QuickSpecs

P2000 Software and
Documents
Support CD
All product documentation (CD can be used on ALL supported server Operating Systems.)
MSA Device Discovery Tool (Win and Linux) - reports P2000/MSA HW devices, and
supported storage software
Host Software Bundles (Win and Linux for both ProLiant x86, ProLiant x64 and Integrity
IA64servers)
CD updated quarterly on HP.com with sustaining firmware updates
Hot Plug Expansion
and Replacement
Support
All P2000 G3 models support hot plug expansion and replacement of redundant controllers,
enclosures, fans, power supplies, and I/O modules for simple, fast installation and maintenance.
Snapshot and Clone All G3 arrays come standard with 64 snaps, 512 snaps available. Controller based functionality.
Offers higher levels of data protection, enabling an almost instant recovery from data failure or
corruption. Offers alternative development testing of 'offline' production data and the ability to
backup snapped/cloned data.
Overview The P2000 G3 arrays come integrated with web browser and CLI based software for storage
and RAID management, setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. This reduces the cost of
ownership by reducing the training and technical expertise necessary to install and maintain
your HP storage solution.
The SPOCK database provides interoperability information for thousands of components and
millions of component combinations. It is available to all users at
http://www.hp.com/storage/spock .
Server Compatibility
NOTE: depends on
protocol
Supports most HP ProLiant, BladeSystems and Integrity servers including
HP ProLiant DL, ML
HP c-Class Blade Servers, Integrity servers, IA64 (FC and FC/iSCSI support only)
Compatibility must be confirmed at: http://www.hp.com/storage/spock
Industry Standard
servers support
Supports most multi-vendor industry standard 32-bit Intel and AMD based (x86) servers.
HP requires the Third-Party Server to be logo'd and listed on the Microsoft Windows
Server Catalog.
Refer to the Microsoft website: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/catalog/server/
HP StorageWorks Division recommends that the Third-Party Server Vendor is an active
member of TSANet. Refer to the TSANet website for details: www.tsanet.com
Non-HP servers will generally be supported if the HP storage stack is used. This includes
supported HP branded HBAs and drivers, and supported FC switches.
OS Support
Fibre Channel ports
Refer to the HP support statements for complete current OS version support:
http://www.hp.com/storage/spock
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 IA32, x64, IA64 (Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64
Microsoft Windows 2003 SP1, SP2, and R2 and 2003 R2 IA32, x64
HP-UX
Red Hat Linux (32/64)
SuSE SLES (32/64)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 Hyper-V
VMware
OpenVMS
Citrix XenServer HP Enterprise Edition
Solaris 10 (x86)
OS Support
Fibre Channel Ports
(Integrity)
HP-UX
Windows
OpenVMS
Linux
QuickSpecs
HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 Modular Smart Array
Systems
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