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HP StorageWorks 2000fc G2 Modular Smart Array

Overview

The HP StorageWorks 2000fc G2 Modular Smart Array (MSA2000fc) represents the newest Fibre Channel model of the MSA2000 family (which includes the MSA2000i iSCSI and the MSA2000sa SAS connected models), a new generation of HP storage arrays specifically designed for entry-level customers and features the very latest in functionality and technology at highly affordable price points.

The MSA2000fc G2 is a 4 Gb Fibre Channel connected 2U storage area network (SAN) or direct connect solution designed for small to medium size departments or remote locations. The controller-less chassis is offered in two models - one comes standard with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays, the other can accommodate twenty-four Small Form Factor (SFF) 2.5-inch drives. Both are able to simultaneously support enterprise-class SAS drives and archival-class SATA drives. The chassis can have one or two MSA2300fc controllers.

The MSA2000fc G2 is all about the ability to choose the proper configuration to fit individual needs. The user can opt for the 24- drive bay SFF chassis for the highest spindle counts in the most dense form factor, or go for the 12 drive bay LFF model to max out total capacity. Choose a single controller unit for low initial cost with the ability to upgrade later; or decide on a model with dual controllers for the most demanding entry-level situations. Capacity can easily be added when needed by attaching additional drive enclosures. Maximum raw capacity ranges with LFF drives from 5.4 TB SAS or 12 TB SATA in the base chassis, to 27 TB SAS or 60 TB SATA with the addition of the maximum number of drive enclosures. Configurations utilizing the SFF drive chassis can grow from twenty-four to a total of ninety-nine SFF drives. The MSA2300fc has been fully tested up to 64 hosts. NOTE: There are no additional hidden charges, licenses or fees as you add enclosures or hosts and users.

The MSA2000fc G2 is a member of HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array offerings, delivering simple and affordable storage technology to meet today's demanding and growing IT needs. These storage solutions offer excellent price/performance and availability features for direct attach configurations, clusters, workgroups and entry-level SAN environments. Each solution is designed to be easy to deploy, to be secure, and with low management costs, while driving rapid return on investment.

What's New

Support for Small Form Factor (SFF) SAS and SATA drives, common with ProLiant

Support for attachment of THREE dual I/O MSA70 SFF JBODs (ninety-nine) SFF drive

Increased support to FOUR MSA2000 LFF disk enclosures with the MSA2312fc (sixty LFF drives)

Increased optional snapshot capability to 255 snaps

Additional LUN support up to 512 total volumes in a Dual Controller system

Adding support for HP-UX, OpenVMS, and Integrity servers

Optional DC-power chassis

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