Manufacturer’s Description
The HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 20 Enclosure (MSA20) is a SATA 1.5 Gb/s disk drive storage enclosure with Ultra320 SCSI host connectivity. These enclosures deliver industry-leading availability, storage density, and upgradeability to meet customers' demanding and growing storage needs. The MSA20 delivers the ideal mix of low-cost and high capacity, for minimum I/O workloads such as reference data, archival, and disk-to-disk backup.
The Specs
| Interface | |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | 1 x 68-pin VHDCI (mini-Centronics) LVD - Ultra320 SCSI |
| Storage | |
| Number of Drives Supported | 12 x 3.5" - 1/3H Hot-swappable |
| Additional Specifications | |
| Frequency Band | Supports multiple Smart Array Controllers: 6402 6404 642 6i LEDs: Enclosure Monitor status Enclosure fault Blue on all drives Ultra320 SCSI host connectivity Boot from storage - move all disks to external storage for best capacity utilization Serial-ATA 1.5 Gb/s - Delivering data transfer rates greater than 100MB/s A common storage platform allows for future storage consolidation to the SAN Easy removal of parts provides better serviceability. No tools are required Provides storage capacity of up to 3TB per enclosure (using 250GB 1-inch SATA disk drives) Ultra320 (LVD) host support - Delivering compatibility with 6th generation Smart Array controllers Integrated Environmental Monitoring - Monitors environmental conditions within the enclosure and components such as the power supply and fans |
| Temperature | -40F (-40C) to 150F (65.6C) Shipping |
| Humidity | Up to 80% Relative Humidity Non-operating |
| Product Line | StorageWorks |
| Power Consumption | 345 W Maximum |
| Color Temperature | SATA drives have a 1 year |
| Number of Total Expansion Bays | 12 |
| Drive Interface | Ultra320 SCSI |
| Input Current | 6 A Maximum |
| Front Camera | HP |
| Brand Name | HP |
| Cooling Fan | Yes |
| LBA Support | 48-bit |
| Quick Glance | |
| External Interface | 1 x 68-pin VHDCI (mini-Centronics) LVD - Ultra320 SCSI |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty Information | 3 Year Limited - Worldwide |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight | 53 lbs |
| Dimensions | 3.50" Height x 19.20" Width x 23.50" Depth |
| More Info | |
| URL | http://www.hp.com |
| Features | |
| Installed Main Memory | 128 MB |
| RAID Levels | ADG|0+1|1|5 |
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