HP StorageWorks MSA2300fc SAN Starter Upgrade Kit

The HP StorageWorks 2000fc G2 Modular Smart Array (MSA2000fc) represents the newest Fiber Channel model of the MSA2000 family, a generation of HP storage arrays specifically designed for entry-level customers and features the very latest in functionality and technology at highly affordable price points.

The MSA2000fc G2 is a 4 Gb Fiber Channel connected 2U storage area network (SAN) or direct connect solution designed for small to medium size departments or remote locations. The controller-less chassis is offered in two models - one comes standard with twelve Large Form Factor (LFF) 3.5-inch drive bays, the other can accommodate twenty-four Small Form Factor (SFF) 2.5-inch drives. Both are able to simultaneously support enterprise-class SAS drives and archival-class SATA drives. The chassis can have one or two MSA2300fc G2 controllers.

The MSA2000fc G2 is all about the ability to choose the proper configuration to fit individual needs. The user can opt for the 24- drive bay SFF chassis for the highest spindle counts in the most dense form factor, or go for the 12 drive bay LFF model to max out total capacity. Capacity can easily be added when needed by attaching additional drive enclosures. Maximum capacity ranges with LFF drives up to 27 TB SAS or 60 TB SATA with the addition of the maximum number of drive enclosures. Configurations utilizing the SFF drive chassis and the maximum number of drive enclosures can grow to 29.7 TB of SAS or 11.8 TB of SATA with a total of ninety-nine drives. The MSA2000fc G2 has been fully tested up to 64 hosts.

The MSA2000fc G2 is a member of HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array offerings, delivering simple and affordable storage technology to meet today's demanding and growing IT needs. These storage solutions offer excellent price/performance and availability features for direct attach configurations, clusters, workgroups and entry-level SAN environments. Each solution is designed to be easy to deploy, to be secure, along with low management costs, while driving rapid return on investment.

Product Description

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 2300fc G2 SAN Starter HA Upgrade Kit - storage controller (RAID) - SATA-300 / SAS - 4Gb Fibre Channel

Device Type

Storage controller (RAID)

Interface Type

4Gb Fibre Channel

Controller Interface Type

Serial ATA-300 / SAS

Data Transfer Rate

300 MBps

Buffer Size

1 GB

Supported Devices

Disk array (RAID)

RAID Level

RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 3, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50

General

Device Type

Storage controller (RAID)

Interface Type

4Gb Fibre Channel

Storage Controller

Controller Interface Type

Serial ATA-300 / SAS

Data Transfer Rate

300 MBps

Buffer Size

1 GB

Supported Devices

Disk array (RAID)

RAID Level

RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 3, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces

Storage - Serial ATA-300 / SAS

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories

8-port 8Gb switch, 2x 8Gb HBA