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HP AE324AR StorageWorks EVA iSCSI Connectivity RAID Controller
- Enables iSCSI connectivity for HP StorageWorks EVA.
- Allows EVA storage to be accessed over standard IP networks.
- Provides RAID controller functionality for storage management.
- Enhances storage scalability and flexibility.
- Facilitates block-level storage access over Ethernet.
- Designed for enterprise storage environments.
- Improves storage utilization and consolidation.
- Part of the HP StorageWorks product line.
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Key specifications
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- RAID Controller / iSCSI Connectivity Module
- Compatibility
- HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA)
- Interface
- iSCSI (over Ethernet)
- Functionality
- RAID Control, Network Storage Access
Product details
The HP AE324AR StorageWorks EVA iSCSI Connectivity RAID Controller is a hardware component designed to enable iSCSI connectivity for HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) systems. It facilitates the integration of EVA storage into IP-based networks.
Technical Information
| Product Type | RAID Controller / iSCSI Connectivity Module |
| Compatibility | HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | iSCSI (over Ethernet) |
| Functionality | RAID Control, Network Storage Access |
Description
The HP AE324AR StorageWorks EVA iSCSI Connectivity RAID Controller is a specialized hardware module designed to bridge HP's Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) storage systems with standard IP networks. This controller enables the EVA to present its storage capacity as iSCSI targets, allowing servers to access storage resources over Ethernet infrastructure rather than requiring dedicated Fibre Channel networks. This integration offers significant advantages in terms of cost-effectiveness and flexibility, leveraging existing IP network investments. As a RAID controller, the AE324AR is responsible for managing the underlying disk drives within the EVA system, implementing RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configurations to provide data redundancy, performance improvements, and fault tolerance. It handles the complex tasks of data striping, mirroring, and parity calculations, ensuring data integrity and availability. The iSCSI functionality then encapsulates these block-level storage commands into IP packets for transmission across the network. This controller is crucial for organizations looking to implement unified storage solutions or consolidate their storage infrastructure. By enabling iSCSI connectivity, the HP AE324AR allows for easier integration of EVA storage into diverse server environments, including those running VMware, Microsoft Windows Server, and other operating systems. It enhances storage utilization, simplifies management, and provides a scalable path for storage growth within the enterprise.
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