HPE Disk Enclosure D6000 with Dual I/O Modules - 70-Bay SAS-2 Storage Enclosure - 5U Rack-mountable

The HPE Disk Enclosure D6000 with Dual I/O Modules is a high-density storage expansion solution designed for HPE ProLiant servers. It provides 70 large form factor (LFF) drive bays in a compact 5U form factor, enabling massive scalability for data-intensive environments. With dual, redundant I/O modules and hot-swappable components, this enclosure ensures high availability and ease of maintenance.

Advantages

Maximize storage density with 70 LFF bays in 5U, supporting SAS, SATA, and SSD drives. Dual I/O modules provide redundant paths for enhanced reliability. Hot-swappable drives, power supplies, and fans minimize downtime. Daisy-chain up to 4 enclosures per controller port pair for up to 280 drives.

Suitable for

• Data centers requiring high-capacity storage expansion
• Virtualization and cloud environments
• Backup and archival systems
• Media and entertainment workflows

Key specifications

• Enclosure Type: Disk Enclosure
• Drive Bays: 70 x LFF (Large Form Factor)
• Supported Drive Types: SAS, SATA, SSD (LFF)
• Host Interface: 6Gb/s SAS (SAS-2)
• Host Connectors: 8 x SFF-8088 (4 per I/O module)
• I/O Modules: 2 (Dual, Redundant)
• Form Factor: 5U Rack-mountable
• Power Supplies: 2 (Redundant, Hot-plug)
• Cooling: Redundant Hot-plug Fans
• Maximum Raw Capacity: Up to 1.4PB (with 20TB LFF drives)
• Expansion Capability: Daisy-chain up to 4 D6000 enclosures per Smart Array controller port pair
• Management: Managed via HPE Smart Array Controller
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Servers with HPE Smart Array P-series controllers
• Hot-Swap Support: Drives, I/O modules, power supplies, fans
• LED Indicators: Power, Activity, Fault for drives, modules, power supplies

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair the D6000 with HPE Smart Array controllers and use enterprise-grade SAS or SSD drives. Ensure proper rack ventilation and power redundancy.