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HP StorageWorks X1800 Rack AP792SB Xeon E5530 2.4 GHz 6GB DDR3 2.4TB SAS
A 2U rack server with dual Xeon E5530 CPUs, 6 GB DDR3, eight 300 GB SAS drives and redundant 750 W power supplies
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon Processor E5530 2.4 GHz
- Cache Memory8 MB L3 Cache
- Installed Memory Size6GB (3 x 2GB)
- Memory TypeDDR3
- Intel Xeon E5530 2.4 GHz delivers responsive compute for storage workloads
- 6 GB DDR3 in three 2 GB modules supports multi-tasking with room to grow to 32 GB
- Eight 300 GB 10 K SAS drives provide 2.4 TB of fast redundant capacity
- Dual Smart Array controllers with 256 MB and 512 MB BBWC protect data during power loss
- 750 W hot-plug redundant power supplies at 92 % efficiency keep the system running
HP StorageWorks X1800 2U rack server
The HP StorageWorks X1800 AP792SB is a 2U rack-mount server system built around a single Intel Xeon E5530 processor running at 2.4 GHz. It ships with 6 GB of DDR3 memory configured as three 2 GB modules and supports expansion up to 32 GB. The platform targets small to medium organisations that need a Windows-based unified storage appliance for file, block and application workloads.
Dual Smart Array controllers
Two hardware RAID controllers are installed: a Smart Array P410i with 256 MB cache and a Smart Array P411 with 512 MB cache, both featuring battery-backed write cache. Eight 300 GB 10 K RPM dual-port SAS drives populate the front bays, providing 2.4 TB of raw capacity under hardware RAID. Four Gigabit Ethernet ports from dual NC382i controllers handle network connectivity while six PCIe slots remain available for additional I/O, although one slot is already occupied by the P411 controller.
SAS 6 Gbps interface and 750 W redundant power
The storage subsystem uses 6 Gbps SAS links, which limit maximum drive throughput to that signalling rate. The 750 W hot-plug redundant power supplies operate at 92 percent efficiency but fix the total power budget for all installed components. Memory expansion beyond the factory 6 GB requires compatible DDR3 modules and available DIMM slots, while the PCIe layout restricts further controller or network upgrades to the five remaining slots.
Highlights
- Intel Xeon E5530 2.4 GHz delivers responsive compute for storage workloads
- 6 GB DDR3 in three 2 GB modules supports multi-tasking with room to grow to 32 GB
- Eight 300 GB 10 K SAS drives provide 2.4 TB of fast redundant capacity
- Dual Smart Array controllers with 256 MB and 512 MB BBWC protect data during power loss
- 750 W hot-plug redundant power supplies at 92 % efficiency keep the system running
Specifications
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Series | StorageWorks X1800 |
| Model | AP792SB |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon Processor E5530 2.4 GHz |
| Cache Memory | 8 MB L3 Cache |
| Installed Memory Size | 6GB (3 x 2GB) |
| Memory Type | DDR3 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 32GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 8 x 300GB 6G 10K SFF Dual-port SAS |
| Storage Controller | (1) Smart Array P410i/256 MB Controller with BBWC (1) Smart Array P411/512 MB Controller with BBWC |
| HDD Interface | SAS |
| Ethernet Controller | (2) 1GbE NC382i Multifunction |
| LAN Ports | 4 x Gigabit Ethernet |
| Expansion Slots | 6 x PCIe (one slot occupied by Smart Array Controller) |
| Power Characteristics | 750 Watts, Hot Plug Redundant, 92% Efficiency |
| Dimensions | 3.38" x 17.54" x 27.25" |
| Shipping weight | 27.22 kg |
| Package size | 711 × 457 × 102 mm |
Questions about this item
What maintenance will the 750 W hot-plug redundant power supplies need over time?
The 750 W hot-plug redundant 92 % efficiency power supplies can be swapped without shutting down the 2U server, so only a failed module needs replacement.
Which limit appears first when the Smart Array P410i and P411 controllers run sustained write workloads?
The 256 MB and 512 MB BBWC cache on the P410i and P411 controllers will fill before the 300 GB 10 K SAS drives reach their throughput ceiling.
How much heat and noise do the dual Xeon E5530 CPUs and six PCIe slots produce in a 2U rack running all day?
Two 2.4 GHz Xeon E5530 processors and up to six PCIe cards draw up to 750 W, so the redundant fans move significant airflow and generate noticeable rack-level noise.
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