E7Y72A - HPE 3PAR Storage
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E7Y72A Overview
E7Y72A:HP 3PAR 8000 LFF(3.5in) Fld Int Drv Encl E7Y72A
Overview
E7Y72A Overview
HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 LFF(3.5in) Field Integrated SAS Drive Enclosure, 3.5", 482.6 g, Black, Grey
The E7Y72A is an HP 3PAR 8000 LFF (3.5in) Field Integrated Drive Enclosure designed to enhance storage capacity and performance for HP 3PAR StoreServ 8000 series systems. It supports large form factor (LFF) drives and offers seamless scalability and easy management.
Quick Spec
| Product Name | E7Y72A |
| Drive Type | LFF (3.5in) |
| Supported Drives | HP 3PAR StoreServ 8000 Series |
| Drive Bays | 24 |
| Interface | 6Gb/s SAS |
Product Features
- Enhanced storage capacity and performance
- Seamless scalability
- Easy management and maintenance
- Supports large form factor (LFF) drives
- Designed for HP 3PAR StoreServ 8000 series systems
Product Applications
- Data center storage expansion
- Virtualization environments
- High-performance computing
Supported Options
| Option | Model |
| Drive Cage | HP 3PAR 8000 24-Drive LFF Cage |
| Drive Tray | HP 3PAR LFF Drive Tray |
| Cable Management Arm | HP 3PAR Cable Management Arm |
Summary Description
HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 LFF(3.5in) Field Integrated SAS Drive Enclosure, 3.5", 482.6 g, Black, Grey
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Specification
E7Y72A Specification
E7Y72A Specifications | |
| Product Model | E7Y72A |
| Product Name | HP 3PAR 8000 LFF(3.5in) Field Integrated Drive Enclosure |
| Number of Bays | 24 LFF SAS/MDL SAS or NL SAS HDDs or SSDs |
| Drive Interface | 6 Gb/sec SAS, 12 Gb/sec SAS |
| Power Supply | 2 x 1,200 W |
| Cooling Fans | 6 hot-pluggable fans included |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 446 mm x 847 mm x 86 mm |
| Supported Drives | HDDs: 2 TB, 4 TB, 6 TB, 8 TB, 10 TB, 12 TB, 14 TB, 16 TB, 18 TB; SSDs: 480 GB, 960 GB, 1.92 TB, 3.84 TB, 7.68 TB |
| Expansion | Up to 7 additional drive enclosures (E7Y62A) |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Host Connectivity | 4 x 16 Gb/sec Fibre Channel ports or 4 x 10 Gb/sec iSCSI ports |
| Supported Operating Systems | Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi |
| Management | 3PAR Management Console, Command Line Interface, SNMP, REST API, SMI-S |
| Supported Protocols | FCP, iSCSI, FCIP, TCP/IP |
| Redundancy Features | Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans |
| Power Consumption | Maximum power consumption of 2,640 W |
| Operating Temperature | 10°C to 35°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary function of the HPE E7Y72A drive enclosure? +
The HPE E7Y72A is a field-integrated drive enclosure specifically designed to expand the storage capacity of HPE 3PAR 8000 series arrays. It provides the necessary chassis and connectivity to add additional LFF (3.5-inch) hard drives, allowing IT administrators to scale their storage environment efficiently as data requirements grow.
Which drive form factors are compatible with the E7Y72A enclosure? +
The E7Y72A is engineered exclusively for Large Form Factor (LFF) drives, which utilize the 3.5-inch physical footprint. When populating this enclosure, ensure your drive selections meet the specific performance and capacity requirements of your 3PAR 8000 storage system architecture to maintain consistent array performance.
Can the E7Y72A be used to expand existing HPE 3PAR 8000 series storage systems? +
Yes, this enclosure is a critical component for expanding the capacity of HPE 3PAR 8000 series systems. It integrates seamlessly into the existing storage fabric, providing the required physical housing and internal SAS connectivity to support additional disk drive modules within your rack environment.
Is the E7Y72A considered a field-integrated product? +
Yes, the E7Y72A is designated as a field-integrated drive enclosure. This means it is designed for deployment by certified technicians within your data center, providing a flexible solution for adding storage capacity directly to your established HPE 3PAR storage rack infrastructure without requiring a complete system overhaul.
What are the physical dimensions and mounting requirements for this enclosure? +
The E7Y72A is designed as a standard rack-mount component intended for high-density storage environments. It occupies standard rack space consistent with other 3PAR 8000 series components. We recommend ensuring your server rack has sufficient depth and power distribution capacity to accommodate the enclosure and the additional thermal load from the populated LFF drives.
Does the E7Y72A support mixed drive types within the same enclosure? +
HPE 3PAR 8000 systems typically allow for flexible drive configurations within enclosures, provided the drives meet the compatibility matrix for the specific controller firmware version. For optimal reliability, verify that your drive types and tiers are supported within the same enclosure according to the official HPE 3PAR configuration guidelines.
How does the E7Y72A connect to the HPE 3PAR controller nodes? +
The enclosure utilizes SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) connectivity to link directly to the 3PAR 8000 controller nodes or existing daisy-chained enclosures. This high-speed SAS interface ensures the required bandwidth and low latency are maintained for enterprise-grade storage operations, ensuring that host applications experience minimal performance impact during data expansion.
What is the benefit of adding an LFF enclosure compared to SFF options? +
Opting for the E7Y72A LFF enclosure is ideal for workloads that prioritize high capacity and cost-per-gigabyte efficiency. Because 3.5-inch LFF drives typically offer higher density per spindle than SFF options, this enclosure is the preferred choice for massive data sets, secondary storage, or long-term archiving within your 3PAR environment.
How can I obtain a bulk quote for multiple E7Y72A units? +
If you are planning a large-scale data center expansion and require multiple E7Y72A enclosures, please contact our sales team directly. We specialize in volume pricing for enterprise hardware and can provide a customized quote tailored to your specific project requirements and procurement timeline.
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