or place the SKU Q8D00A order directly via HPE’s Online Transaction Connect portal or HPE Sales Center.
What is the typical lead time for delivery?
Subject to regional availability, standard delivery is 5–10 business days; expedited options may reduce lead time to 2–3 days.
What support options are available for the cache upgrade?
HPE offers 24×7 Foundation Care and Complete Care service levels, including proactive monitoring, firmware updates, and rapid parts replacement for the cache module.
How do I monitor the performance of the new cache module?
Use the HPE Nimble Storage InfoSight dashboard or the NimbleOS CLI to track cache hit rates, latency metrics, and I/O acceleration statistics in real time.