HP 335921-B21 12-Bay Hot-Swap SATA Hard Drive StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 20 Storage Enclosure

Product Description

The HP 335921-B21 is a 12-bay, 3.5-inch SATA hard drive enclosure, a key component of the HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 20 (MSA20) family. This unit is designed to provide significant, expandable storage capacity for servers and other compatible HP infrastructure. It allows organizations to add a large number of SATA hard drives, offering a cost-effective solution for growing storage needs, particularly for direct-attached storage (DAS) configurations or as an expansion unit for existing storage systems. The enclosure features a hot-swap capability for all 12 drive bays. This critical feature enables administrators to install or remove drives without shutting down the connected server or storage system. This is vital for maintaining business continuity and minimizing downtime, especially in environments where storage availability is paramount. The 3.5-inch form factor supports larger capacity drives, allowing for substantial storage expansion. As part of the StorageWorks line, the MSA20 enclosure is built for reliability and performance in enterprise environments. It typically connects to servers via SAS or Fibre Channel interfaces (depending on the host adapter and controller configuration), providing robust connectivity. This enclosure is an ideal solution for businesses seeking to consolidate and expand their storage infrastructure, offering a flexible and scalable way to accommodate increasing data volumes.