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HPE MSA 2042 Storage

HPE MSA 2042 Storage (SFF)

HPE MSA 2042 Storage (LFF)

The MSA 2042 further drives the MSA 800GB of flash capacity configuration and capacity Services SW License, customers can choose how to best utilize these SSDs to provide the optimal flash ac performance hungry applications

which works without user intervention to place the pages up to SSD for flash acceler real time manager.

2040 family into the world of flash acceleration with a new set of MSA models which includes

in all SFF and LFF configurations. In addition to including 2x400GB Mixed Use SSDs in the base

, the MSA 2042 also includes a rich set of software features as standard including 512 Snapshots, Remote Replication

Performance Tiering capabilities, all at a very attractive price compared to other hybrid configurations. The 800GB of SSD

can be used as Read Cache or as a start to building a fully tiered configuration. With the inclusion of the Advanced Data

hour-to-hour, day-to-day, and week-to-week. All done hands free and without any management overhead from the IT

• Starting at $10K, accelerate applications affordably

- The industry’s leading entry array, now with 800GB of SSD capacity standard

- Built-in, tiering dynamically moves hot data to flash and cold data to lower-cost media

• Set it and forget it

- Hands-free data tiering engine eliminates performance bottlenecks with zero admin required

- All-inclusive software suite and simple management tools for IT generalists & server admins

• Reduce risk with modern disaster recovery and business continuity

- 512 snapshots out-of-the-box for instant recovery

- Remote replication included for affordable application availability

• Grow flexibly now and into the future

- Data-in-place upgrades eliminate risky data migrations and costly drive investments

- Start small and scale as needed with any combination of SSD, Enterprise or Midline SAS drives

What’s new with the MSA 2042

• New MSA 2042 arrays based on write intensive (Mainstream Endurance) SSDs

• New SSF and LFF write intensive (Mainstream Endurance) SSDs

• Adding new higher capacity 900GB SAS 15K SF HDD

. Both Read Cache and Performance Tiering utilize a real-time tiering algorithm

most accessed data on the fastest medium at the right time. The MSA 2042 will dynamically move hot

ation and move cooler, more stagnant data back down to spinning media as workloads change in

celeration for their

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HPE MSA 2042 Storage

Array

Access Type

Block

Form Factor

SFF or LFF

Number of controllers per array

Minimum/Maximum host ports

1/8

FC host connectivity

8/16Gb

iSCSI host connectivity

1Gb or 10GbI

SAS host connectivity

6/12Gb

Cache, per array

Max Read cache per array

8TB

Data (read/write) cache + system memory per array

12GB

Pool Capacity (with Large Pool Support)

562 TB (512 TiB)

RAID Levels supported: Virtual

RAID 1, 5, 6, 10

RAID Levels supported: Linear

RAID 0,1,3,5,6,10,50

Enclosures

Expansion Drive Enclosures

0-7 enclosures

LFF/SFF array/enclosure mixing

Supported

Maximum number of drives per array enclosure

24 SFF/12 LFF

Maximum number of drives per drive enclosure

25 SFF/12 LFF

Drive enclosure interface type

6Gb SAS

Drives

Maximum total HDDs per array

199 SFF / 96 LFF

Maximum total SSDs per array

199 SFF / 96 LFF

Number of SSDs embedded in base system

2 x 400GB SSDs

Max raw capacity per array enclosure

76.8 TB SFF / 120TB LFF

Max raw capacity per drive enclosure

80 TB SFF / 120TB LFF

Max raw capacity per array

637TB SFF / 960TB LFF

Supported Drive Capacities

SFF SSDs (Mixed Use)

400GB, 800GB, 1.6TB, 3.2TB

LFF SSDs

400GB, 800GB

SFF HDDs

15K SAS: 300GB, 450GB, 600GB

7.2K SAS: 1.0TB, 2.0TB

LFF HDDs (12G)

7.2K SAS: 2TB, 4TB, 6TB, 8TB

Software Features

Thin Technologies

Thin Provisioning, Space Reclamation, Thin Rebuild

Tiering

Performance Tier, Standard Tier, Archive Tier

Replication

Snapshots (512), Volume Copy, Remote Snaps

Quality of Service

Virtual Tier Affinity

Additional Features

Maximum number of volumes

512

Maximum number of snapshots

512

Maximum number of hosts

512

Maximum number of initiators

1024

10K SAS: 300GB, 600GB, 900GB, 1.2TB, 1.8TB

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Customer self-installable

Yes

Customer self-repairable

Yes

Customer self-upgradeable

Yes

HPE MSA 2042 Storage

Power supplies

Management Ethernet port

Host connection ports FC, iSCSI,or SAS

5. Expansion port

CLI port (mini-USB)

MSA 2042 Storage

Descriptions

Part Number

Models based on

HPE MSA 2042 SAN Dual Controller LFF Storage

1,3

Q0F05A

HPE MSA 2042 SAN Dual Controller SFF Storage

1, 3

Q0F06A

HPE MSA 2042 SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage

1,4

Q0F07A

HPE MSA 2042 SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage

1 ,4

Q0F08A

Models based on

HPE MSA 2042 SAN Dual Controller with Mainstream Endurance Solid State Drives LFF Storage

Q0F74A

HPE MSA 2042 SAN Dual Controller with Mainstream Endurance Solid State Drives SFF Storage

Q0F72A

HPE MSA 2042 SAS Dual Controller with Mainstream Endurance Solid State Drives LFF Storage

Q0F75A

HPE MSA 2042 SAS Dual Controller with Mainstream Endurance Solid State Drives SFF Storage

Q0F73A

NOTES:

SSDs.

ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR certification for the HPE MSA 2042 Storage is pending.

(NEBS)

Mixed Use SSDs

Write Intensive SSDs

Certification

2,3,5

2,4,5

Includes an LFF or SFF Array Chassis, two MSA 2040 SAN or SAS controllers depending on model, two 400GB Mixed Use SSDs, one Advanced Data Services LTU.

Includes an LFF or SFF Array Chassis, two MSA 2040 SAN or SAS controllers

depending on model, two 400GB Write Intensive SSDs, one Advanced Data Services LTU

SFPs not included

SPFs not required

SSD naming convention has changed over time. Mainstream Endurance SSDs are

also known as Write Intensive SSDs and have a higher endurance than Mixed Use

Carrier-Grade Components

The HPE MSA 2042 Storage arrays are not NEBS compliant. The HPE MSA 2042 does not support DC power supplies.

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to order the HPE MSA 2040 Carrier-Grade components.

to the HPE MSA 2040 Storage System.

For customers who require NEBS compliance, or who require DC power supplies, should consider the HPE MSA 2040 Storage arrays. Refer to the HPE MSA 2040 QuickSpecs on how

Encryption

Data at Rest Encryption is not supported on the HPE MSA 2042. If encryption is desired, refer

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All MSA 2042 models offer a common set of valuable features:

• MSA 2042 comes standard with two 400GB flash drives which allow IT managers to accelerate application performance

Configuration Table for mixing SFPs

Configuration

Controller

Host Port 1 SFP

Host Port 2 SFP

Host Port 3 SFP

Host Port 4 SFP

Dual SAN

Controller A

16Gb FC

None

16Gb FC

8Gb FC

10GbE iSCSI

1GbE iSCSI

8Gb FC

None

16Gb FC

8Gb FC

10GbE iSCSI

1GbE iSCSI

10GbE iSCSI

None

10GbE iSCSI

1GbE iSCSI

None

10GbE iSCSI

1GbE iSCSI

Controller B

Match Controller A

NOTES: 1 SFP in Host Port 1 must match SFP in Host Port 2

SFP in Host Port 3 must match SFP in Host Port 4

All MSA 2042 models offer a common set of valuable features (cont):

• The two 400GB SSDs can be optionally deployed as read cache, as an SSD virtual disk group for tiered storage, or as a

Linear disk group.

- Deploy the two embedded SSDs as Read Cache to improve random read performance. A maximum of 2 SSD’s are

supported per pool providing a maximum of 4TB of read cache per controller

- Deploy the two embedded SSDs as tiered storage. The MSA 2042 can manage up to three tiers of storage:

Performance tier, Standard tier and Archive tier..

- The Performance Auto Tiering License necessary to create a SSD virtual disk group for both read and write

capabilities comes standard with all MSA 2042 models. No additional software license purchase is necessary

• All MSA 2042 models come standard with the Advanced Data Services (ADS) Software Suite LTU. Software titles

included in the ADS Software Suite include:

- HPE MSA 2042 Performance Automated Tiering LTU

- HPE MSA 512-Snapshot Software LTU

- HPE MSA Remote Snap Software LTU

• MSA 2042 controller architecture which maximizes performance

- Four host ports per controller

 MSA 2042 SAN controller supports 8 GB FC, 16 GB FC, 1GbE iSCSI or 10GbE iSCSI.  MSA 2042 SAS controller supports 6 GB and 12 GB SAS host connectivity.

- 6 GB transportable read/write cache per controller.

- Battery-free cache backup with super capacitors and compact flash

• MSA 2042 SAN Controller allows customers to create their own Combo Controller by mixing FC and iSCSI SFPs. Below are

the valid configurations for mixing SFPs:

Controller

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• Storage Management Utility V3 (SMU). This new MSA management GUI brings a new modern look and feel to array

When capacity is added to a system, the user is

512 TiB capacity per virtual pool by

Application

The HPE MSA 2042 Storage is the ideal solution for customers running Oracle, Microsoft, SAP environments and

Learn more

To learn more about specific HPE Storage Solutions that are built with Oracle, Microsoft, SAP and Virtualization

management.

• Thin Provisioning allows storage allocation of physical storage resources only once they are consumed by an application.

Thin Provisioning also allows over-provisioning of physical without predicting storage capacity upfront.

• All models feature a wide variety of drives: High-performance SSD drives, enterprise-class SAS, and SAS Midline drives.

• The MSA 2042 will support a maximum of 7 disk enclosures (either LFF and/or SFF). Add-on enclosures can either be

D2700 SFF drive enclosures or MSA 2040 LFF disk enclosures.

• The MSA 2042 can grow incrementally to a maximum of 96 LFF or 199 SFF drives.

• Disks Groups can be spanned across multiple enclosures.

• Virtual Storage RAID levels 1, 5, 6, 10.

• Linear Storage RAID levels 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 50.

• Maximum hard drive counts vary by RAID levels: 2 drive max for RAID level 1; max of 16 drives for RAID levels 0, 3, 5, 6,

and 10; max of 32 drives for RAID level 50.

• Multiple Disk Groups can be aggregated into a single Storage Pool.

• The maximum LUN size is 140TB (128TiB)

• Storage Pools allow data on a given LUN to span across all drives in a pool.

also getting a performance benefit of the additional spindles.

• Snapshot enhancements for virtual storage, including performance improvements, hierarchical snapshots, and simplified

resource management. Administrators can monitor and optionally control snapshot space usage.

• Prioritize data by assigning appropriate affinity level (Performance, No Affinity or Archive)

• Large Pool Support is available with GL220 firmware or later. Customers can configure

enabling large pool support.

• Non-disruptive on-line controller code upgrade. Requires Multi-pathing software)

• Upgradable by design. Owners of an MSA P2000 G3 and an MSA 1040 array are able to do data-in-place controller

upgrades to the new MSA 2042 array. This unique ability protects the earlier investments in drives, and JBODs.

- Certain limitations are applicable. Please review the Upgrading to the HPE MSA 1040 or HPE MSA 2040/2042

Technical Whitepaper before upgrading your P2000 G3/MSA 1040 systems

storage pool resources allowing ease of growth for volumes

Solutions

those customers who are deploying virtual server technologies like VMware and Hyper-V. The MSA 2042 delivers enterprise functionality that enhances virtual environments, simplifies management, and reduces costs. Easy to deploy, scale and maintain, HPE MSA 2042 Arrays ensure that crucial business data remains available. Hewlett Packard Enterprise has developed best-in-class expertise in Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, and Virtualization Hypervisor technology through extensive testing with the HPE MSA 2042, HPE servers, and management software; high availability and disaster recovery solutions; and backup and recovery on the Oracle, Microsoft, and SAP application platforms. As a result, our customers can expect a wide range of operational and business benefits where they can:

Deploy IT assets across multiple locations. Incrementally grow storage without interruption. Enable high availability and disaster recovery capabilities for critical applications. Deploy a remote disaster recovery site.

environments in mind, visit the solution sites supporting each of these applications. HPE MSA Storage hyperlink to: http://www.hpe.com/storage/MSA

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Product Technology

controller

SAS controller

MSA 2042 SAS controller supports 6Gb and 12Gb SAS host connectivity.

Modular

2U rack height. 12 LFF or 24 SFF drive bays. All MSA 2042 models come pre-configured with two controllers, two

NOTE: The MSA 2042 does not support single controller configurations.

Drives

The MSA 2042 controllers support both the MSA 3.5-inch LFF drives, and the MSA 2.5-inch SFF drives.

Optional

Just as the user has a choice of chassis for the array enclosure (LFF or SFF drive bays), so also do they have a choice of

drive bays and

SAS cables for connection to the MSA

SAN

Chassis

available

Disk Enclosures

MSA 2042 SAN controller supports 8Gb FC, 16Gb FC, 1GbE iSCSI or 10GbE iSCSI host connectivity. .

400GB SSDs, and an Advanced Data Services LTU

• Solid State Drives (SSDs) deliver exceptional performance for applications requiring high random read IOPs

performance.

• Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) enterprise-class drives are designed for high demand, 24x7 usage.

• SAS Midline drives are usually reserved for archival of data as they are relatively inexpensive and are

available in very large capacities.

expansion disk enclosures accommodating either drive size. Both the MSA 2040 and the D2700 disk enclosures can be hot-added to an operating array. SFF and LFF Array enclosures and Disk Enclosures can be mixed without limitations.

MSA 2040 3.5-inch Disk Enclosure. This 2U enclosure is designed to support twelve HPE Storage LFF accepts MSA dual-ported 12Gb SSD, SAS, and SAS MDL hard drives. The pre-configured MSA 2040 LFF Drive Enclosure has two I/O modules and supports the MSA 2042 dual controller arrays.

• The MSA 2040 LFF MSA Disk Enclosure can be attached to the MSA 2042 LFF or SFF storage models.

• Each MSA2040 LFF Disk Enclosure ships standard with two .5m mini-SAS to mini-SAS cables for connection to

the MSA 2042 array expansion port or existing disk enclosure cascade port.

• LFF and/or SFF Disk Enclosures can be mixed up to the maximum of 7 total Disk Enclosures

HPE D2700 Disk Enclosure This 2U enclosure is designed to support twenty five HPE Storage 2.5-inch SFF drive bays and accepts MSA dual ported 12Gb SSD, SAS, or SAS MDL hard drives. The pre-configuared D2700Disk Enclosure has two I/O modules and supports the MSA 2042 dual controller arrays.

• The D2700 Disk Enclosure can be attached to the MSA 2042 LFF or SFF storage models

• Each D2700 Disk Enclosure ships standard with a two .5m mini-SAS to mini-

2042 array expansion port or existing disk enclosure cascade port.

• LFF and/or SFF Disk Enclosures can be mixed up to the maximum of 7 total Disk Enclosures.

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Scalability

The MSA 2042 array configurations are designed to allow an installation to begin with smaller capacity and be able to

Disk Group

A Disk Group is a collection of disks in a given redundancy mode (RAID 1, 5, 6, 10, 50). It is equivalent to a Vdisk in

Disk Groups can be allocated into a Storage Pool for use with the Virtual Storage features

LUNs

The MSA 2042 arrays support 512 volumes and up to 512 snapshots in a system. All of these volumes can be

storage

Storage

Storage Pools are comprised of one or more Disk Groups. LUNs are no longer be restricted to a single Vdisk as with

As volumes are expanded data automatically reflows to balance capacity utilization on all drives.

RAID 0, 1, 3,

In addition to the usual RAID levels, the MSA 2042 features several important additional levels. RAID 6 offers the

higher performance than RAID 5 through the addition of RAID 0, particularly during writes.

Performance

The performance figures provided here are for reference as many variables exist between array configurations,

MSA 2040 Array Performance 1

HPE MSA 2040 Converged SAN Controller with HDDs

HPE MSA 2040 Converged SAN Controller with Mainstrem Endurance SSDs

HPE MSA 2040 Converged SAN Controller with Mixed Use SSDs Protocol (host connect)

16 Gb Fibre Channel

MSA 2040 RAID 10 Performance Results 2

grow gradually as needed. The flexibility of SSD, SAS or SAS MDL drives technology, form factors, sizes, speeds, and costs per GB allows a system to easily fit in almost any budget.

• Large Form Factor configurations can scale up to 96TB SAS MDL, expandable to 768TB SAS MDL with the

addition of a maximum of seven MSA 2040 3.5-inch Disk Enclosures.

• Small Form Factor configurations can scale up to 76.8 TB SAS, expandable to 637 TB SAS. with the addition

of a maximum of seven HPE D2700 2.5-inch Disk Enclosures.

• Users may configure an MSA 2042 SFF array enclosure with LFF MSA 2040 3.5-inch disk enclosures. This is

an excellent option for a configuration that supports high-speed SFF SSDs or fast SFF enterprise-class SAS drives in the array enclosure, combined with economical LFF drives staged for archival purposes, all in the same array.

Linear Storage and utilizes the same proven fault tolerant technology used by Linear Storage. Disk Group RAID level and size can be created based on performance and/or capacity requirements. With GL200 or newer firmware multiple

mapped to LUNs. Maximum LUN sizes up to 140TB (128 TiB), the LUN capacity is size are dependent on the storage architecture: Linear vs. Virtualized. Thin Provisioning allows the user to create the LUNs independent of the physical

Pools

Linear Storage. A volume’s data on a given LUN can now span all disk drives in a pool. When capacity is added to a system, users will benefit from the performance of all spindles in that pool.

The MSA 2042 supports large, flexible Volumes with sizes up to 128TiB and facilitates seamless capacity expansion.

5, 6, 10, 50

highest level of RAID protection. It allocates two sets of parity data across drives and allows simultaneous write operations. It can withstand two simultaneous drive failures without downtime or data loss. RAID 10 is mirroring and striping without parity and allows large Disk Groups to be created with high performance and mirroring for fault tolerance. RAID 50 combines the block striping and parity of RAID 5 with the straight block striping of RAID 0, yielding

workloads, hard drive types, disk group setup parameters and host system setup. All performance information is measured using Linear Storage

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has traditionally published a set of end-to-end MSA performance specifications which feed into HPE Sizer tools which are based on conservative real-world configurations. For consistency, the MSA 2042 performance numbers have been documented in both Benchmark and End-to-End Performance tables. Configuration details are provided for both test scenarios. These numbers are subject to change without notice.

Benchmark Performance Results:

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