Network storage for HP K460

[HP_novice_1]

Currently i have some old HP server of K460 and currently i running out of disk space for my oracle database. So the idea is that I want to set up a NAS/SAN for the K460 server but not sure whether the server is able to support NAS/SAN. If it is able to support, what is the best solution for this? also what is the interface card i need at the server side.

[Torsten.]

This matrix will show you supported fibre channel HBAs for your k-class:

http://docs.hp.com/en/10260/FCI-SM-td3.htm

[Khairy]

hi goh,

depending on you OS version. K class is quite old and storage options is quite limited.

There are 2 type of scsi storages are widely used and compatible with K class.

1) hass storage (JBOD) A3312A
2) Nike 20 storage (RAID) A3232A

If you're running older os version < 11.0, then it would be practical to get this boxes. You require scsi adapter A2969A.

If you looking at fibre channel solutions, purchase A6685A HSC tachlite fibre adapter. To install this, you k460 firmware level must be at 41.33

Really appreciate if you cld assign some points if this answer your question.

Rgds

[HP_novice_1]

Hi All thanks for the response.... So base on the suggestion, most of the product is already obsolete... So base on my current configuration, the current server is aready attached to a storage module. info as follow:
Server : k460
OS: HP UX 10.2
Disk array : HA A3312AZ with 4.3G FWD disk
So another alternative is to replace the current disk with disk that of bigger capacity. the info I get so far for the disk support for the mention below. So problem is that not sure is the disk really able to be supported in the mention HA disk module. Hope for some advise... Thanks in advance...

Part No : Parts Desc
A5238-69001 9.1GB Df LP 7200 Disk Module
A5285-69001 9.1GB Df LP 7200 Disk Module
A3649-69002 9.1GB Df HH 7200 Disk Module
A5286-69001 18.2GB Df LP7200 Disk Module
A5239-69001 18.2GB Df HH7200 Disk Module

[cnb]

Supported drives for HA A3312AZ:

http://partsurfer.hp.com/cgi-bin/spi/main?targfrm=&sel_flg=partlink&pic_flg=model&partnum=&psval=&wupart_flg=&model=A3312A&HP_model=A3312AZ&modname=&dealer_id=&rightnav=search&cpric=&mod_flg=&stype=&hotspot=2&whichpic=&popup_flg=&picture=A3311A%2F1-7&template=main&uniqparts=&callingsite=



A3317A 2GB single-ended SCSI hard drive - Low profile

A3317AR 2GB single-ended SCSI hard drive - Low profile

A3318A 2GB Differential Fast Wide SCSI hard drive - Low profile

A3318AR 2GB Differential Fast Wide SCSI hard drive - Low profile

A3517A 2GB Single-Ended SCSI hard drive - 7,200 RPM, low profile

A3517AR 2GB Single-Ended SCSI hard drive - 7,200 RPM, low profile

A3646A 4GB Single-Ended SCSI hard drive - 7,200 RPM, low profile

A3646AR 4GB Single-Ended SCSI hard drive - 7,200 RPM, low profile

A3647A 4GB Differential Fast Wide SCSI disk drive - Low profile

A3647AR 4GB Differential Fast Wide SCSI disk drive - Low profile

A5238A 9GB Differential Fast Wide SCSI hard drive module - Low profile

A5238AR 9GB Differential Fast Wide SCSI hard drive module - Low profile

A5285A 9GB Differential Fast Wide SCSI disk drive - 7200 RPM, low profile

A5285AR 9GB Differential Fast Wide SCSI disk drive - 7200 RPM, low profile

A5286A 18GB Differential Fast Wide SCSI hard drive - 7200 RPM, low profile

A5286AR 18GB Differential Fast Wide SCSI hard drive - 7200 RPM, low profile


HTH,