The HPE D3610 Disk Enclosure delivers high-capacity storage expansion for HPE ProLiant servers. Featuring a 2U design with up to 12 LFF SAS drives and dual I/O modules, it provides scalable and reliable storage for growing data environments.
Organisations managing growing datasets require reliable storage expansion that integrates easily with existing server infrastructure.
The HPE D3610 Disk Enclosure provides 12 large-form-factor drive bays for SAS or SATA disks, enabling flexible capacity expansion for HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen11 server environments. Modular shelf expansion introduces additional SSD or HDD capacity behind the existing array or server controllers, preserving the wider storage architecture already in production.
The enclosure uses 12 Gb/s SAS host connectivity to support high-throughput data transfers and integrates with HPE Smart Array controllers for reliable storage management. That approach lets teams add usable capacity when needed instead of replacing the core platform too early, which is particularly valuable when retention requirements or backup volumes rise unexpectedly. Organisations that require the newer small-form-factor D3000 enclosure generation may also consider the HPE D3710 Disk Enclosure, for adding denser direct-attached capacity in space-constrained server deployments.
By attaching directly to existing servers through SAS connections, the D3610 allows IT teams to expand storage capacity while maintaining familiar management tools and infrastructure. Incremental growth reduces disruption, protects previous infrastructure investment, and gives the business a cost-controlled way to keep pace with expanding data sets.
Our specialists can design and deploy HPE D3610 Disk Enclosure solutions aligned to scalable server-attached storage environments.
The HPE D3610 Disk Enclosure is a 2U large form factor storage enclosure designed for direct-attached expansion, combining 12 drive bays, 12Gb SAS connectivity, and scalable growth for ProLiant-based storage environments.
12 LFF Drive Bays
Provides twelve large form factor bays in a 2U enclosure for capacity-oriented storage expansion.
12Gb SAS Architecture
Delivers high-speed direct-attached storage connectivity for supported HPE environments.
Mixed Media Support
Supports SAS, SATA, and SSD drives within the same enclosure for flexible storage tiers.
Expandable Drive Scale
Can scale to 96 drives by daisy-chaining up to eight D3610 enclosures from a single controller port.
SmartDrive Carrier Compatibility
Supports HPE SmartDrive Carriers to simplify drive standardisation across supported ProLiant environments.
Common HPE Management Tools
Works with familiar HPE tools such as Systems Insight Manager and Array Configuration Utility.
Controller and HBA Compatibility
Designed for use with selected HPE Smart Array SAS controllers and HBAs.
Whether expanding ProLiant storage capacity or standardising direct-attached infrastructure, we help design HPE D3610 deployments for straightforward growth, operational consistency, and efficient capacity planning.
| Product Family | HPE D3000 |
|---|---|
| Product Series | D3000 |
| Deployment | Expansion |
| Target Organisation Size | Midmarket |
| Primary Use Case | Storage Expansion |
| Workload Profile | Capacity Expansion |
| Storage Performance Tier | Capacity Optimised |
| Product Tier | Standard |
| Latency Tier | Expansion |
| Scalability Model | Expansion Shelf |
| Architecture Type | |
| Storage Type | Expansion |
| Access Architecture | Block |
| NVMe Support Level | None |
| Maximum Raw Capacity | 600 TB |
| Maximum Effective Capacity | 600 TB |
| Capacity Basis | Model Maximum |
| Drive Bays | 25 |
| Drive Interface | SAS |
| Supported Media Types | HDD / SSD |
| Controller Architecture | None |
| Controller Cache | None |
| Maximum Expansion Shelves | N/A |
| Supported Protocols | N/A |
| Host Interface Types | 12Gb SAS |
| Maximum Host Ports | None |
| Data Protection | None |
| Deduplication Support | No |
| Compression Support | No |
| Data Reduction Method | None |
| Power Redundancy | Hot-swappable PSUs |
| Cloud Integration | None |
The HPE D3610 Disk Enclosure is designed for organisations that need direct-attached external storage expansion with a large form factor drive layout. It is best suited to server environments where additional SAS capacity, simple scaling, and straightforward deployment are needed without moving to a separate shared storage platform.
Many server platforms outgrow their internal drive bays before they outgrow their compute role. The D3610 adds external LFF storage where direct-attached capacity needs to grow alongside the host server.
Virtual hosts and application servers often need more storage for local datasets, VM volumes, or attached application data. The D3610 suits these environments where extra SAS capacity is needed close to the server without introducing SAN complexity.
Branch, departmental, and smaller business sites often need extra capacity without the cost and overhead of shared storage infrastructure. The D3610 works well in these locations as a simple external expansion platform for growing data requirements.
Some workloads need added storage for backup repositories, retained application data, or lower-tier operational datasets. The D3610 is a practical fit where direct-attached expansion matters more than advanced shared-storage features.
The D3610 also suits environments building tiered storage around existing server infrastructure. Its role is strongest where data growth needs to stay close to the host and expansion must remain simple to deploy and manage.
Our team can help design and deploy HPE D3610 storage expansion for server growth, virtualisation, and direct-attached SAS environments.
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