
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  | |
  | for bay numbering).  | |
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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  | |
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  | 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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