QuickSpecs

Configuration Information

HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 Modular Smart Array Systems

Use either disk enclosure with Large or Small Form Factor, single or dual controller array heads. Each ship with two .5m mini-SAS to mini-SAS cables.

HP StorageWorks P2000 Dual I/O 3.5-inch 12 Drive Disk Enclosure

AP843A

HP StorageWorks D2700 Dual I/O 2.5-inch 25 Drive Disk Enclosure

AJ941A

HP StorageWorks P2000 Drive Enclosure I/O Module

AP844A

(Only used in conjunction with the P2000 blank chassis (AP838A) if a single I/O disk

 

enclosure is desired. No cable included)

 

Step 2c - SAS Cable Options

miniSAS to miniSAS Cables:

 

Connecting P2000 G3 FC or SAS controller to a JBOD if a longer cable is desired. Also

 

used for attaching the P2000 G3 SAS host ports to servers

 

HP Ext miniSAS to miniSAS 2m Cable

407339-B21

Step 3 - Other P2000 G3 Options

Choose optional AC Power Cords (2 required)

 

NOTE: Two PDU cables: one 142263-008 (Black) and one 1422633-013 (Grey), ship standard with all AC-

 

powered enclosures.

 

Power Cord, 220/240 VAC, (US/Canada/Mexico)

227099-001

Power Cord, (Australia/China/New Zealand)

227098-001

Power Cord, (Central Europe)

157215-001

Power Cord, (United Kingdom/Hong Kong)

157216-001

Power Cord, (Switzerland)

157219-001

Power Cord, (Italy)

157217-001

Power Cord, (Denmark)

157218-001

Power Cord, (Japan)

139867-001

Power Cord, (South East Asia/India)

157220-001

 

 

Step 4a - Choose Supported Options For Fibre Channel Infrastructure

Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters - X86 servers

Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters - Integrity servers

Model

Description

Part Number

BladeSystem c-Class Fibre Channel Mezzanine HBAs

 

QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA for HP c-Class BladeSystem

451871-B21

HP BLc Emulex LPe1205- 8Gb FC HBA for HP c-Class BladeSystem

456972-B21

Lpe1105-HP 4Gb FC HBA for HP c-Class BladeSystem

403621-B21

QMH2462 4Gb FC HBA for HP c-Class BladeSystem Windows and Linux

403619-B21

Brocade 804 8Gb FC HBA for HP BladeSystem c-Class, Windows, VMware,

590647-B21

Linux

 

 

StorageWorks Fibre Channel HBAs

 

NOTE: Please visit www.hp.com/go/fchba for product details and

 

www.hp.com/storage/spock for compatibility details.

 

Brocade Fibre Channel HBAs

 

HP StorageWorks 81B PCI-e FC HBA Single Port

AP769A

HP StorageWorks 82B PCI-e FC HBA Dual Port

AP770A

HP StorageWorks 41B 4Gb PCI-e FC HBA

AP767A

HP StorageWorks 42B 4Gb Dual-Port PCI-e FC HBA

AP768A

Emulex Fibre Channel HBAs

 

HP StorageWorks 81E PCI-e FC HBA Single Port

AJ762A

HP StorageWorks 82E PCI-e FC HBA Dual Port

AJ763A

HP StorageWorks FC2142 4Gb PCI-e HBA

A8002A

HP StorageWorks FC2242 Dual Channel 4Gb PCI-e HBA

A8003A

QLogic Fibre Channel HBAs

 

HP StorageWorks 81Q PCI-e FC HBA Single Port

AK344A

HP StorageWorks 82Q PCI-e FC HBA Dual Port

AJ764A

HP StorageWorks FC1142 4Gb PCI-e HBA

AE311A

HP StorageWorks FC1242 Dual Channel 4Gb PCI-e HBA

AE312A

Integrity

HP PCI-X 2.0 1Port 4Gb

AB378B

 

HP PCI-X 2.0 2Port 4Gb Fibre Channel HBA

AB379B

 

HP PCIe 2Port 4Gb Fibre Channel HBA

AD300A

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HP Channel Controller AP836B manual SAS Cable Options, Other P2000 G3 Options

Channel Controller AP836B specifications

The HP Channel Controller AP836B is a robust network component that plays a pivotal role in enhancing the connectivity and performance of high-demand data environments. Designed specifically for HP storage solutions, the AP836B is ideal for organizations looking to optimize their data management infrastructure.

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