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HP Discover 2013: Introducing the HP MSA 2040 SAN

msa2040-1For me, the true star product at HP Discover 2013 was the HP MSA 2040 SAN.

Simple: Flexible architecture. Easy to setup. Easy to manage

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  • Choice of 8 Gb/16 Gb FC to match the configuration needs of infrastructure

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  • Deploy single or dual controllers depending on high-availability and budgetary requirements
  • Select disk enclosures with large or small form factor drives with choice of high-performance SSDs, Enterprise-class SAS or SAS Midline drives based on application, performance, and budget needs
  • New high-performance converged SAN controller offers 4x the performance of today’s other entry-level SAN arrays

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  • 4 port converged SAN controller with 4 GB cache supporting FC translates into better application response time and ability to support more virtualized environments
  • SSD support with integrated “wear gauge” helps improve application performance and allows customers to reduce their operating costs by reducing foot prints and power consumption.

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  • Future proof: 2x the bandwidth and the first entry SAN with 16 Gb FC: Choice of 8/16 Gb FC to match the configuration needs of infrastructure
  • 4th generation of MSA’s unique Data-in-Place upgrades provide investment protection
  • Host ports upgradeable by SFPs (8 Gb or 16 Gb FC) allows customers to manage their total

 

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Nice!

I cannot wait to try this baby out at MedikLabs, as I see it becoming the both the standardized SAN we will use at Logikworx when we move our servers to rackmounts, and also as the standard entry-level SAN we specify and implement for our client companies.

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