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Q8D07A Overview
Q8D07A is a NAS storage system featuring 8 drive bays that support SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, with a total storage capacity of up to 256 TB. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, pre-installed with 16 GB of DDR4 memory expandable up to 64 GB.
Q8D07A offers connectivity via USB 3.1, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel interfaces, and includes expansion support to meet evolving storage demands. The system features redundant fan cooling and a redundant power supply rated at 500W, making it ideal for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server environments.
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Q8D07A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- 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
- 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
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.1
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 500W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- Yes
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- Q8D07A Enterprise NAS
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 25 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
Q8D07A Use Case
Enterprise Data Archiving with HPE NS CS1000H Hybrid 11TB HDD Field Upgrade
In a global financial services firm, IT architects deploy the Q8D07A-HPE NS CS1000H Hybrid 11TB HDD Field Upgrade to expand archive capacity by 40% without adding rack space. This hybrid flash–HDD solution delivers cost-effective, high-density storage for SEC-mandated data retention, while intelligent caching accelerates rare retrievals by up to 3×, ensuring compliance and rapid audit response.
High-Performance Backup & Disaster Recovery Acceleration
A healthcare provider integrates the CS1000H Hybrid 11TB HDD upgrade into its HPE StoreOnce backup cluster to host nightly full–image backups. The field upgrade’s flash tier optimizes write-intensive backup windows, cutting backup time by 50%, and the 11TB HDD tier scales to petabyte-class retention—slashing RTO/RPO and guaranteeing rapid failover in critical recovery scenarios.
Scalable Media Streaming & Content Delivery Optimization
A global media distributor deploys Q8D07A-HPE NS CS1000H Hybrid 11TB HDD field upgrades across its edge-cache servers to support high-throughput video streaming. The hybrid architecture offloads hot content onto NVMe flash for sub-millisecond access, while massive 11TB disks store long-tail assets. This reduces buffering rates by 90% and lowers per-GB storage costs by 35%, enhancing user experience at scale.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8D07A |  Q8F83A |  Q8D57A |  Q8D59A |  Q8C94A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | NAS | NAS | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Desktop | 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 | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 256 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 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | 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 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 350W | 500W | 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 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8D07A Enterprise NAS | Q8F83A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8D57A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8D59A UltraNAS Pro | Q8C94A Enterprise NAS |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 1.75 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 2 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 25 inches | 27 inches | 28 inches | 15 inches | 25 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 30 lbs | 50 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
R
Rida Saleem
4
No operational impact.
K
Kalle Nordin
5
Stable performance after upgrade.
B
Bilal Anwar
5
Good growth option.
G
George Martin
4
Reliable upgrade kit.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS1000H Hybrid 11TB HDD Field Upgrade (SKU Q8D07A)?
The HPE NS CS1000H Hybrid 11TB HDD Field Upgrade (SKU Q8D07A) is a certified hardware kit that enables field installation of 11TB helium-filled hard drives in HPE CS1000H hybrid arrays to boost capacity and performance.
Which HPE storage systems are compatible with the Q8D07A upgrade?
The Q8D07A upgrade is fully compatible with HPE CS1000H hybrid storage nodes and appliances running supported firmware releases outlined in the HPE CS1000H interoperability matrix.
What capacity and performance gains can I expect from this upgrade?
By installing the 11TB drives, you gain up to 50% more raw storage capacity per drive slot with sustained sequential throughput of up to 260 MB/s and random IOPS improvements in mixed workloads.
Do I need to power down my system to install the Q8D07A upgrade?
No. The upgrade drives are hot-pluggable. You can install or replace drives without powering down or disrupting active workloads when your enclosure and firmware support hot-swap operations.
What tools and pre-requisites are required for installation?
You need an electrostatic discharge strap, a Torx T15 screwdriver, and system access rights. Ensure your CS1000H firmware is updated to the version specified in the upgrade release notes.
Does the field upgrade include drive firmware updates?
Yes. Each 11TB drive ships with the latest HPE-validated firmware. You should still run the HPE Array Configuration Utility (ACU) to verify firmware levels post-installation.
How long does installation of the Q8D07A upgrade typically take?
A single-drive replacement takes approximately 5–7 minutes. A full enclosure upgrade (12 drives) can be completed within 90 minutes, depending on your site procedures.
What warranty covers the HPE NS CS1000H Hybrid 11TB HDD drives?
HPE provides a one-year parts warranty on the field upgrade kit and the standard three-year limited warranty on each 11TB drive, plus optional warranty extensions via HPE Care Pack services.
Will data be safe during the field upgrade process?
Yes. HPE Smart Array controllers rebuild data automatically onto the new drive. However, we recommend a full backup before starting any drive replacement procedure.
Can I mix 11TB drives with existing drive models in my array?
You can mix drive capacities, but HPE best practice recommends grouping identical drive types in the same RAID set to optimize performance and rebuild times.
Are any cables or mounting brackets included in the Q8D07A kit?
No. The field upgrade kit includes only the 11TB drives and documentation. Use existing drive carriers and interconnects from your CS1000H chassis.
What power and cooling requirements apply to the new 11TB drives?
Each 11TB drive draws ≤8.0 W during active reads/writes and requires 1.2 W in idle mode. Your existing CS1000H cooling configuration will support these drives without modification.
Does the upgrade require any software or licensing changes?
No additional software or licenses are needed. Your current HPE storage software and management tools automatically recognize the new drive capacity.
How can I verify the installation was successful?
Log into the HPE Array Configuration Utility or your management console and confirm that each 11TB drive shows as online, healthy, and integrated into existing RAID sets.
Where can I purchase the HPE NS CS1000H Hybrid 11TB HDD Field Upgrade?
You can order SKU Q8D07A through authorized HPE channel partners, the HPE official web store, or contact your HPE sales representative for availability and pricing.
What is the typical lead time for delivery of SKU Q8D07A?
Lead times vary by region and stock levels but typically range from 1 to 3 weeks. Contact your HPE reseller for the most up-to-date delivery estimates.
What support options are available for this field upgrade?
HPE Insight Online provides proactive monitoring. For onsite support and expedited parts replacement, you can purchase HPE Foundation Care or Proactive Care services.