HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array P2000 G3 SAS Dual Controller SFF Array - hard drive array

How can the flexibility of the HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA Array Systems help remedy large storage needs and small budgets? By offering high-performance 8 Gb FC, Combo FC/iSCSI, 6 Gb SAS, or 10 GbE iSCSI connected arrays designed for efficient storage consolidation at affordable prices. The FC/iSCSI Combo controller gives the flexibility to share the array resources over two protocols, supporting the needs of dissimilar departments and budgets.

All P2000 G3 MSA arrays ship standard with 64 Snapshots and Volume Copy enabled for increased data protection. The FC or Combo FC/iSCSI controllers allow replication with optional Remote Snap software. The arrays allow departments and small to medium businesses to grow capacity as needed up to 149 drives. Mixing of LFF and SFF enterprise-class SAS and archival-class SATA drives is supported. Configure with a single controller for low initial cost, or dual controllers for high availability for the most demanding entry-level situations.

What's new

Adding a 10 GbE iSCSI controller to the P2000 G3 line-up, complementing current 8 Gb FC, Combo FC/iSCSI, and 6 Gb SAS controllers, giving flexibility to match the right array to the specific SAN need.

Features of the HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA Array Systems

Easily Managed, Highly Affordable, Highly Efficient Storage Consolidation

• The HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA Array Systems deliver low cost, consolidated storage array solutions to meet departmental and small to medium businesses requirements with 8 Gb Fibre Channel, Combo FC/iSCSI, 6 Gb SAS, or 10GbE iSCSI systems accommodating LFF and SFF SAS and SATA drives.
  
  
• The P2000 G3 MSA offers single controller models for low initial investment, or dual controllers for higher data protection. The FC/iSCSI Combo controller allows sharing of resources between different departments with the most cost-effective protocol. A wide choice of drive types means a high ROI
  
  
• The HP P2000 G3 MSA Array Systems offer a choice of drives: high performance enterprise class dual-ported SAS drives and low cost, high capacity archival class SAS MDL or SATA MDL. The array head comes standard with either 12 or 24 drive bays able to simultaneously accommodate all three drive types.
  
  
• The P2000 G3 MSA comes standard with 64 snapshot and Volume Copy cloning capability enabled. Snapshots can be optionally boosted to 512 snaps, and the P2000 G3 FC MSA and FC/iSCSI models support the Remote Snap (replication) software option.

Start Small and Grow in Number of Supported Servers and Total Capacity - Flexible

• The P2000 G3 FC MSA allows customers to grow their storage as demands increase up to 57.6 TB SAS or 192 TB SATA supporting up to 64 hosts for Fibre Channel and 10GbE iSCSI arrays. The P2000 G3 MSA arrays can support 7 LFF enclosures and 96 drives or 5 SFF enclosures and a maximum of 149 drives.
  
  
• Powerful new controllers (FC, FC/iSCSI, SAS, 10GbE iSCSI) and 2 GB of read/write cache provides support for up to 64 hosts. Latest 8 Gb Fibre Channel, 6 Gb SAS, and 10 GbE iSCSI technology means that the users will have fast and reliable access to their data.
  
  
• All P2000 G3 MSA models come with 64 Snapshot and Volume Copy capability at no extra charge. Increased snapshot capability of 512 snaps is an option. Remote Snap software is also an option, allowing snap replication over the Fibre Channel or Combo FC/iSCSI controllers.
  
  
• With 512 LUNs and greater than 2 TB LUN size, the P2000 G3 FC MSA has more than sufficient LUNs for storage configuration flexibility.

Comprehensive Data Protection in an Easily Administered SAN Environment

• Reduce risk of IT failure with dual active/active controllers, dual-ported drives, and redundant hardware components.
  
  
• For increased data protection the P2000 G3 MSA comes with a 64 Snapshot license (optional 512 snaps) and Volume Copy software, giving space-efficient, copy-on-write snapshots and clones at no charge. Optional Remote Snap (replication) is available with the Fibre Channel or Combo FC/iSCSI models
  
  
• Reduced time to operation with easy and secure deployment. Reduced risk from operator errors, resulting in less downtime and data loss, while increasing customer satisfaction. Supports customer replaceable hot plug components such as drives, controllers, fans and power supplies.
  
  
• P2000 G3 controllers support upgrading prior generations of MSA2000 G1 and G2 models regardless of protocol. The P2000 G3 FC, FC/iSCSI Combo, SAS, or 10 GbE controllers support data-in-place upgrades, protecting the users investment in JBODs and drives and giving greater performance, functionality.