QuickSpecs

Single-pathing
Single-pathingSingle-pathing
Single-pathing
(Single HBA per host)
Single-pathing (or single HBA per host) support is provided for all supported operating systems (but may
be version dependent). Use of single-pathing, which does not offer a redundant path option, should be
used with care. Failure of the single HBA will result in loss of access for that host until the HBA is
replaced.
Enclosure Capacity
Enclosure CapacityEnclosure Capacity
Enclosure Capacity The EVA4400 provides one of the highest density disk storage solutions in its class of product. The
EVA4400 can be configured in 18U of rack space with eight 2U 12-bay M6412 FC disk enclosures for
a maximum capacity of 96 disk drives and a maximum storage capacity of 96 TB of disk capacity. The
EVA4400 supports the HP 10000 G2 series racks.
10K rpm Drive Support
10K rpm Drive Support10K rpm Drive Support
10K rpm Drive Support The EVA supports the 400GB 10K rpm dual-ported 4 Gb/s FC disk. The EVA4400 will support up to 96
disk drives. The EVA4400 array will support single or mixed drive capacities and types (high
performance and FATA) within an enclosure. HP recommends using the same drive type (the same
capacity) within a disk group because virtualization allocates space proportionate to the highest capacity
drive with in the group. A minimum of eight high performance Fibre Channel drives are required in a
configuration using high performance drives.
15K rpm Drive Support
15K rpm Drive Support15K rpm Drive Support
15K rpm Drive Support The EVA also supports 146GB, 300GB, and 450GB 15K rpm dual-ported 4 Gb/s FC disk drives. The
EVA arrays will support single or mixed drive capacities and types (high performance and FATA) within
an enclosure. HP recommends using the same drive type (the same capacity) within a disk group
because virtualization allocates space proportionate to the highest capacity drive within the group. A
minimum of eight high performance Fibre Channel drives are required in a configuration using high
performance drives.
FATA Drive Support
FATA Drive SupportFATA Drive Support
FATA Drive Support The EVA supports 1TB dual ported 4 Gb/s Fibre Attached Technology Adapted (FATA) disks. An EVA will
support a full configuration of FATA disk drives. The EVA4400 Starter Kits and the EVA4400 can be
configured with any combination of FATA and high performance disk drives; total raw capacity will vary
based upon the redundancy (Vraid) selected. A minimum of eight FATA drives are required in a
configuration using FATA drives.
FATA drives are designed for lower duty cycle applications such as near on-line data replication for
back-up. These drives should not be used as a replacement for EVA high performance, standard duty
cycle, Fibre Channel drives. Doing so could shorten the life of the drive.
QuickSpecs
HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array
HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual ArrayHP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array
HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array
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