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Overview The HP Smart Array P712m mezzanine card is the preferred high value solution for 6Gb/s Shared SAS Storage for the HP ProLiant BladeSystem servers. It is one of the highest performing controllers in the SAS portfolio and provides new levels of reliability for the...
Use of Smart Array products across multiple applications results in a much lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) than any other server storage RAID product. The HP Smart Array family brings an unparalleled return on investment.
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The following features offer detection of possible failures before they occur, allowing preventive action to be taken: S.M.A.R.T.: Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology first developed at HP detects possible hard disk failure before it occurs, allowing replacement of the component before failure occurs.
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QuickSpecs HP Smart Array P712m Controller HP Smart Array P712m Controller HP Smart Array P712m Controller HP Smart Array P712m Controller Standard Features Fault Tolerance RAID Fault Tolerance RAID Fault Tolerance RAID Fault Tolerance RAID Keeps data available and server running while a failed drive is being replaced; two fault tolerance...
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: For more information on HP's Certified and Supported ProLiant Servers for OS and Virtualization Software and latest listing of software drivers available for your server, please visit our Support Matrix at: http://www.hp.com/go/supportos. Software Suite...
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QuickSpecs HP Smart Array P712m Controller HP Smart Array P712m Controller HP Smart Array P712m Controller HP Smart Array P712m Controller Compatibility HP Storage Management HP Storage Management HP Storage Management HP Storage Management Initial System Configuration Wizard is the easiest and simplest method...
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HP Care Pack Information HP Care Pack Information HP Care Pack is defined as an upgrade to the product warranty attribute, available for a specific duration and hours of coverage. Care Packs for this option is sold at the system level this option attaches too.
3.5-inch Disk Enclosure 3.5-inch Disk Enclosure 3.5-inch Disk Enclosure 3.5-inch Disk Enclosure HP StorageWorks P2000 1TB 6G SAS 7.2K LFF (3.5-inch) Dual Port MDL Hard Drive AP861A HP StorageWorks P2000 2TB 6G SAS 7.2K LFF (3.5-inch) Dual Port MDL Hard Drive AW555A...
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Disk Enclosures Disk Enclosures Disk Enclosures Disk Enclosures HP StorageWorks P2000 Dual I/O LFF Drive Enclosure, twelve 3.5" drive bays AP843A (w/ two .5m mini-SAS to mini-SAS cables. Used with single or dual controller LFF or SFF array head) HP StorageWorks P2000 LFF Drive Enclosure I/O Module (no cable included.
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NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: HP recommends a maximum of 2 tape drives per 6Gb/s SAS BL Switch and 64K transfer sizes. Attaching a library with 4 tape drives requires purchasing a second tape library SAS cable (AN975A or AN976A) and attaching 2 drives to the redundant 6Gb/s SAS BL Switch.
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