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Q8D56A Overview
Q8D56A is a high-performance NAS storage system engineered with 16 drive bays and supports a mixed array of drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, and SATA SSD to achieve a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB. It features robust RAID configurations such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and pre-installed 16 GB ECC DDR4 memory, expandable up to 64 GB, ensuring reliable performance for enterprise workloads.
Q8D56A offers multiple high-speed interfaces including USB 3.2, Thunderbolt, Ethernet, and Fibre Channel along with 10GbE network connectivity and 4 LAN ports, while its expansion support, active cooling, and redundant power supply rated at 750W provide maximum uptime. Optimized for use cases like SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server deployment, it stands out as a versatile storage solution.
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Q8D56A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 16-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
- 4
- 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
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- Q8D56A Enterprise Storage Array
- Height
- 4 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8D56A |  Q8F69A |  Q8F71A |  Q8D53A |  Q8B42A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 256 TB | 96 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 50 / RAID 60 | 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 | 6 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 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 | Active | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 350W | 750W | 750W |
| 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 | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8D56A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8F69A Ultra Storage Appliance | Q8F71A Enterprise Storage NAS | Q8D53A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q8B42A Enterprise SAN Storage System |
| Height | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 15.0 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 27 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 75 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Farah Zaman
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System recovered without configuration changes.
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Lukas Brandner
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OEM quality components throughout.
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Usaid Khan
5
Good redundancy solution.
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Michael Turner
4
Reliable hardware spare.
Questions & Answers
What components are included in the HPE NS CS440G-X4 Controller/PS/HDD/SSD Kit (SKU: Q8D56A)?
The HPE Q8D56A kit includes one CS440G-X4 storage controller, two hot-plug power supply units, two 5.6 TB SAS SSDs, two 12 TB NL SAS HDDs, all required interconnect cables, drive trays and mounting rails.
Which HPE server models are compatible with the CS440G-X4 kit (SKU: Q8D56A)?
The HPE CS440G-X4 kit is certified for HPE ProLiant DL and ML Gen10 servers with a Gen10 backplane, including DL380, DL360 and ML350 platforms.
What are the key performance specifications of the HPE CS440G-X4 controller?
The CS440G-X4 delivers up to 12 GB/s bandwidth per port, supports four PCIe Gen4 lanes, offers end-to-end data path protection and hardware-accelerated RAID 0/1/5/6.
What RAID levels does the HPE CS440G-X4 support?
The HPE CS440G-X4 supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 6, plus RAID 10 through hardware acceleration, providing flexible data protection and performance for mixed-workload environments.
What are the SSD and HDD specifications in the Q8D56A kit?
The kit includes two hot-plug 2.5” 5.6 TB SAS SSDs (12 Gb/s, enterprise endurance) and two hot-plug 3.5” 12 TB NL SAS HDDs (7.2 K RPM, 12 Gb/s).
How do I install the HPE NS CS440G-X4 kit in my server?
Power down your server, insert the CS440G-X4 into an available PCIe Gen4 slot, connect drive cables to the backplane, attach the power supplies, then reboot and configure via HPE Smart Storage Administrator.
Does the Q8D56A kit support hot-swappable drives?
Yes, both SSDs and HDDs in the HPE Q8D56A kit are hot-swappable, enabling drive replacement without server downtime when properly configured in RAID.
Which management tools are compatible with the HPE CS440G-X4 controller?
The HPE CS440G-X4 integrates with HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) for GUI setup and RESTful API management, and supports HPE OneView for centralized infrastructure orchestration.
What is the power consumption of the HPE NS CS440G-X4 kit?
Typical power consumption for the CS440G-X4 controller is 25 W. Each power supply unit is rated 460 W hot-plug redundant, supporting 100–240 VAC input.
What warranty does HPE provide for SKU Q8D56A?
HPE offers a one-year limited warranty on all components in the Q8D56A kit, with optional warranty extension and on-site support through HPE Pointnext Services.
What operating temperature and environment does the CS440G-X4 require?
The CS440G-X4 operates in 10 °C to 35 °C ambient temperature with 10%–90% non-condensing humidity. Follow ASHRAE A3 guidelines for optimal cooling and airflow.
How do I update firmware for the HPE CS440G-X4 controller?
Use HPE Smart Update Manager (SUM) or HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) to download and install the latest CS440G-X4 firmware package through HPE iLO or SSA.
What physical dimensions and weight does the Q8D56A kit have?
The complete kit ships in a 12×10×4 inch package weighing approximately 8 lbs. The CS440G-X4 card itself is a standard full-height, half-length PCIe Gen4 card.
Can I order replacement drives or power supplies separately for SKU Q8D56A?
Yes, HPE sells individual 5.6 TB SAS SSDs, 12 TB NL SAS HDDs and 460 W PSUs as separate spare part numbers. Reference the HPE Spare Parts Catalog or HPE QuickSpecs.
What are common use cases for the HPE NS CS440G-X4 kit?
Ideal use cases include high-performance databases, virtualization, VDI, and mixed OLTP/OLAP workloads requiring low latency, high throughput and enterprise-grade data protection.
How does the CS440G-X4 enhance data protection and reliability?
The CS440G-X4 features end-to-end data path protection, battery-free cache write back, advanced RAID levels and predictive drive health monitoring to minimize data loss and downtime.