QuickSpecs

The MSA1000 utilizes a single, consistent set of utility software for storage and RAID management, setup, configuration and
troubleshooting. This consistency reduces the cost of ownership by reducing the training and technical expertise necessary to install
and maintain your HP storage solution.
Array Configuration Utility
Array Configuration UtilityArray Configuration Utility
Array Configuration Utility
(solution chosen as
appropriate for operating
system)
Provides a graphical view of HP drive array configurations
Easy to use Wizards for configuration
ACU supports on-line configuration
Web Based ACU supports On-Line, Remote Web Based and Off-line configuration
Runs online on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003
Selective Storage
Selective StorageSelective Storage
Selective Storage
Presentation (SSP)
Presentation (SSP)Presentation (SSP)
Presentation (SSP)
Built-in to MSA1000 Controller firmware and controlled via ACU
Allows setting of access rights to the MSA1000 storage by hosts
Access control can be set up to a logical volume level using the Array Controller Utility
Insight Manager
Insight ManagerInsight Manager
Insight Manager
(solution chosen as
appropriate for operating
system)
Powerful storage, server and server option management tool
Monitor storage from a remote central location
Browser based System Insight Manager provides full access from anywhere on the Intranet,
eliminating the need for a dedicated Insight Manager management console
OS Support
OS SupportOS Support
OS Support Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32 & 64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server (sp3)
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server and Enterprise Edition (sp6a)
NetWare 5.1, 6 and 6.5
Red Hat Linux Enterprise Advanced Server 2.1 and Enterprise Linux 3.0 (32 & 64-bit) & 4.0 (32-bit
& 64-bit )SuSE Linux SLES8 and SLES9 (32 & 64-bit )
SuSE Linux SLES 8 (32 & 64-bit )
Please refer to Compatibility Guide at http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000 for complete
configuration support on the above operating systems.
Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS supported in homogeneous environments only (no hub support).
HP-UX 11.11, and 11.23 homogeneous environments only. (limited single controller
homogeneous configurations)
SCO OpenServer 6.0.0, SCO UnixWare 7.1.3, UnixWare 7.1.4 (limited single controller
homogeneous configurations) The MSA SAN Switch 2/8 and the MSA Hub 2/3 are supported.
HP-UX support
HP-UX supportHP-UX support
HP-UX support The MSA1000 for HP-UX supports single controller configurations only. HP-UX support is of a
homogeneous nature. Command Line Interface (CLI) is used for configuration and Event Monitoring
Service (EMS) for monitoring. Root/Boot/Dump/Swap/Install is also supported. PV Links is supported for
multi (HBA) path / single controller (2 HBAs) configurations. HP-UX support is now enabled with the
standard firmware that ships with the MSA1000.
Command Line Interface (CLI) is used for configuration and Event Monitoring Service (EMS) for
monitoring.
Root/Boot/Dump/Swap/Install is also supported.
PV Links is supported for multi (HBA) path / single controller (2 HBAs) configurations.
Fabric, hub and direct Connect are supported
HP-UX 11.11 & 11.23, PA-RISC and Itanium
QuickSpecs
HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 QuickSpec
HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 QuickSpecHP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 QuickSpec
HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 QuickSpec
Specific for Intel, AMD and PA-RISC based Servers Only
Specific for Intel, AMD and PA-RISC based Servers OnlySpecific for Intel, AMD and PA-RISC based Servers Only
Specific for Intel, AMD and PA-RISC based Servers Only
Software Components
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