Description
Performance and Reliability
The HP StorageWorks MSA2312sa Dual Controller Modular Smart Array, or AJ805A, is a high-performance and reliable storage array that is designed for enterprise-level storage requirements.
Performance: The MSA2312sa is equipped with dual controllers that work together to provide high availability and data protection. It has a fast data transfer rate and is capable of handling multiple I/O requests simultaneously, making it suitable for demanding applications such as databases and virtualized environments. Additionally, the array supports various performance optimization features such as solid-state drives (SSDs), read/write caching, and load balancing.
Reliability: The MSA2312sa is designed for high availability and data protection. It features dual controllers with active-active failover, meaning that in the event of a failure in one of the controllers, the other controller takes over the operations seamlessly, without any interruption in service. The array also supports data mirroring, snapshotting, and remote replication, which help in providing data protection and disaster recovery.
Scalability and Flexibility
The AJ805A HP Storageworks MSA2312sa Dual Controller Modular Smart Array is designed to be scalable and flexible in order to meet the changing storage needs of businesses.
Scalability: The MSA2312sa can be easily scaled as storage requirements grow. It supports a maximum capacity of 72TB and can be expanded by adding additional disk drives. The MSA2312sa also supports multiple host connectivity options, including Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and SAS, which provides the ability to connect to a variety of servers and applications.
Flexibility: The MSA2312sa has a modular design, allowing users to add or replace components as needed. It supports a variety of disk drives, including SAS, SATA, and solid-state drives, so users can choose the type of disk that best meets their performance and cost needs. The MSA2312sa also supports multiple data protection features, such as RAID levels, snapshots, and data replication, allowing users to choose the level of data protection that best meets their needs.
In conclusion, the AJ805A HP Storageworks MSA2312sa Dual Controller Modular Smart Array is designed to provide the scalability and flexibility that businesses need to meet their changing storage requirements. It allows users to expand their storage capacity as needed, choose the type of disk drives that best meet their needs, and protect their data with a variety of data protection options.
High-Availability and Redundancy
The AJ805A HP CTO Storageworks MSA2312sa Dual Controller Modular Smart Array is designed with high-availability and redundancy in mind. The dual controller design provides an extra layer of protection against data loss, as each controller operates independently. If one controller fails, the other takes over, ensuring that the storage array remains operational.
The MSA2312sa also features redundant power supplies and fans, so that even if one component fails, there is a backup available to keep the system running. This helps to prevent downtime and reduces the risk of data loss.
The system also includes data protection features such as dual-parity RAID and automatic data recovery, which helps to ensure that data remains secure and recoverable in the event of a drive failure. The MSA2312sa also supports hot-swappable drives, so that in the event of a drive failure, the drive can be replaced without any interruption to the system.
In conclusion, the AJ805A HP CTO Storageworks MSA2312sa Dual Controller Modular Smart Array provides high-availability and redundancy through its dual controller design, redundant power supplies and fans, data protection features, and hot-swappable drives. These features help to minimize downtime and ensure that data remains secure and recoverable in the event of a failure.
General Information:
- Device Type : Hard Drive Array
- Enclosure Type : Rack-Mountable – 2U
CABINET (CHASSIS):
- Installed Devices / Modules Qty : 0
- Supported Devices / Modules Qty : 12
- Supported Drives : Serial Ata-300 / SAS
Storage:
- Hdd Array External Interface : Serial Attached Scsi
Storage Controllers:
- Type : 2 X Raid ( Serial Attached Scsi )
- Controller Interface Type : Serial Ata-300 / SAS
- Data Transfer Rate : 300 MBPS
- Cache / Buffer Size ( Max ) : 1 GB
- Supported Devices : Disk Array (Raid)
- Raid Level : Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 3, Raid 5, Raid 6, Raid 10, Raid 50
Hard Drive:
- Type : Hot-Swap – Plug-In Module
- Capacity : 0
- Interface Type : Serial Ata-300 / SAS
