The HP MSA1000 is the ideal storage consolidation system for an entry-level to mid-range SAN implementation. Its’ low cost, high performance and scalability to 12 TB complement the powerful but easy to use management software tools.
The HP StorageWorks 1000 Modular Smart Array (MSA1000) is a 2 Gb Fibre Channel storage system for the entry-level to midrange storage area network (SAN). It provides the customer with a low-cost, scalable, high performance storage consolidation system with investment protection. It is designed to reduce the complexity and risk of SAN deployments. The powerful but easy to use management software makes it ideal for departmental and remote location SANs. The ability to easily move most data, disks and enclosures currently directly attached to Smart Array controllers (DAS) to a shared storage environment (SAN) will save the user money and time. With the addition of two more drive enclosures, it can control up to 42 enterprise-class U320 SCSI drives allowing capacity of 12 TB. All configuration, management and partitioning and licensing software come standard with no extra charges.
HP StorageWorks MSA 1000 SAN Starter Kit
HP StorageWorks MSA 1000 SAN Starter Kit