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Q8D05A Overview
Q8D05A is a high-performance NAS storage solution featuring an 8-bay design that supports mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD to deliver a total storage capacity of 256 TB. It offers robust RAID support (RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10), powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory expandable up to 64 GB.
This enterprise-grade system provides a versatile interface with USB 3.0 and a 10GbE network port across 2 LAN ports, ensuring fast and reliable connectivity. With expansion support, redundant power supply (350W) and cooling via redundant fan design, Q8D05A is ideally suited for a range of use cases including SMB backups, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media servers.
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Q8D05A 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
- 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
- 2
- 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
- Q8D05A Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 25 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q8D05A Use Case
Enterprise Data Center Performance Scaling with Q8D05A-HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Fld Upgrade
In a global manufacturing firm running ERP and CRM workloads, IT operations faced I/O bottlenecks during peak order processing. By deploying the Q8D05A-HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Flash Upgrade, they accelerated read/write performance by 4×, reduced latency to sub-millisecond levels, and maintained 99.99% application availability. Outcome: Seamless scalability under heavy transactional loads, improved user experience, and a 30% uplift in order throughput.
Financial Services Disaster Recovery with Q8D05A-HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Fld Upgrade
A regional bank required rapid failover and consistent data replication between its primary site and DR facility. Integrating the Q8D05A-HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Flash Upgrade enabled synchronous mirroring and hybrid tiering of critical transaction logs. Outcome: Achieved sub-second RPO/RTO, met regulatory SLAs, and reduced DR storage TCO by 25% while ensuring uninterrupted customer trading services.
Hybrid Cloud Data Tiering for AI Analytics Workloads using Q8D05A-HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Fld Upgrade
A healthcare analytics provider processes large genomic datasets across on-prem and public cloud environments. The Q8D05A-HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Flash Upgrade delivered dynamic tiering between ultra-low-latency flash and cost-effective disk storage. Outcome: Cut end-to-end data preparation times by 50%, supported real-time model training, and optimized hybrid cloud spend by 40%, empowering faster clinical insights.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8D05A |  Q8D60A |  Q8D35A |  Q8D55A |  Q8B42A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 24-bay | 24-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 256 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 | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 1GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 500W | 750W | 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 | No | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server / SMB | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8D05A Enterprise Storage System | Q8D60A Storage Array | Q8D35A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8D55A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q8B42A Enterprise SAN Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 25 inches | 28 inches | 28.0 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 75 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
R
Rabia Noor
4
No service disruption during upgrade.
K
Kalle Nystrom
5
Performance remained stable.
B
Bilal Siddiq
5
Good scalability path.
G
George Allen
4
Dependable field upgrade.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Field Upgrade (SKU: Q8D05A)?
The HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Field Upgrade (Q8D05A) is a field‐installable kit that converts an HPE CS3000 storage array into a hybrid SSD/HDD system for accelerated performance.
What components are included in the Q8D05A Hybrid Field Upgrade kit?
The kit includes enterprise‐grade SSD modules, the required hybrid tiering license key, mounting hardware, and installation documentation.
Which HPE storage systems support the CS3000 hybrid upgrade?
The upgrade is compatible with HPE NS CS3000 systems running firmware version 3.5 or later.
What prerequisites are required before installing the Q8D05A upgrade?
Ensure your CS3000 is on firmware 3.5+, has available drive bays, adequate power/cooling, and a current backup of all data.
How does the HPE CS3000 hybrid upgrade improve storage performance?
It adds SSD caching to automatically accelerate read/write I/O and reduce latency for hot data workloads.
Do I need additional software licenses after installing Q8D05A?
No. The hybrid upgrade kit includes all necessary software licenses for SSD caching and tiering.
How long does the hybrid field upgrade installation take?
An experienced technician can complete the upgrade in approximately 1–2 hours under normal operating conditions.
Can customers install the Q8D05A upgrade themselves or is professional service required?
HPE recommends installation by a certified HPE technician to ensure correct hardware integration and maintain warranty coverage.
What warranty covers the Q8D05A hybrid upgrade kit?
It carries a one‐year HPE parts warranty, with optional extension via HPE Foundation Care or Care Pack services.
Where can I purchase the HPE NS CS3000 hybrid field upgrade kit (Q8D05A)?
Order it through authorized HPE resellers or directly from the HPE Parts Store online.
How many SSDs can the CS3000 hybrid upgrade support?
It supports up to 24 SSDs per chassis, subject to available drive bay configuration.
What are the power and cooling requirements for the upgraded system?
Maintain a minimum 1100W power supply and N+1 redundant cooling as specified in the CS3000 installation guide.
Does the upgrade integrate with HPE management tools?
Yes. It seamlessly integrates with HPE OneView and HPE InfoSight for centralized monitoring and analytics.
How does the hybrid tiering feature operate in the CS3000 system?
The system dynamically migrates hot data blocks to SSD tiers while retaining cold data on HDDs, optimizing both performance and capacity.
Can I retain my existing HDDs after installing the hybrid upgrade?
Yes. The upgrade is non‐disruptive and preserves all existing HDDs, data layouts, and configurations.
What ROI benefits can organizations expect from the HPE CS3000 hybrid upgrade?
Typical results include up to 50% lower latency and significantly improved application throughput, often yielding full ROI within six months.