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).

 

 

 

LED Indicators

Front panel LEDs indicate drive activity, required drive service, and power, giving a quick visual

 

assessment of overall system storage status.

 

 

 

Rack Density

The MSA50 Enclosure has a 1U height.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

I/O Module

The single I/O module installed allows one SAS controller to access all drives in the MSA50.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Manageability

The MSA50 is managed by HP Systems Insight Manager.

 

 

 

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".

 

 

 

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 5-15 to C13 and two IEC320-C14 to -C13 power cords.

 

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 – 419571-B21

 

SAS 4x to Mini SAS 4x 4M – 419572-B21

 

SAS 4x to Mini SAS 4x 6M – 419573-B21

 

 

 

DA - 12245 U.S. QuickSpecs — Version 15 — 10/26/2007

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