The HP StorageWorks D2200sb PCIe Storage Blade (AP881A) provides high-density, direct-attached storage for the HP BladeSystem environment. It is primarily designed for IT departments looking to add reliable storage capacity to their infrastructures without dedicating additional rack space. This storage blade is an ideal solution to complement HP ProLiant server blades, enabling users to manage applications and storage efficiently within the same infrastructure.
The D2200sb blade integrates directly into the existing HP BladeSystem enclosure, offering a dedicated expansion space while maintaining a compact form factor. It supports up to 12 hot-pluggable 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives, providing both flexibility and investment protection for users with varying storage performance requirements. The array also supports large configurations of SATA HDDs or faster SAS drives, accommodating everything from high-capacity archival systems to performance-heavy applications.
This storage blade connects directly via PCI Express to supported server blades, offering rapid communication with minimal latency compared to external storage solutions. With PCIe Gen2 x8 connectivity available, the array ensures high data throughput, supporting efficient data management practices within your blade infrastructure.
Another key feature is the fact that this unit supports RAID controllers, providing improved data protection and performance optimisation. The compatibility with RAID levels 0, 1, and 5 allows users to balance between redundancy and disk utilisation based on their specific requirements. This adds a layer of data security, making the HP StorageWorks D2200sb a dependable storage option for a wide range of enterprise needs.
EOL Technology Services offers ongoing support for the HP D2200sb PCIe Storage Blade (AP881A). We provide a variety of professional services, including troubleshooting, installation assistance, and sourcing replacement parts, ensuring the continued functionality of your storage setup in case of spare part needs.
We can ship to most places in the world, but due to regulations and laws there are some countries we cannot ship to. Please contact a member of the team for clarification based on your location.
We can provide ongoing storage support, troubleshooting, performance optimisation, and a range of on-site data storage maintenance contracts to keep your system infrastructure running.
Yes, we offer professional installation and configuration services to ensure the part is set up correctly and integrated seamlessly into any existing infrastructure.
Certainly! We can assess your storage needs, performance requirements, and growth plans to recommend the most suitable hardware for your organisation.
We have access to a global supply chain of storage systems not advertised on our website. If you contact a member of the team with the part you require, we will do our best to provide a competitive no obligation quote.
