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Overview
The HP StorageWorks 50 Modular Smart Array (MSA50) Enclosure is a 1U Serial Attach SCSI(SAS) disk drive storage
enclosure supporting Small Form Factor(SFF) SAS or Serial ATA(SATA) drives. This enclosure delivers industry-leading
data performance, availability, storage density, and upgradeability to meet customers' demanding and growing storage
needs. The all new SFF drive carrier is designed to support the new Universal form factor hard drive in either SAS or SATA.
This new form factor provides optimized performance per U of space while delivering unparalleled power consumption. The
MSA50 enclosure supports direct attach storage to HP ProLiant and Integrity Servers. The MSA50 supports the cascading
of shelves in a 1+1 configuration to allow a maximum of 20 SFF drives in a 2U configuration attached to a single controller
port. This single controller port incorporates four lanes for a total max throughput of 12Gb/s for SAS.
1. Expansion slot for potential future second I/O
2. Fan
3. Hot-plug power supply
4. Hot-plug power supply
5. I/O module
Models
The MSA50 design allows for the mix of SAS and SATA drives in the same enclosure at the same time and is tailored to the
needs of HP server customers who require optimized performance per U of rack space.
Model MSA50
HP StorageWorks 50 Modular Smart Array Enclosure
NOTE: Rack-mountable 10 SFF drive enclosure with single I/O module,
redundant hot plug power supplies and hot plug fans.
NOTE: For complete compatibility information, refer to the Specifications section
of this document. SAS/SATA performance requires a compatible SAS controller.
This is noted in the product documentation.
DA - 12245 U.S. QuickSpecs — Version 15 — 10/26/2007
HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 50
6. Power button/LED
7. UID button/LED
8. Hot-plug SAS or SATA hard drive bays
9. Access panel
Enclosure
364430-B21
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Summary of Contents for HP STORAGEWORKS MSA50

  • Page 1 QuickSpecs Overview The HP StorageWorks 50 Modular Smart Array (MSA50) Enclosure is a 1U Serial Attach SCSI(SAS) disk drive storage enclosure supporting Small Form Factor(SFF) SAS or Serial ATA(SATA) drives. This enclosure delivers industry-leading data performance, availability, storage density, and upgradeability to meet customers' demanding and growing storage needs.

  • Page 2: Product Highlights

    Easy removal of parts provides better serviceability. No tools are required! Upgradeability Potential Upgrade path for a HP StorageWorks MSA50 is as easy as swapping out the I/O Module on the back of the unit. The unit must be powered down to replace the I/O Module.
  • Page 3 Intensive compatibility and performance testing with HP ProLiant servers ensures the highest level Integration Testing of integration available in the industry. For a complete list of supported HP servers and workstations, please refer to the QuickSpecs and/or User Guide of the array controller or Host Bus adapter that you are planning to use.
  • Page 4 Warranty Three-year limited parts only warranty, including hardware diagnostic support, pre-failure warranty (coverage of hard drives, memory and processors). The warranty is fully supported by HP Services and a worldwide network of resellers and service providers. In addition 90-day's getting started software telephone support may be covered under the warranty or available for an additional fee.

  • Page 5: Service And Support, Hp Care Pack, And Warranty Information

    Duration – Select duration of coverage for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years HP Services and HP Care Pack is defined as an upgrade to the product warranty attribute, available for a specific Support duration and hours of coverage.
  • Page 6 NOTE: The information contained herein is subject to change without notice and is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. NOTE: The warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products and services.
  • Page 7 NOTE: The Smart Array P600 supports the cascading of shelves in a 1+1 configuration to allow a maximum of 20 drives in a 2U configuration behind or the HP Smart Array P600 controller as the P600 has only a single external port.
  • Page 8 HP External SAS Cable – 4m HP External SAS Cable – 4m Cables used for connecting the HP Smart Array P800/512 BBWC Controller (P/N 381513-B21) or to the HP Smart Array E500 (P/N 435129-B21) to MSA50 SAS 4x to Mini SAS 4x 2M...
  • Page 9 1 Year 4H 24x7 (Electronic) 1 Year 6H CTR (Electronic) Installation (Electronic) NOTE: For additional HP Care Pack (hardware & software) information, as well as orderable part numbers, please refer to the URL http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack DA - 12245 U.S. QuickSpecs — Version 15 — 10/26/2007...

  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    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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