BV903A - HP StorageWorks P2000 SAN Hard Drive Array 24 x HDD 14.40 TB Installed HDD Capacity RAID Supported 24 x Total Bays Fast Ethernet

Description

The HP BV903A represents a high-density, 2.5-inch drive array designed to be a core component of the HP StorageWorks P2000 SAN solution. This array is specifically built to accommodate up to twenty-four 2.5-inch SAS or SATA hard disk drives, offering a substantial capacity foundation for businesses that require significant storage resources. Its design prioritizes performance and scalability, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, from general file serving and departmental databases to more demanding workloads that benefit from the speed and reliability of a SAN environment. As part of the P2000 series, the BV903A array is intended to be paired with appropriate P2000 controllers (sold separately), which dictate the SAN connectivity options, such as Fibre Channel or iSCSI. This modular approach allows organizations to tailor their storage solution to their specific network infrastructure and performance requirements. The array supports various RAID configurations, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, providing flexible options for balancing performance, capacity, and data protection based on the criticality of the stored data. Management of the BV903A array is typically handled through HP's intuitive storage management software, which simplifies tasks such as provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance. This focus on ease of management, combined with the array's robust hardware capabilities, makes the HP BV903A a compelling choice for businesses seeking a scalable, high-performance, and reliable SAN storage solution. Its 2U rackmount form factor ensures efficient utilization of data center space.

Condition: Refurbished