Sun StorEdge A1000 12LFF 3.5" SCSI Hard Drive RAID Controller Module 595-5042-01
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About this product
The Sun StorEdge A1000 is a modular SAN array designed for robust data storage management. This particular offering includes a 12LFF 3.5" SCSI Hard Drive RAID Controller Module, part number 595-5042-01, allowing for the configuration of multiple large form factor SCSI drives in a RAID setup. As a dedicated storage controller, it provides the necessary infrastructure to manage and protect data within an enterprise environment, focusing on reliability and performance for interconnected storage area networks.
Our take
This Sun StorEdge A1000 controller module is clearly aimed at a very specific user: someone dealing with legacy SCSI infrastructure in a SAN. The fact that it's a 12LFF unit for 3.5" drives points to a substantial, older-generation storage solution. For the right environment, where you need to maintain existing SCSI arrays, this could be a lifeline. However, the SCSI interface means it's not a modern, high-speed solution you'd integrate into a new setup. Its modular nature suggests flexibility within its own ecosystem, but don't expect plug-and-play with contemporary hardware.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 12LFF 3.5" drive capacity
- SCSI interface for legacy systems
- RAID controller functionality
- Modular SAN Array type
Cons
- Uses older SCSI technology
- Specific enterprise-level application
- Only a controller module
Specifications
- Brand Sun
- Type Modular SAN Array
- Model StorEdge
- MPN A1000
