How do HP StorageWorks P2000 series products work?

[redonkawa]

Hello all, I am looking to expand my storage options and the StorageWorks P2000 G3 looks perfect for cost efficient, high capacity storage, however it is not a traditional server and I am unsure as to how it operates - does it act as a typical server or do you need to connect it to a host machine to run the drives in a server?

Any advice on how to actually use it as a storage server or any potential alternatives (6-16 bay 3.5 inch servers on the cheap, ideally with a low power draw) would be helpful.

[support_s]

System recommended content:

1. HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System MPIO DSM Installation Guide (590337-003, February 2010)

2. HP P2000 G3 iSCSI MSA System User Guide

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[sbhat09]

Hello @redonkawa,

Are you referring to MSA P2000? If yes, that is a bit old system. You can consider 4th gen MSA systems.

Regards,
Srinivas Bhat

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