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Q8D52A Overview
Q8D52A is a SAN storage system engineered in a rackmount form factor featuring 16 drive bays that support SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, delivering a total storage capacity of 512 TB. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, paired with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory upgradeable to 64 GB.
Q8D52A offers integrated connectivity through interfaces such as USB 3.2, 10GbE Ethernet, Thunderbolt, and Fibre Channel with 2 LAN ports and expansion support. It is equipped with a redundant power supply rated at 350W and redundant fan cooling, making it ideally suited for use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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Q8D52A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 16-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 / 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
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 350W
- Operating System
- N/A
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- N/A
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- Q8D52A Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
Q8D52A Use Case
High-Performance Database Consolidation for Financial Services
Using the Q8D52A-HPE NS CS420-X8 kit, a global bank consolidates 150+ Oracle and SQL databases on a unified block-storage array. The hybrid HDD/SSD architecture with predictive caching delivers sub-millisecond I/O latency, boosting transaction throughput by 45% and ensuring 99.99% availability for trading platforms.
Scalable VDI for Healthcare Compliance and Efficiency
Leveraging the Q8D52A-HPE NS CS420-X8 kit, a large healthcare provider deploys 2,000 secure virtual desktops for clinicians. Automated tiering and inline deduplication reduce storage consumption by 60%, accelerate login times by 30%, and maintain HIPAA-compliant SLAs for electronic medical record access.
AI/ML Data Lake Acceleration in Manufacturing Analytics
A smart manufacturing plant harnesses the Q8D52A-HPE NS CS420-X8 kit to store and analyze 50 TB of IoT sensor data in real time. High-density HDDs and NVMe SSD caching slash model-training time by 3×, enable concurrent high-throughput reads/writes, and reduce production defects by 25% through predictive maintenance with sub-hour RTO.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8D52A |  Q8E97A |  Q8D58A |  Q8D74A |  Q8D42A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 8-bay | 24-bay | 24-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 128 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 1 PB |
| 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 |
| 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 | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 32 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 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | 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 | 350W | 350W | 500W | 500W | 500W |
| Operating System | N/A | 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 | N/A | No | No | Yes | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8D52A Enterprise Storage System | Q8E97A Enterprise Storage System | Q8D58A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q8D74A Enterprise SAN Storage | Q8D42A Enterprise Storage Array |
| Height | N/A | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | N/A | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | N/A | 20 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches |
| Weight | N/A | 25 lbs | 75 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
R
Rafael Ortega
5
No configuration changes needed post install.
J
Jonah Fields
4
Stable operation since deployment.
B
Brett Wallace
5
Good enterprise spare option.
M
Miles Donovan
5
Met expectations.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS420-X8 Cntlr/PS/HDD/SSD Kit (SKU: Q8D52A)?
The Q8D52A kit is a factory-integrated upgrade package for the HPE Nimble Storage CS420-X8 array, including dual active controllers, redundant power supplies, pre-configured HDDs and SSDs, and all required cabling.
Which components are included in the Q8D52A kit?
This kit bundles two active controllers, two hot-swappable power supplies, pre-loaded HDD modules, SSD cache modules, interconnect cables, mounting rails and all necessary installation hardware.
Which systems are compatible with the HPE NS CS420-X8 kit?
SKU Q8D52A is designed exclusively for the HPE Nimble Storage CS420-X8 hybrid array and requires NimbleOS 5.0 or later.
What storage capacity can the CS420-X8 support?
Depending on drive configuration, the CS420-X8 scales to hundreds of terabytes of raw capacity, combining high-density HDD modules with SSD cache acceleration.
What performance levels does the HPE NS CS420-X8 deliver?
In a hybrid HDD/SSD configuration, the CS420-X8 delivers up to 500,000 IOPS with sub-millisecond average latency for mixed workloads.
Can I mix HDDs and SSDs in the CS420-X8 array?
Yes. The CS420-X8 supports a hybrid drive architecture, enabling simultaneous use of high-capacity HDDs for bulk storage and SSDs for caching.
How does the dual-controller architecture improve availability?
Dual active controllers operate in an active-active configuration with non-disruptive failover, ensuring continuous data access and zero single-point-of-failure.
What is the typical power consumption of the CS420-X8 kit?
Under standard workloads, the CS420-X8 draws between 700W and 1,200W. Redundant PSUs distribute load and provide automatic failover in the event of a power supply fault.
How easy is it to install the Q8D52A kit?
The kit includes rack-mount rails and detailed instructions for field-installation. Most deployments complete in under 45 minutes with minimal disruption.
What management tools does the CS420-X8 kit use?
The array is managed via the HPE Nimble Storage OS GUI and RESTful API, offering automated provisioning, health monitoring and performance analytics.
What redundancy features are built into the CS420-X8 kit?
It features dual hot-swappable controllers, power supplies and I/O modules, plus RAID protection and inline data integrity checks to safeguard against component failures.
What warranty coverage comes with SKU Q8D52A?
HPE provides a 3-year limited warranty with 24x7 global support and optional HPE Foundation Care for rapid parts replacement and proactive monitoring.
How can I order replacement parts or upgrades for the CS420-X8?
Replacement parts and upgrade kits can be ordered through HPE Authorized Partners or via the HPE Parts Surfer portal using SKU Q8D52A for the base kit.
What routine maintenance is recommended for the CS420-X8?
Regular firmware updates, periodic drive health checks and adherence to HPE’s preventive maintenance schedule will ensure optimal performance and longevity.
What are the environmental operating specifications?
The CS420-X8 operates at 10°C to 35°C with 20–80% non-condensing humidity and is designed for standard 19-inch data-center racks at up to 3,049 meters elevation.
Can the CS420-X8 kit be scaled for higher capacity?
Yes. You can expand raw capacity and performance by adding HPE Nimble Storage expansion shelves and additional drive kits supported by NimbleOS.
What are the primary use cases for the HPE NS CS420-X8?
Ideal for mixed enterprise workloads—virtualization, databases, VDI and backup—this hybrid array balances high-capacity storage with low-latency flash acceleration.