Description
Scalability and Flexibility
The HP Storageworks P2000 G3 MSA is a highly scalable and flexible storage system that can be configured to meet a wide range of storage needs. It supports 12 large form-factor (LFF) drives and has dual controllers, which provide high availability and improved performance. The system also supports 10 GbE iSCSI connectivity, making it suitable for use in high-performance networked storage environments.
Scalability: The HP Storageworks P2000 G3 MSA is designed to grow with your storage needs. It supports up to 12 LFF drives and allows for the addition of additional storage capacity as needed, by simply adding more drives. This allows for the system to scale up as storage requirements grow, without the need for a complete system upgrade. Additionally, the system supports multiple storage pools, which can be assigned to different applications, allowing for efficient use of storage capacity.
Flexibility: The HP Storageworks P2000 G3 MSA is a highly flexible storage system that can be configured to meet the specific needs of different environments. It supports both SAS and SATA drives, allowing for a wide range of drive options, including high-performance SAS drives and cost-effective SATA drives. The system also supports multiple RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and 50, providing flexibility in choosing the appropriate level of data protection and performance.
In conclusion, the HP Storageworks P2000 G3 MSA is a highly scalable and flexible storage system that can be configured to meet a wide range of storage needs. It’s 10 GbE iSCSI connectivity, dual controllers, and support for multiple RAID levels and drive options make it an ideal choice for high-performance networked storage environments.
High-Capacity Storage
The HP Storageworks P2000 G3 10gbe ISCSI MSA Dual Controller LFF Array System (model AW596A) is a high-capacity storage system designed for demanding enterprise-level applications. It features a total of 12 bays for large form factor (LFF) hard drives, providing ample space for large amounts of data.
The system is equipped with dual controllers, which ensures reliability and high performance by providing a redundant controller in case of a failure. The controllers are connected to the network using 10gigabit Ethernet (10gbe) ISCSI technology, providing fast data transfer rates and enabling efficient storage of large data sets.
The P2000 G3 system also supports a variety of advanced features, such as snapshots, remote replication, and data protection, making it ideal for storing critical data and mission-critical applications.
Efficient Management and Monitoring
The AW596A HP 12 Bay Storageworks P2000 G3 10gbe ISCSI MSA Dual Controller LFF Array System is a high-performance storage solution designed for medium to large businesses. The system offers efficient management and monitoring through its advanced features and software tools.
- Dual Controller: The system has two independent controllers that provide high availability and redundancy in case of a single controller failure. This ensures that the data is always accessible and protected.
- 10Gbe ISCSI MSA: The 10Gbe ISCSI MSA provides high-speed data transfer rates, allowing for fast and efficient data access. This helps improve the performance of applications and reduces downtime.
- HP P2000 G3 Software Suite: The system comes with a suite of software tools that provide advanced management and monitoring capabilities. This includes the HP Systems Manager, which provides centralized management and monitoring of the storage environment, and the HP Storage Manager, which provides advanced storage management and monitoring functions.
- Array Management: The system allows for the creation and management of storage arrays, including the creation of virtual disks and the management of disk groups. This helps simplify storage management and reduce downtime.
- Performance Monitoring: The system provides real-time monitoring and reporting of performance metrics, such as disk utilization, I/O performance, and network utilization. This helps administrators quickly identify and resolve performance issues.
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 2
Storage:
- Hdd Array External Interface : Iscsi
- Maximum Luns : 512
Storage Controller:
- Type : 2 X Raid ( Iscsi )
- Controller Interface Type : Serial Ata-300 / Sas 2.0
- Data Transfer Rate : 600 Mbps
- Cache / Buffer Size ( Max ) : 2 Gb
- Supported Devices : Disk Array (Raid)
- Raid Level : Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 3, Raid 5, Raid 6, Raid 10, Raid 50
Hard Drive:
- Interface Type : Serial Ata-300 / Sas 2.0
Expansion / Connectivity:
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) : 12 ( 12 ) – 3.5
- Expansion Slots Total (Free): 2 ( 2 ) X Sfp+
- Interfaces : 2 X Management – Mini-Usb Type B 2 X Management – Rj-45 2 X Serial Attached Scsi 2
Power:
- Power Device : 2 X Power Supply – Hot-Plug / Redundant – Plug-In Module
- Power Redundancy : Yes
- Power Redundancy Scheme : 1+1
- Voltage Required : Ac 120/230 V ( 50 – 60 Hz )