DNADS-CS1Q-008A - Quantum NDX-8 DNADS-CS1Q-008A Network Storage Server - Intel Core i3 i3-2100 3.30 GHz - 8 TB (4 x 2 TB) - RJ-45 Network USB Serial ATA HD
The Quantum DNADS-CS1Q-008A (DNADS-CS1Q-008A - Quantum NDX-8 DNADS-CS1Q-008A Network Storage Server - Intel Core i3 i3-2100 3.30 GHz - 8 TB (4 x 2 TB) - RJ-45 Network USB Serial ATA HD) is a Storage Devices component engineered for sustained enterprise-class workloads. Manufactured to OEM specifications and tested for compatibility with enterprise rack server and data-center deployments, this part addresses common procurement scenarios where exact-match replacement, capacity expansion, or new-build deployment is required. Technical specifications include capacity of 8 TB, clock speed of 3.30 GHz, interface of USB. Common deployment scenarios include database transaction-log volumes, virtualization datastores, OS-boot tier, backup-repository targets, and warm-data tiers in tiered-storage architectures. Pro Disk Network maintains the DNADS-CS1Q-008A in our enterprise inventory and verifies each unit against manufacturer datasheet specifications prior to listing. New stock ships factory-sealed where available; refurbished units are tested under load before dispatch and ship with a 30-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty. Net 30 terms are available for qualified business accounts. Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET; free standard ground shipping on US orders over $150.
The DNADS-CS1Q-008A is a Quantum storage devices component with capacity 8 TB, clock speed 3.30 GHz, interface USB. Pro Disk Network sells the DNADS-CS1Q-008A for $7,354.09 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day free return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Will the DNADS-CS1Q-008A work with my RAID controller?
The DNADS-CS1Q-008A operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the DNADS-CS1Q-008A ship?
DNADS-CS1Q-008A orders placed before 2 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
The DNADS-CS1Q-008A is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Veeam Backup Repository — Cost-optimised backup target for Veeam B&R, Rubrik, or Cohesity primary backup tier. RAID 6 over 8–24 drives delivers 100+ TB usable per server.
Splunk Warm/Cold Tier — Appropriate for Splunk warm/cold/frozen indexes where ingest write rates are below 200 MB/s per node. Avoid for hot-tier indexes — use NVMe instead.
File Server / SMB Shares — General-purpose Windows Server / Samba shares for departmental file storage. RAID 5 for capacity, RAID 10 for IOPS-sensitive workloads.
Object Storage (Ceph / MinIO) — JBOD presentation behind Ceph OSDs or MinIO erasure-coded pools. Mix with NVMe metadata drives for production object stores.
New, Bulk, or Refurbished — Choosing Your Tier
Pro Disk Network offers the DNADS-CS1Q-008A across three procurement tiers. Each tier is fully functional and warranted; the choice comes down to budget, warranty length, and whether the deployment is production-critical or capacity-expansion.
Tier
Discount vs OEM List
Warranty
Best For
New (Sealed OEM)
25–40%
Quantum manufacturer warranty (1–5 yr)
Production-critical first-tier
New (Bulk OEM)
50–65%
3-year Pro Disk Network warranty
New cluster builds, secondary tier
Refurbished
75–85%
12-month advance replacement
Capacity expansion, lab, dev/test, EOL refresh
Bulk & Volume Pricing for DNADS-CS1Q-008A
Ships from our Orlando, FL warehouse — same-day US dispatch on orders placed before 2pm ET. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government and education.
Volume discounts on the DNADS-CS1Q-008A are automatic at checkout. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government, and education. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com for orders above 100 units.
Quantity
Discount
Unit Price
1
0%
$7,354.09
5+
4%
$7,059.93
10+
8%
$6,765.76
25+
13%
$6,398.06
50+
18%
$6,030.35
100+
23%
$5,662.65
What is the DNADS-CS1Q-008A?
The DNADS-CS1Q-008A is a Quantum enterprise-grade hard drive with capacity 8 TB and clock speed 3.30 GHz, manufactured by Quantum. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of DNADS-CS1Q-008A
Pros
Bulk-quantity pricing for 6+ unit orders
Direct-to-rack shipping on multi-pack orders
Sequential serial-number bundling for cluster builds
Cons
Refurbished tier reseals — original retail box not included
Single-drive purchases ship in static-shield bags, not retail packaging
Lead time on 24+ drive orders may extend 2–4 business days
Frequently Asked Questions about DNADS-CS1Q-008A
Is the DNADS-CS1Q-008A a genuine Quantum part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every DNADS-CS1Q-008A as factory-original Quantum inventory verified against the manufacturer parts registry before listing. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Quantum servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 12 months.
Will the DNADS-CS1Q-008A work with my RAID controller?
The DNADS-CS1Q-008A operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the DNADS-CS1Q-008A ship?
DNADS-CS1Q-008A orders placed before 2 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
What is the warranty on the DNADS-CS1Q-008A?
New DNADS-CS1Q-008A units carry the full Quantum manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (12 months refurbished, 36 months new bulk). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the DNADS-CS1Q-008A?
Yes. Pro Disk Network offers automatic volume discounts at 10, 25, 50, and 100+ unit tiers. Net 30 terms are available for verified businesses, government, and education buyers. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the DNADS series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
DNADS-CSTQ-008A — DNADS-CSTQ-008A - Quantum NDX-8 DNADS-CSTQ-008A Network Storage Server - Intel Core i3 i3-2100 3.30 GHz - 8 TB (4 x 2 TB) - RJ-45 Network Type A USB Serial — $8,826.25
DNADS-CT1Q-008A — DNADS-CT1Q-008A - Quantum NDX-8 DNADS-CT1Q-008A Network Storage Server - Intel Core i3 i3-2100 3.30 GHz - 8 TB (4 x 2 TB) - Type A USB Serial ATA HD-15 VGA — $7,122.57
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Storage Devices
How to Pick the Right Drive Capacity for Your Use Case
For VMware vSAN deployments, the DNADS-CS1Q-008A is best deployed in the capacity tier with NVMe cache drives in front. Size the cache layer at 10% of usable capacity for write-intensive workloads and 5% for read-leaning workloads. For Veeam backup repositories, plan around 1.5× the size of your protected estate to allow for incremental forever chains plus synthetic fulls. Splunk warm tier sizing should follow the daily ingest rate × retention days × 1.6 compression overhead.
Drive Health Monitoring: SMART, Workload Rating, and Predictive Failure
For VMware ESXi 8 hosts, enable vSphere's predictive-failure analysis on the DNADS-CS1Q-008A via the host's storage device list. The host queries SMART on a regular cadence and surfaces yellow/red warnings in vCenter before the drive fails outright. On Linux, use smartctl piped to your monitoring system; on Windows Server, Storage Spaces exposes health state directly in Server Manager.