Overview How can the flexibility of the HP P2000 G3 MSA Array Systems help remedy large storage needs & small budgets? By offering high-performance 8 Gb FC, Combo FC/i SCSI, 6 Gb SAS, 1 Gb or 10 Gb E i SCSI connected arrays designed for efficient storage consolidation at affordable prices. The FC/i SCSI Combo controller gives the flexibility to share the array resources over two protocols, supporting the needs of dissimilar departments & budgets. All P2000 G3 MSA Arrays ship standard with 64 Snapshots & Volume Copy enabled for increased data protection. The FC, Combo FC/i SCSI, & i SCSI controllers allow replication with optional Remote Snap software. The arrays allow departments & small to medium businesses to grow capacity as needed up to 149 drives. Mixing of LFF & SFF enterprise-class SAS & archival-class SATA drives is supported. Configure with a single controller for low initial cost, or dual controllers for high availability for the most demanding entry-level situations. Features Easily Managed, Highly Affordable, Highly Efficient & flexible Storage Consolidation • The HP P2000 G3 MSA Array Systems deliver low cost, consolidated storage array solutions to meet departmental & small to medium businesses requirements with 8 Gb Fibre Channel, Combo FC/i SCSI, 6 Gb SAS, & 1 Gb or 10 Gb E i SCSI systems accommodating LFF & SFF SAS, SAS MDL, & SATA MDL drives. Start Small & Grow in Number of Supported Servers & Total Capacity
- Adaptable to Changing Needs • The P2000 G3 MSA allows customers to grow their storage as demands increase from 600GB to 178TB SAS, 384TB SAS MDL or 192TB SATA. The P2000 G3 MSA arrays can support 7 LFF enclosures & 96 drives or 5 SFF enclosures & a maximum of 149 drives. Single or dual controllers accommodate any budget. Comprehensive Data Protection in an Easily Administered SAN Environment • Reduce risk of IT failure with dual active/active controllers, dual-ported drives, & redundant hardware components.