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HP C8R16A Modular Smart Array 2040 San Dual Controller
- Dual Controller for HP MSA2040
- Manages storage operations and data access
- Supports RAID configurations
- Enables server connectivity to storage
- Provides high-performance storage
- Scalable storage solution
- Designed for enterprise environments
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Product Overview
The HP C8R16A is a Modular Smart Array 2040 (MSA2040) dual controller unit. This component is the core processing unit for the MSA2040 storage system, managing data access, RAID configurations, and connectivity to servers. It enables high-performance, scalable storage solutions for businesses.
Technical Information
| Part Number | C8R16A |
| Product Type | Storage Controller |
Additional Specifications
| System | HP Modular Smart Array 2040 (MSA2040) |
| Configuration | Dual Controller |
Product Description
The HP C8R16A represents the dual controller configuration for the HP Modular Smart Array 2040 (MSA2040) storage system. These controllers are the brains of the MSA2040, responsible for managing all aspects of storage operations. With a dual controller setup, the system benefits from high availability and performance, as one controller can take over if the other fails, ensuring continuous data access. Each controller in the C8R16A unit handles tasks such as data caching, RAID volume management, and communication with connected servers via various host interfaces (e.g., Fibre Channel or iSCSI). This architecture allows the MSA2040 to provide robust data protection through RAID levels and deliver high-throughput performance suitable for demanding enterprise applications, including virtualization and database workloads. This dual controller unit is essential for deploying a fully functional and resilient HP MSA2040 storage array. It provides the necessary processing power and redundancy to ensure that data is stored, accessed, and protected efficiently and reliably, making it a cornerstone of scalable and high-performance storage solutions for businesses.
