* Redundant controller is optional. MSA1000 & MSA500 Systems and Starter Kits include single controller.
** Expandable up to a total of 42 disk drive with the addition of 2 MSA30 enclosures.
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options and upgrades
HP Serial Attach SCSI (SAS) External Cables Optional external cables available in lengths of 1, 2 or 4 meters, provide support for added inter-rack connectivity or Enclosure cascading.
MSA30 I/O Module Upgrade Kit Single Bus or Dual Bus option kits available. Easy and affordable upgrade path to Ultra320 for current StorageWorks 4300 or 4200 enclosures.
256MB Battery Backed Cache Module Battery-backed cache protects cached data in the event of a power outage, server failure or controller failure, and redundant batteries take that protection even further. Upgrade your controller cache up to 512MB (2×256).
ProLiant Essentials Recovery Server Option Pack Entry-level high availability software that will provide reliable protection and continuous uptime against hardware and operating system failures. Supports MSA500 1st generation only.