Flexible and Affordable Storage Solutions with the HP P2000 G3 MSA Array Systems The HP P2000 G3 MSA Array Systems offer a cost-effective solution for departments and small to medium businesses with large storage needs and limited budgets. With high-performance 8 Gb FC, Combo FC/iSCSI, 6 Gb SAS, and 1 Gb or 10 GbE iSCSI connectivity, these arrays are designed for efficient storage consolidation at affordable prices. Flexible Sharing Options for Different Departments and Budgets The FC/iSCSI Combo controller allows for the sharing of array resources over two protocols, making it easy to accommodate the needs of dissimilar departments and budgets. Additionally, all P2000 G3 MSA Arrays come standard with 64 Snapshots and Volume Copy enabled for increased data protection. Scalable Capacity and Drive Options The P2000 G3 MSA Arrays support up to 149 drives and allow for the mixing of LFF and SFF enterprise-class SAS and archival-class SATA drives. This means that customers can start with a single controller for low initial cost and easily add a second controller for high availability as their needs grow. Efficient Storage Consolidation with a Wide Range of Drive Types The HP P2000 G3 MSA Array Systems offer a choice of drives, including high-performance enterprise-class dual-ported SAS drives, low-cost high-capacity SAS MDL drives, and archival-class SATA MDL drives. The array head comes with either 12 or 24 drive bays, allowing for simultaneous accommodation of all three drive types. Easy Expansion and Adaptability to Changing Needs The P2000 G3 MSA Arrays allow for easy expansion as demands increase, with support for up to 178TB SAS, 384TB SAS MDL, or 192TB SATA. They can also support up to 64 hosts with powerful new controllers and 2GB of read/write cache each. With the latest technology, users can expect fast, reliable, and affordable access to their data. Comprehensive Data Protection and Easy Administration The P2000 G3 MSA Arrays come with dual active/active controllers, dual-ported drives, and redundant hardware components to reduce the risk of IT failure. They also come standard with 64 Snapshot and Volume Copy capability, with the option to increase to 512 snaps. Optional Remote Snap software is also available for replication over Fibre Channel, Combo FC/iSCSI, and 1GbE and 10GbE iSCSI controllers. Upgrade Compatibility and Customer Replaceable Components The P2000 G3 controllers support upgrading prior generations of MSA2000 G1 and G2 models, regardless of protocol. They also support data-in-place upgrades, protecting the user's investment in JBODs and drives while providing greater performance and functionality. Additionally, the arrays support customer replaceable hot-plug components such as drives, disk enclosures, controllers, fans, and power supplies.
