Hp Storageworks 2000Sa G2 Modular Smart Array - HP 2000sa Deployment Manual

HP StorageWorks 2000sa G2 Modular Smart Array

The HP StorageWorks 2000sa G2 Modular Smart Array (MSA2000sa G2) is 3Gb SAS, external
shared storage that helps users easily transition from direct attached to centralized storage. It
allows departmental and small-to-medium businesses grow capacity as demands increase.
The MSA2000sa G2 allows mixing of enterprise-class, dual-port SAS drives and archival-class
single-port SATA drives, and supports both Large Form Factor and Small Form Factor drives. The
optional HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular Smart Array Snapshot Software offers increased data
protection. The MSA2000sa G2 can be configured with a single controller, with the option of
installing a second controller at a later time, or with dual controllers for situations that require
higher availability and performance for the most demanding entry-level situations.
There are two types of MSA2000 storage enclosures:
Controller enclosures
Drive enclosures
NOTE: The following images show dual-controller and dual-I/O module MSAs. Single domain
models are also available.
Controller enclosures include controller modules, for connecting to the SAS switch. Two MSA2000sa
G2 models are available:
MSA2012sa G2 includes 12 drive bays for 3.5 inch drives
Drive enclosures include I/O modules, for connecting to the MSA2000sa G2 controller enclosure,
providing additional storage capacity. Up to four drive enclosures can cascade behind an
MSA2000sa G2 controller enclosure, as long as the total number of drives does not exceed 99
(including the drives in the controller enclosure). Two MSA2000sa G2 models are available:
MSA2000 includes 12 drive bays for 3.5 inch drives
MSA70 includes 24 drive bays for 2.5 inch drives
MSA2024sa G2 includes 24 drive bays for 2.5 inch drives

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