topic Re: HPE Server Storage Connectivity in MSA Storage

HPE Server Storage Connectivity

shafisherif — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 08:36:07 GMT

Hello,

Kindly advise if I can consider the below Scenario to proceed or any changes required?

Note: Its a part of 3 Node Cluster setup
Server: HPE ProLiant DL380 G11 Rack (SFF) Server with Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10Gb, Base-T, PCIe Adapter
Storage: HPE MSA 2060 16Gb Fibre Channel SFF Storage
Switch: HPE Aruba Instant On 1960 12Port 10GBT, 4SFP+, Switch (PNo: JL805A)
Scenario: Switch attached configuration
Server will be connected to the Switch with CAT6A Ethernet cables
Storage will be connected to the Switch with Fiber Cable (HPE Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 1Meter Direct Attach Copper Cable (PNo: J9281D)

Waiting for your kind response

Thanks,

Shafi Sherif

Re: HPE Server Storage Connectivity

JonPaul — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:45:56 GMT

@shafisherif
Fibre Channel (FC) does not connect to Ethernet (10Gb)
Since you did not specify an FC HBA (ex SN1610Q) I would assume you are trying to use iSCSI rather than Fibre Channel.
Please make sure to purchase the correct MSA model. MSAs come in 3 protocols: Fibre Channel OR iSCSI OR SAS
There are no multi-protocol MSAs in the Gen6 product line. Please reveiw the MSA 2060 quickspecs carefully.
You can also look at HPE Single Point Of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK) for ... connectivity knowlegde.
https://www.hpe.com/storage/spock

Re: HPE Server Storage Connectivity

TVVJ — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:02:35 GMT

Hello,

Ethernet and Fiber Channel are not compatible protocols and hence the hardware does not automatically match the server and storage.

Please refer to HPE Single Point Of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK) for hardware compatibility.

Regards,

Re: HPE Server Storage Connectivity

Cali — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:21:43 GMT

Specifying the operating system would also help.

Cali

Query: HPE Server Storage Connectivity

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