Description
Network Connectivity and Configuration
The HP P2000 G3 MSA (Modular Smart Array) is a dual-controller storage array designed for small to medium sized businesses. It provides iSCSI connectivity, which allows you to connect your servers to the storage array over an Ethernet network.
To configure network connectivity for your P2000 G3 MSA, you need to follow these steps:
- Connect the network cables to the iSCSI ports on the back of each controller.
- Log into the HP P2000 G3 MSA management interface using a web browser. The default IP address for the management interface is 192.168.1.100.
- In the management interface, go to the “Network” section and configure the IP addresses and subnet masks for the iSCSI ports on both controllers.
- Create a network trunk by grouping the iSCSI ports on both controllers into a single virtual network interface. This will provide load balancing and failover capabilities for your iSCSI connections.
- Create iSCSI initiators in your servers and add them to the list of authorized initiators on the HP P2000 G3 MSA.
- Create logical volumes on the HP P2000 G3 MSA and assign them to the iSCSI initiators.
- On the servers, use the operating system’s disk management tool to discover the iSCSI volumes and create logical drives.
It is important to follow best practices for network configuration and security when setting up your HP P2000 G3 MSA. This includes using dedicated network interfaces for iSCSI traffic, configuring VLANs for isolation, and using CHAP authentication for security.
Data Availability and Protection
The HP P2000 G310gbe Iscsi MSA Dual Controller SFF Array System, model AW597B, provides high availability and data protection through its dual controller design and the use of multiple disk drives in a RAID configuration. This system offers data protection options such as hot-swappable disk drives, redundant power supplies, and support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. The use of dual controllers provides increased reliability and reduces the risk of data loss in case of a single controller failure. Additionally, the system supports online disk drive replacement and controller failover, ensuring that data availability is maintained in case of component failure. To ensure data protection and privacy, the system supports secure data erase, secure boot, and secure firmware upgrade. Overall, the HP P2000 G310gbe Iscsi MSA Dual Controller SFF Array System provides robust data availability and protection features, making it a suitable solution for businesses looking for reliable and secure data storage.
Performance and Reliability
The HP P2000 G3 MSA Dual Controller SFF Array System (AW597B) is a storage area network (SAN) system designed to provide high performance and reliable storage solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. The system features dual controllers to provide active-active data access, ensuring high availability and redundancy in case of a controller failure.
In terms of performance, the P2000 G3 MSA supports 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel, 10 Gb/s iSCSI and 1 Gb/s iSCSI interfaces, providing fast and efficient data transfer speeds. The system can support up to 16 host connections and can scale up to 384 TB of raw storage capacity, making it suitable for a wide range of storage requirements.
In terms of reliability, the HP P2000 G3 MSA features redundant power supplies, fans, and I/O modules, providing a high level of system availability and reducing the risk of downtime. The system also supports hardware-based RAID protection and advanced data protection features, such as remote snapshots, that can be used to protect data in the event of a failure or disaster.
General Information:
- Brand Name : Hp
- MPN : AW597B
- Product Line: Storageworks
- Product Series: P2000
- Product Model: P2000 G3
- Product Name: P2000 G3 10gbe Iscsi Msa Dual Controller Sff Array System (Aw597b)
- Product Type: San Array
STORAGE:
- Number Of Hard Drives Supported: 24
- Number Of Hard Drives Installed: NO
- Total Hard Drive Capacity Supported: 24TB
CONTROLLERS:
- Raid Supported: YES
- Raid Levels: 0,1,3,5,6,10,50,JBOD
I/O EXPANSIONS:
- Number Of Total Expansion Bays: 24
- Number Of 5.25 Bays: No
- Number Of 3.5 Bays: No
- Number Of 2.5 Bays: 24
- Number Of 2.5/3.5 BAYS: NO
INTERFACES/PORTS:
- Drive Interface: 6GB/S SAS
- Serial Ata
- San Interface: Fibre Channel
- Iscsi
