Hp MSA50 User Manual download pdf

The HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 50 Enclosure MSA50 is a 1U Serial Attach SCSI(SAS) disk drive storage

enclosure supporting Small Form Factor(SFF) SAS or Serial ATA(SATA) drives. This enclosure delivers industry-leading

data performance, availability, storage density, and upgradeability to meet customers' demanding and growing storage

needs. The all new SFF drive carrier is designed to support the new Universal form factor hard drive in either SAS or SATA.

This new form factor provides optimized performance per U of space while delivering unparalleled power consumption. The

MSA50 enclosure supports direct attach storage to HP ProLiant and Integrity Servers. The MSA50 supports the cascading of

shelves in a 1+1 configuration to allow a maximum of 20 SFF drives in a 2U configuration attached to a single controller port.

This single controller port incorporates four lanes for a total max throughput of 12Gb/s for SAS.

Expansion slot for potential future second I/O

Power button/LED

Fan

UID button/LED

Hot-plug power supply

Hot-plug SAS or SATA hard drive bays

Hot-plug power supply

Access panel

I/O module

Models

The MSA50 design allows for the mix of SAS and SATA drives in the same enclosure at the same time and is tailored to the

needs of HP server customers who require optimized performance per U of rack space.

Model MSA50

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 50 Enclosure (NA,EMEA,AP)

NOTE:

Rack-mountable 10 SFF drive enclosure with single I/O module,

redundant hot plug power supplies and hot plug fans.

364430-B21

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 50 Enclosure (Japan)

NOTE:

Rack-mountable 10 SFF drive enclosure with single I/O module,

redundant hot plug power supplies and hot plug fans.

364430-291

NOTE:

For complete compatibility information, refer to the Specifications section

of this document. SAS/SATA performance requires a compatible SAS controller.

This is noted in the product documentation.

QuickSpecs

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 50

Enclosure

Overview

DA - 12245 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 7 — 12-22-2006

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Summary of Contents

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The HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 50 Enclosure MSA50 is a 1U Serial Attach SCSI(SAS) disk drive storageenclosure supporting Small Form Factor(S

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Customer BenefitsHigher Performanceper U of Rack SpaceThe Serialized nature of SAS combined with the highest spindle countper U of rack space allows t

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ManageabilityThe MSA50 is managed by HP Systems Insight Manager.Compatibility andIntegration TestingIntensive compatibility and performance testing wi

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Software ProductServicesStandalone telephone supportRights to new license versionMedia and documentation updatesHardware ProductServicesInstallation s

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NOTE: Some of the options listed below may be discontinued.Hard DrivesSFF Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Hard Drives HP 36GB 3G SAS 10K SFF SP HDD375859-B

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Rack OptionsHP 5642 Rack-Unassembled358254-B2110642 (42U) Infrastructure Rack (High Voltage)379005-00110642 (42U) Infrastructure Rack (Low Voltage)379

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HP Services andSupport1 Year Next Day HWHA101A1-7GT1 Year 4h 13x5 HWHA103A1-7GT1 Year 4h 24x7 HWHA104A1-7GT1 Year 6h CTR HWHA105A1-7GT1 Year Support P

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HP StorageWorksModular Smart Array50 EnclosureShipping Dimensions(HxWxD)12 x 23.5 x 33 in (30.24 x 59.22 x 83.16 cm)Weight (unloaded)20 lb (9.07 kg)We