United States
Trusted by the Highest-Stakes Buyers
Federal agencies and Fortune 500 operations source through ORM Systems.
US Government & Defense
Enterprise Clients
Q8D71A
Original Stock
Ready to Ship
HPE NS CS3000 Cntlr/PS Spare Kit
FEATURED DEAL
Featured Deal
Hand-picked by our procurement team for standout value. This unit is offered at our sharpest price on current stock, verified against live market rates.
Name:
Q8D71A
- Description:
- HPE NS CS3000 Cntlr/PS Spare Kit
- Rating:
Added to cart 28 times recently
- Availability:
2 In stock - Ready to Ship
- Brand:
- Hpe
- Condition:
Certified Refurbished
Professionally inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped. Restored to full working order and backed by our warranty.
100% Genuine Guaranteed
Global Delivery
Business Terms / PO Accepted
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Shipping:
Payment:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Need Additional Discount on Product?
Request a quote below - Get Exclusive Pricing and Support.
Shipping:
Payment:
Built Global. Stocked Local.
Regional teams and 25+ distribution partners keep stock near you and accountability in your time zone.
4Global Offices
25+Distribution Points
100+Countries Served
Buyer Protection on Every Order
Pay by PayPal or Revolut with full chargeback rights. Order on PO terms, Net-30 for government.
Verified By Federal Bodies
Every registration we claim is public record — check our federal contractor status yourself before you spend a dollar.
- RegisteredCAGE CODE: 97UU8
- VerifiedD-U-N-S® #: 118879150
- ListedUEI: VFVEQ7Q9LH31
Since 2016, Enterprise-Trusted
Ten years serving buyers who audit their vendors. From federal agencies to 20,000+ enterprise clients worldwide.
10+Years Operating
20,000+Clients Served
150K+SKUs Available
Q8D71A Overview
Q8D71A is a high-performance SAN storage solution designed for demanding enterprise data centers and virtualization environments. It features an 8-bay design supporting a mix of drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, allowing a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB. With comprehensive RAID support—including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60, and JBOD—the Q8D71A ensures data integrity and performance across varied workloads.
Q8D71A is powered by an Intel Xeon processor featuring 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory that can be expanded up to 128 GB, making it ideal for enterprise applications. The system offers versatile connectivity through USB 3.2 ports and 10GbE network ports with four LAN ports, supports expansion, and includes redundant fan cooling and redundant power supplies rated at 750W. These features make Q8D71A suitable for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server use cases.
Q8D71A price is is available on request. Get immediate quote.
Request bulk order quote for Q8D71A for additional pricing. Browse the full Hpe Nimble Storage series or explore all Hpe products.
Q8D71A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Brand
- Hpe
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-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 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 128 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
- 750W
- 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
- Q8D71A Enterprise Storage Array
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 27.5 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
Q8D71A Use Case
Ensuring 99.99% Uptime in Enterprise Data Centers with Q8D71A-HPE NS CS3000 Cntlr/PS Spare Kit
In a global financial services data center, IT teams deploy the Q8D71A-HPE NS CS3000 Controller/Power Supply Spare Kit for hot-swap replacement of failed controllers and power modules without shutting down storage arrays. Benefit: Maintains mission-critical operations, meets 99.99% SLA, and prevents costly unplanned downtime.
Accelerating Planned Maintenance for Large-Scale Storage Environments
An e-commerce retailer leverages the Q8D71A-HPE NS CS3000 Cntlr/PS Spare Kit to pre-stage spare controllers and power supplies across five HPE CS3000 clusters during scheduled maintenance windows. Benefit: Cuts maintenance window by 50%, optimizes engineer workflows, and maximizes storage availability.
Rapid Disaster Recovery in Remote Branch Offices
A healthcare provider at a remote clinic experiences a CS3000 controller failure and uses the onsite Q8D71A-HPE NS CS3000 Controller/Power Supply Spare Kit for immediate replacement. Benefit: Restores critical patient data access within minutes, minimizes data loss risk, and ensures HIPAA compliance.
Speak To a Hardware Specialist in Your Region
Mon–Fri: [09:00-16:00]
Avg. response under 30 mins
Product Comparison Table 
| Q8D71A |  Q8F72A |  Q8D66A |  Q8D08A |  Q8D70A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | 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 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 | 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 | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 500W | 350W | 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 | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q8D71A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8F72A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q8D66A Enterprise Storage System | Q8D08A Enterprise NAS | Q8D70A Enterprise NAS Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 27.5 inches | 28.0 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 46 lbs | 40 lbs | 25 lbs | 50 lbs |
Compliance & Warranty
100% Genuine Product Guarantee
Every unit is authentic, sourced through trusted and authorised channels, and serial-verified on request. Genuine networking and IT hardware, guaranteed, or your money back.
Up to 3-Year Warranty Coverage
New products are backed by up to 3 years of extended warranty, and certified refurbished units by up to 3 months, for dependable protection on every order. Coverage is clear, honoured in full, and confirmed on each product page.
Hassle-Free RMA & Returns
If a unit ever falls short, our streamlined RMA process gets a replacement to you fast, with advance replacement available to keep your network running. No jargon, no runaround.
Rigorously Tested & Quality Assured
Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
Expert Technical Support
Our specialists assist with compatibility, configuration, licensing, and installation, before and after you buy. Real hardware expertise, whenever you need it.
Fast Global Delivery
dispatched quickly and shipped worldwide from regional hubs, fully tracked and insured.
Reviews & Ratings
B
Ben Cartwright
4
Spare kit worked flawlessly during replacement.
S
Sundas Malik
4
System stability maintained.
K
Kari Lehtonen
5
OEM quality parts.
R
Rizwan Ashraf
4
Essential for uptime assurance.
J
James Turner
4
Reliable spare kit.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS3000 Controller/Power Supply Spare Kit (SKU: Q8D71A)?
The HPE NS CS3000 Controller/Power Supply Spare Kit (Q8D71A) provides a complete set of hot-swappable controllers and power supplies designed to restore redundancy and performance for HPE NS CS3000 storage systems.
Which components are included in the Q8D71A spare kit?
The Q8D71A kit includes two storage controllers, two power supply modules, interconnect cables, and mounting hardware required for seamless replacement.
Is the Q8D71A kit compatible with all HPE NS CS3000 models?
Yes, the Q8D71A spare kit is fully compatible with all existing HPE NS CS3000 controller chassis and power supply configurations.
How do I install the HPE NS CS3000 Controller/Power Supply Spare Kit?
Shut down the storage array, remove the faulty controller or power supply, rack-mount the new modules, reconnect cables, and power on. Follow the Quick Install Guide for detailed steps.
What are the key benefits of using SKU Q8D71A?
Installing Q8D71A restores full redundancy, reduces downtime, and ensures continuous data availability for mission-critical storage environments.
Does the Q8D71A kit come with a warranty?
Yes, the HPE NS CS3000 Controller/Power Supply Spare Kit (Q8D71A) is backed by HPE’s standard one-year hardware warranty.
Can I perform on-site replacement with this spare kit?
Absolutely. The Q8D71A kit is designed for hot-swappable, on-site replacement, minimizing disruption to your storage operations.
What are the power and environmental specifications for Q8D71A?
Each power supply operates at 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, with an operating temperature range of 10–35 °C and relative humidity of 10–90% non-condensing.
How does the Q8D71A kit improve system reliability?
By providing redundant controllers and power supplies, the Q8D71A kit ensures failover protection and uninterrupted data access in case of module failure.
Are there any software or firmware requirements for Q8D71A?
No additional software is required; ensure your HPE NS CS3000 firmware is updated to the latest supported release for optimal compatibility.
Do I need special tools to install the Q8D71A spare kit?
No specialized tools are required. Standard rack-mount tools and the included mounting hardware are sufficient for installation.
How can I order additional HPE NS CS3000 spare kits (Q8D71A)?
Contact your authorized HPE reseller or place an order online by referencing SKU Q8D71A to procure additional spare kits.
What is the typical delivery time for SKU Q8D71A?
Delivery times vary by region and supplier inventory; most orders ship within 3–5 business days after order confirmation.
Is any maintenance required after installing the spare kit?
Post-installation maintenance is minimal; monitor system logs and controller health via HPE management tools to ensure ongoing performance.
Where can I get technical support for the Q8D71A kit?
Technical support is available through HPE’s global support network. You can open a service request online or call HPE Support quoting SKU Q8D71A.
What is the expected lifespan of the spare components in Q8D71A?
HPE designs controllers and power supplies for a 5-year service life under normal operating conditions, subject to environmental and usage factors.