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The HP MSA500 G2 enables external storage to be configured within a
four-node cluster, without having to invest in a fibre-channel network. In
this scenario, two servers are connected redundantly via SCSI cables to
the storage array, and act as fallback or recovery servers to each other.
The cross-over connection is used as a heartbeat listening connection for
the two servers.
For small environments and cost-conscious customers,
networked storage through an IP SAN offers a great
balance between efficiency and affordability. This
can be achieved either array based using the
MSA1510i, or server-based using the HP ProLiant
Storage Server with iSCSI Feature Pack. While it is
possible to share the same network, HP recommends
separating the storage network from the public LAN
for performance reasons. When using an MSA1510i,
you may design a redundant infrastructure using two
switches.
Typical solutions for storage consolidation
These examples show how customers have used storage solutions based on HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Arrays to solve their specific business
challenges.
Two-node cluster with MSA500 G2
Consolidation into an IP SAN
SCSI connection
HP MSA500 G2 up to 4 TB
HP ProLiant DL380 G4
LAN
Cluster cross-over cable
HP ProLiant DL380 G4
SCSI connection
LAN (Ethernet)
HP ProLiant ML350 G4p
Storage Server
(file and print)
Microsoft Exchange
servers on Windows
Server 2003
HP ProCurve
Networking Switch 2708
MSA1510i
Shown with an MSA20
and MSA30 enclosure
SAP/Oracle
®
on Windows
Server
™
2000
iSCSI SAN (Ethernet)
Optional for
redundancy
Optional:
Multifunction
NIC in server
Alternative:
HP ProLiant Storage Server
with iSCSI Feature Pack
(non-redundant only)