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AF728A - HP StorageWorks VLS6105 2.5 / 5TB 2-Port Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3U Storage System
- Offers 2.5-inch drive bays for high-density storage.
- Provides 5TB of raw storage capacity.
- Features 2-Port Fibre Channel connectivity for high-speed data transfer.
- Designed for enterprise backup and disaster recovery applications.
- Supports various backup software and protocols.
- Includes data deduplication and compression for storage efficiency.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Virtual Tape Library (VTL) / Disk Backup
- Capacity
- 5TB Raw
- Drive Form Factor
- 2.5-inch
- Connectivity
- 2-Port Fibre Channel
- Target Applications
- Enterprise Backup, Disaster Recovery
- Features
- Deduplication, Compression
Product details
The HP StorageWorks VLS6105 is a high-performance virtual tape library (VTL) and disk-based backup solution. It provides efficient data protection and rapid data recovery for enterprise environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Virtual Tape Library (VTL) / Disk Backup |
| Capacity | 5TB Raw |
| Drive Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
Additional Specifications
| Connectivity | 2-Port Fibre Channel |
| Target Applications | Enterprise Backup, Disaster Recovery |
| Features | Deduplication, Compression |
Description
The HP StorageWorks VLS6105 (AF728A) is a sophisticated disk-based backup appliance designed to streamline and accelerate data protection strategies within enterprise data centers. It functions as a Virtual Tape Library (VTL), emulating tape drives to ensure compatibility with existing backup software while offering the performance benefits of disk storage. This allows for significantly faster backup and restore operations compared to traditional tape systems. This model is configured with 2.5-inch drives, enabling a high-density storage footprint within a compact form factor. The 5TB raw capacity provides a substantial foundation for storing backup data, and the inclusion of advanced features like data deduplication and compression further enhances storage efficiency, reducing the overall footprint and associated costs. The 2-Port Fibre Channel connectivity ensures high-bandwidth, low-latency communication with the network, critical for meeting demanding backup windows. The VLS6105 is engineered for reliability and ease of integration. It supports a wide array of backup software and protocols, making it a versatile solution for diverse IT environments. By consolidating backup operations onto a high-performance disk platform, organizations can achieve improved RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective), bolstering their business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities.
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