The Jim Austin Computer Collection

Compque Enterprise Virtual Array 5000

eva 5000

This is a Compaq Enterprise virtual array 5000 with 168 x 72.8Gb drives. Its a fibre channel storage array, totalling 12Tb raw disk capacity. It was dfonated by Omincom Engeering in May 2013 where it was used in rail track engineering projects. Quite a stunning bit of kit baught in about 2002.

eva 5000

Close up of the disks
eva back eva 5000 empty
Image showing optical fibres to connect disk units Empty rack

.eva 5000 in lorry

 pusshing it in