HP StorageWorks 2012fc Dual Controller Modular Smart Array

The HP StorageWorks 2000fc Modular Smart Array (MSA2000fc) represents the fibre channel model of the MSA2000 family, a new generation of HP storage arrays specifically designed for entry-level customers featuring the very latest in functionality and technology at highly affordable price points. The MSA2000fc is a 4Gb Fibre Channel connected 2U storage area network (SAN) solution designed for small to medium size deployments or remote locations. It comes in three models a basic single controller model for low initial cost with the ability to upgrade later, a model with dual controllers standard, and a high performance model with dual enhanced controllers for the most demanding entry-level situations. Each model comes standard with twelve drive bays able to simultaneously accommodate 3.5- inch enterprise-class SAS drives and archival-class SATA drives. Additional capacity can easily be added when needed by attaching up to three MSA2000 12 bay drive enclosures. Maximum raw capacity ranges from 3.6TB SAS or 9TB SATA in the base cabinet, to over 14TB SAS or 36TB SATA with the addition of the maximum number of drive enclosures. The MSA2000 offers many distinct features such as the ability to mix SAS and SATA RAID sets (volumes) within the same enclosure greatly increases the flexibility and economy of assigning mission-critical data and archival data to the proper drive type. The wide variety of RAID levels supported assures the user of just the right level of performance and