Description
Product overview of the HP AG638A
The AG638A HP StorageWorks M6412 FC EVA Drive Enclosure is a device used in data storage systems. It is specifically designed to accommodate hard drives used in Storage Area Networks (SANs). The AG638A is a Fibre Channel (FC) based enclosure, meaning that it uses Fibre Channel as the communication protocol between the enclosure and the host system. The M6412 Drive Enclosure is part of the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) family of products.
The AG638A HP StorageWorks M6412 FC EVA Drive Enclosure is a reliable and scalable solution that provides high performance and storage capacity for mission-critical applications. It is designed to be used in conjunction with HP StorageWorks EVA Disk Array Systems, which provide additional features such as advanced data protection, storage provisioning, and management tools.
Physical Specifications
The AG638A HP StorageWorks M6412 FC EVA Drive Enclosure is a rack-mountable device that can hold up to 12 hard drives. The device is designed to fit in a standard 19-inch rack, and it occupies 2U (3.5 inches) of rack space. The enclosure is built with a modular design, which allows for easy replacement of individual components.
The M6412 Drive Enclosure features hot-swappable drive bays, which means that drives can be removed and replaced without shutting down the system. This feature makes it easy to replace a failed drive without disrupting the operation of the system. The enclosure also has redundant power supplies and cooling fans, which provide additional reliability and ensure that the system remains operational even if one component fails.
The AG638A HP StorageWorks M6412 FC EVA Drive Enclosure supports a variety of hard drive types, including 3.5-inch Fibre Channel (FC) and Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) drives. The enclosure supports a maximum capacity of 12TB, with each drive having a maximum capacity of 1TB.
Performance and Functionality
The AG638A HP StorageWorks M6412 FC EVA Drive Enclosure is designed to provide high performance and reliability. The enclosure uses Fibre Channel as the communication protocol between the enclosure and the host system. Fibre Channel is a high-speed, low-latency communication protocol that is specifically designed for storage area networks. This means that the AG638A provides fast and reliable data transfer rates, making it suitable for mission-critical applications.
The M6412 Drive Enclosure is also designed to be highly scalable. The enclosure can be daisy-chained with other enclosures to provide additional storage capacity as needed. This makes it easy to expand the storage capacity of the system without having to replace the entire system.
The AG638A HP StorageWorks M6412 FC EVA Drive Enclosure also provides advanced data protection features. The enclosure supports RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) levels 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, and 10. RAID provides data redundancy and improves the reliability of the system by distributing data across multiple drives.
Management and Monitoring
The AG638A HP StorageWorks M6412 FC EVA Drive Enclosure provides several management and monitoring features that make it easy to manage and monitor the system. The enclosure comes with HP Command View EVA software, which provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for managing and monitoring the system.
The Command View EVA software provides several features, including storage provisioning,
Detail Information about this HP AG638A
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model Number or SKU# AG638A
- Product Type : Fibre Channel Storage Cage
