Upgrade MSA500G1 to MSA500G2

[Bargfrede]

1)
Is it possible to upgrade an MSA500G1 to an G2 by only change the 2 Array Controllers, 4-Port SCSI Port and the 256MB Memory Cache Module ?

2)
We are using NetWare 6.5 Sp5 Cluster and want to use Multipathing.

[Brian_Murdoch]

Hi,

It should be possible as the chassis, power supplies, SCSI backplane are all common however you would have difficulty with service calls as the original serial number would relate to a MSA500 G1 model. If there was a fault after the upgrade was carried out you may have to specify the required spare part(s) to HP to have it repaired. Also, modifying the original model without purchasing a qualified upgrade kit from HP may invalidate any warranty on the product.

Have a look at the attached document which shows the differences between the two models.

I hope this helps.

Brian