HP (Hewlett-Packard) MSA30 SB manual

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    (formerly known as HP StorageWorks 4400 Enclosure) The HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 30 Single Bus or Dual Bus Enclosures (hereafter referred to as "MSA30 SB or MSA30 DB") is an Ultra320 SCSI disk drive storage enclosure. These enclosures deliver industry-leading data performance, availability, storage density, and upgradeability to[...]

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    Key Features NOTE: All models of the MSA30 (Formerly StorageWorks 4400) Enclosure Family have the following features: Ultra320 (LVD) support - Delivering data transfer rates up to 320 MB/s per channel NOTE: U320 performance requires a compatible U320 controller. This is noted in the product documentation. 3U rack height. Supports up to 14 (1-inch) [...]

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    Upgradeability Upgrading a StorageWorks 4200/4300 Enclosure to a MSA30 is as easy as swapping out the I/O module and the EMU on the back of the unit. The unit must be powered down to replace the I/O unit. NOTE: U320 performance requires a compatible U320 controller. This is noted in the product documentation. A U320 compatible EMU is also required [...]

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    Compatibility and Integration Testing Intensive compatibility and performance testing with HP ProLiant severs, HP Integrity, HP 9000 Servers and Alpha servers ensures the highest level of integration available in the industry on a HP server. For a complete list of supported HP servers and workstations, please refer to the QuickSpecs and/or User Gui[...]

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    Software Product Services Standalone telephone support Rights to new license version Media and documentation updates Hardware Product Services Installation services On-site maintenance (includes warranty support) Response time upgrades during the warranty period Post-warranty coverage RAID setup and performance consulting via statement of work For [...]

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    HP Care Pack Information Flexible Care Packs 1 Year Next Day HW HA101A1-7GT 1 Year 4h 13x5 HW HA103A1-7GT 1 Year 4h 24x7 HW HA104A1-7GT 1 Year 6h CTR HW HA105A1-7GT 1 Year Support Plus HA109A1-7GT 1 Year Support Plus 24 HA110A1-7GT 3 Year Next Day HW HA101A3-7GT 3 Year 4h 13x5 HW HA103A3-7GT 3 Year 4h 24x7 HW HA104A3-7GT 3 Year 6h CTR HW HA105A3-7G[...]

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    NOTE: Some of the options listed below may be discontinued. Shipping Dimensions Part Number MSA30 34.38 x 34.375 x 12 in (87.33 x 87.313 x 30.48 cm) (SB) 302969-B21 34.38 x 34.375 x 12 in (87.33 x 87.313 x 30.48 cm) (DB) 302970-B21 Ultra320 Single Bus Upgrade I/O Module 19.63 x 17.25 x 3.75 in (49.86 x 43.81 x 9.53 cm) 287484-B21 Ultra320 Dual Bus [...]

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    PCI-X 2-Port U320 SCSI and 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Combination Card OS Support: HP-UX 11.11, 11.23PI, Linux (RH AS3, RH AS4, SLES9) on Integrity servers, Windows 2003 server on Integrity servers AB290A NOTE: See your server and controller compatibility matrix for details on controller and server compatibility. HP 9000 and HP Integrity Server-Storag[...]

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    42U Modular Storage Cabinet 50 Hz (Opal) 180312-B22 36U Modular Storage Cabinet 60 Hz (Opal) 180313-B21 36U Modular Storage Cabinet 50 Hz (Opal) 180314-B22 22U Modular Storage Cabinet 60 Hz (Opal) 180315-B21 22U Modular Storage Cabinet 50 Hz (Opal) 180316-B22 41U Modular Storage Cabinet 60 Hz (Blue) 180317-B21 41U Modular Storage Cabinet 50 Hz (Blu[...]

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    Universal SCSI Drives Ultra 320 Drives HP 300GB U320 15K Universal HDD 411089-B22 HP 300GB U320 10K Universal HDD 350964-B22 HP 146GB U320 10K Universal HDD 286716-B22 HP 72GB U320 10K Universal HDD 286714-B22 HP 146GB U320 15K Universal HDD 347708-B22 HP 72GB U320 15K Universal HDD 286778-B22 HP 36GB U320 15K Universal HDD 286776-B22 0.6-inch (1.5[...]

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    Protocol Support Wide Ultra320 (LVD) Wide Ultra3 (LVD) Wide Ultra2 (LVD) O/S Support Defined by specific HP array controller or SCSI adapter used; please refer to the QuickSpecs and/or User Guide of the specific array controller or SCSI adapter Dimensions (HxWxD) Rack 5.2 x 19 x 20.5 in (13.1 x 47.88 x 51.66 cm) Shipping Dimensions (HxWxD) Rack 34.[...]

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    © Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP sha[...]