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hp StorageWorks
modular SAN array 1000
specific for Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS only
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MSA1000 Components
msa Hub 2/3
The HP StorageWorks msa Hub 2/3 is a low-cost interconnect designed for clustering or low cost, high speed
attachment of two servers to the msa1000, an entry-level storage area network (SAN) solution. The msa Hub 2/3
is a 3-port Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop hub that is mounted on a blade that easily installs inside the msa1000
storage unit, saving valuable rack space. Two of these hubs may be installed for redundancy within the msa1000.
The msa Hub 2/3 is not cascadable.
The hub presents the user with two SFP ports for simple direct attachment to two single or clustered servers
without having to purchase an external interconnect device. It offers the most cost-effective solution for a user to
enable a clustered server environment.
• high-performance: supports msa1000 with a 2 Gb interconnect capable of 200 MB/s speed
• low cost: supports the entry-level SAN array with the most cost effective option for 2-node clustering
• compact: imbeds in the msa1000, replacing the I/O module, saving valuable rack space
• complete: comes with two SW SFPs – no need for further investment
msa SAN switch 2/8
The hp StorageWorks msa SAN switch 2/8 ia a new optional switch embedded on a blade, for mounting internal
to an msa1000. The msa SAN Switch 2/8 offers low price per port and full scalability, doing so while taking zero
rack space, even in a redundant configuration. It ships with four SFPs installed. Because of its’ low cost per port it
is the most cost effective method of enabling the larger SAN. It is interoperable with the hp line of SAN
interconnect family of FC switches.
• eight 2 Gb ports: 1 to controller, 7 user accessible
• product ships with 4 SFPs installed
• no E-port restriction, accepts all optional software
• interoperates with external SAN Switch 2 Gb switches
• configuration and management methodology common with SAN Switch product line, same methods as
installed base of 30,000+ HP SAN Switches
2 Gb Small Form Factor Pluggable
(SFP) SW Transceiver Kit
2 Gb Small-Form-Factor-Pluggable (SFP) SW Transceivers are industry standard connection devices, which hot
plug into 2 Gb infrastructure components such as 2 Gb Fabric Switches. StorageWorks 2 Gb SFP SW
Transceivers support distances up to 300 metres at 2 Gb and 500 metres at 1 Gb using multi-mode fiber optic
cable.
Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cables
Multi-Mode Fibre Channel cables provide a thin, flexible cabling solution that is immune to electromagnetic
interference. HP offers cables to connect the msa1000 to both 2 Gb and 1 Gb Fibre Channel infrastructures. LC
to LC cables are used when connecting the msa1000 to other 2 Gb Fibre Channel components because both
connections will utilize small form factor transceivers. LC to SC cables are used when connecting the msa1000 to
1 Gb Fibre Channel components. 1 Gb components use the larger GBIC style transceivers.
SOFTWARE COMPONENTS
Command Line Interface (CLI)
The command line interface (CLI) is used to configure and manage the MSA1000. Additionally, the CLI can be
used to display system information and status. See the HP StorageWorks Modular SAN Array 1000 User Guide
for more information on the CLI commands
OS Support Tru64 UNIX Support
• Tru64 UNIX v5.1A with PK4 and NHD6
• Tru64 UNIX v5.1B with IPK
OpenVMS Support
• OpenVMS v7.3-1 with TIMA (ECO) Kit
• OpenVMS v7.2-2 with TIMA (ECO) Kit
• OpenVMS v7.3 with TIMA (ECO) Kit