Water Panther Expanse delivers highly available and qualified expansive storage solutions. These enterprise data center hard disk drives and eSSD options are validated for storage-area-network (SAN) storage servers, hyper-converged virtualized SAN appliances, and hybrid SAN clusters with software defined storage management. Managed service providers and value-added resellers alike can streamline storage expansion with various encryption, sector format, endurance, and capacity levels. The Expanse series mitigates hardware bottlenecks and lowers software overhead through end-to-end data protection from using advanced onboard ECC algorithms. All Expanse drives further preserve data integrity by using non-volatile write cache flushing mechanisms which enable power-loss data protection in cases such as kernel errors and unexpected cold reboots. Expand your horizons and take data to new heights with the Water Panther Expanse series.
Water Panther Expanse drives deliver highly-available and validated expansive storage solutions and is qualified for storage-area-network (SAN) storage servers, virtualized SAN clusters, and hyper-converged hybrid SAN systems. Scale-up existing workloads with better caching and overall performance or scale-out with an array of servers for better throughput and I/O distribution.
SAN systems require highly available storage hardware in terms of redundancy, performance, and data integrity. With dual-port options, redundant storage arrays are made possible at the hardware level. Expand data to new heights with drive options that are compatible with existing infrastructure. Scale storage management with enterprise class components and technology.
The Expanse series mitigates hardware bottlenecks and lowers software overhead through end-to-end data protection. Expanse series drives yield advanced error-correcting code (ECC) which validates and resolves data discrepancies and faults. Expanse drives additionally feature non-volatile write cache protection mechanisms in case of power loss. Circumvent data corruption and data integrity tasks at the hardware level for highly scalable storage configurations.
Cache Buffer Advanced onboard ECC for end-to-end data protection, non-volatile write cache flushing technology for power-loss protection
Sector Format Options Legacy 512-byte support, 4K native (4Kn) HDD options available which require UEFI boot if used as boot disks and 4Kn drives cannot be mixed with 512-byte formatted arrays
Encryption Options Standard models feature overwrite secure erase, SED models enable crypto sanitize for streamlined drive retirement and require TCG compliant disk controllers
Interface Wide selection of standard SATA, power-disable SATA, SAS, and U.2 NVMe (SAS and U.2 NVMe require compatible disk controllers and backplane)
Streamlined Many drive type options that enable multi-tiered and multi-system environment configurations. Value-added resellers and managed-service providers can stream line storage configurations with ease.
Power Management Host-managed power-disable SATA options, standard feature on SAS options
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Power-disable options require SAS backplane or SATA Gen3.3 revision power delivery. 4Kn options require UEFI boot when using as boot drives. 4Kn format cannot be mixed with 512-byte formatted array. Self-encrypting options require TCG compliant controllers. SAS interface options require compatible SAS disk controllers and backplane to function. WP Expanse consists of products from major manufacturers and OEMs, Water Panther offers compatible products, technical support, warranty support and coverage, and the supply chain. Product images are for demonstration and marketing purposes only, images do not represent any individual item.
| Products | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 20 TB (18,626 GiB formatted) | 18 TB (16,763 GiB formatted) | 12 TB (11,175 GiB formatted) | 200 GB (186 GiB formatted with base provision) | 15.36 TB (14,305 GiB formatted with base provision) | 7.68 TB (7,152 GiB formatted with base provision) |
| 512-byte Support | ||||||
| Storage Technology | CMR | CMR | CMR | eNAND | eNAND | eNAND |
| Interface | SATA-III 6Gbit/s | SAS-III 12Gbit/s | SATA-III 6Gbit/s | SAS-III 12Gbit/s | PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe |
| Device Type | Internal hot-swappable eHDD | Internal hot-swappable eHDD | Internal hot-swappable eHDD | Internal hot-swappable eSSD | Internal hot-swappable eSSD | Internal hot-swappable eSSD |
| Write Cache Protection | ||||||
| Power Disable Feature | ||||||
| U.2 Compatible | ||||||
| Ports | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Drive Writes per Day (DWPD over 5 years) | 10 | 1 | 1 |
