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Q8D45A Overview
Q8D45A is a high-performance SAN storage system engineered for demanding enterprise deployments. It features 24 drive bays that support mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, delivering a total capacity of up to 512 TB and offering RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations, powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and equipped with 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory (expandable up to 64 GB). Its interfaces include USB 3.2, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel, ensuring robust network and data transfer capabilities.
Q8D45A also provides expansion support and is built with active cooling and a redundant 500W power supply to guarantee continuous operation in critical environments. This solution is ideally suited for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications, delivering reliable performance and advanced data management for a variety of use cases.
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Q8D45A 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 | 512 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 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes |
| Cooling | Active |
| 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 | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | Q8D45A Enterprise SAN Storage System |
| Height | 4 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 25 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs |
Q8D45A Use Case
High-Density Virtualization Consolidation with Q8D45A-HPE NS CS260G-X2 Kit
In a global enterprise datacenter running VMware vSphere, the Q8D45A-HPE NS CS260G-X2 Cntlr/PS/HDD/SSD Kit upgrades HPE CS260G storage nodes with dual active controllers, redundant power supplies and a hybrid SSD/HDD architecture. This delivers up to 500K IOPS and sub-1 ms latency for over 300 consolidated VMs, reducing rack space by 40%, cutting licensing costs by 25% and streamlining capacity planning.
Accelerated Data Analytics and AI Workloads on Q8D45A-HPE NS CS260G-X2 Kit
A financial services firm processing real-time market data deployed the Q8D45A-HPE NS CS260G-X2 Kit on HPE CS260G nodes to enable SSD caching and high–throughput SAS controllers. The solution cut ETL and BI query times by 60%, accelerated machine learning model training from 8 hours to 3.2 hours and doubled data-science team productivity, delivering actionable insights in near real time.
Hybrid Cloud Disaster Recovery and Backup with Q8D45A-HPE NS CS260G-X2 Kit
A retail enterprise implemented the Q8D45A-HPE NS CS260G-X2 Cntlr/PS/HDD/SSD Kit alongside HPE Cloud Volumes to enable synchronous replication between primary and DR sites. The setup achieved RPO under 5 minutes and RTO under 15 minutes, reduced DR testing cycles by 70% and ensured SLA compliance and rapid failover without data loss.
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Product Comparison Table
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| Bay Count | 8-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| Depth | 27 inches | 25 inches | 20 inches | 27.5 inches | 28 inches |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 1.75 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 512 TB |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 500W | 500W | 500W | 750W |
| Product Name | Q8D20A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8D45A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q8C95A | Q8D79A Enterprise SAN | Q8B83A SAN Storage System |
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| 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 / RAID 10 |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
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Questions & Answers
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What components are included in the HPE NS CS260G-X2 Controller/PS/HDD/SSD Kit (SKU: Q8D45A)?
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The Q8D45A kit includes an HPE NS CS260G-X2 RAID controller, dual hot-swap power supplies, a backplane cable assembly, mounting brackets, and support for up to eight 2.5" HDDs or SSDs.
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Which HPE server models are compatible with the Q8D45A drive kit?
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The kit is compatible with HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10, DL380 Gen10, ML350 Gen10 servers and all enclosures that support the HPE Smart Array CS260G-X2 controller.
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How do I install the HPE NS CS260G-X2 kit in my server?
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Power down the server, mount the controller into the PCIe slot, connect the backplane cables, secure the power supplies, install drives into the sleds, then power on and configure the controller in the system BIOS.
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What maximum storage capacity does the Q8D45A kit support?
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The HPE NS CS260G-X2 kit supports up to eight 2.5" drives, allowing a maximum raw capacity of 192 TB when populated with 24 TB SSDs.
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Does the CS260G-X2 controller support both HDD and SSD drives?
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Yes. The Smart Array CS260G-X2 controller supports SAS HDDs, SAS SSDs, and mixed HDD/SSD configurations for flexible storage performance.
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Can I mix HDDs and SSDs in the Q8D45A kit?
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Yes. You can create hybrid arrays by combining SAS HDDs and SAS SSDs on the CS260G-X2 controller to balance performance and capacity.
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What RAID levels are supported by the HPE NS CS260G-X2 controller?
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The controller supports RAID 0, 1, 1+0, 5, 6, 50 and 60 configurations, enabling optimized redundancy and performance for diverse workloads.
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Is hot-plug and hot-swap functionality supported by this kit?
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Yes. All drives and power supplies in the Q8D45A kit are hot-pluggable and support hot-swap, allowing maintenance without server downtime.
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How do I update the firmware on the CS260G-X2 RAID controller?
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Download the latest firmware from HPE Support, boot into Intelligent Provisioning or use HPE Smart Storage Administrator, then follow on-screen instructions to update the controller firmware.
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What management tools are available for the Q8D45A storage kit?
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You can manage and monitor arrays using HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA), HPE OneView, and integration with HPE InfoSight for proactive analytics.
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What is the typical power consumption of the HPE NS CS260G-X2 kit?
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Power consumption varies by drive type and workload, but the controller and drive assembly typically consume 50–100 W under normal operational load.
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Does the Q8D45A kit include redundant power supplies?
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Yes. It includes dual hot-swap, redundant power supply units to ensure continuous operation in the event of a PSU failure.
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What warranty coverage is provided with the HPE NS CS260G-X2 Controller/PS/HDD/SSD Kit?
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The kit comes with a one-year HPE limited warranty, which is extendable up to five years with HPE Care Pack services.
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How can I order the Q8D45A kit and what is its price?
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Contact your authorized HPE reseller or visit the HPE Store online. Pricing varies by region and configuration, so request a quote for accurate pricing.
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What performance benefits does using SSDs with the CS260G-X2 controller provide?
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SSD integration delivers up to 10× lower latency, higher IOPS, and improved throughput compared to SAS HDDs, accelerating virtualized and database workloads.
