Name: AW522A HP StorageWorks D2600 12-Bay 2U SAS Disk Enclosure
Brand: HP
SKU: AW522A
Price: 2789.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The AW522A HP StorageWorks D2600 12-Bay 2U SAS Disk Enclosure offers a straightforward solution for expanding server storage by adding multiple SAS drives in a compact 2U form factor. It fits well in data center racks and works seamlessly alongside HP StorageWorks equipment or other SAS-compatible servers, helping organizations scale their storage capacity as needed.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Array Capacity	12 x 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS drive bays (6 Gbps); supports up to 12 HDDs or SAS SSDs (raw capacity depends on installed drive sizes)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	88.9 mm x 482.6 mm x 668 mm (3.5 in x 19 in x 26.3 in) — 2U rack-mount
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	Yes

Product Description
The AW522A HP StorageWorks D2600 12-Bay 2U SAS Disk Enclosure is built to provide additional storage space for servers requiring scalable and reliable disk capacity. It is often found in data centers and IT environments where expanding storage without downtime is essential. Typically used by system administrators and IT professionals, this enclosure supports SAS drives and integrates smoothly with existing HP StorageWorks systems as well as other compatible SAS infrastructure. Its 2U form factor allows it to fit efficiently within standard server racks. Key Features Holds up to twelve SAS hard drives for large storage volume Provides robust SAS connectivity for fast data transfer rates Fits into a 2U rackmount space to save room in server racks Designed to integrate with HP StorageWorks and similar SAS-compatible servers Enables flexible storage expansion to meet growing data needs This disk enclosure is commonly deployed in enterprise server rooms and data centers where scaling storage capacity quickly is important. Its reliable hardware supports continuous operation, making it suitable for environments that require consistent uptime. It plays a crucial role in managing storage growth while maintaining performance and accessibility.

Use Cases
The AW522A HP StorageWorks D2600 disk enclosure is primarily deployed in mid-to-large enterprise data centers requiring scalable and high-density storage expansion. IT administrators managing virtualization workloads or large-scale data repositories benefit from its SAS connectivity and compact 2U form factor, which optimizes rack space while maintaining high performance. How It's Used: Expanding storage capacity in virtualization clusters within enterprise IT environments to support growing VM disk demands. Providing additional SAS-attached storage for database servers handling transactional workloads in data centers. Supporting backup and archival storage solutions in SMB networks needing scalable and reliable disk enclosures. Integrating with HP StorageWorks storage arrays for tiered storage strategies in large-scale rack deployments. Enabling edge computing nodes to locally store large datasets with fast access in remote branch office facilities. This disk enclosure facilitates operational efficiency by delivering dense storage expansion that aligns with server SAS infrastructures. It supports scalable growth without sacrificing rack space, enabling IT teams to maintain performance while adapting to evolving storage demands in complex environments.

AW522A HP StorageWorks D2600 12-Bay 2U SAS Disk Enclosure

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General Information

Technical Information

Physical Characteristics

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