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Q8D11A Overview
Q8D11A is an enterprise-grade NAS storage system engineered with a 12-bay design that supports SATA HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drive types. The device offers a total storage capacity of up to 192 TB and supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations, ensuring robust data protection and high performance. It is 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.
Q8D11A features key connectivity options with USB 3.0 and 10GbE network ports, along with 2 LAN ports to meet diverse interface requirements including Fibre Channel and Thunderbolt via expansion accessories. With expansion support, redundant power supply rated at 350W, and redundant fan cooling, this NAS is ideal for use in SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization environments, and media server applications.
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Q8D11A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 192 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
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- Q8D11A Enterprise NAS
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
Q8D11A Use Case
Accelerating High-Performance OLTP Databases
In mission-critical financial and retail environments, the Q8D11A-HPE NS CS1000H Hybrid 480GB Cache upgrade reduces storage latency by up to 70% and increases IOPS by 3×, delivering sub-millisecond transaction response times and sustained throughput for high-volume OLTP workloads.
Optimizing Enterprise VDI Environments
Enterprises running virtual desktop infrastructure leverage the 480GB cache upgrade to cut login times by 60% and support 50% more concurrent sessions, ensuring consistent end-user performance, streamlined operations, and lower TCO through efficient flash-accelerated storage.
Accelerating Backup and Disaster Recovery
IT teams deploy the CS1000H Hybrid 480GB Cache upgrade to shrink daily backup windows by 45% and achieve RTOs under 15 minutes, enabling rapid data protection and near-instantaneous restores with minimal impact on production systems and guaranteed business continuity.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8D11A |  Q8B39A |  Q8D44A |  Q8D70A |  Q8D39A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | SAN | NAS | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 8-bay | 24-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 192 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 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 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | 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 | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | 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 | 350W | 750W | 750W | 750W | 500W |
| 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 | Yes | No | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | Q8D11A Enterprise NAS | Q8B39A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8D44A Storage System | Q8D70A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q8D39A Enterprise Storage Appliance |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches | 25.6 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 30 lbs | 50 lbs | 35 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Mark Benson
4
Easy installation with noticeable benefits.
P
Philip Reed
5
Stable performance after upgrade.
S
Samuel Grant
5
Good option for hybrid systems.
D
Dennis Lowe
5
Consistent results.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS1000H Hybrid 480GB Cache Upgrade (SKU Q8D11A)?
It is an HPE-authorized flash-based cache module that adds 480 GB of high-speed hybrid cache to NS CS1000H storage arrays, reducing latency and boosting IOPS.
How does the 480GB cache upgrade improve storage performance?
By storing frequently accessed data in NAND flash, the upgrade reduces read/write latency, increases IOPS, and accelerates application responsiveness.
Is SKU Q8D11A compatible with all NS CS1000H models?
Yes. Q8D11A is fully compatible with every HPE NS CS1000H configuration that supports hybrid cache modules.
How do I install the HPE cache upgrade in my NS CS1000H?
Power down the array, insert the cache module into the designated PCIe slot, secure it, power on, then enable and configure caching via the HPE Storage Management interface.