HP StorageWorks 4000/6000/8000 - Enterprise Virtual Arrays - Operating System Support; Path Failover Software; Server Support; Msa2000 I G2 and Msa2000 I Operating System Support

DrivesExpansion
1
Array chassisStorage system
MSA2024 2.5-in drive
bay
Included
MSA2312i G2
2
Included
MSA2324i G2
2
1
Mixing MSA2000 and MSA70 enclosures is allowed, but not to exceed either of the maximums listed in the drives column
2
The MSA2312i G2 and MSA2324i G2 are preconfigured dual-controller systems that include the MSA2000i G2 family of
controllers (MSA2300i) and the array chassis.
Server support
The MSA2000i G2 and MSA2000i support the following HP ProLiant servers:
• HP ProLiant DL, ML
• HP ProLiant c-Class BladeSystem
NOTE:
BL20p G1 servers are not supported.
Operating system support
Table 187 lists the supported operating systems for the MSA2000i G2 and MSA2000i.
Table 187 MSA2000i G2 and MSA2000i operating system support
Operating systemsStorage system
Microsoft Windows
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
VMware ESX Server
Sun Solaris
MSA2000i G2
Microsoft Windows
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
VMware ESX Server
MSA2000i
Path failover software
The MSA2000i G2 and MSA2000i support the following:
• Microsoft MPIO basic failover software for Windows operating systems
• Device Mapper for path failover with Linux operating systems
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