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Q8D44A Overview
Q8D44A is a high-performance SAN storage system featuring 24 drive bays that support a mixed array of SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drive types. It delivers a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB with support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60, and JBOD configurations, powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and 16 GB of pre-installed RAM expandable up to 128 GB of ECC DDR4 memory.
Q8D44A provides multiple interfaces, including USB 3.2, Ethernet at 10GbE, and Fibre Channel connectivity, with integrated network support and expansion capabilities for increased scalability. This system features redundant power supplies rated at 750W, redundant fan cooling, and is designed for use in enterprise data centers, SMB backup environments, virtualization platforms, and media server applications.
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Q8D44A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 24-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 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 128 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
- 750W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- Yes
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- Q8D44A Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 25 inches
- Weight
- 30 lbs
Q8D44A Use Case
Enterprise Data Center High-Availability Restoration
In a Fortune-500 data center running HPE NS CS260G storage for mission-critical databases, an unexpected controller or power-supply failure can threaten 24x7 uptime. By deploying the Q8D44A-HPE NS CS260G Controller/PS/HDD/SSD Spare Kit, IT teams complete a hot-swap replacement of controllers, power supplies and drive modules within 15 minutes. Benefit: Restores full storage redundancy in under 15 minutes, ensuring 99.99% SLA compliance and eliminating unplanned downtime.
Retail Edge Site Rapid Drive Recovery
A national retail chain uses HPE NS CS260G in 500 edge locations to cache POS transactions during network interruptions. When an SSD or HDD fails on-site, store technicians leverage the Q8D44A spare kit to perform a quick hot-swap without third-party service calls. Benefit: Reduces mean time to repair (MTTR) from days to under 30 minutes, maintains uninterrupted checkout operations and lowers field service costs.
Hybrid Cloud Storage Scale-Out Without Disruption
A managed cloud provider runs block storage clusters on HPE NS CS260G across multiple availability zones. To support seasonal workload growth, infrastructure teams pre-stage the Q8D44A kit in each zone for rapid controller, PSU and drive expansion. Benefit: Enables non-disruptive capacity scaling with consistent IOPS performance, accelerates provisioning by 70% and optimizes total cost of ownership.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8D44A |  Q8F15A |  Q8G43A |  Q8D31A |  Q8D74A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 24-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 24-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB |
| RAID Support | 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 | 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 | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | 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 | 750W | 350W | 500W | 500W | 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 | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8D44A Storage System | Q8F15A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q8G43A | Q8D31A Enterprise NAS | Q8D74A Enterprise SAN Storage |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 4.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 | 4 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.2 inches | 17.5 | 17 inches |
| Depth | 25 inches | 20 inches | 20 inches | 28.0 | 28 inches |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Brian Carter
4
No compatibility or performance issues.
P
Paul Jennings
5
Reliable recovery solution.
K
Kevin Moore
4
Good build quality and performance.
A
Andrew Stone
5
Worked exactly as required.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS260G Spare Kit (SKU: Q8D44A)?
The HPE NS CS260G Spare Kit (Q8D44A) is an all-in-one replacement assembly that includes the storage controller, power supply, drive trays and mounting hardware designed to restore full functionality to an HPE NS CS260G storage chassis.
Which components are included in the Q8D44A spare kit?
The Q8D44A kit includes an HPE NS CS260G controller module, redundant power supply unit, two 2.5″ drive caddies, mounting rails, air baffles and installation documentation.
Which HPE servers and storage systems are compatible with Q8D44A?
The Q8D44A spare kit is compatible with HPE NS CS260G Storage Chassis and HPE ProLiant DL-series servers that host the NS CS260G backend module, including DL360 Gen9/Gen10 and DL380 Gen9/Gen10.
Can I replace only the controller or power supply separately?
No. Q8D44A is sold as a pre-configured spare kit that bundles the controller, power supply and drive trays to ensure full compatibility and simplified field replacement.
Does the spare kit include all necessary cables and brackets?
Yes. The Q8D44A kit ships with all required mounting brackets, drive caddies, air baffles and internal power/data interconnects for drop-in installation.
Is the Q8D44A spare kit hot-swappable?
Yes. All components in the Q8D44A kit are hot-swappable when used in a supported HPE server or NS CS260G chassis with the appropriate HPE firmware revision.
How do I install the HPE NS CS260G Spare Kit?
To install Q8D44A, power down the chassis, remove the defective assembly, insert the Q8D44A kit into the appropriate slot, secure mounting rails, reconnect cables and power up according to the HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) installation guide.
Where can I download the installation guide or QuickSpecs?
You can download the Q8D44A installation guide and QuickSpecs from the HPE Support Center by searching for SKU Q8D44A or navigating to the NS CS260G product page under Storage Spares.
What types of drives does the Q8D44A kit support?
The Q8D44A kit supports HPE-qualified 2.5″ SAS HDDs and SAS/SATA SSDs as defined in the NS CS260G QuickSpecs, including 10K and 15K rpm HDDs up to 1.2 TB and enterprise SATA SSD options.
Does the kit arrive with the latest firmware installed?
Yes. All controller modules and power supplies in Q8D44A ship with the latest factory-validated firmware; further updates are available via the HPE Service Pack for ProLiant.
What warranty coverage comes with the Q8D44A spare kit?
The Q8D44A kit carries HPE’s standard parts warranty—typically one year—but coverage may extend to match your server’s service agreement; refer to your warranty documentation for details.
Do I need professional assistance to install Q8D44A?
No. A qualified IT administrator familiar with HPE server hardware can install the Q8D44A kit using the provided instructions, though HPE Pointnext Services are available for on-site support.
How can I verify compatibility with my existing storage chassis?
Confirm compatibility by checking the HPE NS CS260G QuickSpecs and comparing your chassis serial number against the supported models list on the HPE Support Center.
What are the benefits of using genuine HPE spare parts like Q8D44A?
Genuine HPE spares ensure full interoperability, maintain factory-tested performance, preserve warranty coverage and simplify support escalation through a single vendor.
How do I order the Q8D44A spare kit?
Order Q8D44A through your HPE authorized channel partner or the HPE Parts Store by referencing SKU Q8D44A and supplying your chassis model and service tag for rapid fulfillment.
Are all subcomponents factory-tested and certified?
Yes. Each subcomponent in the Q8D44A kit is factory-tested and ISO-certified to meet HPE quality and reliability standards before shipment.