The Storage Enclosure 2U Small Form Factor with 16Gb Fibre Channel (S2C83A) from Hewlett Packard Enterprise is a scalable, high‑performance storage backbone designed for enterprises that demand dense capacity and reliable connectivity. Built on HPE’s enterprise storage heritage, it provides a compact footprint with a clear growth path for data centers handling demanding workloads.
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Form Factor: 2U rack‑mountable enclosure optimized for space‑efficient data center deployment
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Drive Support: Supports up to 24 Small Form Factor (SFF) drives or 12 Large Form Factor (LFF) drives for flexible density
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Capacity Expansion: Scales to a total of up to 2.76 PB when paired with additional enclosures
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Connectivity: High‑speed 16Gb Fibre Channel interface delivering reliable, low‑latency data transfer
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Expansion Path: Supports up to nine additional enclosures for scalable growth
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Warranty & Support: Three‑year limited warranty for dependable coverage and service
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Brand Value: Leverages Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s enterprise‑grade storage heritage and reliability
This enclosure provides a robust storage foundation for databases, virtualization, backups, and large‑scale archives. The 2U footprint preserves rack space while the 16Gb Fibre Channel interface delivers consistent throughput for demanding workloads. The flexible drive configuration (SFF vs LFF) lets you balance performance and capacity, and the nine‑enclosure expansion path offers a clear, non‑disruptive growth trajectory. With HPE behind it, you gain enterprise‑grade reliability, firmware support, and service you can depend on.
Specs
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Size: 2U rack‑mountable enclosure
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Drive Compatibility: Supports up to 24 SFF or 12 LFF drives
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Maximum Capacity (with expansion): Up to 2.76 PB
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Connectivity: 16Gb Fibre Channel
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Expansion Capability: Up to nine additional enclosures
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Warranty: 3‑year limited warranty
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What is the maximum capacity? Up to 2.76 PB with expansion through additional enclosures.
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How many drives does it support? Up to 24 SFF drives or 12 LFF drives.
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What connectivity does it use? 16Gb Fibre Channel.
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Is there a warranty? Yes, a three‑year limited warranty.
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Can I expand storage? Yes—expand with up to nine additional enclosures to scale capacity and performance.
