The HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 5000 (EVA5000) is the proven flagship HP StorageWorks Disk Array that is enabled by VersaStor technology. The EVA5000 is a high performance, high capacity and high availability "virtual" RAID storage solution for the high-end enterprise class marketplace that removes the time, space and cost boundaries of traditionally architected storage. The EVA5000 is designed for the data center where there is a critical need for improved storage utilization and scalability while meeting application specific demands for consistently high transaction I/O and MB data rate performance, seamless capacity expansion, instantaneous replication, and simplified storage administration.The EVA5000 provides an enhanced service portfolio combining hardware and services into a single part number to rapidly deploy the EVA and maintain a solid storage platform. HP offers a full spectrum of complimentary EVA hardware and software product service solutions ranging from the new Foundation Service Solution, the base level of service included with every EVA, to Critical Service, HP's support for mission critical environments.The pre-defined EVA5000 8C8D-C configuration is available in a 42U graphite cabinet that is optimized for high performance technical computing environments. The solution includes support for the most popular multi-vendor operating system platforms and stringent data center availability enhancements such as multi-pathing and clustering. The Model 8C8D-C includes 42U graphite storage cabinet, four M3220 Controller assemblies, each with dual HSV110 controllers, eight M5314 dual FC loop 14-bay drive enclosures.