Modular Smart Array 500 Highlights
Modular Smart Array 500 HighlightsModular Smart Array 500 Highlights
Modular Smart Array 500 Highlights
High Levels of
High Levels ofHigh Levels of
High Levels of
Performance, Data
Performance, DataPerformance, Data
Performance, Data
Protection and
Protection andProtection and
Protection and
Functionality
FunctionalityFunctionality
Functionality
High Availability
High AvailabilityHigh Availability
High Availability
– supports a broad range of clustering options for Microsoft Windows Server, Linux Server and
Novell NetWare environments.
High Performance
High PerformanceHigh Performance
High Performance
– Data transmission rate of 14,000 IOPS – 2 Node cluster configuration using Smart Array 5i
Plus embedded controller in the ProLiant servers.
Storage Capacity
Storage CapacityStorage Capacity
Storage Capacity
– The Modular Smart Array 500 cabinet supports up to fourteen 1" Universal hard drives, for a
maximum of 2TB of shared storage capacity using HP 146.8 Ultra320 SCSI Universal 1" hard drives.
Data Protection
Data ProtectionData Protection
Data Protection
– Modular Smart Array 500 is designed for a high level of data protection. It includes redundant
controllers (optional), redundant fans and power supplies (standard); multiple I/O path capability with Smart Array
Multipath software option, support for Hot Pluggable AIT and DAT tape drives in the storage enclosure,
transportable battery-backed cache and RAID ADG (standard).
Storage Manageability
Storage ManageabilityStorage Manageability
Storage Manageability
– The Smart Array Controllers feature familiar configuration and management tools
such as Smart Array Configuration Utility and Insight Manager. Online Management Features: Online Capacity
Expansion (single path only), Online RAID Level Migration, Online Stripe Size Migration, Online Spares (Global),
User Selectable Read/Write cache, User Selectable Expand and Rebuild Priority.
Choice of Computing Platform
Choice of Computing PlatformChoice of Computing Platform
Choice of Computing Platform
– The Modular Smart Array 500 is designed and qualified for ProLiant servers.
Advanced Data Guarding (RAID ADG) Fault Tolerance
Advanced Data Guarding (RAID ADG) Fault ToleranceAdvanced Data Guarding (RAID ADG) Fault Tolerance
Advanced Data Guarding (RAID ADG) Fault Tolerance
– This is the highest level of RAID fault
tolerance. It allocates two sets of parity data across drives and allows simultaneous write operations. This level of
fault tolerance can withstand two simultaneous drive failures without downtime or data loss.
DtS (DAS to SAN)
DtS (DAS to SAN)DtS (DAS to SAN)
DtS (DAS to SAN)
Technology
TechnologyTechnology
Technology
The Smart Array architecture provides a quick and easy way to migrate from the Modular Smart Array 500 to the Modular
Storage Array 1000 (MSA 1000).
In order to convert the Modular Smart Array 500 to a SAN, simply remove the Modular Smart Array Controller(s) and replace
them with StorageWorks MSA 1000 Controller(s) and add FC I/O board or FC Switch (please refer to MSA 1000
Quickspecs for additional SAN requirements information). This is referred to as DtS technology (DAS-to-SAN technology).
In addition to convertibility to the SAN, the Modular Smart Array 500 allows the seamless migration of stored data in
ProLiant servers protected by Smart Array PCI controllers to a Modular Smart Array 500 system. Data that is currently stored
on 1" Universal disk drives using HP Smart Array controllers, as well as data on an RA4100 can easily be migrated to the
Modular Smart Array 500. Simply remove the drives from the older systems and insert them into the Modular Smart Array
500. Existing data and configuration will remain intact. In addition, the RAID set and data will be preserved allowing
migration to be completed in minutes, not hours.
Low Total Cost of
Low Total Cost ofLow Total Cost of
Low Total Cost of
Ownership
OwnershipOwnership
Ownership
The modular, scalable design of the Modular Smart Array 500 provides an extremely flexible platform. You can buy what
you need today and purchase additional capacity and performance as your data storage needs grow, instead of making a
large up-front investment. Additional drives, controllers, and cache can be easily added as your needs dictate.
Storage Consolidation
Storage ConsolidationStorage Consolidation
Storage Consolidation
– Improve storage utilization and lower storage management cost through moving
internal storage to the Modular Smart Array 500.
Universal Hard Drive
Universal Hard DriveUniversal Hard Drive
Universal Hard Drive
– Since the Modular Smart Array 500 supports Universal 1" SCSI drives, your investment in
disk drives is protected and cost is minimized as you add new drives. Sharing of a common universal drive form
factor between your server and storage can significantly reduce needs for hardware and spare inventory, and offer
overall reduction in storage management and business costs.
Pre-Failure Warranty
Pre-Failure WarrantyPre-Failure Warranty
Pre-Failure Warranty
– Drives installed in a Modular Smart Array 500 and monitored under Insight Manager
are supported by a Pre-Failure (replacement) Warranty. Pre-Failure Warranty allows for the replacement of
designated drives in Modular Smart Array 500 before they actually fail when using Insight Manager on ProLiant
servers.
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE:
Some operating systems may not support all of these features.
Integrated Configuration and Management Tools
Integrated Configuration and Management ToolsIntegrated Configuration and Management Tools
Integrated Configuration and Management Tools
– The Modular Smart Array 500 utilizes the standard,
integrated set of Smart Array management and utility software. These tools consistently lower the cost of ownership
by reducing training and technical expertise necessary to install and maintain HP server storage.
Modular Smart Array 500
Modular Smart Array 500Modular Smart Array 500
Modular Smart Array 500
The 4U array houses up to fourteen 1" Universal hot pluggable Ultra320, Ultra3 and/or Ultra2 drives. Each Modular Smart
Array 500 includes the following standard components: Modular Smart Array 500 Controller, 2-port Ultra3 SCSI I/O
Module, dual hot pluggable fans/power supplies, two power cables, two VHDCI SCSI cables and a crossover Ethernet
cable.
QuickSpecs
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Product Highlights
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