HDD HPE 300GB 3.5" 15000 RPM Fibre Channel AG425A-RFB

The EVA5000 is an enterprise-class virtual RAID storage system designed for high performance, large capacity and high availability. It virtualises physical disks to reduce time, space and cost constraints of traditional storage and supports deployment in SAN environments with dynamic capacity expansion and advanced snapshot and cloning capabilities.

Advantages

The system offers centralised management for large SAN configurations, reducing administrative time and cost. Its self-tuning performance optimises throughput and scales capacity on demand while minimising manual data administration. Virtualisation features improve disk utilisation and simplify online expansion. Instant Snap clone capability enables immediate use of cloned copies, and virtually capacity-free Vsnap snapshots save disk space. High density design supports up to 35 TB using EVA enclosures and mixed drive types. Built-in support and remote service tools enable proactive monitoring and diagnostics for stable, highly available operation.

Key specifications

• Architecture: virtual RAID storage (virtualised disks)
• Class: enterprise
• Performance: self-tuning for improved throughput
• Capacity: supports up to 35 TB in existing EVA enclosures
• Snapshot & cloning: near-instant Snap clone and Vsnap snapshots (capacity-efficient)
• Management: centralised management for large SAN configurations
• Expansion: online dynamic storage expansion
• Support tools: remote service tools (ISEE) for event monitoring and proactive diagnostics

How to use

Integrate the EVA5000 into your SAN according to vendor installation guidelines, connect storage enclosures and hosts, and configure via the centralised management interface. Provision virtualised RAID volumes and assign them to hosts, enable snapshot and clone features where needed, and scale capacity by adding drives or enclosures. Use the self-tuning performance settings for automatic optimisation and monitor system status through the remote service tools for proactive maintenance.

Recommendations

For best results, follow vendor deployment and cabling guides, maintain current firmware and management software, plan capacity growth based on workload profiles, and enable the ISEE remote monitoring to allow proactive diagnostics and faster issue resolution.