E7Y71A - HPE 3PAR Storage

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E7Y71A - HPE 3PAR Storage

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E7Y71A Overview

HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 SFF(2.5in) Field Integrated SAS Drive Enclosure E7Y71A

Overview
E7Y71A Overview

HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 SFF(2.5in) Field Integrated SAS Drive Enclosure, 2.5", 482.6 g, Black, Grey

E7Y71A is the HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 SFF(2.5in) Field Integrated SAS Drive Enclosure. HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 Storage, with the lowest all-flash starting price, delivers the performance advantages of a purpose-built, flash-optimized architecture without compromising resiliency, data services, or data mobility. Unlike other purpose-built flash arrays, 3PAR StoreServ 8000 doesn’t require you to introduce an entirely new architecture to achieve flash-optimized performance. With unmatched versatility, performance, and density, HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 Storage has you covered with unified storage of block & file protocols, application managed data protection and simplified fabric zoning along with SAN diagnostics.

Quick Spec

Technical specifications

HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 Storage

Capacity

3000 TiB Maximum, depending on model

Drive description

SFF SAS or LFF SAS (E7Y71A supports SFF SAS.)

Enclosures

(38) 3PAR 8000 SFF SAS Drive Enclosure

(38) 3PAR 8000 LFF SAS Drive Enclosure

Maximum, depending on model.

Maximum drives per enclosure

24

Storage controller

3PAR 8000 6-core 2.2GHz Controller Node

3PAR 8000 10-core 2.4GHz Controller Node

Maximum, depending on mode

Servers supported

HPE ProLiant rack mount and blades

HPE Integrity servers

Sun SPARC, x86

Cisco UCS

IBM p-series

Industry Standard Servers

Maximum, depending on model

Summary Description

HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 SFF(2.5in) Field Integrated SAS Drive Enclosure, 2.5", 482.6 g, Black, Grey

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Specification

E7Y71A Specification

HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 Storage Specification

Capacity

3000 TiB Maximum, depending on model

Drive description

SFF SAS or LFF SAS (E7Y71A supports SFF SAS.)

Enclosures

(38) 3PAR 8000 SFF SAS Drive Enclosure

(38) 3PAR 8000 LFF SAS Drive Enclosure

Maximum, depending on model.

Maximum drives per enclosure

24

Host interface

16 Gb/sec Fibre Channel (24) Ports

10 GbE iSCSI/FCoE (8) Ports

1Gb Ethernet (16) Ports

10Gb Ethernet (8) Ports

Maximum supported, depending on configuration and model

Cache

384 GiB

Maximum, depending on model

Storage controller

3PAR 8000 6-core 2.2GHz Controller Node

3PAR 8000 10-core 2.4GHz Controller Node

Maximum, depending on mode

Availability features

Redundant power supplies and fans

A minimum of dual redundant controllers, with up to two controllers for added redundancy

RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 6 for data protection.

Servers supported

HPE ProLiant rack mount and blades

HPE Integrity servers

Sun SPARC, x86

Cisco UCS

IBM p-series

Industry Standard Servers

Maximum, depending on model

Compatible operating systems

Microsoft Windows Server 2008

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2

Microsoft Windows Hyper-V

HP-UX

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

VMware ESX and ESXi

Oracle Solaris

Oracle UEK

Oracle Linux

Citrix XenServer

IBM AIX

HPE OpenVMS

Apple OS X

HPE OpenVMS is a registered release only.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the HPE E7Y71A drive enclosure integrate with existing 3PAR StoreServ 8000 arrays? +
The E7Y71A is a dedicated 2.5-inch SAS drive enclosure designed for seamless expansion of 3PAR StoreServ 8000 series systems. It connects directly to your controller nodes via SAS interface cabling, allowing for non-disruptive capacity scaling while maintaining the high-performance architectural standards required by the 3PAR ecosystem.
What is the physical form factor of the drives supported by the E7Y71A enclosure? +
This enclosure is specifically engineered for SFF (Small Form Factor) 2.5-inch SAS drives. By utilizing this enclosure, you can effectively increase the storage density of your 3PAR 8000 rack environment while optimizing power consumption and cooling efficiency compared to traditional LFF-based chassis configurations.
Is the HPE E7Y71A field-integrated, and what does that mean for my deployment? +
Being field-integrated, this unit provides the flexibility to scale your 3PAR storage environment on-site. It is built for seamless integration into your existing 8000 series rack, allowing IT administrators to add high-performance SAS storage capacity directly into the production data center without requiring a factory-integrated replacement of the entire storage array.
What type of interface does the E7Y71A use to maintain high-speed data throughput? +
The E7Y71A utilizes high-bandwidth SAS connectivity to ensure that data transfer rates remain consistent with the performance demands of the 3PAR StoreServ 8000 platform. This interface supports the concurrent, high-IOPS workloads typical of enterprise-grade storage, ensuring that the additional disks perform at parity with those in the base array enclosure.
Can the E7Y71A be managed through the existing 3PAR management software? +
Yes, once connected to the 3PAR StoreServ 8000 array, the E7Y71A enclosure and the drives installed within it are fully visible and manageable through the standard 3PAR management interfaces, such as the 3PAR Management Console or CLI. This allows for centralized provisioning and monitoring of all storage resources.
What are the primary use cases for adding an E7Y71A enclosure to a 3PAR system? +
The primary use case is capacity expansion for 3PAR StoreServ 8000 arrays that have reached their current drive slot limits. It is ideal for enterprise environments requiring additional high-speed storage tiers, supporting demanding applications like virtualized databases, mission-critical business applications, and massive consolidation projects that require consistent, low-latency SAS storage performance.
How does the SAS enclosure affect the overall reliability of the 3PAR 8000 storage array? +
The E7Y71A enclosure is designed with redundancy in mind, maintaining the high-availability standards inherent to the HPE 3PAR architecture. By providing independent paths to the storage drives, it ensures that your data remains accessible even during controller or cabling failover events, preserving the overall uptime and data integrity of your storage infrastructure.
Are there specific licensing requirements for expanding a 3PAR array with the E7Y71A? +
While the enclosure itself is a hardware component, you should verify that your existing HPE 3PAR OS licensing allows for the additional storage capacity you intend to provision. We recommend checking your current array license entitlement to ensure that the increased physical drive count complies with your software usage terms.
Does BuyRouterSwitch.com offer bulk quotes for HPE E7Y71A units? +
We specialize in supporting large-scale enterprise storage projects and provide competitive bulk pricing for the HPE E7Y71A. If you are planning an extensive data center expansion or hardware refresh, please reach out to our sales team directly to request a custom quote tailored to your specific volume requirements.
Why should I choose BuyRouterSwitch.com for my HPE storage hardware procurement? +
BuyRouterSwitch.com is a trusted source for authentic HPE networking and storage hardware. We focus on providing IT procurement professionals with a streamlined, secure ordering process. By choosing us, you gain access to a reliable supply chain and dedicated account management, ensuring your infrastructure components are delivered accurately and professionally to meet your deployment timelines.

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