AT459A - HP StorageWorks SB40C Hard Drive Array SAS/Serial ATA Controller RAID Supported 6 x Total Bays eSATA 4U Rack-mountable with 6 X 300GB SAS

Description

The HP AT459A StorageWorks SB40c is a direct-attached storage (DAS) array engineered to provide significant storage expansion for HP ProLiant servers. This unit is designed to accommodate multiple SAS and/or Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, offering a flexible and high-capacity solution for businesses with growing data storage needs. Its primary function is to augment the internal storage of a server, providing a consolidated and easily manageable pool of disk space. This hard drive array utilizes SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA interfaces, allowing for compatibility with a wide range of drive types and offering robust performance characteristics. The SAS interface ensures high bandwidth and reliability, crucial for demanding enterprise workloads, while SATA drives provide a more cost-effective option for bulk storage. The SB40c is typically deployed in a rackmount configuration, making it suitable for data center environments where space efficiency is paramount. As a component of HP's StorageWorks line, the AT459A is built to integrate seamlessly with HP server platforms, ensuring compatibility and ease of deployment. It is an ideal solution for applications requiring large amounts of storage, such as file servers, backup targets, or environments utilizing large datasets. The HP AT459A provides a scalable and reliable method for expanding storage capacity without requiring a full SAN implementation.

Condition: Refurbished