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AP838B Overview
AP838B is a NAS storage system featuring 8 drive bays that supports Mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD with a total storage capacity of up to 256 TB. It supports multiple RAID levels including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 6 while being powered by an Intel Xeon processor featuring 8 cores and pre-installed with 16 GB DDR4 memory, expandable up to 32 GB.
AP838B offers interfaces such as USB 3.0 and 10GbE Ethernet while also supporting LAN connectivity via 4 ports. The system includes expansion support, redundant fan cooling, and a redundant power supply rated at 350W, making it ideal for use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media servers.
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AP838B Specifications
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Weight
- 30 lbs
- Depth
- 25 inches
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- LAN Ports
- 4
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Power Supply Wattage
- 350W
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Max Supported Capacity
- 256 TB
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- Max RAM Capacity
- 32 GB
- Product Name
- AP838B Enterprise Storage System
AP838B Use Case
Virtual Server Consolidation in Enterprise Data Centers
A multinational financial institution consolidates over 2,000 VMware vSphere virtual machines onto a single AP838B-HP P2000 LFF Modular Smart Array Chassis, leveraging its 12 large-form-factor drive bays and 6 Gb/s SAS connectivity. This high-density storage solution delivers predictable IOPS, reduces rack space by 40%, and enables streamlined management via HPE Smart Storage Administrator, boosting operational efficiency.
Regulatory-Compliant Backup and Disaster Recovery
A regional healthcare network centralizes 50 TB of sensitive patient records and medical imaging backups on the AP838B-HP P2000 LFF Modular Smart Array Chassis using high-capacity SATA drives. The chassis’s integrated HPE snapshot and replication features ensure rapid recovery, maintain 99.999% uptime, and support HIPAA compliance with secure, scalable data retention.
High-Performance Media Storage for 4K Post-Production
A film production studio deploys the AP838B-HP P2000 LFF Modular Smart Array Chassis to host 500 TB of 4K video assets for a collaborative editing team. With high-throughput SAS drives and modular scalability, the chassis enables real-time video editing, cuts project load times by 30%, and allows non-disruptive capacity expansion as content libraries grow.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| AP838B |  N9Y08A |  Q2R96A |  AJ940A |  K2R17A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | SAN | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay | 4-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 1 PB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 64 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 750W | 750W | 350W | 250W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | N/A |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | AP838B Enterprise Storage System | N9Y08A Enterprise Storage System | Q2R96A Enterprise SAN Storage | AJ940A | K2R17A Enterprise NAS |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Depth | 25 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches | 16.9 inches |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 55 lbs | 50 lbs | 35 lbs | 20 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Brian Carter
5
Used as a replacement chassis with zero downtime during migration.
H
Helen Foster
5
Well designed enclosure with good airflow and accessibility.
R
Robert Jenkins
5
Reliable platform that works seamlessly with P2000 components.
C
Charles Newman
5
Straightforward installation and solid construction.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP P2000 LFF Modular Smart Array Chassis?
The HP P2000 LFF Modular Smart Array Chassis is a 3U, 12-bay 3.5″ storage enclosure with dual controllers, designed for scalable SAN and modular storage in SMB and enterprise environments.
How many drives does the HP P2000 LFF Modular Smart Array Chassis support?
The base chassis accommodates up to 12 hot-plug LFF (3.5″) drives and can scale to 60 drives by adding up to four 12-bay expansion enclosures.
Which drive types are compatible with the HP P2000 LFF chassis?
It supports 6Gb/s SAS HDDs, 6Gb/s Nearline-SAS HDDs and 6Gb/s SAS SSDs (including self-encrypting drives) for balanced performance and capacity.
What RAID levels are available on the HP P2000 LFF Modular Smart Array?
The array supports hardware-accelerated RAID 0, 1, 1+0, 5 and 6, delivering a balance of performance, capacity efficiency and data protection.
What host interfaces does the HP P2000 LFF chassis offer?
The P2000 LFF features dual controllers with four 6Gb/s SAS host ports each, enabling high-speed connectivity to servers or SAS fabric switches.
Can I hot-swap drives and components in the HP P2000 LFF array?
Yes. Drives, power supplies, controllers and fans are all hot-plug capable to ensure continuous operation and simplified maintenance.
How can I expand storage capacity on the HP P2000 LFF chassis?
You can attach up to four additional 12-bay MSA P2000 expansion enclosures via SAS cables, scaling capacity from 12 to 60 drives without downtime.
What management software is included with the HP P2000 LFF array?
It ships with HP Modular Smart Array Software, featuring a web-based GUI and command-line interface for configuration, monitoring and event alerting.
How does the HP P2000 LFF chassis integrate with virtualization platforms?
Certified for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V and Citrix XenServer, the P2000 LFF uses SAS or iSCSI (with optional controller) to deliver reliable VM storage.
What performance can I expect from the HP P2000 LFF Modular Smart Array?
With 6Gb/s SAS connectivity, dual active-active controllers and battery-backed cache, the array delivers sub-millisecond latency and up to tens of thousands of IOPS.
What redundancy features protect data on the HP P2000 LFF array?
The chassis includes dual active controllers, redundant hot-swap power supplies, fans and cache protection to ensure continuous data availability.
Which operating systems are supported by the HP P2000 LFF chassis?
It supports Windows Server, RHEL/CentOS, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi and most UNIX variants certified for SAS-based SAN deployments.
What power and cooling features does the HP P2000 LFF array provide?
Equipped with dual hot-plug 460W power supplies, variable-speed fans and integrated thermal sensors, it optimizes energy use and maintains optimal temperatures.
What deployment scenarios suit the HP P2000 LFF Modular Smart Array?
Ideal for SMB SAN, remote offices, virtualization, database acceleration, file-share consolidation and backup targets requiring modular, high-availability storage.
How secure is data stored on the HP P2000 LFF chassis?
Data is protected by hardware RAID levels, battery-backed write cache and optional self-encrypting drives, plus role-based management access controls.
What warranty and support options are available for the HP P2000 LFF array?
The chassis includes a one-year limited warranty. HP Care Pack services can extend coverage up to five years with next-business-day onsite support.