QuickSpecs
HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module QuickSpecs
The HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module is a directed attached storage module with 40 Small Form Factor (SFF) drive bays designed for use in HPE 12000 Synergy frames.
Through the HPE Synergy 12Gb SAS Connection Module it provides composable storage for up to 10 compute modules in a single frame. Synergy storage is optimized for use as either a direct attached storage array or as software-defined storage using HPE StoreVirtual VSA or similar solutions.
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The HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module is a directed attached storage module with 40 Small Form Factor (SFF) drive bays designed for use in HPE 12000 Synergy frames. Through the HPE Synergy 12Gb SAS Connection Module it provides composable storage for up to 10 compute modules in a single frame. Synergy storage is optimized for use as either a direct attached storage array or as software-defined storage using HPE StoreVirtual VSA or similar solutions.
HPE Synergy is a single infrastructure of physical and virtual pools of compute, storage, and fabric resources, and a single management interface that allows IT to instantly assemble and re-assemble resources in any configuration. As the foundation for the New Style of Business infrastructure, HPE Synergy eliminates hardware and operational complexity so IT can precisely deliver infrastructure to applications faster and with greater flexibility.
Synergy storage enables a variety of workloads by permitting multiple drive types to be configured in the same storage module. HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Modules support a family of 12G SAS or 6G *SATA HDD and SSD Smart Drives. Storage modules connect to compute modules within a frame through the Synergy 12 Gb SAS Connection Module. Any number of drive bays in a storage module can be composed with any compute module containing a Smart Array controller connected to the SAS fabric, allowing for efficient utilization of available drives. Synergy storage can scale to 200 SFF drives with five storage modules in a single HPE Synergy 12000 Frame. Adding a second I/O adapter and second SAS connection module provides a redundant path to SAS drives inside the Storage Module, ensuring high availability. The modular design of the Synergy D3940 Storage Module allows it to slide out from the frame to service drives or I/O adapters without interrupting operation of other drives within the module. Additionally, the Synergy D3940 Storage Module is optimized for solid state drives using a high-performance SAS connection with sixteen 12 Gb/s SAS lanes. This allows a single Synergy storage module to deliver as much as 8 times the bandwidth of other JBOD options reaching up to 2M IOPs.
The HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module provides a large, efficient pool of storage resources which can be allocated to meet changing server workloads and business needs. Synergy Storage enables industry leading bandwidths and performance. Within the frame, an administrator is able to create virtual JBODs or virtual drives for any compute module, remap connections, or change personalities; all done with stored profiles. Together, the D3940 Storage Module and 12Gb SAS Connection Module fully integrate with other HPE Synergy hardware and software components and are managed and configured with HPE Synergy Composer. The D3940 Storage Module provides leading storage density and flexibility to configure storage to meet business needs. A modular design simplifies serviceability and can be configured with dual HPE Synergy 12Gb SAS Flexible Storage I/O Adapters for high availability
HPE StoreVirtual VSA software provides advanced data services giving you the benefits and resiliency of shared storage within the enclosure without purchasing additional storage hardware. The Synergy storage module provides a flexible, large capacity platform to support multiple clustered VSA nodes and creates a virtual array which scales as storage needs evolve while its built-in high availability and disaster recovery features ensure business continuity for the entire virtual environment. Optimized for virtualized VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Linux KVM environments, HPE StoreVirtual VSA transforms your direct-attached storage into a scalable, composable, shared storage array without the cost and complexity traditionally associated with dedicated storage networks. The convergence of HPE StoreVirtual VSA software and HPE Synergy provides a great value to any type or size of business by focusing on cost optimization and maximum flexibility within the data center.
Notes: SATA drives (and some Value SAS drives) have a single port limitation, making them more vulnerable to failure than dual port SAS drives. HPE RECOMMENDS DUAL PORT SAS drives for the HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module. However, not all workloads require high availability, so we will continue to offer the less expensive SATA drives and the value SAS drives.
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Key Features
Features of the D3940 include:
- – Holds up to forty (40) hot plug small for factor (SFF) drives. in a half-height double-width storage module designed for HPE Synergy frames
- – Support for 12G and 6G SAS and *SATA hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid state drives (SSDs)
- – Simple configuration and setup with HPE Synergy Composer
- – Easy to maintain and troubleshoot with industry standard management tools including HPE System Insight Manager
- – Optimized for use with HPE StoreVirtual VSA software to create a robust shared storage environment inside and across Synergy Frames
- – Protected by Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services and a worldwide network of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Authorized Channel Partners. Three-year parts limited global warranty. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply
Notes: SATA drives (and some Value SAS drives) have a single port limitation, making them more vulnerable to failure than dual port SAS drives. HPE RECOMMENDS DUAL PORT SAS drives for the HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module. However, not all workloads require high availability, so we will continue to offer the less expensive SATA drives and the value SAS drives.
Mix and Match of Drive Types
HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module supports mixing of different drive types (SAS/*SATA, SSD/HDD) and sizes in a single enclosure. Maximum storage capacity will vary depending upon drive size and RAID type (if any) applied. Currently the maximum is 40 drives x 15.3TB SAS RI SSD = 612TB per storage module. With 5 storage modules in a frame, there is 3PB of direct-attach storage potential per frame.
Notes:
- – A composed logical array can be created across only one drive type.
- – SATA drives (and some Value SAS drives) have a single port limitation, making them more vulnerable to failure than dual port SAS drives. HPE RECOMMENDS DUAL PORT SAS drives for the HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module. However, not all workloads require high availability, so we will continue to offer the less expensive SATA drives and the value SAS drives.
Universal hot plug Drive
Small Form Factor (SFF) drives in Smart Carriers are for use across multiple HPE ProLiant servers, disk enclosures and storage systems. With compatibility across many enterprise platforms, you are free to deploy and re-deploy these drives to quickly deliver increased storage capacity, migrate data between systems, and easily manage spare drives.
LED Indicators
Front panel LEDs indicate drive activity and system health status.
Notes: See diagram above for LED indicator locations and codes
Density
The HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module can hold up to forty SFF drives and occupies two half height bays in the HPE Synergy 12000 Frame, with each frame supporting up to five D3940 Storage Modules. Not including local drives in compute modules, this offers a potential storage density of up to 20 SFF drives per RU.
Fault Tolerance
The HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module can be configured with two I/O adapters per module along with dual HPE Synergy 12Gb SAS Connection Modules in the frame for failover. The HPE Synergy 12000 Frame includes hot-s wappable redundant power and cooling components to ensure the availability of the operating environment.
Manageability
The HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module delivers fluid pools of storage resources to be composed, deployed and provisioned simply and quickly within a composable infrastructure environment. Deployment via templates and profiles and ongoing management is done through the Synergy Composer and HPE OneView version 3.0 and later.
Operating Systems
As supported by HPE Synergy Compute Modules
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Optional: Software-Defined
Storage
Simplify and lower the cost of storage virtualization. Create a virtual array within your Synergy Frame, manage it as a single pool of shared storage capacity, and easily scale it in-frame or between Synergy frames to match your evolving needs. https://www.hpe.com/us/en/products/storage
For HPE StoreVirtual VSA QuickSpecs please visit: https://www.hpe.com/psnow/doc/c04111621
HPE Secure Encryption
HPE Secure Encryption is a Smart Array controller-based data encryption solution for Synergy Compute Modules that protects sensitive, mission critical data. This is an enterprise-class encryption solution for data at rest on any bulk storage attached (with the exception of tape or external arrays such as the MSA2040 or P2000sa G3) to the supported HPE Smart Array P-family of controllers including data on the cache memory of the controller. The solution is available for both local and remote key management mode deployments.
Local Key Management Mode is focused on single compute module deployment where there is one Primary key per controller that is managed by the user. All volumes still have their own unique key(s) for data encryption.
Remote Key Management Mode is for enterprise-wide deployments and requires HPE Integrated Lights Out (iLO) Advanced or Scale Out editions v 1.40 or later and HPE Enterprise Secure Key Manager (ESKM) 3.1 or any later release. The HPE ESKM manages all the encryption deployments from just a few compute modules to thousands of compute modules and 2 million keys per HPE ESKM 3.1 cluster.
Notes: Secure Encryption is an optional feature of HPE Smart Array Controllers requiring a separate license. For more information please visit: http://www.hpe.com/servers/secureencryption
HPE SmartCache
The optional HPE SmartCache feature is a controller-based read and write caching solution in a DAS environment that caches the most frequently accessed data ("hot" data) onto lower latency SSDs to dynamically accelerate application workloads. The HPE SmartCache architecture is flexible and supports any HPE Synergy supported HDD for bulk storage and any HPE Synergy supported SSD as an accelerator.
HPE SmartCache is deployed and managed using the HPE Smart Storage Administrator (HPE SSA). The basic HPE SmartCache architecture is comprised of the following three elements:
- – Bulk storage: The first element is the bulk storage device, which is any supported HDD attached to the HPE Smart Array controller.
- – Accelerator: The second element, the accelerator, is a faster/lower latency SSD device that caches data.
- – Metadata: The final element is metadata, information held in the FBWC that maps the location of information residing on the accelerator and bulk storage devices.
Notes: SmartCache is an optional feature of HPE Smart Array controllers requiring a separate license. For more information please visit: http://www.hpe.com/servers/smartcache
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| Notes: Factory Integrated Models (North America Only) | ||
HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module Configuration | ||
| Models | ||
| HPE Synergy D3940 12Gb SAS CTO Drive Enclosure with 40 SFF (2.5in) Drive Bays | 835386-B21 | |
| Storage Module Options | ||
| HPE Synergy D3940 Redundant I/O Adapter | 757323-B21 | |
| Notes: – A single I/O adapter is included with each Synergy D3940 Storage Module. This option is for a second I/O adapter for redundancy. – When configuring a storage module with SAS drives it is recommended that dual I/O modules also be configured for high availability. | ||
| HPE Drives HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Modules support all small form factor (SFF) SAS and *SATA HDDs and SSDs currently certified in HPE Smart Carriers, except NVMe drives or dual-Flash drives. This is a large listing and changes often, so please refer to the QS below. Drive types and sizes may be mixed within the D3940 Storage Module, but logical grouping of drives must be across identical drive types. Maximum storage capacity will vary depending upon drive size and RAID type (if any) applied. Currently the maximum is 40 drives x 15.3TB SAS RI SSD = 612TB per storage module. With 5 storage modules in a frame, there is 3PB of direct-attach storage potential per frame. | ||
| Notes: – For Technical Specifications and additional information on SAS drives: https://www.hpe.com/h20195/v2/GetHTML.aspx?docname=c04111744 – For Technical Specifications and additional information on hard disk drives: https://www.hpe.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=a00001287enw (Worldwide) – For Technical Specifications and additional information on solid state drives: https://www.hpe.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=a00001288enw (Worldwide) | ||
| Drive Quantity Supported | Position Supported | Controller |
| 1 - 40 | 1 - 40 | Smart Array P416ie-m Controller |
| Notes: – Using hard drives in unsupported configurations will result in voiding the warranty and could result in damage to the drive and/or loss of data. – SATA drives (and some Value SAS drives) have a single port limitation, making them more vulnerable to failure than dual port SAS drives. HPE RECOMMENDS DUAL PORT SAS drives for the HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module. However, not all workloads require high availability, so we will continue to offer the less expensive SATA drives and the value SAS drives. | ||
Other Components | |
| HPE Synergy 12Gb SAS Connection Module with 12 Internal Ports | 755985-B21 |
| Notes: When configuring a Synergy frame with one or more Synergy D3940 storage modules at least one SAS Connection Module must be populated per Synergy 12000 Frame in either ICM bay 1 or ICM bay 4 to provide connection between the storage modules and compute modules in that frame | |
| Notes: – When configuring a frame with dual SAS connection modules, dual I/O adapters are required in each HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module. – The HPE Synergy 12Gb SAS Connection Module is TAA compliant | |
| Other Configuration Rules Notes: – A maximum of four storage modules may be populated in a single HPE Synergy 12000 frame when using Gen9 compute modules only. When using Gen10 only or a combination of Gen10 and Gen9 compute modules, up to five storage modules are supported per frame. – When configuring a frame with an HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module in it, at least one compute module with a Smart Array controller configured in mezzanine slot 1 must be included. – The HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module does not support NVME drives or SFF dual flash adapters. – Any configurations with either dual I/O adapters in a single storage module or greater than three (3) HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Modules in a single frame must include dual 12Gb SAS Connection modules. – The threshold for requiring a second SAS Connection Module drops to two storage modules in configurations with three or more full height compute modules in the same frame. | |
HPE Synergy Services | |
| Notes: See HPE Support Services Central for additional services at http://ssc.hpe.com/portal/site/ssc/ | |
| Deployment/Installation & Start-up Services | |
| HPE Factory Express Synergy Initial Frame Package 4 Service | HA454A1-300 |
| HPE Factory Express Synergy Add-on Frame Package 4 Service | HA454A1-301 |
| HPE Synergy First Frame Startup Service | U8JM3E |
| HPE Synergy Additional Frame Startup Service | U8JM4E |
HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module | ||
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| Dimensions (DxWxH) | D3940: 60.96 cm x 12.7 cm x 21.59 cm (24 in. x 5 in. x 8.5 in.) | |
| I/O Adapter: 20.32 cm x 11.43 cm x 1.91 cm (8 in. x 4.5 in. x .75 in.) | ||
| Weight (unloaded) | D3940: | 9.39 kg (20.7 lbs) |
| I/O Adapter: | 0.59 kg (1.3 lbs) | |
| Weight (loaded) | D3940: | 21.18 kg (46.7 lbs) – using .29 kg (.65 lb) average weight for FF HDD with Smart Carrier. Actual fully populated weight may vary depending on SFF drives used. |
| Dual I/O Adapters | 1.18 kg (2.6 lbs) | |
| Protocol Support | 12 Gb/s SAS | |
| 6 Gb/s SAS | ||
| O/S Support | Defined by specific HPE array controller or SAS/ adapter used; please refer to the QuickSpecs and/or User Guide of the specific array controller or adapter as well as the O/S support information for the compute modules with which the storage module will be composed. | |
| LED Indicators | UID | |
| Health Status LED | ||
| Drawer Open / Temperature LED | ||
| Drive Status LED | ||
| Drawer Power LED | ||
| Drive LED Indicators (on drive trays) | Drive LED (top) - On-line/Activity | |
| Drive Failure LED (bottom) - Drive Fault/Locate | ||
| Relative Humidity (non-condensing) | Operating | 10 to 90% relative humidity (Rh), 28°C (82.4°F) maximum wet bulb temperature, non-condensing |
| Non-operating | 5 to 95% relative humidity (Rh), 38.7°C (101.7°F) maximum wet bulb temperature, non-condensing | |
| Temperature Range | Operating | 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) |
| Non-operating | -30° to 60°C (-22° to 140°F) | |
| Power Consumption | 26 Watts (Minimum with dual I/O Adapters) 500 Watts (Maximum) | |
| Notes: – For technical information on the controllers for this product, visit the HPE Smart Array P416ie-m SR Gen10 (8 Int 8 Ext Lanes/2GB Cache) 12G SAS Mezzanine Controller QuickSpecs. – For technical information on the controllers for this product, visit the HPE Smart Array P542D/2GB FBWC 12Gb Mezzanine SAS Controller QuickSpecs. | ||
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| 27-Feb-2026 | Changed | New branding applied to document | |
| 08-Jan-2024 | Changed | Service and Support section was updated | |
| 01-Nov-2021 | Changed | Overview and Configuration Information sections were updated Service and Support Pointnext Tech Care and Complete Care information updated | |
| 18-Jan-2020 | Changed | Standard Features section was updated. | |
| 07-Dec-2020 | Changed | Additional Options section was updated. | |
| 07-Oct-2020 | Changed | Additional Options section was updated. | |
| 16-Sep-2019 | Removed | QuickSpecs was updated. | |
| 05-Aug-2019 | Removed | Obsolete SKU was deleted 759557-B21 | |
| 03-Dec-2018 | Changed | Overview, Standard Features and Configuration Information - Factory Integrated Models sections were updated. | |
| 01-Oct-2018 | Changed | Configuration Information section was updated. | |
| 06-Aug-2018 | Changed | Overview, Configuration Information - Factory Integrated Models, and Additional Options sections were updated. | |
| 04-Jun-2018 | Changed | Configuration Information - Factory Integrated Models, Related Options, and Technical Specifications sections were updated. | |
| 02-Apr-2018 | Removed | SKU deleted in Configuration Information - Factory Integrated Models (North America Only) section: 755984-B21 | |
| 07-Aug-2017 | Changed | Overview, Standard Features, and Related Options sections were updated. | |
| Added | SKU added: 804428-B21. | ||
| 24-Feb-2017 | Changed | Upgrade version to match NA QS per edits only applicable to it. | |
| 16-Dec-2016 | Changed | Overview, Standard Features, and Service and Support sections were updated. | |
| 28-Nov-2016 | Changed | Service and Support section was updated. | |
| 05 Aug-2016 | Changed | Updated to include clarification of Smart Array licensing features, configuration rules, fix broken links | |
| 31-Mar-2016 | Changed | Overview, Standard Features, Service and Support, Technical Specifications sections were updated. | |
| Added | SKUs were added in Configuration Information and Related Options sections: 835386-B21, 755984-B21, 757323-B21, 759557-B21, 755985-B21, H0WN6E, H0WN7E, H0WN9E, H0WP0E, HA454A1-300, HA454A1-301, U8JM3E, U8JM4E. | ||
| 1-Dec-2015 | Created | New QuickSpecs |
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