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Table 172 iSCSI/FCoE operating system and multipath software support
ClustersMultipath softwareOperating system
NoneNoneApple Mac OS X (1GbE iSCSI only)
Failover Clustering, MSCS Hyper-V (1
GbE iSCSI only)
MPIO with HP DSMMPIO with
Microsoft DSM (with CN1000E only)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008,
2003
NoneDevice MapperRed Hat Linux, SUSE Linux
NoneSolaris MPxIOSolaris (1 GbE iSCSI only)
NoneVMware MPxIOVMware
For more information, see the iSCSI or iSCSI/FCoE configuration rules and guidelines chapter in
the HP P6300/P6500 Enterprise Virtual Array User Guide.
HP StorageWorks MSA family of iSCSI SAN arrays
This section describes the following topics:
• “HP MSA 2040 SAN overview” (page 325)
• “HP MSA 1040 iSCSI overview” (page 325)
• “MSA2000i G2 and MSA2000i overview” (page 326)
• “MSA iSCSI storage family maximum configurations” (page 326)
HP MSA 2040 SAN overview
The HP MSA 2040 SAN storage system is a high-performance storage array designed for entry-level
HP customers desiring 8 and/or 16Gb Fibre Channel, 1 and/or 10GbE iSCSI connectivity with
4 host ports per controller. This next generation MSA 2040 storage array provides an excellent
value for customers needing performance balanced with price to support initiatives such as
consolidation and virtualization.
The MSA 2040 SAN controller allows customers to create their own combo controller by mixing
FC and iSCSI SFPs. See the QuickSpecs for valid configurations. Options include 1Gb RJ-45 SFP+,
10Gb optical transceiver SFP+, and Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables. For host OS and HBA
connectivity requirements, see the SPOCK website at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. You
must sign up for an HP Passport to enable access.
HP MSA 1040 iSCSI overview
The HP MSA 1040 storage is designed for entry level market needs, and features 1GbE and
10GbE iSCSI at previously unattainable entry price points. The new array allows users to take
advantage of the latest storage technologies in simple and efficient ways by providing a good
balance between performance and budget resulting in a highly favorable $/GB return on their
investment.
The HP MSA 1040 1GbE controllers include 1GbE RJ-45 SFP+ for host connectivity. The HP MSA
1040 10GbE controllers include 10GbE optical transceivers for host connectivity. DAC cables are
supported only with the HP MSA 1040 10GbE controllers. For host OS and HBA connectivity
requirements, see the SPOCK website at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. You must sign up
for an HP Passport to enable access.
HP Native iSCSI products 325