HP MSA30 SB, MSA30 DB manual Key Features, Documentation

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QuickSpecs

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 30 Single Bus or Dual Bus Enclosures

Overview

Key Features

NOTE: All models of the MSA30 (Formerly StorageWorks 4400) Enclosure Family have the

 

following features:

 

Ultra320 (LVD) support - Delivering data transfer rates up to 320 MB/s per channel

 

NOTE: U320 performance requires a compatible U320 controller. This is noted in the product

 

documentation.

 

3U rack height.

 

Supports up to 14 (1-inch) Ultra320 (as well as legacy Ultra3 and Ultra2 drives) Universal

 

hard disk drives.

 

Provides storage capacity of up to 4.2TB per enclosure (using 300GB 1-inch disk drives)

 

Modular design allows the MSA30 to be used in any storage configuration from JBOD (Just

 

a Bunch of Disks) to Smart Array storage enclosures to external RAID arrays. Up to 14

 

enclosures can be mounted in one 42U rack for a single rack storage capacity of up to

 

28.4TB of disk storage (JBOD configuration) or up to 12 enclosures in an EMA16000

 

(HSG80 configuration) for a single rack storage capacity of 24.4TB.

 

A common storage platform allows for future storage consolidation to the SAN.

 

Award-winning innovative SCA (Single Connect Attach) direct connect drive carrier -

 

provides better cooling and reliability for 10K and 15K drives.

 

Hot pluggable disk drives, power supplies, and fans.

 

Redundant fans, dual power supplies and single or dual bus I/O module options.

 

Environmental Monitoring Unit (EMU) - Monitors environmental conditions within the

 

enclosure and components such as the power supplies and fans.

 

NOTE: A U320 compatible EMU is required for a U320 I/O module. This is included with a MSA30

 

but must be deployed if an upgrade option kit is purchased for a StorageWorks 4200/4300

 

Enclosure.

 

Easy removal of parts provides better serviceability. No tools are required!

DA - 11738 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 25 — 6.8.2007

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