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Q8D28A
NS CS220 Controller/PS/HDD/SSD Spare Kit
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Q8D28A is a SAN storage system featuring 24 drive bays that support SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD configurations with a total storage capacity of 512 TB. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 levels, powered by an Intel Xeon processor paired with 8 GB pre-installed memory, which is expandable up to 32 GB.
The system offers connectivity via USB 3.1, Thunderbolt 3, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel interfaces, with 4 LAN ports and optional expansion support. Its design includes a redundant 750W power supply and active cooling to ensure operational stability for use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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When a Q8D28A-NS CS220 controller or power supply fails in a mission-critical data center, on-site technicians use the Spare Kit to complete replacement within 30 minutes, reducing unplanned downtime by 90% and ensuring continuous service availability to meet 99.99% SLA requirements.
In a global retail chain’s remote edge locations, pre-deployed Q8D28A-NS CS220 HDD/SSD Spare Kits enable fast swap of failed drives, minimizing logistical delays and maintaining point-of-sale and real-time inventory systems, boosting operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
During scheduled disaster recovery drills, IT teams leverage the Q8D28A-NS Spare Kit to simulate node failures by swapping controllers, power supplies, and HDDs/SSDs on CS220 servers, validating failover procedures and ensuring zero data loss (RPO) while meeting strict regulatory compliance.
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| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | NAS | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 24-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 256 TB | 256 TB | 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 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 | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.1 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 350W | 500W | 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8D28A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q8D76A Enterprise SAN Storage | Q8F85A Enterprise NAS | Q8F69A Ultra Storage Appliance | Q8C95A |
| Height | 4 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 1.75 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.0 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 25.0 inches | 15.0 inches | 20 inches |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 35 lbs | 22 lbs | 27 lbs | 25 lbs |
Every unit is authentic, sourced through trusted and authorised channels, and serial-verified on request. Genuine networking and IT hardware, guaranteed, or your money back.
New products are backed by up to 3 years of extended warranty, and certified refurbished units by up to 3 months, for dependable protection on every order. Coverage is clear, honoured in full, and confirmed on each product page.
If a unit ever falls short, our streamlined RMA process gets a replacement to you fast, with advance replacement available to keep your network running. No jargon, no runaround.
Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
Our specialists assist with compatibility, configuration, licensing, and installation, before and after you buy. Real hardware expertise, whenever you need it.
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The HP Q8D28A NS CS220 Controller/PS/HDD/SSD Spare Kit is an OEM replacement bundle containing the controller module, power supplies, and drive caddies designed for the Nimble Storage CS220 series.
The Q8D28A kit includes one CS220 controller board, two hot-swap power supply units, four 2.5" drive caddies, associated mounting screws, and cable assemblies.
Yes, the Q8D28A kit is fully compatible with all Nimble Storage CS220 Gen1 and Gen2 arrays running supported firmware.
Power down the CS220, remove the faulty module or PS, insert the replacement component from the Q8D28A kit, secure it with screws, reconnect cables, and power the array back on.
No. The Q8D28A is sold as a complete kit; individual controllers or power supplies must be ordered via their respective SKUs.
No. Firmware and software updates must be downloaded from HPE’s support portal and applied separately after installation.
A Phillips #2 screwdriver and an anti-static wrist strap are recommended; no specialized tools are needed.
Yes. The drive caddies in the Q8D28A kit accept both 7.2K RPM HDDs and enterprise-class SSDs in 2.5" form factor.
You can install up to four 2.5" drives per controller module using the provided caddies in the Q8D28A kit.
The Q8D28A kit carries HPE’s standard one-year limited hardware warranty from the date of purchase.
The CS220 Install and Service Guide is available for free download on HPE’s official support website under the Q8D28A product page.
Consult the diagnostic LEDs on the controller and PS units, reference the CS220 troubleshooting section in the service guide, and contact HPE Support if needed.
Yes. The Q8D28A spare kit can be purchased directly from HPE’s online storefront or through authorized HPE channel partners.
The kit reduces downtime with immediate access to essential hardware spares, ensures full compatibility, and maintains array performance and reliability.
Check the HPE part numbers on each component, inspect HPE holographic labels, and validate via HPE’s Parts Lookup tool on the support website.
The complete spare kit is identified as SKU Q8D28A, model NS CS220 Controller/PS/HDD/SSD Spare Kit for Nimble Storage.