Description
Management and Maintenance
Management and maintenance are crucial aspects of the AJ941A HP Storage Works D2700 Hard Drive Front Accessible SAS Rackmount Storage Enclosure.
Management refers to the various tools and features that allow users to monitor and control the storage enclosure. The D2700 includes an embedded web-based management interface that allows users to view real-time status information, configure RAID settings, and perform diagnostic tests. The enclosure also supports HP’s Storage Management Utility (SMU) software, which provides advanced management and monitoring capabilities.
Maintenance, on the other hand, refers to the various tasks and procedures that need to be performed to keep the storage enclosure in good working condition. The D2700 is designed for easy maintenance, with features such as hot-swappable hard drive bays, tool-less drive carriers, and a front-accessible design that allows for easy access to the hard drives.
Users should also schedule regular backups of their data to protect against data loss in the event of a hard drive failure or other problem. Regularly checking the health status of the hard drives, cleaning the enclosure and keeping the firmware updated are also important maintenance tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of the storage enclosure.
Performance and Reliability
Performance and reliability are important considerations when choosing a storage solution, and the AJ941A HP Storage Works D2700 Hard Drive Front Accessible SAS Rackmount Storage Enclosure is designed to deliver high performance and reliability.
Performance refers to the speed and efficiency of the storage enclosure, and the D2700 is designed to deliver high-speed data transfer rates. The enclosure supports SAS and SATA hard drives, and with the support of multiple host bus adapters (HBAs) it can deliver fast data transfer rates. The D2700 also supports RAID (redundant array of independent disks) configurations, which can improve performance by striping data across multiple drives, or by providing redundancy to protect against data loss in the event of a drive failure.
Reliability refers to the ability of the storage enclosure to function properly over time, and the D2700 is designed to be highly reliable. The enclosure features hot-swappable hard drive bays, tool-less drive carriers, and a front-accessible design, which allows users to easily replace or upgrade hard drives without disrupting the operation of the enclosure. The D2700 also includes redundant cooling and power supplies, which can help to prevent downtime in the event of a failure.
Compatibility and Scalability
Compatibility refers to the ability of a device or system to work with other devices or systems without any issues. In the context of the AJ941A HP Storage Works D2700 Hard Drive Front Accessible SAS Rackmount Storage Enclosure, compatibility refers to the ability of the enclosure to work with different types of hard drives, servers, and host bus adapters (HBAs). The D2700 is compatible with SAS and SATA hard drives and can support up to 24 drives in a single enclosure, making it a versatile storage solution.
Scalability, on the other hand, refers to the ability of a device or system to expand and adapt to changing needs. The AJ941A HP Storage Works D2700 Hard Drive Front Accessible SAS Rackmount Storage Enclosure is designed for scalability, allowing users to add or remove hard drives as needed. The D2700 also supports multiple enclosures to be daisy-chained together, providing even more storage capacity. This feature is ideal for businesses that need to expand their storage capacity over time as their data storage needs grow.
General Information AJ941A HP Storage Works D2700 Hard Drive
- Brand: HP
- MPN:AJ941A
- SKU:AJ941A
- Device Type: Storage Enclosure
- Enclosure Type: Rack-Mountable – 2U
- Host Interface: 6 Gb/sec SAS
- Supported Storage Controller: Smart Array P212, Smart Array P411, Smart Array P812, Smart Array P222, Smart Array P421, Smart Array P822, Smart Array P711m, Smart Array P721m, Smart Array P731m
Chassis
- Installed Devices / Modules Qty: 0
- Supported Devices / Modules Qty: 25
- Supported Drives: SATA-300 / SAS-2
Hard Drive
- Capacity: 0
- Type: HDD – Hot-Swap
- Drive Description: (25) SFF SAS/SATA/SSD
Storage
- Max Supported Capacity: 30 TB
- Systems Insight Manager Support: Yes
- Storage Mirroring Support: No
- SAN Backup Support: No
Expansion / Connectivity
- Storage Expansion Options: Up to eight (8) Enclosures from a Single Controller Port
- Expansion Bays: 25 (total) / 25 (free) x Hot-Swap – 2.5″ SFF
- Interfaces: 1 x SAS 6Gbps
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included: 2 x SAS Cable – 1.6 ft
- Rack Mounting Kit: Included
- Supported Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 2003, Microsoft Windows 2008, Novell NetWare, Red Hat Linux, Xen, SUSE Linux, VMware, Microsoft Windows Hyper-V, HP-UX
Power
- Max Supported Qty: 2
- Power Device: 2 x Internal Power Supply – Hot-Plug
- Power Provided: 300 Watt
- Power Redundancy: Yes
- Power Redundancy Scheme: 1+1
- Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V – 50/60 Hz
Dimensions
- Depth: 22.30 inch
- Height: 3.50 inch
- Width: 17.70 inch
- Weight: 37.92 lbs
Environmental Parameters
- Humidity Range Operating: 10 – 90%
- Max Operating Temperature: 95 °F
- Min Operating Temperature: 50 °F
