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HP C8R12A MSA 2040 LFF Chassis
- MSA 2040 LFF Chassis
- Supports Large Form Factor (LFF) hard drives
- Enclosure for HP StorageWorks MSA 2040 SAN
- Provides 12 drive bays
- Designed for enterprise storage environments
- Scalable storage solution foundation
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Product Overview
The HP C8R12A is an MSA 2040 Large Form Factor (LFF) Chassis, serving as the foundational enclosure for the HP StorageWorks MSA 2040 SAN storage system. It houses the drive bays and essential control components for a scalable storage solution.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Chassis |
| Model | MSA 2040 LFF |
Additional Specifications
| Drive Bays | 12 x LFF |
| Brand | HP |
Product Description
The HP C8R12A represents the core chassis for the HP StorageWorks MSA 2040 SAN (Storage Area Network) solution, specifically configured for Large Form Factor (LFF) drives. This enclosure is designed to house up to twelve 3.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drives, providing a substantial foundation for enterprise data storage needs. As a key component of the MSA 2040 system, the chassis integrates the necessary backplane and power infrastructure to support the installed drives. It is engineered for reliability and performance, allowing for the creation of robust storage pools and the implementation of various RAID levels to ensure data redundancy and availability. The LFF configuration is often chosen for its balance of capacity and cost-effectiveness. This chassis is crucial for organizations looking to build or expand their SAN infrastructure, offering a flexible and scalable platform. It is designed to work seamlessly with HP's storage controllers and management software, enabling centralized administration and efficient data management for critical business applications.
