HP SAN Array 1000 manual Overview

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QuickSpecsmodular SAN array 1000 specific for Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS only

Overview

HP StorageWorks Modular SAN Array 1000

The HP StorageWorks Modular SAN Array 1000 is a 2 Gb Fibre Channel storage system designed for the entry- level to mid-range Storage Area Network (SAN). Designed to reduce the complexity, expense and risk of SAN deployment, the msa1000 is a scaleable, high performance storage system built with investment protection in mind. The modular design of the msa1000 allows the user to easily add storage capacity on an as needed basis.

The msa1000 combines the array controller shelf and the drive shelf, which holds up to fourteen 1” universal disk drives in a single 4U rackmount cabinet. More storage can be easily deployed with the addition of up to two StorageWorks 4314 Enclosures for a maximum storage capacity of 6 TB when using the new 146 GB drives. The msa1000 provides the latest 2 Gb Fibre Channel technology to the hosts. Besides the single port 2 Gb Fibre Channel I/O module that comes standard, there is an optional 3-port 2 Gb Fibre Channel hub that also fits inside – an ideal low cost solution for simple 2-node clustering. There is also a newly introduced 8-port switch that mounts internally, featuring a low cost per port option that saves rack space. The msa1000 provides Ultra3 SCSI connections to the hard drives and uses the HP Universal 1” Ultra2, Ultra3, and/or Ultra320 drives. By utilizing SCSI drives, the msa1000 lowers the total cost of ownership and extends the customer’s hardware investments into the future.

An alternative firmware version, installed in place of the standard version, now enables support for OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX. A copy of this alternative firmware ships with the msa1000 and is also downloadable at no charge from the HP msa1000 Web site. It replaces the existing firmware that ships with the MSA1000. Included with the firmware will be instructions on the procedure to upgrade the firmware in either a Tru64 UNIX or an OpenVMS environment

The msa1000 offers the following

High performance controller(s) built on DAS to SAN {DtS} architecture for maximum investment protection

key features

4U rackmount design combining both the controller and disk shelf

 

2 Gb Fibre Channel host connections

 

Ultra3 SCSI connections to drives

 

Support for HP Ultra2, Ultra3, and Ultra320 Universal 1” Drives

 

Scaleable from 3 to 42 drives via HP StorageWorks 4200/4300 Enclosures

 

Support for 1 Gb and 2 Gb Fibre Channel fabrics

 

 

 

What’s new

Multiple clusters and/or single server access to an individual msa1000.

 

Support for concurrent access by servers with OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX operating systems

 

Redundancy (if present) retained while expanding number of drives or enlarging LUNs

 

New 3-port embedded hub or 8-port switch option

 

Ability to add an additional storage drive enclosure (42/4300) to a msa1000 without power cycling unit

 

Support for larger and/or faster drives allowing total capacity to scale to 6 TB

 

 

 

Supported Alpha servers

DS10, DS10L, DS20E, DS25

 

ES40, ES45, ES47, ES80

 

GS80, GS160, GS320, GS1280

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Canada — Version 2 — April 15, 2003

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Contents Overview MSA1000 Highlights ConfigurationHigh Levels of Performance Scalability, and FunctionalityUnix ModelsMSA1000 Components Software Components Service & Support, CarePaq and Warranty Information Sample part numbers CarePaq InformationST E P 1 Order Required Items Configuration InformationIncludes Select Optional NON -REDUNDANT MSA 1000 System Options Choose Redun Dant MSA 1000 System Options Gb Fibre Channel Transceiver 2 Gb SFP SW Transceiver Kit Gb Fibre Channel Fabric Infrastructure family of switchesExtended fabric for HP StorageWorks 2/64 Gb Fibre Channel HBAs Fibre Channel Cables for 1 Gb Fabric Switches and HubFibre Channel Cables for 2 Gb Infrastructure Hard DrivesStorageWorks Enclosures Choose Rack OptionsConfiguration Examples Modular SAN Array Technical SpecificationsModular SAN Array Fibre Channel I/O Module Modular SAN Array 1000 ControllerCable Type MUL TI-MODE Fibre Channel Cables KitsAvailable Cable Lengths