The HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1500 SAN SCSI Starter Kit, part number AE327A, is a versatile and scalable hard drive array designed for small to medium-sized businesses. This SAN (Storage Area Network) system offers high-performance storage solutions, allowing your organisation to meet its ever-growing data requirements. The AE327A includes support for both Fibre Channel and SCSI interfaces, offering flexibility in configuring the storage solution based on your existing infrastructure.
One of the key features of the HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1500 is its expandability. The system supports a substantial number of hard drives, making it an ideal choice for businesses that need to scale their storage over time. With the ability to support up to 12 U320 SCSI drives per enclosure, it provides a substantial amount of storage capacity in a modular form factor.
The array also ensures redundancy and data protection by offering RAID support, ensuring that your valuable data is protected from potential hardware failures. It supports RAID 0, 1, 1+0, 3, 5, and ADG (Advanced Data Guarding), which reduces risks of data loss due to disk failures, providing peace of mind in critical operations.
Designed for ease of management, the Modular Smart Array 1500 features a web-based management interface that simplifies storage configuration and monitoring. This makes the system manageable from almost any location, a helpful feature for IT administrators managing multiple storage arrays or working remotely. Additionally, this SAN starter kit is built to integrate within existing HP infrastructure seamlessly, benefiting businesses already using HP equipment.
EOL Technology Services provides comprehensive support, professional services, and replacement parts for the AE327A Modular Smart Array 1500. Whether you need technical assistance, maintenance, or replacement components, EOL Technology is equipped to ensure your storage solutions remain operational and efficient.