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HPE AW568BR StorageWorks P2000 Fibre Channel + ISCSI Dual Combo Controller LFF Modular Smart Array
- Supports up to 12 x 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) drives.
- Features dual Fibre Channel (8Gb) and iSCSI (1GbE) combo controllers.
- Provides high availability with redundant controllers, power supplies, and fans.
- Scalable architecture allows for expansion with additional drive enclosures.
- Supports advanced data services like snapshots and replication (with appropriate licenses).
- Ideal for virtualization, databases, and general-purpose file serving.
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Product Overview
The HPE StorageWorks P2000 G3 Dual Combo Controller LFF Modular Smart Array is a versatile storage system offering both Fibre Channel and iSCSI connectivity. It is designed for small to medium businesses seeking a scalable and high-performance storage solution.
Technical Information
| Drive Bays | 12 x 3.5-inch LFF |
| Controller Type | Dual Fibre Channel (8Gb) + iSCSI (1GbE) Combo |
| Form Factor | 2U Rack-Mountable |
| Host Connectivity | 8Gb FC, 1GbE iSCSI |
Additional Specifications
| Maximum Capacity | Dependent on drive size (e.g., 120TB with 10TB drives) |
| Redundancy | Controllers, Power Supplies, Fans |
| Supported Drive Types | SAS, SATA, SSD |
Product Description
The HPE StorageWorks P2000 G3 Dual Combo Controller LFF Modular Smart Array (AW568BR) represents a flexible and robust storage platform tailored for the needs of growing businesses. This 2U rack-mountable array is equipped with twelve 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) drive bays, offering substantial capacity and the flexibility to use SAS, SATA, or SSD drives. The key differentiator of this model is its dual combo controller, which provides simultaneous Fibre Channel (8Gb) and iSCSI (1GbE) connectivity, allowing organizations to leverage the benefits of both SAN technologies within a single system. Designed for high availability and performance, the P2000 G3 features redundant components, including dual controllers, power supplies, and fans. This redundancy ensures continuous operation and minimizes the risk of data access interruption, making it suitable for mission-critical applications. The system's architecture is inherently scalable, allowing businesses to easily expand their storage capacity by adding additional P2000 LFF or SFF drive enclosures as their data requirements grow. This scalability protects investments and ensures the storage solution can adapt to future needs. The P2000 G3 with combo controllers is an excellent choice for a wide range of workloads, including server virtualization, database management, high-performance computing, and general-purpose file sharing. It supports advanced data management features, such as snapshots and replication, which enhance data protection and disaster recovery capabilities (often requiring additional licenses). The combination of performance, scalability, and dual connectivity options makes the AW568BR a versatile and cost-effective storage solution for small to medium-sized enterprises.
