Description
Advanced Data Protection Features
The HP Modular Smart Array 2040 LFF Disk Enclosure (C8R18A) is a storage solution designed for enterprise-level data protection and security. Here are some of the advanced data protection features of this storage enclosure:
- RAID support: The HP MSA 2040 supports multiple levels of RAID (redundant array of independent disks) configurations, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, which provide varying levels of data protection and performance.
- Snapshot and Clone support: The HP MSA 2040 supports snapshot and clone features, which allow you to create point-in-time copies of your data for backup and disaster recovery purposes.
- Remote Snap: This feature allows you to create snapshots on a remote storage system, providing added protection for your data in the event of a disaster at the primary site.
- Dual Controller support: The HP MSA 2040 supports dual controllers, which provide increased reliability and availability by allowing one controller to take over if the other fails.
- Redundant Power Supplies: The HP MSA 2040 comes with redundant power supplies, ensuring that the storage system remains operational even if one of the power supplies fails.
- Hot-swappable components: The HP MSA 2040 features hot-swappable disk drives, fans, and power supplies, which can be replaced without disrupting the operation of the storage system.
- Data Encryption: The HP MSA 2040 supports data encryption, which provides added security for sensitive data by encrypting data at rest on the storage device.
These are some of the advanced data protection features of the HP Modular Smart Array 2040 LFF Disk Enclosure (C8R18A). These features help ensure the reliability, availability, and security of your data in a storage environment.
Performance and Scalability
The C8R18A HP Modular Smart Array 2040 LFF Disk Enclosure Storage Enclosure is a high-performance and scalable storage solution designed for data centers and large-scale enterprise environments.
Performance: The 2040 LFF Disk Enclosure has a high-speed backplane that supports up to 12 Large Form Factor (LFF) drives, providing fast data transfer rates and improved I/O performance. It also supports high-speed SAS and SATA drives, which further improves its performance. Additionally, the 2040 LFF Disk Enclosure features hot-swappable drives, allowing for easy maintenance and upgrades without downtime.
Scalability: The 2040 LFF Disk Enclosure can be easily expanded and upgraded by adding additional disk enclosures, increasing its overall storage capacity. It supports multiple disk enclosures, providing scalability to meet growing storage demands. This makes it an ideal solution for organizations with growing data needs.
In conclusion, the C8R18A HP Modular Smart Array 2040 LFF Disk Enclosure Storage Enclosure is a highly-performant and scalable storage solution designed for data centers and large enterprise environments. It provides fast data transfer rates, improved I/O performance, and easy scalability to meet growing storage demands.
Storage Management and Performance
The C8R18A HP Modular Smart Array 2040 Lff Disk Enclosure is a storage enclosure designed for use in data centers and other large-scale storage environments. It provides a flexible and scalable solution for managing and optimizing the performance of high-density storage systems.
The storage management capabilities of the HP Modular Smart Array 2040 Lff Disk Enclosure include support for multiple arrays, automatic tiering, and data protection features such as RAID levels, snapshots, and data replication. These features allow administrators to manage and monitor the performance of the storage system, ensuring high availability and data protection for critical applications and data.
In terms of performance, the HP Modular Smart Array 2040 Lff Disk Enclosure supports up to 12 large form factor (LFF) hard disk drives, providing high-density storage capacity and fast read and write performance. Additionally, the enclosure supports multiple host connections, including SAS and Fiber Channel, allowing for fast data transfer and access to the storage system.
General Information
- Product Description: Hp Modular Smart Array 2040 Lff Disk Enclosure – Storage Enclosure
- Device Type: Storage Enclosure
- Enclosure Type: Rack-Mountable – 2U
Chassis
- Installed Devices / Modules Qty: 0
- Supported Devices / Modules Qty: 12
- Supported Drives: Serial Attached SCSI 2
Power
- Power Device: 2 X Power Supply – Hot-Plug – Plug-In Module
- Max Supported Qty: 2
- Power Redundancy: Yes
- Power Redundancy Scheme: 1+1
- Voltage Required : AC 120/230 V ( 50 – 60 HZ





