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Q8D17A Overview
Q8D17A is a high-performance SAN storage system engineered for enterprise data centers and virtualization environments. It is a rackmount unit featuring 16-bay drive support that accommodates a mixed array of drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, providing a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB with robust RAID configurations (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10) to ensure data integrity and performance.
Q8D17A is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with a pre-installed 16 GB of ECC DDR4 RAM, expandable up to 64 GB to handle demanding workloads. The system offers diverse interface options including USB 3.1, an optional Thunderbolt adapter, 10GbE Ethernet connectivity, and Fibre Channel support for versatile network integration. Additional features include expansion support, redundant power supplies with a 500W capacity, redundant fan cooling, and a design optimized for redundancy to serve use cases such as enterprise data center solutions, SMB backup, virtualization, and media server applications.
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Q8D17A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 16-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 1 PB
- 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 3.1
- 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
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- Q8D17A Storage System
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 25 inches
- Weight
- 30 lbs
Q8D17A Use Case
High-Performance Database Transactions with Q8D17A-NS CS200/400 1.2TB Cache
A financial services firm powering real-time transaction processing on an HPE CS400 cluster integrates the Q8D17A-NS CS200/400 1.2TB Cache Field Upgrade to accelerate I/O operations. This upgrade slashes read/write latency by up to 60%, boosts IOPS by 50%, and ensures sub-millisecond response times, delivering superior customer experiences and compliance-ready performance.
Accelerated AI & Analytics on HPE CS200 with Q8D17A-NS 1.2TB Cache Upgrade
A global manufacturing enterprise leveraging AI-driven predictive maintenance and large-scale data analytics on HPE CS200 storage deploys the Q8D17A-NS CS200/400 1.2TB Cache Field Upgrade. The enhanced cache capacity accelerates data ingestion and model training by 45%, halves deployment times, and maximizes resource efficiency for faster time-to-insight.
VDI Boot Storm Mitigation using Q8D17A-NS CS200/400 1.2TB Cache
An enterprise IT department hosting thousands of virtual desktops on HPE CS200 infrastructure faces login congestion during boot storms. By deploying the Q8D17A-NS CS200/400 1.2TB Cache Field Upgrade, cache hit rates improve dramatically, reducing boot times by 70% and maintaining seamless user productivity during peak startup events.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8D17A |  Q8D03A |  Q8B55A |  Q8D21A |  Q8D25A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | 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 | 1 PB | 512 TB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 512 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 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 |
| 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 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE / Fibre Channel | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| 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 | 750W | 350W | 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 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8D17A Storage System | Q8D03A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q8B55A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q8D21A Enterprise SAN | Q8D25A High Performance NAS |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 25 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 27 inches |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 42 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
L
Lyle Thornton
5
Stable performance after expansion.
C
Cameron Pike
4
Predictable gains for daily workloads.
R
Rory McKenna
5
Good upgrade path for older platforms.
D
Dean Fletcher
4
Met expectations.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP NS CS200/400 1.2TB Cache Field Upgrade (SKU: Q8D17A)?
The Q8D17A upgrade is a field-installable 1.2 TB SSD cache module for HP StoreOnce CS200 and CS400 systems that accelerates backup and restore operations.
How does the 1.2 TB cache upgrade enhance system performance?
By adding high-speed SSD cache, it reduces write latency, improves deduplication throughput, and significantly speeds up backup and recovery tasks.
Is the Q8D17A upgrade compatible with all CS200 and CS400 models?
Yes, it is fully compatible with any HP StoreOnce CS200 or CS400 appliance that has an available SSD cache bay and runs StoreOnce OS 3.x or later.
What are the prerequisites for installing this cache upgrade?
You need an HP StoreOnce CS200 or CS400 with a free cache slot and StoreOnce OS version 3.x or higher; no additional hardware is required.
Can I install the cache upgrade without downtime?
Yes, the Q8D17A module is hot-swappable, allowing installation without interrupting backup or restore jobs.
How do I install the 1.2 TB cache module?
Slide the SSD module into the designated cache slot, then enable it via the StoreOnce management console—no reconfiguration needed.
Will my existing data be affected during installation?
No, your existing deduplication metadata and stored data remain intact; the system automatically incorporates the new cache.
Do I need a firmware update after installing the cache module?
Ensure your StoreOnce appliance runs the latest OS; a firmware update may be recommended to optimize cache performance.
How can I verify the new cache capacity?
Log into the StoreOnce management console—the dashboard displays total cache capacity, including the newly added 1.2 TB.
Can I monitor cache health and usage metrics?
Yes, real-time cache utilization, performance statistics, and health alerts are available in the StoreOnce monitoring dashboard.
What warranty covers the Q8D17A cache upgrade?
The upgrade is backed by a one-year limited HP parts warranty, which can be extended via optional HP Care Pack services.
How does the cache upgrade impact power consumption?
The SSD cache adds approximately 5 W to the system’s power draw, maintaining HP StoreOnce’s energy-efficient design.
What key benefits does the 1.2 TB cache provide?
It delivers faster backup and restore speeds, lower RPO/RTO, improved deduplication performance, and increased throughput during peak workloads.
Is the cache upgrade supported in virtualized environments?
Yes, it is fully supported with VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix environments to accelerate VM backup and recovery.
What return on investment can I expect from this upgrade?
By boosting throughput and reducing backup windows, you lower infrastructure costs and improve operational efficiency.
How do I order the Q8D17A 1.2 TB cache upgrade?
Contact your authorized HP reseller or visit HP’s online store and reference SKU Q8D17A to place your order.