Hp P2000 G3 Sas Msa And Msa 2040 Sas Systems - HP 634041-006 Deployment Manual

HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA and MSA 2040 SAS Systems

The HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA is 6Gb SAS, external shared SAS 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 HP MSA 2040 SAS array is a 12Gb capable, external shared SAS storage array. All the
features of the P2000 G3 SAS array are incorporated into the MSA 2040 SAS array. The MSA
2040 SAS array does allow for the use of SSDs in the array for higher I/O workloads. The MSA
2040 SAS array also utilizes new mini-SAS HD cables for connection. See the QuickSpecs for
supported cables.
The P2000 G3 SAS MSA and the MSA 2040 SAS array allow simultaneous support of
enterprise-class SAS drives, SAS Midline and archival-class SATA drives (P2000 G3 SAS MSA
only), and is available in models that support Large Form Factor (LFF) and Small Form Factor (SFF)
drives. Either the MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 G3 SAS MSA 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 MSA storage enclosures:
Controller enclosures
Drive enclosures
NOTE: The following images show dual-controller and dual-I/O module P2000 G3 SAS MSA
enclosures. Single-domain models are also available. For examples of the MSA 2040 SAS
enclosures please refer to the related documents.
Controller enclosures—Contain controller modules, for connecting to the HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch.
The following illustrations provide front and rear views of the two P2000 G3 SAS MSA models:
P2000 G3 SAS MSA or MSA 2040 SASThis LFF model has
12 drive bays for 3.5 inch drives
The rear of the P2000 G3 SAS MSA is the same for LFF and SFF models.
P2000 G3 SAS MSA or MSA 2040 SASThis SFF model has
24 drive bays for 2.5 inch drives
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