Description
Enhanced Reliability and Performance
The HP Storageworks Modular Smart Array P2000 G3 ISCSI MSA Dual Controller SFF Array Hard Drive Array (BK831A) is a high-performance and reliable storage solution designed for small and medium-sized businesses. This array is equipped with two controllers that work in tandem to provide enhanced reliability and performance. The dual controller design ensures that if one controller fails, the other can take over and keep the array running, minimizing downtime and ensuring data availability.
The BK831A supports ISCSI connectivity, which is a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional Fibre Channel storage networks. This allows the array to be used with a wide range of servers, including those running on VMware, Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Unix operating systems.
The array supports Small Form Factor (SFF) hard drives, which offer a compact and cost-effective solution for storage. The hard drives are housed in a modular design, which makes it easy to add or replace drives as storage needs change.
The BK831A supports advanced data protection features, including online RAID level migration, automatic failover, and data recovery in the event of a drive failure. This helps to ensure that data is protected and can be quickly restored in the event of a failure.
Scalable and Customizable Storage Solutions
The BK831A HP CTO Storageworks Modular Smart Array P2000 G3 ISCSI MSA Dual Controller SFF Array Hard Drive Array is a scalable and customizable storage solution designed for demanding enterprise data centers and small-to-medium businesses. This storage array provides high-performance, secure and reliable storage for a wide range of applications and environments.
Scalability: The BK831A HP CTO Storageworks MSA P2000 G3 is highly scalable and can accommodate the growing demands of your business. It can support up to 64 drives, providing a large storage capacity for your data. This allows you to expand your storage as your data needs grow, without having to invest in a new system.
Customizability: This storage solution is highly customizable and can be configured to meet the specific needs of your business. The dual controller design allows you to implement redundancy, ensuring that your data is always available and protected. Additionally, the ISCSI interface provides you with the flexibility to connect to your existing network and storage infrastructure, making it easy to integrate into your existing IT environment.
Performance: The BK831A HP CTO Storageworks MSA P2000 G3 is designed to deliver high-performance storage for demanding applications. With support for SAS and SATA hard drives, you can choose the type of drives that best meet your performance requirements. Additionally, the ISCSI interface provides fast, low-latency storage performance, making it ideal for high-performance applications such as virtualization, database, and file sharing.
Security: The BK831A HP CTO Storageworks MSA P2000 G3 provides advanced security features to protect your data. It includes hardware-based encryption to secure your data-at-rest, ensuring that your data is always protected, even if a drive is lost or stolen. Additionally, the dual controller design provides data protection and helps ensure data availability even in the event of a controller failure.
In conclusion, the BK831A HP CTO Storageworks Modular Smart Array P2000 G3 ISCSI MSA Dual Controller SFF Array Hard Drive Array is a highly scalable, customizable and secure storage solution that is ideal for demanding enterprise data centers and small-to-medium businesses. With its high-performance, reliable and secure storage features, it provides a complete storage solution for your business.
Easy Management and Monitoring
The BK831A HP CTO Storageworks Modular Smart Array P2000 G3 ISCSI MSA Dual Controller SFF Array is a highly reliable and efficient storage solution for organizations of all sizes. The dual controller design ensures high performance and data protection, while the ISCSI interface enables seamless integration with existing network infrastructure. The P2000 G3 MSA also features easy management and monitoring capabilities, making it simple for administrators to manage the storage array and monitor its performance.
The management and monitoring of the BK831A HP CTO Storageworks Modular Smart Array P2000 G3 ISCSI MSA Dual Controller SFF Array is done through the HP Array Configuration Utility (ACU) and HP Systems Management Homepage (SMH). The ACU provides an intuitive interface for configuring the storage array, while the SMH provides real-time monitoring and reporting of the system’s performance, including disk utilization, status, and error information. The SMH also enables remote management and monitoring of the array, making it possible for administrators to manage the system from any location.
In addition to the management and monitoring capabilities provided by the HP ACU and SMH, the P2000 G3 MSA also features built-in data protection mechanisms, such as hot-swappable hard drives, RAID configurations, and battery-backed cache, ensuring that critical data remains protected even in the event of a disk failure. The P2000 G3 MSA also supports multiple protocols, including ISCSI, Fibre Channel, and iSCSI over TCP/IP, making it easy to integrate with a variety of network environments.
In conclusion, the BK831A HP CTO Storageworks Modular Smart Array P2000 G3 ISCSI MSA Dual Controller SFF Array is a robust and versatile storage solution, designed for easy management and monitoring. With its dual controller design, built-in data protection mechanisms, and support for multiple protocols, the P2000 G3 MSA provides organizations with a reliable and efficient storage solution that can be easily managed and monitored from any location.
GENARAL INFORMATION :
- Device Type : Hard Drive Array
- Enclosure Type : Rack-Mountable – 2U
- CABINET (CHASSIS):
- Installed Devices / Modules Qty : 0
- Supported Devices / Modules Qty : 24
- Supported Drives : Serial Ata-300 / SAS 2
STORAGE:
- Hdd Array External Interface : Iscsi
- Maximum Luns : 512
Storage Controllers:
- 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
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 )
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT :
- Width : 17.6 In
- Depth : 20.1 In
- Height: 3.5 In
- Weight: 45 Lbs
