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HP 245307-001 StorageWorks M5214 14-Slot Fibre Channel Disk
- 14-slot disk enclosure.
- Supports 3.5-inch LFF SAS or SATA hard drives.
- Fibre Channel (FC) host connectivity.
- Designed for Storage Area Network (SAN) environments.
- Provides high availability and performance for critical applications.
- Hot-plug drive support for maintenance without downtime.
- Scalable storage solution for FC SANs.
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Product Overview
The HP 245307-001 StorageWorks M5214 is a 14-slot disk enclosure designed for Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs). It connects to servers via Fibre Channel connections, providing high-speed, reliable storage for enterprise applications. This enclosure is part of HP's StorageWorks family, focused on robust SAN solutions.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Disk Enclosure |
| Drive Bays | 14 x 3.5-inch LFF |
| Drive Interface | SAS / SATA |
| Host Interface | Fibre Channel (FC) |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Rackmount (2U) |
| Hot-Plug Support | Yes |
| System | HP StorageWorks M5214 |
Product Description
The HP StorageWorks M5214 Disk Enclosure (SKU 245307-001) is a high-performance external storage solution specifically designed for Fibre Channel (FC) Storage Area Network (SAN) environments. This 2U rackmount enclosure features 14 drive bays, each capable of accommodating 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) SAS or SATA hard drives. Its primary role is to serve as a scalable storage pool for servers connected via Fibre Channel, offering the high throughput and low latency required by demanding enterprise applications. Connectivity is achieved through Fibre Channel interfaces, enabling seamless integration into existing FC SAN infrastructures. The M5214 enclosure supports hot-plug functionality for its drives, allowing administrators to add, remove, or replace drives without interrupting server operations or data access. This feature is crucial for maintaining high availability and simplifying storage management tasks in mission-critical environments. This enclosure is part of HP's comprehensive StorageWorks portfolio, aimed at delivering reliable and scalable storage solutions. The M5214 is well-suited for applications such as databases, virtualization platforms, and high-transaction environments where performance, availability, and robust data access are paramount. Its 14-drive capacity provides a significant amount of storage within a compact footprint, making it an efficient choice for expanding SAN storage capacity.
