HP StorageWorks MSA 500 G2 Overview

1. Display

5. Power Switch

2. Display Buttons

6. Status Indicators

3. Display Indicators

7. Redundant Controller Slot Blank

4. Modular Smart Array Controller

8. Drive Bay(s)

1. Power Supply/Blower Indicators

4. SCSI Port B

2. Power Supply/Blower Assemblies

5. SCSI I/O Indicators

3. SCSI Port A

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

QuickSpecs

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2

Overview

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What's New

What's NewWhat's New

What's New

End-to-end Ultra320 SCSI technology
Support for 4-node clustering
256MB battery-backed cache
New Rapid Drive Rebuild technology - increases RAID 5 and RAID ADG drive rebuilds

At A Glance

At A GlanceAt A Glance

At A Glance

Total storage capacity of 4.2TB (14 HP Universal disk drives of 300 GB)
4-node high availability clustering for Linux (LifeKeeper and Serviceguard) and NetWare
2-node high availability clustering for Windows, Linux, and NetWare
Shared storage for up to 4 ProLiant servers
Boot from storage - move all disks to external storage for best capacity utilization
Redundant capable Smart Array Controllers
Multipath connectivity option with load balancing
Redundant power supplies and fans standard
Convertible to HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000
3 year warranty with next day on site service
Protected by HP Services and a worldwide network of resellers and service providers. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.
Pre-failure notification on processors, memory and SCSI hard drives.

QuickSpecs

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2

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Modular Smart Array Family

Modular Smart Array FamilyModular Smart Array Family

Modular Smart Array Family
The HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array family delivers simple, affordable storage technology to meet today's demanding and

growing IT needs. These storage solutions offer the best price/performance and best price/availability features for direct attach
environments, small clusters, workgroups 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 G2

Modular Smart Array 500 G2Modular Smart Array 500 G2

Modular Smart Array 500 G2

High performance Modular Smart Array controller(s) with LCD for system status messages.
256-MB Battery Backed Cache, upgradeable to 512 MB maximum.
Optional redundant Modular Smart Array controller.

4.2U rack mount chassis combining both the controller and disk shelf.
End-to-end Ultra320 SCSI - Host interface, back panel and drive interconnect.
Selective Storage Presentation (SSP) for storage sharing with multiple servers (LUN Masking)

4.2TB capacities with support of 14 Ultra320, Ultra3 and Ultra2 HP Universal Drives.
Redundant power supplies and fans are standard.
RAID levels 0, 1, 1+0, 5, RAID ADG.
Rapid Drive Rebuild technology accelerating RAID 5 and RAID ADG drive rebuild rates
Optional MSA 4-Port I/O Module with Smart Array Multipath software
Convertible to MSA 1000 for capacity expansion and increased host connections
Remote configuration and monitoring via Array Configuration Utility & System Insight Manager.
Qualified and certified for Windows, Linux and NetWare clustering
Support for ProLiant servers (see Server Compatibility on page 14 or

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

for latest compatibility).

QuickSpecs

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2

Standard Features

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Modular Smart Array 500 G2 Highlights

Modular Smart Array 500 G2 HighlightsModular Smart Array 500 G2 Highlights

Modular Smart Array 500 G2 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

– 14,000 IO/s in a 2 host, 14 drive environment. Double the workload
performance of 1st generation MSA500.
Storage Capacity

Storage CapacityStorage Capacity

Storage Capacity

– The Modular Smart Array 500 G2 cabinet supports up to fourteen 1"
Universal hard drives, for a maximum of 4.2TB of shared storage capacity using HP 300GB
Ultra320 SCSI Universal 1" hard drives.
Data Protection

Data ProtectionData Protection

Data Protection

– Modular Smart Array 500 G2 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, 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 HP 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 G2 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 G2 to the Modular Storage Array 1000 (MSA 1000) for additional scalability.

In order to convert the Modular Smart Array 500 G2 to a FC SAN, simply remove the Modular Smart
Array Controller(s) and replace them with StorageWorks MSA1000 Controller(s) (218231-B22) and add
FC I/O module(s) (218960-B21) or FC Switch(es) (288247-B21). By doing so the user can save their
investment in the basic chassis and all their drives. A full back-up and restore IS NOW REQUIRED when
migrating from an MSA500 G2 to an MSA1000. Prior to the current shipping firmware the customer was
not dependent on doing a restore to move the data, now it does require a restore.

QuickSpecs

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2

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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 G2.
Universal Hard Drive

Universal Hard DriveUniversal Hard Drive

Universal Hard Drive

– Since the Modular Smart Array 500 G2 supports HP Universal 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 G2 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 G2 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 G2 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.

QuickSpecs

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2

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Modular Smart Array 500

Modular Smart Array 500Modular Smart Array 500

Modular Smart Array 500
G2 Enclosure

G2 EnclosureG2 Enclosure

G2 Enclosure

The 4U array houses up to fourteen 1" Universal hot pluggable Ultra320, Ultra3 and/or Ultra2 drives.
Each Modular Smart Array 500 G2 includes the following standard components: Modular Smart Array
500 G2 Controller, 2-port Ultra320 SCSI I/O Module, dual hot pluggable fans/power supplies, two
power cables, two Ultra320 SCSI host adapters (SA-642), two VHDCI SCSI cables and a crossover
Ethernet cable for clustering.

Modular Smart Array 500

Modular Smart Array 500Modular Smart Array 500

Modular Smart Array 500
G2 Controller

G2 ControllerG2 Controller

G2 Controller

The Modular Smart Array 500 G2 Controller is an integrated RAID controller with an integrated
LCD/LED status display and 256-MB read/write battery-backed cache (expandable to 512MB per
controller). One Modular Smart Array 500 G2 Controller is included with the Modular Smart Array 500
G2; the redundant Modular Smart Array 500 G2 Controller is an option.

Modular Smart Array 500

Modular Smart Array 500Modular Smart Array 500

Modular Smart Array 500
G2 HBA

G2 HBAG2 HBA

G2 HBA

The Modular Smart Array 500 G2 HBA is a Smart Array 642 that offers two Ultra320 SCSI channels. An
external channel for connectivity to the MSA500 G2 systems and an internal channel to provide RAID
protection to Disk internal to the ProLiant server. The SA-642 is a 64-bit PCI-X card backward
compatible with 64 bit PCI slots.

MSA500 G2 4-Port I/O

MSA500 G2 4-Port I/OMSA500 G2 4-Port I/O

MSA500 G2 4-Port I/O
Module with Smart Array

Module with Smart ArrayModule with Smart Array

Module with Smart Array
Multipath

MultipathMultipath

Multipath

The MSA500 G2 4-Port I/O Module option offers 4 Ultra320 ports to extend connectivity to up to 4
hosts or supporting multipath configurations. It frees captive storage capacity dedicated to a single
server and increase storage utilization over internal server storage.

4-node cluster support with Serviceguard and LifeKeeper for Linux and Novell NetWare
Multipath support with load balancing enhances cluster fault tolerance by adding multiple paths
from the host servers to the MSA500 G2. 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 G2. 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.
Mix 2-node cluster and shared storage configurations. This supported configuration allows for a
2-node cluster and 2 non-clustered servers to share the Modular Smart Array 500 G2 storage
systems for maximum storage utilization.

QuickSpecs

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 G2

Modular Smart Array 500 G2 Components

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