Disk Arrays

HPE HPE MSA 2060 16Gb FC SFF Storage

HPE MSA 2060 16Gb FC SFF Storage

Part number: R0Q74B

Storage drives installed: No

Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD

Total installed storage capacity: 0 TB

Chassis type: Rack (2U)

Storage drive size: 2.5

Number of storage drives supported: 24.0000

Manufacturer: HPE

KSh 1,267,041.31 net

KSh 1,469,767.92 gross

Availability:

3 pcs

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Synology Synology Expansion Unit RX1217RP

Synology Expansion Unit RX1217RP

Part number: RX1217RP

Storage drives installed: No

Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD

Total installed storage capacity: 0 TB

Chassis type: Rack (2U)

Number of storage drives supported: 12.0000

Manufacturer: Synology

KSh 348,229.33 net

KSh 403,946.02 gross

Availability:

3 pcs

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Synology Synology Expansion Unit RX418

Synology Expansion Unit RX418

Part number: RX418

Storage drives installed: No

Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD

Total installed storage capacity: 0 TB

Chassis type: Rack (1U)

Number of storage drives supported: 4.0000

Manufacturer: Synology

KSh 95,565.71 net

KSh 110,856.22 gross

Availability:

10 pcs

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HPE HPE MSA 2060 SFF Disk Enclosure

HPE MSA 2060 SFF Disk Enclosure

Part number: R0Q40B

Storage drives installed: No

Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD

Total installed storage capacity: 0 TB

Chassis type: Rack (2U)

Storage drive size: 2.5/3.5

Number of storage drives supported: 24.0000

Manufacturer: HPE

KSh 352,136.75 net

KSh 408,478.63 gross

Availability:

1 pcs

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Seagate Seagate 2big RAID disk array 48 TB Desktop Black

Seagate 2big RAID disk array 48 TB Desktop Black

Part number: STHJ48000800

Storage drives installed: Yes

Supported storage drive types: HDD

Total installed storage capacity: 48 TB

Chassis type: Desktop

Storage drive size: 3.5

Number of storage drives supported: 2.0000

Manufacturer: Seagate

KSh 263,615.10 net

KSh 305,793.52 gross

Availability:

3 pcs

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QNAP QNAP TR-004U storage drive enclosure HDD/SSD enclosure Black, Grey 2.5/3.5"

QNAP TR-004U storage drive enclosure HDD/SSD enclosure Black, Grey 2.5/3.5"

Part number: TR-004U

Storage drives installed: No

Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD

Storage drive size: 2.5/3.5

Number of storage drives supported: 4.0000

Manufacturer: QNAP

KSh 52,109.27 net

KSh 60,446.75 gross

24h Shipment in 24H

Availability:

4 pcs

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QNAP QNAP TL-D800C storage drive enclosure HDD/SSD enclosure Black, Grey 2.5/3.5"

QNAP TL-D800C storage drive enclosure HDD/SSD enclosure Black, Grey 2.5/3.5"

Part number: TL-D800C

Storage drive size: 2.5/3.5

Number of storage drives supported: 8.0000

Manufacturer: QNAP

KSh 79,780.50 net

KSh 92,545.38 gross

24h Shipment in 24H

Availability:

4 pcs

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QNAP QNAP TR-004 storage drive enclosure HDD/SSD enclosure Black 2.5/3.5"

QNAP TR-004 storage drive enclosure HDD/SSD enclosure Black 2.5/3.5"

Part number: TR-004

Storage drives installed: No

Chassis type: Desktop

Storage drive size: 2.5/3.5

Number of storage drives supported: 4.0000

Manufacturer: QNAP

KSh 27,456.54 net

KSh 31,849.59 gross

Availability:

4 pcs

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HPE HPE MSA 2060 16Gb FC LFF TAA-compliant Storage

HPE MSA 2060 16Gb FC LFF TAA-compliant Storage

Part number: R9G39B

Storage drives installed: Yes

Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD

Total installed storage capacity: 72 TB

Chassis type: Rack (2U)

Storage drive size: 2.5/3.5

Number of storage drives supported: 24.0000

Manufacturer: HPE

KSh 4,557,857.35 net

KSh 5,287,114.53 gross

Availability:

50+ pcs

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HPE HPE MSA 2060 16Gb FC SFF TAA-compliant Storage

HPE MSA 2060 16Gb FC SFF TAA-compliant Storage

Part number: R9G38B

Storage drives installed: Yes

Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD

Total installed storage capacity: 14.4 TB

Chassis type: Rack (2U)

Storage drive size: 2.5

Number of storage drives supported: 24.0000

Manufacturer: HPE

KSh 3,704,147.03 net

KSh 4,296,810.55 gross

Availability:

50+ pcs

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HPE HPE MSA 2060 10GbE iSCSI SFF TAA-compliant Storage

HPE MSA 2060 10GbE iSCSI SFF TAA-compliant Storage

Part number: R9G40B

Storage drives installed: Yes

Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD

Total installed storage capacity: 14.4 TB

Chassis type: Rack (2U)

Storage drive size: 2.5

Number of storage drives supported: 24.0000

Manufacturer: HPE

KSh 3,647,029.58 net

KSh 4,230,554.31 gross

Availability:

50+ pcs

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HPE HPE MSA 2060 10GBASE-T iSCSI LFF Storage

HPE MSA 2060 10GBASE-T iSCSI LFF Storage

Part number: R7J72B

Storage drives installed: No

Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD

Total installed storage capacity: 0 TB

Chassis type: Rack (2U)

Storage drive size: 3.5

Number of storage drives supported: 24.0000

Manufacturer: HPE

KSh 1,527,062.39 net

KSh 1,771,392.37 gross

Availability:

50+ pcs

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HPE HP ENT BC005AAE HPE StoreOnce VSA Server 100TB E-LTU

HP ENT BC005AAE HPE StoreOnce VSA Server 100TB E-LTU

Part number: BC005AAE

Manufacturer: HPE

KSh 8,834,218.39 net

KSh 10,247,693.33 gross

Availability:

50+ pcs

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QNAP QNAP TR-002 storage drive enclosure HDD/SSD enclosure Black 2.5/3.5"

QNAP TR-002 storage drive enclosure HDD/SSD enclosure Black 2.5/3.5"

Part number: TR-002

Storage drives installed: No

Total installed storage capacity: 0 TB

Chassis type: Desktop

Storage drive size: 2.5/3.5

Number of storage drives supported: 2.0000

Manufacturer: QNAP

KSh 20,722.59 net

KSh 24,038.20 gross

Availability:

31-40 pcs

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Supermicro Supermicro CSE-847E2C-R1K23JBOD 4U SC847 JBODw/SAS3 Dual ExpanderStorageChassis and 1200

Supermicro CSE-847E2C-R1K23JBOD 4U SC847 JBODw/SAS3 Dual ExpanderStorageChassis and 1200

Part number: CSE-847E2C-R1K23JBOD

Storage drives installed: No

Chassis type: Rack (4U)

Number of storage drives supported: 44.0000

Manufacturer: Supermicro

KSh 451,402.98 net

KSh 523,627.46 gross

Availability:

11-20 pcs

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Supermicro Supermicro CSE-LB13AC2-R860AW 1U SCLB13 CloudDC Chassis w/ Redundant 860W,RoHS

Supermicro CSE-LB13AC2-R860AW 1U SCLB13 CloudDC Chassis w/ Redundant 860W,RoHS

Part number: CSE-LB13AC2-R860AW

Storage drives installed: No

Supported storage drive types: HDD

Chassis type: Rack (1U)

Number of storage drives supported: 8.0000

Manufacturer: Supermicro

KSh 113,825.77 net

KSh 132,037.89 gross

Availability:

11-20 pcs

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LaCie LaCie 2BIG DOCK disk array 20 TB Desktop Black

LaCie 2BIG DOCK disk array 20 TB Desktop Black

Part number: STLG20000400

Storage drives installed: Yes

Total installed storage capacity: 20 TB

Chassis type: Desktop

Manufacturer: LaCie

KSh 229,082.68 net

KSh 265,735.91 gross

Availability:

9 pcs

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Synology Synology Expansion Unit DX1222

Synology Expansion Unit DX1222

Part number: DX1222

Storage drive size: 2.5/3.5

Number of storage drives supported: 12.0000

Manufacturer: Synology

KSh 212,641.29 net

KSh 246,663.90 gross

Availability:

8 pcs

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Synology Synology Expansion Unit RX1222sas

Synology Expansion Unit RX1222sas

Part number: RX1222SAS

Storage drive size: 2.5/3.5

Number of storage drives supported: 12.0000

Manufacturer: Synology

KSh 493,921.87 net

KSh 572,949.37 gross

Availability:

7 pcs

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LaCie LaCie 2big Raid USB-C 40TB disk array Desktop Black

LaCie 2big Raid USB-C 40TB disk array Desktop Black

Part number: STHJ40000800

Storage drives installed: Yes

Supported storage drive types: HDD

Total installed storage capacity: 40 TB

Chassis type: Desktop

Number of storage drives supported: 2.0000

Manufacturer: LaCie

KSh 306,810.33 net

KSh 355,899.98 gross

Availability:

7 pcs

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Western Digital "Western Digital 16TB My Book Duo External Hard Drive with USB 3.0"

"Western Digital 16TB My Book Duo External Hard Drive with USB 3.0"

Part number: WDBFBE0160JBK-EESN

Storage drives installed: Yes

Supported storage drive types: HDD

Total installed storage capacity: 16 TB

Chassis type: Desktop

Storage drive size: 3.5

Number of storage drives supported: 2.0000

Manufacturer: Western Digital

KSh 123,468.14 net

KSh 143,223.04 gross

Availability:

7 pcs

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Synology Synology Expansion Unit RX1223RP

Synology Expansion Unit RX1223RP

Part number: RX1223RP

Storage drive size: 2.5/3.5

Number of storage drives supported: 12.0000

Manufacturer: Synology

KSh 394,425.16 net

KSh 457,533.19 gross

Availability:

6 pcs

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QNAP QNAP TL-R1620Sdc HDD/SSD enclosure Black 2.5/3.5"

QNAP TL-R1620Sdc HDD/SSD enclosure Black 2.5/3.5"

Part number: TL-R1620SDC

Storage drive size: 2.5/3.5

Number of storage drives supported: 16.0000

Manufacturer: QNAP

KSh 636,631.74 net

KSh 738,492.82 gross

Availability:

5 pcs

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Western Digital WD My Book Duo BFBE0360JBK 36TB HDD Array

WD My Book Duo BFBE0360JBK 36TB HDD Array

Part number: WDBFBE0360JBK-EESN

Storage drives installed: Yes

Supported storage drive types: HDD

Total installed storage capacity: 36 TB

Chassis type: Desktop

Storage drive size: 3.5

Number of storage drives supported: 2.0000

Manufacturer: Western Digital

KSh 223,131.11 net

KSh 258,832.09 gross

Availability:

5 pcs

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Disk Arrays – Professional Storage Solutions

This guide will help you understand how disk arrays work, compare array configurations, and assist you in choosing a RAID setup tailored to your organization's requirements. These devices are the most effective solution for companies and institutions that need a reliable, scalable data storage system with protection against the failure of one or more disks.

You will find information about drive types, enclosures, and industry applications – everything you need before making a purchase. In an era of increasing data volume, reliable and scalable storage systems are crucial for the security and efficiency of every organization.

What is a Disk Array?

A disk array (Redundant Array of Independent Disks, or RAID) is a device that combines multiple physical disks into a single storage space, operating based on RAID technology. This allows data to be distributed across individual disks according to a specific scheme.

The basic principles of RAID array operation are based on dividing data among disks and calculating checksums (parity). In the event of a disk failure, access to data remains possible thanks to the appropriate data fragments stored on the remaining disks.

A disk array guarantees data security even in the event of a single disk failure. Additionally, RAID arrays offer greater capacity, additional data transmission bandwidth between the disks and the array controller, resulting in faster data read and write speeds and an overall improvement in the performance of the storage system, as well as the ability to replace a failed disk without interrupting system operation.

What Do the Numbers Next to RAID Mean?

The numbers next to RAID define different levels of disk arrays, which determine the way data is organized and the level of security of the storage system. The choice of the appropriate RAID configuration should depend on performance, capacity, and reliability requirements. Each RAID level has its characteristic features:

RAID 0 - data is striped across multiple disks, increasing read and write speeds, but does not provide protection against disk failure; losing one disk results in the loss of all data.
RAID 1 - data is mirrored across two disks, ensuring data security in the event of a single disk failure, but reduces available capacity by half.
RAID 5 - data and parity codes are distributed across at least three disks, allowing data reconstruction in the event of a single disk failure, but slows down write operations due to checksum calculations.
RAID 6 - similar to RAID 5, but with double parity, allowing for the tolerance of two simultaneous disk failures, increasing security at the cost of slightly lower performance.
RAID 10 - combines the features of RAID 0 and RAID 1, providing high performance and fault tolerance, requiring a minimum of four disks for configuration.

The choice of the appropriate RAID level depends on the needs regarding speed, capacity, and data protection in your infrastructure.

Disk Arrays for Different Applications

The choice of array configuration depends on the specifics of the working environment and requirements for performance and data security.

Office Applications and Small Businesses

RAID 1 is the optimal solution for small teams where data security is a priority. It is a good choice for backing up documents, file sharing, and simple databases.

Server Environments and Large Enterprises

RAID 5 and RAID 6 are effective in server environments, for ERP databases, virtualization environments, or in financial sector companies that require a high level of security and continuity of transactional systems.

Multimedia and Data Processing

RAID 0 is often used in 4K/8K video post-production studios, in graphics and animation editing applications, and anywhere speed of data read and write is critical. Moreover, RAID 0 is utilized in data analysis systems that process large amounts of information in real-time.

Basic Technical Parameters

Understanding the technical parameters of RAID arrays will help in selecting hardware tailored to the infrastructure requirements.

Types of Drives

RAID arrays support drives in 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch formats. Smaller 2.5" drives offer higher mounting density and are typical for SSDs and fast SAS. The 3.5" format dominates among high-capacity hard drives.

Drive interfaces include SAS (12 Gb/s) for enterprise environments, SATA (6 Gb/s) for economical solutions, and NVMe for the highest performance. HDD rotational speeds are 7200 RPM for archiving or 10,000–15,000 RPM for applications requiring high current performance from the array.

Supported drive types include HDD for capacity and economy and SSD for performance. Many enterprise arrays support mixed configurations with auto-tiering. In practice, this means that the disk array can use different types of drives simultaneously (SSD and HDD) and intelligently moves data between them to optimize performance and costs.

Example: We have a company system with a customer database. This data goes to the SSD because it is frequently used. Meanwhile, old logs from a year ago land on the HDD. All of this happens automatically thanks to auto-tiering.

Types of Enclosures

Desktop Enclosures (tower) are suitable for offices and small businesses. They are compact solutions with 2-4 bays, which are mounting places for hard drives or SSDs. They allow for easy installation, replacement, and expansion of storage without the need to dismantle the entire enclosure. This enables users to quickly adjust the array configuration to changing needs or gain convenient access during the replacement of a failed disk.
Rack Enclosures (1U, 2U, 3U, 4U) are designed for server rooms and data centers, offering 8–24 bays, redundant power supplies, and easy expansion with expansion shelves that allow for increasing the number of mounted disks without replacing the entire enclosure. Rack enclosures are designed for continuous operation in demanding server room conditions. They enable efficient use of rack space, which is important in large data centers. Many models are equipped with cooling systems and monitoring of disk and power status, minimizing the risk of data loss.

RAID Array Offer at Senetic

At Senetic, you will find disk arrays from leading manufacturers: Western Digital with compact My Book Duo solutions, as well as products from Dell, HPE, Synology, and QNAP.

We encourage you to register on the Senetic B2B Portal, which provides access to the full offer, dedicated pricing, and order management tools. Our experts provide technical support and advice in selecting a configuration tailored to your requirements.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

What does hot-swap mean?

In the context of RAID arrays, it refers to the ability to replace a disk (or other component) without shutting down the system.

What is the difference between hardware RAID and software RAID?

Hardware RAID uses a dedicated controller that offloads the CPU, offering better array performance, full hot-swap support, and advanced enterprise features.
Software RAID implemented by the operating system is cheaper but slower in data writing and often functionally limited.

How many disks do I need to create a RAID 5 array?

A minimum of three disks. Each additional disk increases capacity but extends the rebuild time after a failure. For disks over 8 TB, consider RAID 6 or RAID 10 for better protection during rebuilds.

Does a RAID array replace backups?

No. RAID protects against disk failure, but does not safeguard against user errors, ransomware, or mechanical damage. Always maintain backups outside the array, preferably in a remote location or the cloud. Disk arrays do not replace regular backups in case of accidental file deletion.

What disk capacity should I choose for a disk array?

It depends on the requirements: analyze current data plus expected growth. Larger disks offer better cost per TB but extend rebuild time. In enterprise environments, SSDs are often used for applications requiring high IOPS, while HDDs are used for archiving data.

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