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The HP 50 Modular Smart Array (MSA50) Enclosure is a 1U Serial Attach SCSI(SAS) disk drive storage enclosure supporting Small
Form Factor(SFF) SAS or Serial ATA(SATA) drives. This enclosure delivers industry-leading data performance, availability, storage
density, and upgradeability to meet customers' demanding and growing storage needs. The all new SFF drive carrier is designed to
support the new Universal form factor hard drive in either SAS or SATA. This new form factor provides optimized performance per U
of space while delivering unparalleled power consumption. The MSA50 enclosure supports direct attach storage to HP ProLiant and
Integrity Servers. The MSA50 supports the cascading of shelves in a 1+1 configuration to allow a maximum of 20 SFF drives in a 2U
configuration attached to a single controller port. This single controller port incorporates four lanes for a total max throughput of
12Gb/s for SAS.
1. Expansion slot for potential future second I/O
2. Fan
3. Hot-plug power supply
4. Hot-plug power supply
5. I/O module
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HP 50 Modular Smart Array Enclosure
HP 50 Modular Smart Array Enclosure
HP 50 Modular Smart Array Enclosure
HP 50 Modular Smart Array Enclosure
6. Power button/LED
7. UID button/LED
8. Hot-plug SAS or SATA hard drive bays
9. Access panel
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  • Page 1 HP 50 Modular Smart Array Enclosure Overview The HP 50 Modular Smart Array (MSA50) Enclosure is a 1U Serial Attach SCSI(SAS) disk drive storage enclosure supporting Small Form Factor(SFF) SAS or Serial ATA(SATA) drives. This enclosure delivers industry-leading data performance, availability, storage density, and upgradeability to meet customers' demanding and growing storage needs.
  • Page 2 The MSA50 design allows for the mix of SAS and SATA drives in the same enclosure at the same time and is tailored to the needs of HP server customers who require optimized performance per U of rack space. Model MSA50...
  • Page 3: Product Highlights

    Upgradeability Upgradeability Potential Upgrade path for a HP MSA50 is as easy as swapping out the I/O Module on the back of the unit. The unit must be powered down to replace the I/O Module. Mix and Match of Hard...
  • Page 4 Integration Testing Integration Testing integration available in the industry. For a complete list of supported HP servers and workstations, please refer to the QuickSpecs and/or User Guide of the array controller or Host Bus adapter that you are planning to use. The list of supported array controllers and SAS adapters is provided under "Related Options, Controllers".
  • Page 5 Three-year limited parts only warranty, including hardware diagnostic support, pre-failure warranty (coverage of hard drives, memory and processors). The warranty is fully supported by HP Services and a worldwide network of resellers and service providers. In addition 90-day's getting started software telephone support may be covered under the warranty or available for an additional fee.
  • Page 6: Service And Support, Hp Care Pack, And Warranty Information

    HP Services and Support HP Services and Support HP Care Pack is defined as an upgrade to the product warranty attribute, available for a specific duration and hours of coverage. HP Care Pack is not available for less than the product's warranty duration.
  • Page 7 NOTE: The information contained herein is subject to change without notice and is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: The warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products and services. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
  • Page 8 NOTE: The Smart Array P600 supports the cascading of shelves in a 1+1 configuration to allow a maximum of 20 drives in a 2U configuration behind or the HP Smart Array P600 controller as the P600 has only a single external port.
  • Page 9 Cables used for connecting the HP Smart Array P600/256 BBWC Controller Cables used for connecting the HP Smart Array P600/256 BBWC Controller Cables used for connecting the HP Smart Array P600/256 BBWC Controller Cables used for connecting the HP Smart Array P600/256 BBWC Controller (P/N 337972-B21) to MSA50 to MSA50...
  • Page 10 Installation (Electronic) U8132E NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: For additional HP Care Pack (hardware & software) information, as well as orderable part numbers, please refer to the URL http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack DA - 12245 Worldwide — Version 26 — June 8, 2011 Page 10...
  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    QuickSpecs HP 50 Modular Smart Array Enclosure HP 50 Modular Smart Array Enclosure HP 50 Modular Smart Array Enclosure HP 50 Modular Smart Array Enclosure Technical Specifications HP Modular Smart Array HP Modular Smart Array HP Modular Smart Array HP Modular Smart Array...
  • Page 12 The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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