HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 2312FC G2 Dual Controller Hard Drive Array – AJ795A

REFURBISHED WITH A 90 DAY CCS WARRANTY INCLUDED.

Overview

The HP StorageWorks MSA2312FC G2 (AJ795A) is an enterprise-class Fibre Channel storage array designed for entry-level and midrange SAN environments that require scalability, redundancy, and flexible storage expansion at an affordable cost.

Part of the HP MSA2000 family, this dual-controller storage system delivers reliable shared storage for virtualization, file serving, backup environments, and business-critical applications. The platform supports both SAS and SATA drives, advanced RAID protection, and scalable expansion capabilities for growing storage requirements.

Key Features

• Dual-controller Fibre Channel storage array
• 4Gb Fibre Channel connectivity
• Supports SAS and SATA drives
• Advanced RAID functionality
• Rack-mountable 2U chassis
• Expansion-ready architecture
• Enterprise SAN storage platform
• Supports up to 64 hosts

Technical Specifications

Brand: HP
Model: StorageWorks MSA2312FC G2
Part Number: AJ795A
Product Type: Hard Drive Array

Controller Configuration

• Dual RAID controllers
• RAID levels supported:
  • RAID 0
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 3
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 10
  • RAID 50

Storage Support

• Supports Serial ATA-300 drives
• Supports SAS hard drives
• Up to 12 supported drives/modules

Connectivity

4Gb Fibre Channel interface

Expansion Capability

• Expandable with additional drive enclosures
• Supports scalable SAN deployments

Capacity Scalability

Using LFF drives:

• Up to 5.4TB SAS in base chassis
• Up to 12TB SATA in base chassis
• Up to 27TB SAS with expansion
• Up to 60TB SATA with expansion

Host Support

Tested with up to 64 hosts

Form Factor

2U rack-mountable chassis

Weight

44.1 lbs

Supported Operating Systems

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003
• Windows Server 2003 R2
• Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
• Red Hat Linux 5.0
• SUSE Linux 10.0
• VMware ESX Server

Compliance Standards

• FCC
• RoHS
• UL 60950-1
• IEC 60950-1
• EN 60950-1
• CISPR 22 Class A
• CISPR 24

Ideal Use Cases

• Fibre Channel SAN environments
• VMware virtualization storage
• SMB shared storage
• Backup and archive storage
• Departmental databases
• File and application servers
• Legacy enterprise infrastructure

Why Choose the HP MSA2312FC G2

• Affordable Fibre Channel SAN storage
• Redundant dual-controller architecture
• Flexible SAS and SATA compatibility
• Enterprise RAID protection
• Scalable storage expansion
• Reliable shared storage platform
• Proven HP enterprise infrastructure
• Cost-effective refurbished solution

FAQs

What is the AJ795A used for?
It is used as a Fibre Channel SAN storage array for virtualization, file storage, backup, and enterprise applications.

Does this system include dual controllers?
Yes. This model includes dual RAID controllers for redundancy and improved availability.

What drive types are supported?
The system supports SAS and SATA hard drives.

Is this suitable for VMware environments?
Yes. It supports VMware ESX Server deployments.

Can storage capacity be expanded later?
Yes. Additional drive enclosures can be added for increased capacity.