Datasheet

Overview The MSA 1040 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 and BladeSystems including
HP ProLiant DL, ML
HP c-Class Blade Servers
Compatibility must be confirmed at: http://www.hp.com/storage/spock
Industry Standard servers
support
Supports most multi-vendor industry standard 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 Storage 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 Refer to the HP support statements for complete current OS version support:
http://www.hp.com/storage/spock
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2
Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V
VMware
Red Hat Linux
SuSE SLES
Web Browser support The MSA 1040 supports target based management, and includes a Web interface and a telnet
interface, and require a web browser for management.
The MSA 1040 requires Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome.
QuickSpecs
HP MSA 1040 Storage
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