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AJ940A Overview
AJ940A is a SAN storage system engineered for high-performance and scalable enterprise data center applications, offering 12 drive bays that support mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It delivers a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB with RAID support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, paired with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory that can be upgraded to 64 GB.
AJ940A features versatile connectivity with USB 3.1, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel ports, ensuring robust network integration and flexible interface options. It also provides expansion support, active cooling, and a redundant power supply rated at 350W, making it ideal for use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data center operations, virtualization, and media server applications.
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AJ940A Specifications
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
- Height
- 3 inches
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Cooling
- Active
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- LAN Ports
- 4
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- Power Supply Wattage
- 350W
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- USB Ports
- USB 3.1
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Product Name
- AJ940A
AJ940A Use Case
Scalable Virtualization Storage Expansion with AJ940A-HP StorageWorks D2600
In enterprise VMware or Microsoft Hyper-V environments, IT teams deploy the AJ940A-HP StorageWorks D2600 Disk Enclosure to rapidly scale shared storage pools without forklift upgrades. By adding up to 48 drives in a single 2U chassis, organizations achieve seamless capacity growth, maintain predictable I/O performance under heavy VM consolidation, and reduce per-VM storage costs by over 30%.
High-Performance Backup and Archiving for Business Continuity
Managed service providers and IT departments integrate the AJ940A-HP StorageWorks D2600 as dedicated backup targets for enterprise applications and file-share snapshots. With dual‐ported SAS connectivity and hardware RAID support, backup windows shrink by 40%, restore times fall below 15 minutes, and long-term archiving meets compliance SLAs—ensuring rapid data recovery and minimized downtime.
Real-Time Data Analytics Acceleration for Big Data Workloads
Data science teams use the AJ940A-HP StorageWorks D2600 Disk Enclosure to host high-capacity, high-throughput datasets for Hadoop, Spark, and AI model training clusters. Its 12Gb/s SAS links deliver sustained sequential reads above 3 GB/s, enabling real-time analytics on multi-terabyte data lakes. The result is 50% faster query response times and accelerated decision-making across marketing, finance, and R&D.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| AJ940A |  BV899A |  Q2P71A |  B7D97A |  Q0F50A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 4-bay | 24-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SATA SSD | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 64 TB | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 1GbE | Fibre Channel |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.1 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 350W | 500W | 350W | 350W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization |
| Product Name | AJ940A | BV899A Storage Array | Q2P71A Storage Appliance | B7D97A Storage System | Q0F50A High-Performance SAN Storage |
| Height | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 1.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 16 inches | 25 inches | 25 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 19 lbs | 30 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
P
Peter Hawkes
5
Simple setup and stable operation.
O
Oliver Price
5
Good option for modular growth.
J
James Holloway
5
Predictable performance.
I
Ian Turner
5
Met expectations.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP StorageWorks D2600 Disk Enclosure (SKU: AJ940A)?
The HP StorageWorks D2600 Disk Enclosure (AJ940A) is a 12-bay direct-attached storage solution offering up to 6 Gb/s SAS connectivity for high-performance expansion.
How many drives can the D2600 Disk Enclosure support?
The D2600 supports up to 12 hot-plug 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives for flexible capacity scaling.
What is the maximum raw capacity of the D2600 Disk Enclosure?
When populated with 4 TB drives, the D2600 delivers up to 48 TB of raw storage capacity.
Which host bus adapters are compatible with the D2600 Disk Enclosure?
The D2600 is certified with HP Smart Array controllers such as the P420, P822, and P840 models.
How do I connect the D2600 Disk Enclosure to my server?
Use dual 6 Gb/s SAS cables from the enclosure’s external SAS ports to your server’s HBA for performance and redundancy.
Does the D2600 support hot-swappable drives?
Yes, all 12 bays on the D2600 are hot-plug capable, enabling drive replacement without system downtime.
Can I daisy-chain multiple D2600 enclosures?
Yes, you can chain up to four D2600 enclosures per controller for a total of 48 drives.
What management tools are available for the D2600 Disk Enclosure?
Firmware updates and health monitoring are managed through HP Smart Storage Administrator or the Array Management Utility CLI.
Does the D2600 support SSDs?
Yes, the D2600 supports both SAS and SATA SSDs to deliver high-performance storage tiers.
What are the dimensions and weight of the D2600 enclosure?
The D2600 measures 5.2 × 17.4 × 25.7 inches (H × W × D) and weighs approximately 45 lb when fully populated.
What power supplies does the D2600 use?
It includes dual 460 W hot-plug power supplies for N+1 redundancy and efficient power delivery.
Which RAID levels are supported when using HP Smart Array controllers?
Paired with an HP Smart Array controller, the D2600 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60.
What is the typical use case for the D2600 Disk Enclosure?
Ideal for SMBs needing scalable, high-availability direct-attached storage for file, database, and virtualization workloads.
How do I update firmware on the D2600 Disk Enclosure?
Download the latest firmware from HP Support Center and install via HP Smart Storage Administrator for seamless updates.
What warranty comes with the HP StorageWorks D2600 Disk Enclosure?
The D2600 includes a one-year limited hardware warranty, with optional extensions up to three years.
Where can I purchase genuine HP AJ940A D2600 Disk Enclosures?
Purchase directly from HP or authorized HP resellers listed on the official HP website to ensure genuine products and support.