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Q8D62A Overview
Q8D62A is a high-performance NAS storage solution engineered for enterprise data centers with 8-bay drive capacity supporting SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drive types. It delivers up to 512 TB of total storage capacity with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 6 configurations, integrating an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and a pre-installed 16 GB DDR4 memory that can be expanded to 64 GB.
Equipped with a robust interface including USB 3.1 and 10GbE network connectivity via 4 LAN ports, Q8D62A offers expansion support along with a redundant power supply rated at 350W and active cooling for optimal heat management. This storage system is designed for use in SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server environments.
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Q8D62A 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
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.1
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- 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
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- Q8D62A Storage Appliance
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
Q8D62A Use Case
Accelerating Enterprise OLTP Databases with Q8D62A-HPE NS CS460-X2 Kit
In a global financial services firm running high-volume SQL Server and Oracle workloads, integrating the Q8D62A-HPE NS CS460-X2 Cntlr/PS/HDD/SSD Kit delivers sub-millisecond latency and consistent IOPS under peak load. Benefit: Real-time transaction processing and analytics gain predictable performance, enabling faster decision-making and improved customer satisfaction.
Optimizing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Performance and Density
A healthcare provider deploying 1,000+ virtual desktops leverages the Q8D62A-HPE NS CS460-X2 Kit’s enterprise SSD cache and high-capacity HDD tiers to balance speed and cost. Benefit: Rapid boot-storm handling and seamless scaling boost end-user productivity, reduce support tickets by 40%, and lower TCO for storage-intensive VDI environments.
Ensuring Hybrid Cloud Backup and Disaster Recovery
A retail chain with distributed stores implements the Q8D62A-HPE NS CS460-X2 Kit to tier local backups on HDD while using SSD for deduplication and replication to a private cloud. Benefit: Achieves 99.99% data availability, accelerates restore times by up to 70%, and meets stringent RPO/RTO SLAs for uninterrupted business continuity.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8D62A |  Q8D50A |  Q8D08A |  Q8G44A |  Q8D75A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 24-bay | 24-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 1 PB |
| 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 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 | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Active | Active | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 350W | 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 | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | Q8D62A Storage Appliance | Q8D50A | Q8D08A Enterprise NAS | Q8G44A High-Performance SAN Storage System | Q8D75A High-Performance SAN Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 1.75 inches | 4 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 27 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
D
Derek Lawson
4
Easy installation and stable operation.
O
Oliver Finch
5
Reliable spare kit for production.
F
Franklin Wood
5
No issues encountered.
S
Stephen Grant
5
Met quality expectations.
Questions & Answers
What components are included in the HPE NS CS460-X2 Cntlr/PS/HDD/SSD Kit?
The kit includes dual CS460-X2 controllers, redundant power supplies, pre-configured SSDs and HDDs, cabling, and mounting hardware.
What are the key specifications of the CS460-X2 controllers?
Each controller features 12 Intel processor cores, 128 GB RAM, dual 10 GbE ports, NVMe caching, and supports up to 64 drives.
Which drive types does this kit support?
The kit supports 2.5-inch enterprise SSDs and 3.5-inch nearline HDDs in a hybrid storage configuration.
How do I install the HPE NS CS460-X2 kit?
Mount both controllers and power supplies in a 2U rack slot, connect network and power cables, then follow the Quick Start Guide.
Is the kit compatible with existing HPE Nimble Storage arrays?
Yes. The CS460-X2 integrates seamlessly with all HPE Nimble Storage AF and CF series arrays for unified management.
What is the maximum raw storage capacity?
The CS460-X2 supports up to 100 TB of raw capacity per array using high-density drives.
Does the kit support both SSD and HDD in the same array?
Yes. Its hybrid architecture allows mixed SSD and HDD deployment for optimized performance and capacity.
What warranty covers the CS460-X2 kit?
A three-year HPE manufacturer’s warranty covers hardware replacement with 24×7 support and parts exchange.
How does controller redundancy work in this kit?
Dual active-active controllers provide automated failover and continuous data availability in case of a failure.
Can I expand storage beyond the initial kit?
Yes. You can attach up to four expansion shelves, adding up to 96 additional drives per shelf.
What is the typical power consumption?
Under full load, each CS460-X2 controller consumes up to 450 W, with redundant power supplies for resilience.
How do I update the firmware on the CS460-X2?
Use HPE InfoSight or the web-based management interface to perform one-click firmware updates and health checks.
Does HPE offer technical support for this kit?
Yes. HPE provides 24×7 global support with InfoSight analytics, proactive monitoring, and remote diagnostics.
What performance can I expect from the CS460-X2?
The array delivers up to 450k IOPS and 12 GB/s throughput in hybrid mode with low latency.
How many drives can the CS460-X2 array accommodate?
Each array supports up to 64 drives across controllers and expansion shelves for scalable capacity.
What network connectivity options are available?
Each controller provides dual 10 GbE SFP+ ports, with optional 25 GbE and Fibre Channel upgrade modules.