NetApp 111-02507 FAS6280 24x 900GB 12Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch 2U

Product Description

The NetApp 111-02507 FAS6280 is a high-performance enterprise storage array designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern data centers. As part of the NetApp FAS6200 series, it leverages NetApp's proven ONTAP data management software to provide advanced features for storage efficiency, data protection, and seamless integration into complex IT environments. This specific configuration, featuring 24 x 900GB 12Gb/s SAS drives in a 2U chassis, is optimized for high throughput and low latency, making it suitable for a wide range of applications including databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. The 12Gb/s SAS interface is a key component, enabling significantly faster data transfer rates compared to previous generations of SAS. This is crucial for applications that require rapid access to large datasets. The array's ability to house 24 x 2.5-inch drives within a compact 2U form factor maximizes storage density, allowing organizations to deploy substantial capacity without consuming excessive rack space. The use of 900GB SAS drives provides a balance of capacity, performance, and reliability for enterprise workloads. NetApp's FAS systems are renowned for their scalability and flexibility. The FAS6280 can be expanded with additional disk shelves to accommodate growing data requirements. Furthermore, the underlying ONTAP operating system offers a rich set of features such as thin provisioning, deduplication, compression, snapshots, and replication, which help optimize storage utilization, reduce costs, and enhance data resilience. The 111-02507 represents a powerful and efficient storage building block for enterprises seeking robust data management capabilities.