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Q8D48A Overview
Q8D48A is a NAS storage system engineered with 48 drive bays that supports SATA, SAS, SSD, and NVMe drives, offering a total storage capacity of 1 PB. It delivers reliable performance with support for RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 configurations.
Q8D48A features an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory, expandable up to 64 GB. Its industry-standard interfaces include USB 3.2, Thunderbolt, Ethernet, and Fibre Channel, complemented by 10GbE network connectivity, 4 LAN ports, expansion support, redundant fan cooling, and a redundant 350W power supply, making it ideal for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server use cases.
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Q8D48A Specifications
| Product Type | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 48-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 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8D48A Storage Array |
| Height | 4 inches |
| Width | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches |
| Weight | 80 lbs |
Q8D48A Use Case
Accelerated VDI Deployments for Global Enterprises
In a multinational law firm deploying 3,000 virtual desktops across three data centers, the Q8D48A-HPE NS CS420G-X4 Kit—featuring dual x4 controllers, redundant PSUs, NVMe SSD caching and high-capacity HDDs—delivers sustained 15,000 IOPS at sub-millisecond latency. Outcome: 50% faster user log-on times, 35% reduction in storage footprint and centralized lifecycle management via HPE InfoSight.
High-Throughput Analytics and Machine Learning
A financial services company processes 10 TB of trading data nightly and trains predictive models on the same window. By leveraging the Q8D48A-HPE NS CS420G-X4 Kit’s 10 GB/s sequential throughput and 500K random IOPS, data-prep is cut from 4 hours to 90 minutes and model training accelerates by 60%. Outcome: faster insights, scalable growth and lower TCO.
Scalable Enterprise Backup & Disaster Recovery
A global manufacturer integrates the Q8D48A-HPE NS CS420G-X4 Kit with HPE StoreOnce for on-prem backup of 200 TB. Advanced deduplication (20:1 ratio), snapshot orchestration and automated failover deliver an RTO under 10 minutes and 40% shorter backup windows. Outcome: robust DR readiness, simplified management in HPE OneView and predictable scalability.
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Product Comparison Table
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| Bay Count | 8-bay | 8-bay | 24-bay | 48-bay | 16-bay |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| Depth | 15.0 inches | 20 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches | 27 inches |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 256 TB | 1 PB | 1 PB | 1 PB |
| 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 | 350W | 750W | 350W | 500W |
| Product Name | Q8F69A Ultra Storage Appliance | Q8B33A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8D44A Storage System | Q8D48A Storage Array | Q8C98A Enterprise 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 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Surveillance Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB, Enterprise Data Center, Virtualization, Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 27 lbs | 25 lbs | 30 lbs | 80 lbs | 35 lbs |
| Width | 17.3 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
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Questions & Answers
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What components are included in the HPE NS CS420G-X4 Cntlr/PS/HDD/SSD Kit (SKU: Q8D48A)?
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The kit includes a dual-port HPE NS CS420G-X4 controller, two redundant hot-plug power supplies, four 1.2 TB 10K SAS HDDs, four 480 GB SSDs, drive caddies, SAS cables, and mounting hardware.
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Which RAID levels does the HPE NS CS420G-X4 controller support?
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The HPE NS CS420G-X4 controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 to optimize performance and data protection.
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How many drive bays does the CS420G-X4 chassis support?
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The CS420G-X4 chassis supports up to 24 hot-plug drive bays for mixed HDD and SSD configurations.
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What drive types and interfaces are compatible with this kit?
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The kit supports 2.5″ SAS HDDs and SSDs on 12 Gb/s SAS interfaces and is backward-compatible with 6 Gb/s SAS devices.
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Are the power supplies in the Q8D48A kit redundant and hot-swappable?
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Yes, the kit includes two hot-plug, redundant 500 W power supplies with N+1 redundancy for continuous operation.
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What is the maximum aggregate throughput of the CS420G-X4 controller?
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The controller delivers up to 8 GB/s aggregate throughput via dual 12 Gb/s SAS ports.
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Which HPE server platforms are compatible with SKU Q8D48A?
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The kit is certified for HPE ProLiant DL and BL Gen10 servers with available PCIe 3.0 slots and external SAS connectivity.
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What are the physical dimensions and form factor of the CS420G-X4 kit?
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The kit occupies a 2U rack form factor, measuring 88 mm (H) × 444 mm (W) × 585 mm (D).
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Does the HPE NS CS420G-X4 kit support both HDD and SSD hot swapping?
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Yes, all drive bays support hot-plug insertion and removal for both SAS HDDs and SSDs without downtime.
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Which operating systems are supported with the CS420G-X4 controller?
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Supported OSes include Microsoft Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and CentOS.
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How do I install the HPE NS CS420G-X4 Cntlr/PS/HDD/SSD Kit?
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Install the controller in an available PCIe slot, mount power supplies, insert drives into caddies, connect SAS cables, and power on the server.
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How can I update firmware for the CS420G-X4 controller and drives?
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Use HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) or HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) to apply the latest controller and drive firmware.
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What warranty coverage does the HPE NS CS420G-X4 kit offer?
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The kit includes a one-year parts and labor warranty, with optional HPE Foundation Care service extensions available.
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What is the typical power consumption of the CS420G-X4 kit?
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Under full load, the kit consumes approximately 350 W, with peak draw up to 450 W including all drives.
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What cooling and thermal features does the CS420G-X4 chassis include?
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The chassis features variable-speed hot-swap fans with automatic thermal control to maintain optimal operating temperatures.
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What are the primary use cases for the HPE NS CS420G-X4 kit?
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Ideal for high-density storage, database acceleration, virtualization, and backup applications requiring mixed HDD/SSD configurations.
