Description
Expansion Options of SA Dual LFF Drive
- Additional Drive Bays: The AP843A HP 12-Bay Storage Works SATA/SAS Modular SA Dual LFF Drive Storage Enclosure can be expanded by adding additional drive bays, allowing for increased storage capacity.
- RAID Configuration: The enclosure supports multiple RAID configurations, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, which can be expanded as needed to protect data and improve performance.
- SAS and SATA Support: The enclosure supports both SAS and SATA drives, allowing for flexibility in expansion options and compatibility with a wide range of drives.
- Hot-Swappable Drives: The enclosure supports hot-swappable drives, allowing for easy replacement and expansion without having to shut down the system.
- Scalability: The enclosure can be expanded by adding additional enclosures to create a larger storage system, allowing for increased scalability and flexibility.
- JBOD: The enclosure supports JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) mode which allow you to use multiple disks as independent volumes.
Installation and Setup
- Hardware Installation: The AP843A HP 12-Bay Storage Works SATA/SAS Modular SA Dual LFF Drive Storage Enclosure can be installed in a standard 19-inch rack, and comes with all necessary hardware for installation.
- Drive Installation: The enclosure supports both SAS and SATA drives, and can hold up to 12 drives in its 12 drive bays. The drives can be installed using the included drive carriers and screws.
- RAID Configuration: The enclosure supports multiple RAID configurations, and the RAID configuration can be set up using the RAID controller’s web interface or management software.
- Connectivity: The enclosure has dual-ported SAS and dual-ported SAS/SATA host interfaces, which can be connected to a server or host using the included SAS cables.
- Firmware Update: The enclosure’s firmware can be updated using the management software or web interface. It is important to check for updates regularly to ensure optimal performance and security.
- Software and Driver: The enclosure comes with software and driver that is required for the proper functioning of the device and should be installed on the host server.
- Power on: Once the setup is done, you can power on the device and access the management software or web interface to monitor the status of the enclosure and its drives.
Management and Maintenance
- Management Software: The AP843A HP 12-Bay Storage Works SATA/SAS Modular SA Dual LFF Drive Storage Enclosure comes with management software that allows for monitoring and control of the enclosure, including the ability to view status, configure RAID, and manage hot-swap drive bays.
- Web Interface: The enclosure also has a web-based interface that allows for remote management and monitoring of the enclosure and its drives.
- Event Logging: The enclosure’s management software and web interface provide event logging, which allows for tracking of system events and errors, making it easier to identify and troubleshoot problems.
- Drive Monitoring: The enclosure’s management software and web interface provide detailed information about the status of the drives, including SMART data, temperature, and capacity.
- Firmware Update: The enclosure’s firmware can be updated using the management software or web interface. It is important to check for updates regularly to ensure optimal performance and security.
- Backup and Recovery: The enclosure supports backup and recovery of data, which can be done through the management software or web interface.
- Power Management: The enclosure supports power management features such as power-saving modes, automatic spin-down of idle drives, and the ability to schedule power on/off.
- Maintenance: The enclosure should be kept in a clean and dust-free environment, and should be checked regularly for proper ventilation and cooling. The drive bays and SAS/SATA connectors should be kept clean, as well as the fans and power supply unit.
General:
- Device type : storage enclosure
- Enclosure type : rack-mountable – 2u
Cabinet (chassis):
- Installed devices / modules qty : 0
- Supported devices / modules qty : 12
- Supported drives : serial ata-300 / sas 2
- Hard drive:
- Interface type : serial ata-300 / sas 2.0
Expansion / connectivity:
- Expansion bays total (free) : 12 ( 12 ) – 3.5
- Interfaces : 4 x serial attached scsi 2 – 26 pin 4x shielded mini multilane sas (sff-8088)
Power:
- Power device : 2 x power supply – hot-plug / redundant – plug-in module
- Power redundancy : yes
- Power redundancy scheme : 1+1
- Voltage required : ac 120/230 v ( 50 – 60 hz )
Dimensions & weight :
- Width : 17.6 in
- Depth : 21.7 in
- Height: 3.5 in
- Weight: 45 lbs
