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Q8D30A Overview
Q8D30A is an enterprise-grade SAN storage system featuring 8 drive bays and support for mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It delivers a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB with RAID options including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, and JBOD, powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory that can be expanded up to 64 GB.
Optimized for use in enterprise data centers, virtualization environments, and media server deployments, the Q8D30A offers versatile connectivity with USB 3.2 and 10GbE network ports (4 LAN ports in total). It also features expansion support, redundant fan cooling, and a redundant power supply rated at 350W to ensure high levels of reliability and performance in demanding storage applications.
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Q8D30A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / JBOD
- 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 3.2
- 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
- Q8D30A Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 4 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
Q8D30A Use Case
Zero-Downtime Hot-Swap for VMware and Hyper-V Clusters
In high-density virtualization environments running on CS220G-X2 storage nodes, IT operations teams keep the Q8D30A-NS CS220G-X2 Controller/PS/HDD/SSD Spare Kit on-hand to perform live hot-swaps of failed controllers, power supplies or drives. This pre-staged strategy restores full I/O bandwidth in under five minutes, preserves VM performance and meets stringent 99.9% uptime SLAs.
Edge Data Resilience in Remote and Branch Offices
Distributed enterprises deploy the Q8D30A-NS CS220G-X2 Controller/PS/HDD/SSD Spare Kit at remote sites to counteract hardware failure without vendor lead times. Local IT staff can self-service controller, PSU or drive replacements immediately, cutting mean time to repair (MTTR) by up to 80% and ensuring uninterrupted access to critical file shares and applications.
Certified Disaster-Recovery Testing and Compliance
Backup administrators and auditors use the Q8D30A-NS CS220G-X2 Spare Kit during on-premise DR drills to simulate multi-component failures—controllers, power modules, HDDs/SSDs—under controlled conditions. This rigorous validation delivers verifiable RTO/RPO metrics, ensures data integrity across failover sequences and satisfies internal IT-GRC and external audit requirements.
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
Product Comparison Table 
| Q8D30A |  Q8F11A |  Q8D47A |  Q8F09A |  Q8C93A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / JBOD | 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 |
| 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 | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 |
| 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 | 350W | 750W | 350W | 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 | No | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8D30A Enterprise Storage System | Q8F11A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q8D47A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8F09A Enterprise NAS | Q8C93A Storage System |
| Height | 4 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 18 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Arthur Miller
4
All components worked immediately.
K
Keith Turner
4
Reliable spare for enterprise use.
L
Louis Hart
5
No compatibility issues.
H
Harold Price
4
Met expectations.
Questions & Answers
What is the Q8D30A NS CS220G-X2 Controller/PS/HDD/SSD Spare Kit?
The Q8D30A spare kit is an HP-certified replacement package containing a CS220G-X2 controller, redundant power supplies, SAS HDDs and SSDs for NS CS220G-X2 systems.
Which components are included in the Q8D30A spare kit?
The kit includes one CS220G-X2 controller, two 460W hot-swap power supply units, two 1.2 TB 6 Gb/s SAS 7.2K RPM HDDs and two 600 GB 6 Gb/s SAS 10K RPM SSDs.
Is the Q8D30A kit compatible with other NAS models?
No. The Q8D30A kit is specifically designed for HP NS CS220G-X2 storage systems and is not compatible with other NAS models.
Can I hot-swap the drives and power supplies in the Q8D30A kit?
Yes. Both the SAS HDDs, SSDs and redundant power supply modules support hot-swap for zero-downtime maintenance.
What warranty coverage comes with the Q8D30A spare kit?
The Q8D30A spare kit is backed by HP’s standard one-year limited parts and labor warranty with optional extended coverage plans.
Does the Q8D30A kit include firmware and configuration settings?
Yes. The controller arrives preloaded with factory firmware; system configuration settings need to be applied during install.
How do I install the Q8D30A NS CS220G-X2 spare kit?
Power down the chassis, remove failed modules, insert the replacement controller, drives and PSUs, then power up and verify system status in the management console.
Are mounting rails and interface cables included in the Q8D30A kit?
No. Rack-mount rails, SAS interconnect and power cables are sold separately and must be reused or ordered separately.
Can the Q8D30A kit be used to expand existing storage capacity?
No. The Q8D30A is a direct replacement kit for failed components and does not add additional drive bays or capacity.
Where can I purchase the Q8D30A NS CS220G-X2 spare kit?
You can order the Q8D30A kit through authorized HP channel partners, resellers or the HP Parts Online portal using SKU Q8D30A.
How quickly can I receive the Q8D30A replacement parts?
Delivery times vary by region, but most HP authorized partners offer next-business-day or 2-day expedited shipping options.
Does the kit support the latest HP StoreEasy firmware?
Yes. The Q8D30A controller is compatible with all current HP StoreEasy and StorageWorks firmware releases for the CS220G-X2.
What environmental conditions does the Q8D30A kit require?
The kit components are rated for 10 °C to 35 °C operating temperature, 20 %–80 % non-condensing relative humidity and typical data-center air quality.
Is technical support available for installing the Q8D30A kit?
Yes. HP offers phone and online support for configuration, installation guidance and troubleshooting for all HP-certified spare kits.
Can I replace individual drives with different capacity SAS/SATA models?
No. To ensure full compatibility and performance, use only the factory-specified SAS HDDs and SSDs included in the Q8D30A kit.
How do I register the Q8D30A kit for warranty?
Register the kit through the HP Support Center portal using the controller serial number to activate warranty and service coverage.
What safety precautions should I follow when handling the Q8D30A kit?
Always power down and unplug the chassis, follow ESD grounding procedures and only handle modules by their edges to prevent damage.