Fujitsu ETERNUS HB2100
The Fujitsu ETERNUS HB2100 is a midrange hybrid storage array providing up to 96 drive bays via expansion enclosures and 32GB system cache. Offering flexible host interface cards supporting 32Gb FC, 25Gb iSCSI, and 12Gb SAS, it delivers high sustained throughput for enterprise backup, data analytics, and virtual desktop infrastructure.
Specifications
| Brand | Fujitsu |
|---|---|
| Family | ETERNUS HB |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Apr 2020 |
| Form factor | 2U 12-bay LFF |
| Controllers | Dual active-active |
| Cache memory | 32GB |
| Max drives | 96 |
| Host interfaces | 32Gb/16Gb FC, 25Gb/10Gb iSCSI, 12Gb SAS |
| Max raw capacity | 1700TB |
Generations
- Next generation: Fujitsu ETERNUS HB2200
Works together
How the Fujitsu ETERNUS HB2100 connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Servers
Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX2530 M6 1U rack
Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX2540 M6 2U rack
Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX4770 M6 3U rack
Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX2530 M5 1U rack
Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX2540 M5 2U rack
Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX4770 M5 2U rack
Adapters for the server
540-BCMS Dell QLogic 2770 Single Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMU Dell Emulex LPe35002 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BDLM Dell Emulex LPe36002 Dual Port 64Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Switches
Brocade G-Series G720 1U
Dell Connectrix ED-DCX7-8B 14U director chassis
Brocade G-Series G730 2U
Dell Connectrix DS-7720B 1U rack
Optics
57-1000333-01 Brocade 32G FC SFP+ SWL
DS-SFP-FC32G-LW Cisco 32Gbps Fibre Channel Longwave SFP28 Transceiver
DS-SFP-FC32G-SW Cisco 32Gbps Fibre Channel Shortwave SFP28 Transceiver
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
- What an hour of downtime costs outagecost.org
Check compatibility with Fujitsu
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Fujitsu has tested with the Fujitsu ETERNUS HB2100.
- Specifications Fujitsu PRIMERGY and ETERNUS product documentation
- Support Fujitsu Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What 25Gb networking support is included?
The system supports dual-port 25GbE optical iSCSI host interface cards delivering high-speed IP SAN connectivity.
How does the HB2100 expand storage?
It connects up to three 12Gb/s SAS expansion enclosures supporting a total of 96 hard drives or SSDs.
Buying or selling ETERNUS HB2100?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Fujitsu ETERNUS HB2100 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-28