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AK864B
HP StorageWorks B-series 2G USB Drive
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AK864B Overview
AK864B is a SAN storage system featuring 16 drive bays that support SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drives, delivering a total storage capacity of 1 PB with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, and JBOD modes. It is designed to meet high-performance requirements for critical data applications without unnecessary embellishment.
AK864B is powered by an Intel Xeon processor paired with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory upgradeable to 128 GB, and it provides connectivity through USB 3.2, Thunderbolt 3, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel interfaces. The system supports 10GbE network ports, expansion modules, redundant power supplies rated at 500W, and active cooling with redundant fan modules, making it ideal for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server use cases.
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AK864B Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 16-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 1 PB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / JBOD
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 500W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- AK864B Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 27 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
AK864B Use Case
Secure On-Site Data Collection for Field Service Engineers
Field service teams use the AK864B-HP StorageWorks B-series 2G USB Drive to collect diagnostic logs and configuration files during remote equipment maintenance. Its hardware-encrypted storage ensures data integrity and regulatory compliance, reducing service turnaround time by 30% and safeguarding sensitive customer information.
Rapid SMB Disaster Recovery and Offline Backup
Small and midsize businesses implement the AK864B-HP StorageWorks B-series 2G USB Drive as an offline backup target for critical databases and financial records. With plug-and-play compatibility and reliable data retention, companies achieve sub-hour recovery objectives, minimizing downtime costs and ensuring business continuity during network outages.
Controlled Firmware and Software Deployment in Manufacturing
Manufacturing IT teams distribute signed firmware updates and proprietary machine-control software to isolated production lines using the AK864B-HP StorageWorks B-series 2G USB Drive. Its robust physical design and write-protection switch prevent unauthorized changes, delivering consistent device performance and reducing production errors by 25%.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table
 AK864B |  EH920B |  C8S06A |  EH919B |  BB915A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 1 PB | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 | 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 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 750W | 500W | 500W | 500W |
| 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 | No | No | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | AK864B Enterprise Storage System | EH920B | C8S06A Enterprise NAS Storage System | EH919B | BB915A Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Depth | 27 inches | 26 inches | 28.7 inches | 28 inches | 28.0 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 35 lbs | 48 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Shahzaib Khan
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Recognized instantly by system.
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Udo Kramer
5
Simple and dependable.
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Mark Spencer
3
Handy legacy accessory.
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Diego Alvarez
4
Works without issues.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HP StorageWorks B-series 2G USB Drive (SKU: AK864B)?
The HP StorageWorks B-series 2G USB Drive provides 2 gigabytes of reliable onboard flash storage for library configuration and firmware updates.
Which HP StorageWorks B-series tape libraries support the 2G USB Drive (AK864B)?
This USB drive is compatible with all HP StorageWorks B-series tape libraries that feature a USB port for firmware updates and configuration backup.
Can I use the AK864B USB drive with non-HP tape libraries or servers?
The drive functions as a standard USB 2.0 flash device and can be read by any system that supports USB mass storage, though firmware tools remain HP-specific.
What data transfer speeds does the HP B-series 2G USB Drive offer?
It delivers USB 2.0 compliant transfer rates up to 480 Mbps, ensuring quick uploads of configuration files and firmware images.