QuickSpecs
HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 50 Enclosure
Product Highlights
Auto SAS ID Selection | SAS ID is automatically set when a drive is inserted into a drive bay (See drawing on top of unit | |
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LED Indicators | Front panel LEDs indicate drive activity, required drive service, and power, giving a quick visual | |
| assessment of overall system storage status. | |
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Rack Density | The MSA50 Enclosure has a 1U height. | |
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Environment | Each MSA50 model is equipped with an EMU that constantly monitors the enclosure, the power | |
Monitoring Unit (EMU) | supplies, and fans to ensure suggested operating tolerances are maintained. | |
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I/O Module | The single I/O module installed allows one SAS controller to access all drives in the MSA50. | |
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Fault Tolerance | With redundant power supplies and fans, the MSA50 provides a high level of system availability. | |
| Using an internal host based controller, the MSA50 can be configured for RAID levels 0, 1, 1 + 0, | |
| 5, 6 (RAID ADG) when using a HP Smart Array RAID controller. | |
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Manageability | The MSA50 is managed by HP Systems Insight Manager. | |
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Compatibility and | 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. The list of supported array controllers and SAS adapters is | |
| provided under "Related Options, Controllers". | |
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Product Kit Contents | Redundant power supplies, single I/O module, 9 drive blanks, warranty card, mounting hardware, | |
| Enclosure user guide, HP SmartStart CD Kit, documentation CD, one 2 Meter SAS external cable | |
| and two Nema | |
| NOTE: The included SAS cable is only for the P600 controller. | |
| If connecting to a Smart Array P800 or a Smart Array E500 controller one of the following cables | |
| must be ordered: | |
| SAS 4x to Mini SAS 4x 2M – | |
| SAS 4x to Mini SAS 4x 4M – | |
| SAS 4x to Mini SAS 4x 6M – | |
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