R4U35A HPE Alletra 5050 Adaptive Flash Array with Dual Controllers

The R4U35A HPE Alletra 5050 Adaptive Flash Array is a sophisticated storage solution engineered to bridge the gap between high-performance flash and cost-effective capacity. As part of the Alletra 5000 series, the 5050 model is specifically designed for general-purpose workloads, including virtual machines, test/dev environments, and medium-sized databases. By utilizing a dual-controller architecture, the R4U35A ensures high availability and non-disruptive operations, providing enterprises with a resilient platform that eliminates the traditional tradeoffs between performance and budget.

At the heart of the R4U35A is its integration with HPE InfoSight, an industry-leading AI-driven management tool that predicts and prevents issues before they impact the environment. The "Adaptive" nature of this array refers to its ability to intelligently manage data placement across a mix of flash and traditional media, ensuring that active "hot" data benefits from sub-millisecond latency while "cold" data is stored efficiently. This self-optimizing capability, combined with high-ratio data reduction features, allows organizations to maximize their storage density while maintaining a consistent, cloud-like operational experience through the HPE GreenLake platform.

The R4U35A is a heavy-duty storage appliance. We employ specialized handling procedures to ensure the hardware arrives in optimal condition for mission-critical deployment.

• Packaging: Shipped on a reinforced pallet with high-density shock-absorbing foam and double-walled industrial exterior casing.
• Shipping Weight: Approximately 55 kg (121 lbs) for a standard base configuration; weight increases with additional drive expansion.
• Logistics Handling: International "Safe-Transit" certified; includes real-time environmental monitoring sensors upon request for sensitive routes.
• Customs Compliance: Includes pre-filed technical datasheets and commercial invoices to facilitate rapid customs clearance for global shipments.

The Alletra 5050 uses a hybrid architecture that combines a high-speed flash tier for performance with a high-capacity HDD tier. It "adapts" by automatically moving your most frequently accessed data to the flash tier, providing All-Flash performance at a significantly lower cost per gigabyte.

Yes. Thanks to the dual-controller design, software updates and hardware maintenance can be performed without taking the system offline. One controller handles the workload while the other is updated, ensuring continuous data access.

No. The R4U35A is managed via the HPE GreenLake Cloud Console. This allows you to monitor, manage, and provision storage from any web browser, eliminating the need for local management software or dedicated physical consoles.

Triple+ Parity is a unique HPE technology that allows the array to withstand the simultaneous failure of three drives without losing data. This is significantly more robust than standard RAID 6 and is essential for maintaining integrity in high-capacity environments.