Description
Redundancy and High Availability
Redundancy refers to the ability of a system to continue functioning even if one or more of its components fail. In the context of the HP MSA 2040 SAN Dual Controller, redundancy refers to the presence of two controllers that can provide backup to each other in case of a failure. This ensures that the system continues to operate even if one of the controllers fails, preventing data loss and minimizing downtime.
High Availability refers to the ability of a system to be available and operational at all times, with minimal downtime. In the case of the HP MSA 2040 SAN Dual Controller, high availability is achieved through the use of multiple controllers, dual power supplies, and redundant network connections. The dual controllers provide failover protection, while the dual power supplies ensure that the system continues to operate even if one of the power supplies fails. The redundant network connections ensure that data can continue to be transmitted even if one of the connections fails.
Scalability and Expandability Options
The HP MSA 2040 Energy STAR SAN Dual Controller With 24 1.2TB 12G SAS 10K SFF Hdd 28.8TB Bundle has the following scalability and expandability options:
Scalability:
- The MSA 2040 supports up to 400 drives, which provides a large capacity for data storage.
- The MSA 2040 can be upgraded to support new drives with higher capacities and performance, making it easy to keep up with growing storage needs.
- The MSA 2040 supports multiple host connection options, including Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and SAS, which allows for the scalability of the storage network.
Expandability:
- The MSA 2040 can be expanded with additional disk enclosures, allowing you to add more drives as your storage needs grow.
- The MSA 2040 supports both external and internal storage expansion, which provides flexibility in choosing the right storage solution for your organization.
- The MSA 2040 supports data migration, making it easy to upgrade to a larger capacity disk array.
High-speed Connectivity
The HP MSA 2040 Energy STAR SAN Dual Controller With 24 1.2TB 12G SAS 10K SFF Hdd 28.8TB Bundle offers several high-speed connectivity options, including:
- 12G SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) – This high-speed interface provides data transfer rates up to 12Gbps, making it ideal for applications that require fast data transfer.
- 10GbE iSCSI – The 10GbE iSCSI interface provides a high-speed connection to the SAN, allowing for fast data transfers and low latency.
- Fiber Channel (FC) – The FC interface provides a high-speed connection to the SAN, with data transfer rates up to 8Gbps.
- SAS Expansion Port – This port allows for the addition of SAS-based storage devices, providing additional storage capacity and high-speed data transfer rates.
The HP MSA 2040 Energy STAR SAN Dual Controller bundle offers a comprehensive high-speed connectivity solution for businesses and organizations that require fast and reliable storage.
General Information:
- Device Type: Hard Drive Array
- Enclosure Type: Rack-Mountable – 2U
Chassis:
- Installed Devices / Modules Qty: 24
- Supported Devices / Modules Qty: 24
- Supported Drives: Sas-2
STORAGE:
- Total Array Capacity: 28.8 TB
- Hdd Array External Interface: 8gb Fibre Channel, 16gb Fibre Channel
- Maximum Luns: 512
Storage Controllers:
- Type: 2 X Raid
- Interface Type: Sas 6gb/S
- Data Transfer Rate: 600 Mbps
- Raid Level: Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 3, Raid 5, Raid 6, Raid 10, Raid 50
Hard Drive:
- Capacity: 24 X 1.2 TB
- Interface Type: Sas 6gb/S
- Spindle Speed: 10000 Rpm
- Expansions And Connectivity:
- Expansion Bays: 24 (Total) / 0 (Free) – 2.5 Sff
- Interfaces: 2 X Sas 6gb/S – 26 Pin 4x Shielded Mini Multilane Sas (Sff-8088) Ï¿½ 2 X Management Ï¿½ 2 X Management – Rj-45 Ï¿½ 8 X 8gb Fibre Channel / 16gb Fibre Channel – Sfp+
POWER:
- Power Device: 2 X Internal Power Supply – Hot-Plug
- Max Supported Qty: 2
- Power Redundancy: Yes
- Power Redundancy Scheme: 1+1
- Voltage Required: Ac 120/230 V – 50/60 Hz
