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HP C8R17A Modular Smart Array 2040 SAN Dual Controller
- Dual controller architecture for high availability
- Supports Fibre Channel (FC) and iSCSI connectivity
- Scalable storage capacity with support for various drive types
- Designed for SAN environments
- Provides block-level storage services
- Suitable for virtualization and mission-critical applications
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Product Overview
The HP Modular Smart Array 2040 SAN Dual Controller (C8R17A) is a versatile storage solution designed for small to medium-sized businesses. It provides block-level storage access over a Fibre Channel (FC) or iSCSI SAN, offering high availability and performance.
Technical Information
| Controller Type | Dual Controller |
| Host Connectivity | Fibre Channel (FC), iSCSI |
| Storage Protocol | Block-level |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Drive Bays | Supports various drive configurations (e.g., 12 x 3.5-inch LFF or 25 x 2.5-inch SFF) |
| Management | HP Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) |
Product Description
The HP Modular Smart Array 2040 SAN Dual Controller (C8R17A) is a high-performance, highly available storage system designed to meet the demanding needs of modern data centers and businesses. Featuring a dual-controller architecture, it ensures redundancy and continuous operation, minimizing the risk of downtime. This SAN solution provides block-level storage access, making it ideal for applications that require direct access to storage volumes, such as databases, virtualization platforms, and critical business applications. Connectivity options include both Fibre Channel (FC) and iSCSI, allowing organizations to integrate the MSA 2040 into existing SAN infrastructures or build new ones based on their specific requirements and budget. Fibre Channel offers high-speed, low-latency connectivity for performance-sensitive workloads, while iSCSI provides a cost-effective solution over standard Ethernet networks. The array is designed to be scalable, supporting a variety of drive configurations, including both Large Form Factor (LFF) and Small Form Factor (SFF) drives, as well as SSDs and HDDs, enabling a balance of capacity, performance, and cost. Management of the MSA 2040 is facilitated through the HP Smart Storage Administrator (SSA), a user-friendly interface that simplifies deployment, configuration, and monitoring. This makes it an accessible yet powerful storage solution for small to medium-sized businesses looking to enhance their storage capabilities with enterprise-grade features like high availability, performance, and scalability. The C8R17A model represents a foundational configuration for this versatile SAN platform.
