KTN-STL4 - EMC Storage Array 15 BAY Fibre Channel Enclosure

Description

The EMC KTN-STL4 is a robust disk array enclosure designed to provide high-capacity, scalable storage solutions for enterprise environments. It features fifteen 3.5-inch drive bays, allowing for the installation of a significant number of hard disk drives, which can be either SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) or SATA (Serial ATA) drives. This flexibility in drive compatibility enables organizations to choose the optimal balance of performance, capacity, and cost for their specific storage needs. The primary connectivity for the KTN-STL4 is through Fibre Channel (FC). This high-speed networking technology is standard in Storage Area Networks (SANs), offering low latency and high bandwidth essential for demanding storage applications. By connecting to a SAN via Fibre Channel, the enclosure becomes part of a larger, centralized storage infrastructure, providing shared access to data for multiple servers and applications. Designed for reliability and continuous operation, the KTN-STL4 typically incorporates redundant components, such as dual power supplies and dual Fibre Channel I/O modules. This redundancy ensures that the enclosure can continue to operate even if a component fails, minimizing downtime and protecting data availability. The 4U rack-mountable form factor allows it to be integrated seamlessly into standard data center racks, making it a practical choice for expanding storage capacity in existing infrastructure.

Condition: Refurbished