HP StorageWorks 2000i Modular Smart Array

The HP StorageWorks 2000i Modular Smart Array (MSA2000i) represents the iSCSI model of the MSA2000 family (which includes the MSA2000fc Fibre Channel models), a new generation of HP storage arrays specifically designed for entry-level customers featuring the very latest in functionality and technology at highly affordable price points.

The MSA2000i is an iSCSI GbE connected 2U storage area network (SAN) solution designed for small to medium size deployments or remote locations. It comes in two models - a basic single controller model for low initial cost with the ability to upgrade later; and a model with dual controllers standard for maximum performance. Each model comes standard with twelve drive bays able to simultaneously accommodate 3.5-inch enterprise-class SAS drives and archival-class SATA drives. Additional capacity can easily be added when needed by attaching up to three MSA2000 12 bay drive enclosures. Maximum raw capacity ranges from 3.6TB SAS or 12TB SATA in the base cabinet, to over 14.4TB SAS or 48TB SATA with the addition of the maximum number of drive enclosures. NOTE: there are no additional hidden charges, licenses or fees as you add enclosures or hosts and users. It has been fully tested up to 16 hosts.
 
The MSA2000 offers many distinct features such as the ability to mix SAS and SATA RAID sets (volumes) within the same enclosure greatly increases the flexibility and economy of assigning mission-critical data and archival data to the proper drive type. The wide variety of RAID levels supported assures the user of just the right level of performance and protection demanded by his application. The capability of implementing controller-based snapshots and clones affordably brings enterprise-class functionality into smaller departments, remote locations, and small but growing companies.

• Geared to departmental and small to medium business requirements
• Grows as the storage demands increase - up to 48 drives and 14.4TB SAS or 48TB SATA
• Supports up to 16 hosts with iSCSI GbE along with support for 256 LUNs and LUN sizes up to 16TB
• Optional controller-based snapshot and clone capability for increased data protection

Flexibility in drives (MSA2000 family-specific drives)

• Enterprise-class SAS or archival-class SATA drives as the need and budget dictate
• Dual-ported SAS drives for enterprise needs
• Large capacity SATA drives for inexpensive archival storage
• Able to mix SAS and SATA drives within the same drive enclosure
  

Cost efficient plus high-availability choices

• Choose either single (future upgradeable) or dual controller array models
• Choice of low cost single I/O or high-availability dual I/O drive enclosure models.

• The HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular Smart Array family manages growing storage requirements across multiple HP ProLiant servers for customers who need a centralized dedicated storage solution for applications. SANs allow for controlled, cost-effective growth and increased protection of data.
• Its ease of management allows a department or small company to effectively handle growing storage requirements with a minimum of complexity.
• The MSA2000i extends the benefits of shared storage resources (e.g. SAN) to first time implementers on a tight budget
• The modular design allows the user to start relatively small but supports future growth to hundreds of users and up to 14.4TB of SAS or 48TB of SATA storage
  
• The optional controller-based snapshot and clone capability as part of the MSA2000 family allows the smaller departmental user or company to implement functionality once only available to much larger firms with expensive arrays.

• High performance Modular Smart Array controller with two 1GbE ports per controller
• Single and dual controller models
• MSA2012i models utilize Celeron 566MHz processor(s)
• 1 GB transportable cache per controller - battery-free cache backup with super capacitors and compact flash
• 256 LUNs with 16TB LUNs supported
• 2U rack mount chassis combining both the controller and disk shelf
• Twelve 3.5" dual-ported SAS or SATA MSA2000-specific drives (supports mixing of drive types in a single shelf)
• Support expansion to 3 additional enclosures & total of 48 disks
• Redundant power supplies and fans are standard
• RAID levels 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 50
• Non-disruptive on-line controller code upgrade
• Heterogeneous support for 32- bit and 64-bit Windows, Red Hat and SuSE
• Qualified and certified for Windows and Linux clustering
• Optional controller-based snapshot and clone functionality

Product Technology

Supports most HP ProLiant servers including

• HP ProLiant DL, ML
• HP ProLiant c-Class Blade Servers

NOTE: BL20p G1 servers are not supported

• Supports most multi-vendor industry standard 32-bit Intel and AMD based (x86) servers. HP requires the Third-Party Server to be logo'd and listed on the Microsoft Windows Server Catalog.
• Refer to the Microsoft website: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/catalog/server/
• HP StorageWorks Division recommends that the Third-Party Server Vendor is an active member of TSANet. Refer to the TSANet website for details: www.tsanet.com

• Microsoft Windows 2003 and 2003 R2
• Microsoft Windows 2003 X64
• Red Hat Linux 4 & 5 (32/64)
• SuSE SLES 9 & 10 (32/64) (SLES 9 requires Qlogic adapter only)
• VMware ESX 3.5 (32/64)

• MSA2000i supports target based management, and requires a web browser for management. Only Microsoft Internet Explorer V6.X and Mozilla Firefox 1.0.7 or later are supported

Data Protection

• Snapshots create  up to 64 point-in-time pictures of data
• Volume Copies create up to 128 point-in-time copies of data
• Recovery is instant – revert data from any previous Snapshot or Volume Copy
• Backup ‘snapped’ data to disk, virtual tape, or physical tape without a backup window

Data Testing

• Snap or clone data to test the performance of  a software application on ‘offline’ production data
• Snap or clone data to test how a software patch or enhancement will function on ‘offline; production data

MPIO Basic Failover for Windows provides a single multi-path solution for HP StorageWorks MSA2000i Modular Smart Array on HP ProLiant servers by providing basic path failover. Supports Windows 2003, Windows 2003 R2, and Windows 2003 X64 operating systems.

Failover support for Linux is with Device Mapper 4.0.

HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring Software provides host-based, continuous replication for customers seeking a low-cost alternative to fabric or array-based replication. Patented replication and failover technology continuously captures byte-level data changes as they happen and replicates those changes to one or more target servers at any location without geographic limitations. By replicating only the bytes that change, Storage Mirroring Software uses the absolute minimum bandwidth on your existing LAN or WAN to replicate your data. Storage Mirroring also provides server failover where a production server can automatically be ‘replaced’ by the storage mirroring server in the event of failure. Couple Storage Mirroring with MSA2000 Snapshots and/or Volume Copy to achieve an Enterprise class data protection strategy creating different data recovery points using continuous data protection with Storage Mirroring and point-in-time data protection with Snapshots and/or Volume Copy.
Storage Mirroring Software supports:

• Any DAS, NAS, and SAN storage device.
• Any Windows ProLiant server including all ML, DL, and BL platforms
• Many Windows platforms including Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Storage Server 2003, Windows Storage Server 2003 R2, 64-bit Windows, and Windows on Itanium

Stretch your MSA2000 array investment by adding file & print services and management hosting with a ProLiant Storage Server gateway platform.  HP ProLiant Storage Servers are optimized file and print server solutions that are built on industry-standard HP ProLiant servers and come with either Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 or Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003 operating system pre-installed. Since they're Windows-based, network integration is easy, your tools and data protection applications run right on the box, and management has a familiar look and feel. Like many Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices, they support heterogeneous file serving environments and are pre-configured to install in minutes.

A DL380 G5 Base Storage Server is a gateway that adds file services and the ability to host Windows tools to your iSCSI array or SAN. It enhances your MSA investment with file and print services and helps create a high-performance unified data solution for your small or medium IT environment. All of your important client and server data can be managed, scaled, and protected on a single MSA2000i array.

For more information:
http://www.hp.com/go/storageservers
http://www.hp.com/go/nas

HP ProLiant DL380 G5 Base Storage Server
NOTE: Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition O/S; Microsoft iSCSI Software Target is optional and clustering is not supported.

HP ProLiant DL380 G5 x64 SAN Storage Server
NOTE: Microsoft Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition O/S; Includes Microsoft iSCSI Software Target and a cluster license.

The HP installation and startup for HP StorageWorks Disk Arrays service package provides installation and configuration of HP StorageWorks Disk Array products. Service highlights include:

• Service planning
• Installation and Startup provides installation, and configuration of the MSA2000i. This includes:
  • Service planning
  • Service deployment
  • Installation Verification Testing (IVT) required for this service
  • Customer orientation session
• Please contact your local HP sales organization for further details

Installation & Startup Care Packs: Flex - HA114A1 #5J0; Fixed: UA868E

HP StorageWorks 2000i Modular Smart Array Controller
(for future upgrading of a single controller MSA2000i iSCSI array to a dual controller model)

HP StorageWorks MSA2000 Drive Enclosure I/O Module
(for future upgrading of a single I/O 3.5" Disk Enclosure to a dual controller model)

Must choose optional Power Cord for Non-U.S. Configurations
NOTE: Shipped standard with all units.   
2 ea. Power Cord, 110/220 VAC, US/Canada/Mexico  227099-001

Modular SAN Array 2000i Controller

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