HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 Overview

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Overview

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500

1. Display

2. Display Buttons

3. Display Indicators

4. Modular Smart Array Controller

1. Power Supply/Blower Indicators

2. Power Supply/Blower Assemblies

3. SCSI Port A

5. Power Switch

6. Status Indicators

7. Redundant Controller Slot Blank

8. Drive Bay(s)

4. SCSI Port B

5. SCSI I/O Indicators

6. SCSI I/O with Integrated Environmental Monitoring Unit (EMU)

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HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500

Overview

What's New

What's New

What's NewWhat's New

New name, formerly named Smart Array Cluster Storage
MSA500 Starter Kit with 2 host adapters included
MSA500 High Availability Kit includes everything needed to make MSA500 system fully redundant at a new low price
Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Support
UnitedLinux 1.0 Support
Novell NetWare 6.5 Support
Storage sharing with up to 4 direct attached servers

At A Glance

At A Glance

At A GlanceAt A Glance

Two node high availability clustering
Shared storage for up to 4 ProLiant servers
Redundant capable Smart Array Controllers with LCD screen to show system status messaging.
Total storage capacity of 2TB, by using 14 HP Universal U320 Hard Disks of 146.8 GB each
Multipath connectivity option with load balancing
Redundant Power Supplies and Fans standard
Fully convertible to HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000
RAID 0, 1, 1+0, 5 and ADG standard
Supports up to 512 MB of Battery Backed Cache (2x256 MB).
Pre-Failure Warranty that covers disk drives

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HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500

Standard Features

Modular Smart Array Family

Modular Smart Array Family

Modular Smart Array FamilyModular Smart Array Family
The HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array family delivers easy, affordable storage technology to meet today's demanding and growing IT needs. These

storage solutions offer the best price/performance features for direct attach environments, small clusters, workgroup sharing and entry-level SAN
environments. Each solution is designed to be easy to deploy, secure, reduce management costs, while driving rapid return on investment.

Modular Smart Array 500

Modular Smart Array 500

Modular Smart Array 500Modular Smart Array 500
The HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 (MSA 500), formerly named Modular Smart Array 500, is an Ultra3 SCSI (supporting Ultra320 hard drives)

storage system, supporting up to 2TB of data capacity, designed specifically for 2-node clustering and multiple node (up to 4 servers) shared storage.
Designed to reduce the complexity and expense of clustering and storage sharing, the Modular Smart Array 500 is built upon Smart Array and ProLiant
technologies to provide advanced data protection features yet is simple to deploy, configure and manage. Ideal for entry level clustering and shared storage,
the Modular Smart Array 500 is familiar SCSI technology, making it a simple and powerful storage platform. As the customer's clustering and storage
requirements grow, the Modular Smart Array 500 may be converted to a SAN array by replacing the controller(s) and I/O module and installing a MSA 1000
FC I/O module, or MSA 1000 FC switch, providing the customer with extended hardware investment protection into the future.
The Modular Smart Array 500 combines the array controller shelf and the drive shelf, which holds up to fourteen 1 HP Universal Disk drives in a single 4U
rack mount cabinet, that's over 2 terabytes of storage.

Key Features

Key Features

Key FeaturesKey Features

High performance Modular Smart Array controller(s) with LCD for system status messages.
Standard 128-MB Battery Backed Cache, upgradeable to 512 MB maximum.
Optional redundant Modular Smart Array controller.
4U rack mount chassis combining both the controller and disk shelf.
Ultra3 SCSI back panel and drive interconnect.
SSP (Selective Storage Presentation) for storage sharing with multiple servers.
2TB capacities with support of 14 Ultra320, Ultra3 and Ultra2 Universal 1 Drives.
Redundant power supplies and fans are standard.
RAID levels 0, 1, 1 0, 5, RAID ADG.
Optional 4-Port Shared Storage Module with Smart Array Multipath software with load balancing.
Optional ProLiant Essentials Recovery Server Option
Convertible to MSA 1000 for capacity expansion and increased host connections
Remote configuration and monitoring via ACU & Insight Manager 7.
Qualified and certified for Windows, Linux and NetWare 2-node clustering
Support for select ProLiant servers (see Server Compatibility on page 14 or

http://www.hp.com/go/msa

for latest compatibility).

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Product Highlights

Modular Smart Array 500 Highlights

Modular Smart Array 500 Highlights

Modular Smart Array 500 HighlightsModular Smart Array 500 Highlights

High Levels of

High Levels of

High Levels ofHigh Levels of
Performance, Data

Performance, Data

Performance, DataPerformance, Data
Protection and

Protection and

Protection andProtection and
Functionality

Functionality

FunctionalityFunctionality

High Availability

High Availability

High AvailabilityHigh Availability
Novell NetWare environments.
High Performance

High Performance

High PerformanceHigh Performance
Plus embedded controller in the ProLiant servers.
Storage Capacity

Storage Capacity

Storage CapacityStorage Capacity
maximum of 2TB of shared storage capacity using HP 146.8 Ultra320 SCSI Universal 1" hard drives.
Data Protection

Data Protection

Data ProtectionData Protection
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 Manageability

Storage ManageabilityStorage Manageability
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 Platform

Choice of Computing PlatformChoice of Computing Platform
Advanced Data Guarding (RAID ADG) Fault Tolerance

Advanced Data Guarding (RAID ADG) Fault Tolerance

Advanced Data Guarding (RAID ADG) Fault ToleranceAdvanced Data Guarding (RAID ADG) Fault Tolerance
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.

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500

– supports a broad range of clustering options for Microsoft Windows Server, Linux Server and

– Data transmission rate of 14,000 IOPS – 2 Node cluster configuration using Smart Array 5i

– The Modular Smart Array 500 cabinet supports up to fourteen 1" Universal hard drives, for a

– Modular Smart Array 500 is designed for a high level of data protection. It includes redundant

– The Smart Array Controllers feature familiar configuration and management tools

– The Modular Smart Array 500 is designed and qualified for ProLiant servers.

– This is the highest level of RAID fault

DtS (DAS to SAN)

DtS (DAS to SAN)

DtS (DAS to SAN)DtS (DAS to SAN)
Technology

Technology

TechnologyTechnology

Low Total Cost of

Low Total Cost of

Low Total Cost ofLow Total Cost of
Ownership

Ownership

OwnershipOwnership

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.

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 Consolidation

Storage ConsolidationStorage Consolidation
internal storage to the Modular Smart Array 500.
Universal Hard Drive

Universal Hard Drive

Universal Hard DriveUniversal Hard Drive
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 Warranty

Pre-Failure WarrantyPre-Failure Warranty
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:

Some operating systems may not support all of these features.

NOTE:NOTE:

Integrated Configuration and Management Tools

Integrated Configuration and Management Tools

Integrated Configuration and Management ToolsIntegrated Configuration and Management Tools
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.

– Improve storage utilization and lower storage management cost through moving

– Since the Modular Smart Array 500 supports Universal 1" SCSI drives, your investment in

– Drives installed in a Modular Smart Array 500 and monitored under Insight Manager

– The Modular Smart Array 500 utilizes the standard,

Modular Smart Array 500

Modular Smart Array 500

Modular Smart Array 500Modular 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.

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Modular Smart Array 500 Components

Modular Smart Array 500

Modular Smart Array 500

Modular Smart Array 500Modular Smart Array 500
Controller

Controller

ControllerController

4-Port Shared Storage

4-Port Shared Storage

4-Port Shared Storage4-Port Shared Storage
Module with Smart Array

Module with Smart Array

Module with Smart ArrayModule with Smart Array
Multipath

Multipath

MultipathMultipath

Modular Smart Array 500

Modular Smart Array 500

Modular Smart Array 500Modular Smart Array 500
Controller Management

Controller Management

Controller ManagementController Management
Features

Features

FeaturesFeatures

The Modular Smart Array 500 Controller is an integrated RAID controller with an integrated LCD/LED status display and
128-MB read/write battery-backed cache (expandable to 512MB per controller). One Modular Smart Array 500 Controller is
included with the Modular Smart Array 500; the redundant Modular Smart Array 500 Controller is an option..

The 4-Port Shared Storage Module is an option which may be used in one of two configurations:

Enhance cluster fault tolerance by adding multiple paths from the host servers to the shared storage. This provides
an additional level of fault tolerance by adding redundancy to both the HBA in the host server as well as the SCSI
cables connecting the host servers to the shared storage.
Attach up to four independent servers to the Modular Smart Array 500. The storage capacity to each server is
assigned with SSP (Shared Storage Presentation), a feature of the Array Configuration Utility. Using SSP and sharing
storage among multiple host servers maximizes hard drive capacity utilization, and allows for additional hard drive
capacity to be deployed (up to 14) with the volume extension and capacity expansion capabilities.

Online RAID Level Migration: allows for online post-configuration change to RAID level without destroying data or
volume information.
Online Capacity Expansion: allows for adding storage to an operational Modular Smart Array 500-reducing
expensive server downtime (single path configuration only).
Online Volume Extension: allows for the capacity growth of existing logical volumes (single path configuration
only).
Logical Drive Capacity Extension: allows the user to increase the size of existing logical drives online under
Windows NT® and offline for other operating systems.
Online Stripe Size Migration: Allows changing stripe sizing of a logical drive.
User Selectable Read/Write Cache size, allocate cache sizes.
User Selectable Expand and Rebuild Priority.

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500

Controller Firmware

Controller Firmware

Controller FirmwareController Firmware
Cloning

Cloning

CloningCloning

Multi Host Storage

Multi Host Storage

Multi Host StorageMulti Host Storage
Sharing

Sharing

SharingSharing

RAID

RAID

RAIDRAID

Enhanced Controller Firmware Auto-Cloning allows customer choice of controller firmware version when adding redundant
controller with different firmware version.

Selective Storage Presentation (SSP) support standard on both the base 2-port model of Modular Smart Array 500 as well as
the optional 4-port Shared Storage Module. SSP allows the administrator to create volumes and assign access rights to a
particular host server. This allows sharing the Modular Smart Array 500 with up to 4 host servers maximizing storage
capacity utilization. SSP also allows online capacity expansion as well as online volume extension in DAS configurations.

Several fault tolerant configurations keep data available and servers running while drives are being replaced, including:

Advanced Data Guarding (RAID ADG): Allocates the equivalence of 2 parity drives across multiple drives and
allows simultaneous write operations.
Distributed Data Guarding (RAID 5): Allocates parity data across multiple drives and allows simultaneous write
operations.
Drive Mirroring (RAID 1 and 1+0 Striped Mirroring): Allocates half of the drive array to data and the other half to
mirrored data, providing two copies of every file.

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