HPE Servers
507284-001
300GB SAS hard disk drive - 6Gb/sec transfer rate, 10,000 RPM, 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF)
Data Center Project Case
Hosting Provider Repeatable Node Build
Each quarterly build was quoted separately which produced configuration drift and repeated missing accessory problems
Client Background
Who The Client Is
A hosting provider adding two cabinets of compute per quarter in a colocation facility
Project Challenge
The Constraint That Mattered
Each quarterly build was quoted separately which produced configuration drift and repeated missing accessory problems
Customer Pain Points
What Was Actually Going Wrong
- Rail kits and drive caddies were routinely omitted from quotes and discovered at rack time
- Drive part numbers shifted between quarters producing mixed firmware in the same array
- Lead times were unknown until after the purchase order was raised
Our Solution
What We Did About It
A fixed node specification was defined once and reordered each quarter as a complete kit including rails caddies controllers and cabling.
Manufacturing And Process
How The Work Was Sequenced
- 1
Node configuration decoded line by line and locked as a standing specification
- 2
Drives matched to the array firmware level in force at the time of order
- 3
Each quarterly release bench verified with firmware level reported
- 4
Cabinet kits shipped as one consignment against one packing list
Supply Chain Coordination
How Supply Risk Was Removed
A rolling forecast allowed stock to be positioned a quarter ahead so the lead time stopped being a variable
Quality Control
What Was Checked On Every Unit
Powered bench verification with firmware capture on every chassis before packing
Final Result
Outcome
Rack time per cabinet fell from three days to one because nothing was missing
Customer Benefit
What Changed Afterwards
A node build that is genuinely repeatable and a spare pool that matches what is deployed
Related Products
Products Used in This Programme
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581311-001
600GB hot-plug dual-port SAS hard disk drive - 6Gb/s transfer rate, 10,000 RPM, 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) - For use with Ge
HPE Servers
605835-B21
HP 1TB 6G SAS 7.2K rpm SFF (2.5-inch) Dual Port Midline 1yr Warranty Hard Drive For Use with Gen7 or Earlier Models S-ERVER
HPE Servers
619291-B21
HP 1TB 6G SAS 7.2K rpm SFF (2.5-inch) Dual Port Midline 1yr Warranty Hard Drive For Use with Gen7 or Earlier Models S-ERVER
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FAQ
Questions About This Project
Could You Deliver a Programme Like This for Us
Yes. The shape transfers directly. What changes is the site count the change window rules and the documentation format your audit requires.
How Far Ahead Should We Start
For a multi wave programme start the availability and allocation conversation before the standard is fixed. That is the point where a discontinuation is cheap to design around.
What Held the Price Stable
Allocating programme quantity up front. Once stock is positioned against an agreed quantity the price is no longer exposed to spot movement.
Do You Pack per Site
Yes. Packing per site rather than per part number is normal on multi site work and is usually the single biggest saving on install labour.
How Were Serial Records Handled
Serial lists were issued per consignment in a format the client asset register could import directly rather than reconciled at the end.