Datasheet

The HP StorageWorks 2000fc G2 Modular Smart Array (MSA2000fc) represents the newest Fibre Channel model of the MSA2000
family (which includes the MSA2000i iSCSI and the MSA2000sa SAS connected models), a new generation of HP storage arrays
specifically designed for entry-level customers and features the very latest in functionality and technology at highly affordable price
points.
The MSA2000fc G2 is a 4 Gb Fibre Channel connected 2U storage area network (SAN) or direct connect solution (OS dependent)
designed for small to medium size departments or remote locations. The controller-less chassis is offered in two models - one comes
standard with twelve Large Form Factor (LFF) 3.5-inch drive bays, the other can accommodate twenty-four Small Form Factor (SFF)
2.5-inch drives. Both are able to simultaneously support enterprise-class SAS drives and archival-class SATA drives. The chassis can
have one or two MSA2300fc G2 controllers.
The MSA2000fc G2 is all about the ability to choose the proper configuration to fit individual needs. The user can opt for the 24-
drive bay SFF chassis for the highest spindle counts in the most dense form factor, or go for the 12 drive bay LFF model to max out
total capacity. Choose a single controller unit for low initial cost with the ability to upgrade later; or decide on a model with dual
controllers for the most demanding entry-level situations. Capacity can easily be added when needed by attaching additional drive
enclosures. Maximum capacity ranges with LFF drives up to 27 TB SAS or 60 TB SATA with the addition of the maximum number of
drive enclosures. Configurations utilizing the SFF drive chassis and the maximum number of drive enclosures can grow to 29.7 TB of
SAS or 24.7 TB of SATA with a total of ninety-nine drives. The MSA2000fc G2 has been fully tested up to 64 hosts.
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There are
no additional hidden charges, licenses or fees as you add enclosures or hosts and users.
The MSA2000fc G2 is a member of HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array offerings, delivering simple and affordable storage
technology to meet today's demanding and growing IT needs. These storage solutions offer excellent price/performance and
availability features for direct attach configurations (depending on OS), clusters, workgroups and entry-level SAN environments. Each
solution is designed to be easy to deploy, to be secure, along with low management costs, while driving rapid return on investment.
What's New
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What's New
Support for Small Form Factor (SFF) SAS and SATA drives, common with ProLiant
Support for attachment of THREE dual I/O MSA70 SFF JBODs (ninety-nine SFF drives)
Increased support to FOUR MSA2000 LFF disk enclosures with the MSA2312fc (sixty LFF drives)
Support for new Small Form Factor 300 GB SAS drive - doubling the SFF SAS capacity
Increased optional snapshot capability to 255 snaps
Additional LUN support up to 512 total volumes in a Dual Controller system
Adding support for HP-UX, OpenVMS, Windows, and Linux on powerful Integrity servers
Availability of a carrier grade NEBS-certified DC-powered MSA2024 SFF chassis
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Overview
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