EMC 25x 2.5'' SAS SATA SSD Server Hard Drive Array Expansion JBOD Chia Dell HP
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About this product
The EMC VNX6GSDAE25 is a server hard drive array expansion unit designed for 25x 2.5-inch SAS SATA SSDs. This JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) enclosure supports SAS 2 interfaces and features hot-swap capabilities for easy drive management. It is primarily intended for use with SAN Disk Arrays from brands like EMC, Dell, or HP, providing significant storage expansion.
Our take
For those in need of serious storage expansion in a server environment, this EMC JBOD array is an impressive piece of kit. Supporting 25x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA SSDs means you can achieve very high density for fast storage. The SAS 2 interface ensures decent bandwidth, and the hot-swap feature is essential for enterprise use, minimizing downtime during drive maintenance. It's clearly built for SANs and server racks, offering a cost-effective way to scale storage. Just be aware that its 2.5-inch form factor means a focus on speed or density over raw capacity of larger 3.5-inch drives.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 25x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA SSD support
- SAS 2 interface for speed
- Hot-swap features
- Designed for SAN Disk Arrays
Cons
- Limited to 2.5-inch drives
- Specific use case for server arrays
Specifications
- Interfaces SAS
- Brand EMC
- Type Disk Enclosure
- Model VNX6GSDAE25
- Compatible Model EMC
- Features Hot Swap
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- MPN
- SAE
- To Fit
- SAN Disk Arrays
- Interface
- SAS 2
- Country of Origin
- United States
