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HP 123476-005 StorageWorks MSA 30 Ultra 14 Drive Enclosure
- 14-drive enclosure for external storage.
- Supports 3.5-inch LFF SAS or SATA hard drives.
- Connects via Ultra320 SCSI or SAS interfaces.
- Provides hot-plug drive capability for continuous operation.
- Scalable storage solution for servers.
- Designed for reliability and ease of management.
- Suitable for direct-attached storage (DAS) configurations.
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Product Overview
The HP 123476-005 StorageWorks MSA 30 is a 14-drive enclosure designed for direct-attached storage expansion. It connects to a host server via Ultra320 SCSI or SAS interfaces, providing a scalable solution for increasing storage capacity. This enclosure is suitable for small to medium businesses requiring reliable external storage.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Disk Enclosure |
| Drive Bays | 14 x 3.5-inch LFF |
| Drive Interface | SAS / SATA |
| Host Interface | Ultra320 SCSI / SAS |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Rackmount (2U) |
| Hot-Plug Support | Yes |
| System | HP StorageWorks MSA 30 |
Product Description
The HP StorageWorks MSA 30 (Modular Smart Array 30) Disk Enclosure, identified by SKU 123476-005, is a robust external storage solution designed to expand the storage capacity of HP servers. This 2U rackmount enclosure is equipped with 14 drive bays, each capable of housing 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) SAS or SATA hard drives. Its primary function is to provide direct-attached storage (DAS), allowing servers to access a large pool of external storage resources. Connectivity to the host server is established through high-speed interfaces, typically Ultra320 SCSI or SAS (Serial Attached SCSI), ensuring adequate bandwidth for data transfer. The enclosure supports hot-plug drive insertion and removal, which is a critical feature for enterprise environments, enabling storage maintenance and expansion without requiring system downtime. This capability significantly enhances the availability and manageability of the storage infrastructure. The MSA 30 enclosure is an ideal choice for small to medium-sized businesses or departmental workgroups that need to increase their storage capacity cost-effectively. It integrates seamlessly with compatible HP servers and storage controllers, offering a reliable and scalable solution for data growth. The enclosure's design focuses on simplicity, reliability, and performance, making it a dependable component for various storage-intensive applications.
