Hot Pluggable
Hot Pluggable
Hot Pluggable
Hot Pluggable
Hot pluggable technology is designed into drives, fans and redundant power supplies. Hot pluggable
components can be replaced without powering down the storage system or stopping I/O operations.
This feature significantly enhances data availability.
Auto SAS ID Selection
Auto SAS ID Selection
Auto SAS ID Selection
Auto SAS ID Selection
SAS ID is automatically set when a drive is inserted into a drive bay (See drawing on top of unit for bay
numbering).
LED Indicators
LED Indicators
LED Indicators
LED Indicators
Front panel LEDs indicate drive activity, required drive service, and power, giving a quick visual
assessment of overall system storage status.
Rack Density
Rack Density
Rack Density
Rack Density
The MSA50 Enclosure has a 1U height.
Environment Monitoring
Environment Monitoring
Environment Monitoring
Environment Monitoring
Unit (EMU)
Unit (EMU)
Unit (EMU)
Unit (EMU)
Each MSA50 model is equipped with an EMU that constantly monitors the enclosure, the power supplies,
and fans to ensure suggested operating tolerances are maintained.
I/O Module
I/O Module
I/O Module
I/O Module
The single I/O module installed allows one SAS controller to access all drives in the MSA50.
Fault Tolerance
Fault Tolerance
Fault Tolerance
Fault Tolerance
With redundant power supplies and fans, the MSA50 provides a high level of system availability. Using
an internal host based controller, the MSA50 can be configured for RAID levels 0, 1, 1 + 0, 5, 6 (RAID
ADG) when using a HP Smart Array RAID controller.
Manageability
Manageability
Manageability
Manageability
The MSA50 is managed by HP Systems Insight Manager.
Compatibility and
Compatibility and
Compatibility and
Compatibility and
Integration Testing
Integration Testing
Integration Testing
Integration Testing
Intensive compatibility and performance testing with HP ProLiant servers ensures the highest level of
integration available in the industry. For a complete list of supported HP servers and workstations, please
refer to the QuickSpecs and/or User Guide of the array controller or Host Bus adapter that you are
planning to use. The list of supported array controllers and SAS adapters is provided under "Related
Options, Controllers".
Product Kit Contents
Product Kit Contents
Product Kit Contents
Product Kit Contents
Redundant power supplies, single I/O module, 9 drive blanks, warranty card, mounting hardware,
Enclosure user guide, HP SmartStart CD Kit, documentation CD, one 2 Meter SAS external cable and
two Nema 5-15 to C13 and two IEC320-C14 to -C13 power cords.
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE: The included SAS cable is only for the P600 controller.
If connecting to a Smart Array P800 or a Smart Array E500 controller one of the following cables must
be ordered:
SAS 4x to Mini SAS 4x 2M – 419571-B21
SAS 4x to Mini SAS 4x 4M – 419572-B21
SAS 4x to Mini SAS 4x 6M – 419573-B21
QuickSpecs
HP 50 Modular Smart Array Enclosure
HP 50 Modular Smart Array Enclosure
HP 50 Modular Smart Array Enclosure
HP 50 Modular Smart Array Enclosure
Product Highlights
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