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Q8D46A Overview
Q8D46A is a high-performance NAS storage system engineered for enterprise data centers and SMB backup environments. It features 8 drive bays supporting SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, offering a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 6 protection. The system integrates robust interfaces including USB 3.2, Ethernet, and Fibre Channel to meet diverse connectivity needs.
Q8D46A is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, pre-installed with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and expandable up to 128 GB. It offers advanced network support with 10GbE connectivity and dual LAN ports, along with expansion capabilities, a redundant power supply rated at 750W, and active cooling to ensure maximum reliability. Its versatile design makes it ideal for virtualization, media servers, and backup applications in SMB and enterprise environments.
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Q8D46A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- 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
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- Q8D46A
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
Q8D46A Use Case
Hyperconverged Infrastructure Consolidation for Financial Trading Platforms
A global investment bank deployed the Q8D46A-HPE NS CS260-X2 Cntlr/PS/HDD/SSD Kit to replace legacy SANs with a three-node hyperconverged cluster, supporting 600+ low-latency VMs and reducing rack footprint by 50%. Benefit: Achieved sub-millisecond transaction latency, streamlined infrastructure management and cut total cost of ownership by 30%.
Scalable Edge Computing for Retail Chain Inventory Management
A nationwide retailer rolled out the Q8D46A-HPE NS CS260-X2 Cntlr/PS/HDD/SSD Kit at 200 stores to process real-time SKU data locally, syncing inventory changes with the central ERP system in under one second. Benefit: Boosted stock accuracy by 25%, accelerated restocking cycles and lowered WAN bandwidth usage by 60%.
High-Performance Data Analytics for Genomic Research Clusters
A university research lab leveraged a four-node Q8D46A-HPE NS CS260-X2 Cntlr/PS/HDD/SSD Kit cluster with NVMe SSD acceleration to process terabytes of genomic sequencing data. Benefit: Shortened pipeline runtimes by 3× (from 48 to 16 hours), accelerated discovery cycles and increased overall data throughput.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8D46A |  Q8E89A |  Q8D02A |  Q8F63A |  Q8C91A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | SAN | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 256 TB |
| RAID Support | 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 | 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 | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 350W | 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 | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center / SMB / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | Q8D46A | Q8E89A Storage System | Q8D02A Enterprise Storage System | Q8F63A Enterprise Storage Solution | Q8C91A Enterprise NAS |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.2 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Depth | 18 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28.0 inches | 20.0 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Brian Cole
4
Stable performance after installation.
P
Paul Jennings
5
Reliable recovery solution.
K
Kevin Moore
5
Good quality components.
A
Andrew Stone
4
Worked exactly as required.
Questions & Answers
What components are included in the HPE NS CS260-X2 Cntlr/PS/HDD/SSD Kit (SKU Q8D46A)?
The HPE NS CS260-X2 Kit (SKU Q8D46A) includes two NS260-X2 controller modules, dual redundant hot-pluggable power supplies, a set of enterprise-class SAS HDDs and high-performance SSDs for immediate storage deployment.
Which HPE chassis is the Q8D46A kit compatible with?
The Q8D46A kit is compatible with HPE BladeSystem c7000 and c3000 enclosures, ensuring seamless integration into existing c-Class blade infrastructures.
What is the maximum raw storage capacity supported by the HPE NS CS260-X2 Kit?
When fully populated, the HPE NS CS260-X2 Kit supports up to 240 TB of raw storage per enclosure using SAS HDDs and SSDs.
How does the CS260-X2 Kit improve storage performance?
The CS260-X2 Kit delivers high throughput and low latency via dual active-active controllers and 12 Gb/s SAS back-end connectivity, optimizing performance for data-intensive applications.
What networking options are available on the Q8D46A kit?
The Q8D46A kit features dual 12 Gb/s SAS host adapters and supports optional Fibre Channel or iSCSI expansion modules for flexible SAN or Ethernet connectivity.
How do I install the HPE NS CS260-X2 Kit in my BladeSystem chassis?
Slide each controller into its c-Class blade slot, secure the hot-pluggable power supplies, connect SAS cables to the backplane, and follow the HPE Quick Setup Guide to complete installation.
What management software is required for the Q8D46A Kit?
You can manage the Q8D46A Kit using HPE OneView or HPE StoreEasy Manager, both of which provide intuitive interfaces for configuration, monitoring, and firmware updates.
Does the HPE NS CS260-X2 Kit support data deduplication and compression?
Yes, the CS260-X2 Kit offers inline data deduplication and compression to maximize usable capacity, reduce storage footprints, and lower overall costs.
Are the drives in the SKU Q8D46A kit hot-swappable?
Yes, all HDDs and SSDs in the Q8D46A kit are hot-swappable, enabling non-disruptive drive replacement and accelerated maintenance operations.
What power supply redundancy does the HPE NS CS260-X2 Kit offer?
The kit includes dual redundant 460 W hot-pluggable power supplies, providing full fault tolerance and uninterrupted operation during power component servicing.
How can I monitor the health of the Q8D46A storage system?
Use HPE OneView’s dashboard or the system’s front-panel LEDs to monitor controller status, drive health, power redundancy, and overall system alerts in real time.
What are common use cases for the HPE NS CS260-X2 Kit?
Typical use cases include virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), file services, backup and archive repositories, and database acceleration that demand high availability.
What are the operating temperature and humidity ranges for the Q8D46A Kit?
The Q8D46A Kit operates in environments from 10 °C to 35 °C with up to 80% non-condensing humidity, complying with standard data center environmental specifications.
What warranty is provided with SKU Q8D46A?
The Q8D46A Kit comes with a one-year HPE limited warranty covering parts, labor, and on-site support, with optional upgrades to three-year or five-year coverage.
Can I expand storage capacity on the HPE NS CS260-X2 Kit?
Yes, you can attach up to four expansion enclosures per controller pair, enabling seamless linear scalability without impacting existing performance.
Where can I purchase the HPE NS CS260-X2 Controller/PS/HDD/SSD Kit (SKU Q8D46A)?
You can buy the Q8D46A kit through authorized HPE resellers, the official HPE online store, or certified channel partners.