HP StorageWorks MSA2324sa G2 SAN Storage
The HP MSA2324sa G2 is an affordable entry-level storage option for businesses looking for direct attached shared SAS storage for up to 8 traditional server hosts, or up to 64 blade server hosts. Aventis Systems offers the MSA2324sa G2 with redundant controllers, each with 1 GB transportable cache, and four 3Gb/s SAS ports with support for up to 511 LUNs, with a max LUN size of 16TB. The MSA2324sa offers a wide array of RAID options and can be configured with up to 24 small form factor (2.5”) SAS or SATA drives for max storage capacity of up to 24TB in either 7200 RPM SATA or near-line SAS, or up to 28.8TB in 10K/15K SAS in the primary enclosure.
For those needing additional storage capacity, the MSA2324sa has two expansion options: Up to four MSA2000 dual I/O enclosures with support for up to 48 large form factor (3.5”) drives with a max additional storage capacity of 96TB 7200 RPM SATA or near-line SAS, or 28.8TB 15K SAS -or - up to three MSA70 enclosures with support for up to 75 small form factor (2.5”) drives with a max additional storage capacity of up to 75TB in 7200 RPM SATA or near-line SAS, or 82.5TB 10K/15K SAS.
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Specifications:
- Chassis: 2U Rackmount
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Drives and Capacity:
- Drives: Up to 24, 2.5” SAS, SATA or Nearline SAS hard drives or SSDs
- Maximum Capacity (Per Enclosure): 24TB
- Maximum Throughput: 3Gb/s
- Expansion Capabilities: Support for up to 4 additional enclosures for 60 LFF 3.5” disks, or up to 3 additional SFF enclosures (MSA70) for a total of 99 SFF 2.5” disks
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Host Connectivity:
- Supports up to 8 hosts with 3Gb SAS direct attached, or up to 64 hosts (blade servers) with a 3Gb SAS BL switch
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Enclosure Management:
- I/O Modules: Dual (2) Redundant Quad-Port 3Gb SAS Controllers w/1GB Cache
- RAID Levels: 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 50
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Back-Panel Connectors (per I/O Module):
- Host Connectivity: Four x4 lane SAS ports (3Gb/s per lane)
- Expansion Connectivity: One 4X SAS connector (SFF8470) 3Gb SAS
- Power Supply: Dual (2) redundant power supplies standard
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