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QuickSpecs
Overview
1. Display
2. Display Buttons
3. Display Indicators
4. Modular Smart Array Controller
1. Power Supply/Blower Indicators
2. Power Supply/Blower Assemblies
3. SCSI Port A
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HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2
HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2
HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2
HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2
5. Power Switch
6. Status Indicators
7. Redundant Controller Slot Blank
8. Drive Bay(s)
4. SCSI Port B
5. SCSI I/O Indicators
6. SCSI I/O with Integrated Environmental Monitoring Unit (EMU)
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  • Page 1 QuickSpecs HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2 HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2 HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2 HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2 Overview 1. Display 5. Power Switch 2. Display Buttons 6. Status Indicators 3.
  • Page 2 Convertible to HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 3 year warranty with next day on site service Protected by HP Services and a worldwide network of resellers and service providers. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Pre-failure notification on processors, memory and SCSI hard drives.

  • Page 3: Standard Features

    Modular Smart Array Family Modular Smart Array Family The HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array family delivers simple, affordable storage technology to meet today's demanding and growing IT needs. These storage solutions offer the best price/performance and best price/availability features for direct attach environments, small clusters, workgroups and entry-level SAN environments.

  • Page 4: Product Highlights

    500 G2 to the Modular Storage Array 1000 (MSA 1000) for additional scalability. In order to convert the Modular Smart Array 500 G2 to a FC SAN, simply remove the Modular Smart Array Controller(s) and replace them with StorageWorks MSA1000 Controller(s) (218231-B22) and add FC I/O module(s) (218960-B21) or FC Switch(es) (288247-B21).
  • Page 5 Universal Hard Drive Universal Hard Drive Universal Hard Drive – Since the Modular Smart Array 500 G2 supports HP Universal SCSI drives, your investment in disk drives is protected and cost is minimized as you add new drives. Sharing of a common universal drive form factor between your server and storage can significantly reduce needs for hardware and spare inventory, and offer overall reduction in storage management and business costs.
  • Page 6 Modular Smart Array 500 Modular Smart Array 500 Modular Smart Array 500 Modular Smart Array 500 The Modular Smart Array 500 G2 HBA is a Smart Array 642 that offers two Ultra320 SCSI channels. An G2 HBA G2 HBA G2 HBA...
  • Page 7 Sharing Sharing Array 500 G2 as well as the optional MSA 500 G2 4-port I/O Module. SSP allows the administrator to create volumes and assign access rights to a particular host server. This allows sharing the Modular Smart Array 500 G2 with up to 4 host servers maximizing storage capacity utilization. SSP also allows online capacity expansion as well as online volume extension in DAS configurations.
  • Page 8 Ultra320 SCSI I/O Ultra320 SCSI I/O Ultra320 SCSI I/O Ultra320 SCSI I/O The I/O module on the Modular Smart Array 500 G2 includes an integrated Environmental Module Module Module Module Monitoring Unit which performs several functions including monitoring the enclosure functions, providing I/O connectors and signaling enclosure status.

  • Page 9: Software Components

    HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2 Software Components The Modular Smart Array 500 G2 utilizes a single, consistent set of utility software for storage and RAID management, setup, configuration and troubleshooting. This consistency reduces the cost of ownership by reducing the training and technical expertise necessary to install and maintain your HP server storage solution.
  • Page 10 Novell Cluster Services on Novell NetWare 5.1 Novell Cluster Services on Novell NetWare 6.5 HP Serviceguard for Linux on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0, UnitedLinux 1.0 , SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8, 9 SteelEye's LifeKeeper for Linux on , Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES 2.1, Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES3, UnitedLinux 1.0, and SuSE Linux Enterprise Server , 9.
  • Page 11 NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: For more information on HP Care Pack services, contact any of our worldwide sales offices or resellers or visit our worldwide Web site on the internet at: http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack. NOTE: NOTE:...
  • Page 12 HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2 HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2 HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2 HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2 Services and Support, HP Care Packs and Warranty Information HP Care Pack HP Care Pack HP Care Pack...
  • Page 13 Step 2: Choose Modular Smart Array 500 G2 System Options Options Options Options Options Modular Smart Array 500 G2 High Availability Kit (includes MSA500 G2 controller, 360229-B21 MSA500 G2 4-port IO Module, Smart Array Multipath Software and 2 SA-642 Adapters) Modular Smart Array 500 G2 Controller...

  • Page 14: Configuration Information

    High Availability Software High Availability Software High Availability Software High Availability Software HP Serviceguard for Linux ProLiant Cluster A.11.16 for SUSE SLES 9 & 10 and Red 305199-B26 Hat EL 3 & 4 (2 node license cluster kit) HP Serviceguard for Linux A.11.16 for SUSE SLES 9 & 10 and Red Hat EL 3 & 4...
  • Page 15 DtS Expansion Options DtS Expansion Options SAN Conversion Options SAN Conversion Options SAN Conversion Options SAN Conversion Options HP StorageWorks MSA1000 High Availability Upgrade Kit for Windows 353804-B21 NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Includes (1) redundant controller; (1) MSA SAN Switch 2/8; (2) FCA2214 HBAs;...

  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    Ultra320 SCSI to Hard Drives Ultra320 SCSI to Host Servers Maximum Number of Maximum Number of Maximum Number of Maximum Number of 14, 1-in Ultra320, Ultra3 or Ultra2 Universal Hard Drives (Modular Smart Array 500 G2 cabinet) Drives Drives Drives Drives Temperature Range...
  • Page 17 QuickSpecs HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2 HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2 HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2 HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2 Technical Specifications Weight Weight Weight Weight (Gross) 70 to 105 lb (31.5 kg)
  • Page 18 Microsoft and Windows NT are US registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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