
HPE NS HF20X ES3 42TB 2.88TB CTO Shelf
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HPE NS HF20X ES3 42TB 2.88TB CTO Shelf.
Device Type: Storage enclosure. Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable. CPU: No CPU. Hard Drive — Type: SSD. Hard Drive — Capacity: 2.88 TB. Hard Drive (2nd) — Type: HDD. Hard Drive (2nd) — Capacity: 21 x 2 TB. Pricing Type: CTO.
Specifications
- CPU
- No CPU
- Capacity
- 2.88 TB
Highlights
- Rack-mountable enterprise storage enclosure
- 2.88 TB solid-state drive (SSD) capacity
- 21 x 2 TB hard disk drive (HDD) secondary storage
- No integrated CPU for dedicated expansion shelf operation
- Configure-to-order (CTO) deployment chassis
Processor
- CPU
- No CPU
General
- Device Type
- Storage enclosure
- Enclosure Type
- Rack-mountable
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 43.9 cm
- Depth
- 89 cm
- Height
- 17.58 cm
- Weight
- 52 kg
Hard Drive
- Type
- SSD
- Capacity
- 2.88 TB
Hard Drive (2nd)
- Type
- HDD
- Capacity
- 21 x 2 TB
Miscellaneous
- Pricing Type
- CTO
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The HPE NS HF20X ES3 CTO Shelf is a rack-mountable hybrid storage enclosure engineered for enterprise data capacity expansion. Equipped with 42TB total HDD storage via 21 2TB drives alongside 2.88TB of high-speed SSD capacity, this configure-to-order expansion array is designed for IT environments requiring dense, tiered data capacity without onboard CPU processing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE NS HF20X ES3 CTO Shelf used for?
- It is an enterprise-grade rack-mountable storage enclosure used to expand raw and cached storage capacity. By combining 2.88TB of SSD storage with 21 2TB HDDs, it provides a high-density tier for demanding business workloads.
Does this HPE storage shelf include an internal CPU?
- No, this enclosure is specified with no CPU installed. It operates as a dedicated expansion shelf designed to interface with an existing host array or controller architecture.
Does it come with a warranty in South Africa?
- Yes, orders placed through Server Hub include a local South African warranty. This ensures reliable local support and RMA assistance for enterprise hardware installations across South Africa.