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HP Q8B32A CS7000 Hybrid 10GBASE-T Dual Controller Base Array for Nimble Storage
- CS7000 Hybrid Base Array
- Dual Controller configuration for redundancy and performance
- 10GBASE-T network connectivity
- Designed for HP Nimble Storage environments
- Provides a scalable foundation for storage expansion
- Hybrid architecture balances SSD and HDD performance
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Hybrid Base Array
- Model
- CS7000
- Controllers
- Dual Controller
- Network Interface
- 10GBASE-T
- Storage Type
- Hybrid
Product details
The HP Q8B32A is a CS7000 Hybrid Dual Controller Base Array for Nimble Storage. It features 10GBASE-T connectivity for high-speed networking and serves as the foundation for a scalable storage solution, offering a balance of performance and capacity.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Hybrid Base Array |
| Model | CS7000 |
| Controllers | Dual Controller |
Additional Specifications
| Network Interface | 10GBASE-T |
| Storage Type | Hybrid |
Description
The HP Q8B32A represents the core of a robust and scalable storage solution within the HP Nimble Storage CS7000 family. This hybrid base array is engineered to deliver a compelling blend of performance and capacity, leveraging both Solid State Drives (SSDs) and Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) to optimize data access and storage efficiency. The dual controller architecture ensures high availability and performance, providing redundancy to protect against single points of failure and enabling active-active operation for maximum throughput. Connectivity is a key feature of the Q8B32A, with integrated 10GBASE-T ports facilitating high-speed network integration. This allows for rapid data transfer between the storage array and servers, crucial for demanding applications and virtualized environments. The hybrid nature of the array means that frequently accessed data can be placed on SSDs for rapid retrieval, while less critical data resides on HDDs for cost-effective capacity. This intelligent tiering optimizes performance without compromising on the overall storage volume. As a base array, the Q8B32A is designed to be the starting point for a scalable storage infrastructure. It can be expanded with additional disk shelves and performance-enhancing components to meet growing data requirements. This flexibility makes it an ideal choice for organizations that need a storage solution that can adapt to their evolving business needs, providing a reliable and high-performing platform for critical data.
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