QuickSpecs

What happens if I need to add more storage capacity?
HP StorageWorks MSA systems are modular, so you can
add capacity as your needs grow, internally or externally,
with additional disk enclosures.
• Scale up to 4 TB on the MSA500 G2 (without external
expansion)
• Scale up to 12 TB on the MSA1000 (with 2 x MSA30)
• Scale up to 48 TB on the MSA1500 (with 8 x MSA20)
or up to 16 TB (with 4 x MSA30)
If you need even more capacity, simply add more MSA
systems to your SAN!
How many servers can I add?
The MSA1000 and MSA1500 disk arrays are tested to
support up to 20 servers. For connections to more than
20 hosts, we recommend that you deploy an additional
disk array and split the workload across the two.
The MSA1510i also supports up to 20 servers, but due to
the limited network performance of the IP SAN, the I/O
requirements of the servers will determine whether you
can achieve satisfactory performance.
A fully equipped HP ProLiant DL380 Storage Server with
iSCSI Feature Pack software can offer similar server
connectivity as the MSA1510i; smaller ProLiant Storage
Server models are designed for smaller or fewer server
connections.
How do I adjust my backup strategy to match storage
consolidation in my MSA array?
Just like your storage arrays, HP StorageWorks tape
libraries are modular so you can increase performance
and capacity simply by adding additional drives or
tape libraries.
HP OpenView Data Protector also follows this concept, so
you only pay for the licenses you currently require, but still
have the flexibility to scale up when needed.
For more information about backup, please visit:
www.hp.com/go/ubp
How can I grow fibre channel connections in my SAN?
If the number of servers exceeds the number of fibre
channel ports, you can simply add another fibre channel
switch to your infrastructure—a process called cascading
(see specifications on how your switch supports cascading).
For extensive configurations, we recommend that you
work with your preferred HP storage partner.
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