The HPE Modular Smart Array 2040 SAN Dual Controller SFF Storage is designed to provide high performance and reliability for storage-intensive applications. To optimize performance, you can follow these steps:
- Disk Configuration: Ensure that the disk configuration is optimized for your workloads. For example, using RAID 1 or 10 will provide better performance than using RAID 5 or 6. You should also consider using solid-state drives (SSDs) for applications that require high I/O performance.
- Network Configuration: Make sure that the network configuration is optimized for your environment. For example, you should use jumbo frames, switch-level flow control, and disable auto-negotiation on the switch ports to maximize performance.
- Host Connectivity: Ensure that the host connectivity is optimized for your environment. For example, using multiple HBAs, or Host Bus Adapters, can provide better performance than using a single HBA. You should also consider using multiple paths to the storage array to provide redundancy and increase performance.
- Storage Array Configuration: Make sure that the storage array configuration is optimized for your environment. For example, you should configure LUNs (Logical Unit Numbers) that are appropriately sized for your workloads. You should also consider using multiple LUNs for different workloads to improve performance.
- Firmware and Driver Upgrades: Regularly upgrade the firmware and drivers for the storage array, HBAs, and network switches to ensure that you have the latest performance optimizations and bug fixes.
The C8R15A HP Modular Smart Array 2040 San Dual Controller SFF Storage is designed with advanced data protection and recovery solutions to ensure the integrity and availability of data in case of any unexpected events. Here are some of the key features:
- Dual Controller Redundancy: The dual controller architecture provides high availability and failover protection, ensuring that the storage array remains operational even if one of the controllers fails.
- Hot-Plug Hard Drive Support: The SFF storage supports hot-plug hard drives, which enables users to replace a failed drive without having to shut down the entire system.
- RAID Support: The C8R15A supports various RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60, allowing users to select the best configuration based on their specific data protection and performance requirements.
- Snapshot and Remote Replication: The storage array supports both snapshot and remote replication, enabling users to create point-in-time copies of data and replicate data to a remote location for disaster recovery purposes.
- Automatic Data Recovery: In the event of a disk drive failure, the storage array will automatically rebuild the data to a new disk drive, ensuring that data is protected and available at all times.
- Advanced Power Management: The storage array is equipped with advanced power management features, including dynamic power capping, which helps reduce power consumption and lower operating costs.
- Monitoring and Management Tools: The C8R15A includes a variety of monitoring and management tools, including HP Systems Manager and HP Systems Manager Central, which provide real-time monitoring, reporting and alerts for quick and easy problem resolution.
In conclusion, the C8R15A HP Modular Smart Array 2040 San Dual Controller SFF Storage is a robust and reliable storage solution that provides advanced data protection and recovery features to ensure the availability and integrity of data.
High-Performance Network ConnectivityThe HP Modular Smart Array 2040 San Dual Controller SFF Storage, C8R15A, is a high-performance storage solution that offers advanced network connectivity options. It comes with two controllers, each with its own network port, providing redundancy and high availability.
The C8R15A supports multiple host connectivity options, including Fiber Channel (FC), iSCSI, and SAS. The FC ports allow for fast, reliable connectivity between the storage and the hosts, with speeds up to 8 Gbps. The iSCSI ports allow for flexible, cost-effective IP-based connectivity, with speeds up to 10 Gbps. The SAS ports provide a high-speed, low-latency connection for high-performance applications.
Additionally, the C8R15A supports advanced network features such as failover, load balancing, and virtual LAN (VLAN) tagging, which help ensure high availability and optimize performance. These features allow administrators to optimize their storage networks to meet their specific needs and ensure maximum performance and uptime.
General Information:
- Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
- Manufacturer Part Number C8R15A
- Brand Name HP
- Product Series 2000
- Product Model 2040
- Product Type SAN Array
Storage:
- Number of Hard Drives Supported 24
- Number of Hard Drives Installed No
- Total Hard Drive Capacity Supported 28.80 TB
Controllers:
- Controller Type 6Gb/s SAS
- RAID Supported Yes
- RAID Levels 5
I/O Expansions:
- Number of Total Expansion Bays 24
- Interfaces/Ports
- SAN Interface Fibre Channel
- Power Description
- Redundant Power Supply Yes
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