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EMC CX2GDAE CLARiiON DAE2P CX-2GDAE 2Gb FC Disk Array Expansion
- Disk Array Expansion (DAE) unit
- Compatible with EMC CLARiiON storage systems
- Supports 2Gb Fibre Channel (FC) connectivity
- Provides additional drive bays for storage expansion
- Hot-swappable drive support for non-disruptive operations
- Designed for enterprise storage environments
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Key specifications
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- Disk Array Expansion (DAE)
- Series Compatibility
- EMC CLARiiON
- Interface
- 2Gb Fibre Channel (FC)
- Drive Form Factor
- Supports 3.5-inch drives (typically)
Product details
The EMC CX2GDAE is a 2Gb Fibre Channel Disk Array Expansion (DAE) for the CLARiiON storage system. It provides additional drive slots to expand the storage capacity of the CLARiiON array.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Disk Array Expansion (DAE) |
| Series Compatibility | EMC CLARiiON |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | 2Gb Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Drive Form Factor | Supports 3.5-inch drives (typically) |
Description
The EMC CX2GDAE represents a key component for expanding the storage capabilities of EMC's CLARiiON storage systems. As a Disk Array Expansion (DAE) unit, its primary function is to provide additional physical space for hard drives, thereby increasing the overall storage capacity available to the CLARiiON array. This allows businesses to accommodate growing data volumes without needing to replace their entire storage infrastructure. This specific DAE model utilizes a 2Gb Fibre Channel (FC) interface, which was a standard for high-performance storage networking during its era. Fibre Channel offers reliable, high-speed data transfer crucial for mission-critical applications and demanding workloads. The CX2GDAE is designed to integrate seamlessly with the CLARiiON host system, ensuring that the added drives are recognized and managed effectively by the storage controller. Features such as hot-swappable drive bays are typically incorporated into these expansion units, enabling administrators to add or replace drives while the system remains operational. This minimizes downtime and ensures continuous data availability. The EMC CX2GDAE is a testament to the modular and scalable design principles of enterprise storage, allowing organizations to adapt their storage footprint to evolving business needs.
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