HP StorageWorks 2120 Disk System

HP Updated: 2008-02-23
HP StorageWorks 2120 Disk System

The HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 (DS2120) delivers an industry leading, high-capacity 1U storage solution. This entry-level, rack-optimized enclosure features support for UNIX, Linux and Windows operating systems, while offering the industry's lowest cost. Built with the HP commitment for developing dependable products and service, you can depend on DS2120 for data integrity and manageability.

The DS2120 includes four hot pluggable slots, with individual disk capacities that range from 36 to 300 GBs. The DS2120 capacity can reach 1.2TB using 300 GB disk drives, all in a compact 1U package. The DS2120 is also backward compatible with earlier Ultra 2 and U160 disks and Host Bus Adapters (HBAs).

The disks and enclosure can be optionally pre-installed in a rack for ease of integration. For "set-it-and-forget-it" storage, your best choice is the DS2120.

What's new

• Supports new 146GB 15k rpm and 300GB 10k rpm SCSI disk drives
• Complies with HP's new server color scheme

Features & benefits

• Agility—Large storage capacity in a very small footprint: Optimizes rack space with up to 1.2TB of storage capacity in a 1U enclosure
• Simplicity—Serviceable: Makes repairs a breeze with hot-swappable disks
• Agility—Compact: 1U form factor minimizes footprint
• Agility—Flexible: Supports mixed disk capacities
• Agility—Scalable: Scales up to 12 disk drives per host bus adapter to accommodate growing storage needs
• Value—Broad range of operating systems: Includes support for HP-UX, Linux, and Windows
• Value—Supports host-based high availability: Can be optionally configured to provide an inexpensive mirrored storage solution, or a low cost RAID solution when used with a software RAID product.