HP StorageWorks 1500 cs Modular Smart Array

QuickSpecs HP HP StorageWorks StorageWorks 1500 1500 1500 cs cs Modular Modular Smart Smart Array 

Array 

Overview 

The HP StorageWorks 1500 cs Modular Smart Array is a 2Gb Fibre Channel SAN attached 2U controller shelf that connects to both 

enterprise-class SCSI and Serial ATA (SATA) disk enclosures. HP recommends SCSI drives for intensive heavy I/O requirements while 

SATA drives should only be used in archived, reference, or "near on-line" disk-to-disk backup configurations. This combination 

provides customers with a low cost, high capacity storage solution. 

NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: SCSI hard drive options have a three year warranty and SATA hard drives options have a one year warranty. This solution 

has been designed as a hardware foundation for which future solutions can be designed and implemented for investment protection. 

The MSA1500 cs with up-to-eight attached SATA enclosures can provide the customer with up to 64 TB* of native capacity. If the 

business requires SCSI reliability then attach up-to-four SCSI enclosures for a raw capacity of 16.8 TB. The system supports mixing 

SCSI and SATA enclosures. 

The MSA1500 cs provides 2 Gb Fibre Channel to the hosts. By utilizing existing SCSI drive enclosures and MSA1000/1500 

controller technology and integrating the use of our lowest cost SATA hard drives and enclosures, the MSA1500 cs lowers the total 

cost of ownership and extends the customers hardware investments into the future. With lower cost of ownership, customers can now 

take advantage of tiered storage capabilities matching up data with appropriate levels of performance, availability and cost of data 

storage. The result is lower overall cost without giving up the needs of business applications. 

The MSA1500 cs is a member of the HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array family, delivering industry-leading technology to meet 

today's demanding and growing storage needs. These storage solutions offer the best price performance features for direct attach 

environments and entry-level and mid-range SAN environments. Each solution is designed to maximize transfer rates, reduce 

management costs, while driving rapid return on investment. 

The MSA1500 cs can be remotely managed by using management tools such as HP Insight Manager, Array Configuration Utility 

and the HP StorageWorks Fabric Switch Management Utility depending on the host's operating system. 

*Maximum available storage capacity depends on the RAID level being implemented, and is based on maximum number of LUNs 

(32) and maximum LUN size (2 TB). 

What's What's New 

New 

Models Models 

Models 

Release of the new MSA1500 SAN Starter Kits designed specifically for HP-UX Integrity and PA-RISC server customers. 

HP HP StorageWorks 

StorageWorks 

1500 1500 cs cs Modular Modular Smart 

Smart 



MSA1500 cs 2U Fibre Channel SAN Attach Controller Shelf AA986A 

MSA1500 2U Fibre Channel SAN Attach Controller Shelf, with one MSA20 SATA 

drive enclosure 

NOTE: NOTE: For Americas, Asia Pacific, and Japan. 

Smart Smart Smart Buy Buy Buy Bundle Bundle Bundle MSA1500 cs Controller Shelf and MSA20 Enclosure w/ 12ea. 500 GB SATA HDDs. 

NOTE: NOTE: Available in Americas only. 

Smart Smart Buy Buy Bundle Bundle MSA1500 cs Controller Shelf and MSA20 Enclosure w/ 12ea. 750 GB SATA HDDs. 


MSA1500 2U Fibre Channel SAN Attach Controller Shelf, with one MSA30 SCSI drive 

enclosure 

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HDDs. 


MSA1500 SAN SCSI G2 Starter Kit 

(w/ PCI-E HBAs) (Windows, Linux or NetWare compatible) 

NOTE: NOTE: Includes (1) MSA1500 (1) MSA30 SB SCSI drive enclosure (1) 4/8 Base SAN 

Switch (4) 4Gb SFP transceivers (2) FC1142SR 4Gb PCI-E HBAs + cables. 

MSA1500 SAN SATA Starter G2 Kit 

(w/ PCI-E HBAs) (Windows, Linux or NetWare compatible) 

NOTE: NOTE: Includes (1) MSA1500 (1) MSA20 SATA drive enclosure (1) 4/8 Base SAN 


NOTE: For Americas, Asia Pacific, and Japan only. 

MSA1500 SAN Starter Kit HA G2 Bundle 

(w/ PCI-E HBAs) for both SCSI and SATA SAN Starter G2 Kits (Windows, Linux, or 

NetWare compatible) 

NOTE: NOTE: Includes (1) redundant controller; (1) FC I/O module; (1) 4/8 Base SAN 

Switch (4) 4Gb SFP transceivers (2) FC1142SR 4Gb PCI-E HBAs + cables. User will 

need to employ either Secure Path (active/passive configurations), QLogic or Emulex 

failover, or Windows MPIO for path failover implementation. 

MSA1500 HP-UX Dual Controller SCSI SAN Starter Kit 

NOTE: NOTE: Includes (2) controllers; (1) MSA30 SB SCSI drive enclosure; (1) FC I/O 

module; (2) C-Series 9124 SAN Switches; (8) 4Gb SFP transceivers; (4) HP PCI-X 2.0 

1Port 4Gb HBAs + cables. User will employ PVlinks for path failover implementation. 

MSA1500 HP-UX Dual Controller SATA SAN Starter Kit 

NOTE: NOTE: Includes (2) controllers; (1) MSA20 SATA drive enclosure; (1) FC I/O module; 

(2) C-Series 9124 SAN Switches; (8) 4Gb SFP transceivers; (4) HP PCI-X 2.0 1Port 

4Gb HBAs + cables. User will employ PVlinks for path failover implementation. 

NOTE: NOTE: For Americas, Asia Pacific, and Japan only. 

MSA1500 HP-UX SCSI SAN Starter Kit (Single Controller) 

NOTE: NOTE: Includes (1) controller; (1) MSA30 SB SCSI drive enclosure; (1) C-Series 9124 

SAN Switch; (4) 4Gb SFP transceivers; (2) HP PCI-X 2.0 1Port 4Gb HBAs + cables. 


MSA1500 HP-UX SATA SAN Starter Kit (Single Controller) 

NOTE: NOTE: Includes (1) controller; (1) MSA20 SATA drive enclosure; (1) C-Series 9124 

SAN Switch; (4) 4Gb SFP transceivers; (2) HP PCI-X 2.0 1Port 4Gb HBAs + cables. 


MSA1500 HP-UX High Availability Kit (only for single controller kits) 

NOTE: NOTE: Includes (1) redundant controller; (1) FC I/O module; (1) C-Series 9124 SAN 

Switch; (4) 4Gb SFP transceivers; (2) HP PCI-X 2.0 1Port 4Gb HBAs + cables. User 

will employ PVlinks for path failover implementation. 


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Overview 

Key Key Features 

Features 

Dual controllers (optional) can both be configured to provide fail-over protection. Controllers are configured as active 

/passive by default and in this manner support only Windows, Linux and NetWare 

Dual ACTIVE controllers (active/active) can also be supported individually in Windows, HP-UX, Linux, and NetWare 

environments. 

Ability to mix primary (SCSI) and near-online (SATA) storage behind the same SAN controller for easy to install tiered storage 

solutions. 

RAID 6 with HP's Advanced Data Guarding technology (RAID ADG)) - Highest level of fault tolerance, allocates two sets of 

parity data across drives and allows simultaneous write operations, this level of fault tolerance can withstand two simultaneous 

drive failures without downtime or data loss. 

2 Gb/1 Gb Fibre connection to host - Supports both 1Gb, 2Gb and 4Gb Fibre Channel fabrics to ensure your investment in 

1 Gb infrastructure is protected. Also works with the new 4Gb switches and HBAs at 2Gb speed. 

High performance controller(s) built on DAS to SAN (DtS) architecture. 

Scalable to eight SATA enclosures for a maximum of 64 TB or four SCSI enclosures for 16.8 TB of storage capacity with four 

dual channel SCSI I/O modules. 

Hot plug expansion and replacement support - Hot plug expansion and replacement of hard drives and redundant controllers, 

for simple, fast installation and maintenance. Fans and power supplies are also hot plug replaceable. Dependent on 

individual operating systems. 

Key solution certified for backup and restore, file retention and compliance, replication, write once read many for disk, media 

and broadcasting, medical, clustering and archiving. 

Customer Customer Benefits Benefits 

Benefits 

Capability of building an enterprise-class SAN with SCSI reliability by attaching up to four MSA30 SCSI-drive enclosures for a 

native capacity of 16.8 TB (using 56 - 300 GB SCSI disks) 

Low cost, high capacity - For less than $.01 per/MB customers can obtain up to 64 TB* of capacity. 

Flexibility - Can choose SATA configuration for secondary storage of data, and/or SCSI configuration for primary storage, 

mixing of both technologies behind the same controller is supported but require separate SCSI I/O modules. 

Ability to utilize a tiered storage approach as data values decrease, choosing the right disk technology for your data storage. 

Investment Protection - the ability to upgrade from the MSA1000 to the MSA1500 cs. Remove the controllers from the 

MSA1000 and place them into the controller bays in the MSA1500 cs and upgrade the firmware. (Requires purchase of one 

MSA1500 FC I/O Module per moved controller) 

*Maximum available storage capacity depends on the RAID level being implemented, and is based on maximum number of LUNs 

(32) and maximum LUN size (2 TB). 




Family Comparison 

MSA1500 MSA1500 MSA1500 cs cs cs 

MSA1000 MSA1000 

MSA500 

MSA500 

NOTE: NOTE: *SOME FEATURES AND FUNCTIONALITIES ARE OPERATING SYSTEM DEPENDENT 

Capacity Capacity (Maximum) 16.8 TB SCSI/64 TB SATA 12.6 TB SCSI 4.2 TB SCSI 

SCSI SCSI SCSI Interface Interface 

Ultra 3, Ultra 320 Ultra 2, Ultra 3, Ultra 320 Ultra 2, Ultra 3, Ultra 320 

2nd 2nd controller controller option option 

Active/Passive or 

Active/Active* 

Controller Controller Controller Cache 

Cache 

(per controller) 

256 MB standard 

upgradeable to 512 MB 

Active/Passive Active/Passive 





Direct Direct or or SAN SAN 

Direct or SAN Attach - Fibre* Direct or SAN Attach - Fibre Direct Attach - SCSI 

Maximum Maximum Drives Drives 

56 SCSI, 96 SATA or mixed 42 SCSI 14 SCSI 

MTBF MTBF (drives) (drives) 

1.5M w/ SCSI @ 100% 

500,000 w/ SATA @ 20% 

Integrated Integrated Integrated Interconnect 

Interconnect 

Options 

Options 

Use Use for for Storage Storage 

Primary Storage with SCSI, 

Secondary with SATA 

1.5M w/ SCSI @ 100% 1.5M w/ SCSI @ 100% 

No Yes, optional 8-port Switch 

or 3-port Hub (some restrictions) 

No 

Primary Storage with SCSI Primary Storage with SCSI 




Product Highlights 

Product Product Product Technology Technology Modular Modular Chassis Chassis - The modular design of the MSA1500 controller shelf can support up to 4 single 

channel or 2 dual channel SCSI enclosures, 8 SATA enclosures on 4 dual channel SCSI I/O cards, 

redundant controllers, 2 Gb Fibre Channel I/O modules, fans and power supplies. 

Scalability Scalability - up to 16.8 TB storage capacity utilizing 56 SCSI hard drives and four MSA30 SCSI 

enclosures or up to 64 TB* storage capacity utilizing SATA hard drives and eight MSA20 SATA 

enclosures. Larger drives are under investigation for possible future use. 

NOTE: NOTE: maximum available storage capacity depends on the RAID level being implemented, and is 

based on maximum number of LUNs (32) and maximum LUN size (2 TB) 

Performance Performance - The MSA1500 cs and its components have been designed using the latest in standard 2 

Gb interconnects and Fibre Channel technology. Performance is rated at a transmission rate of up to 

30,000 IOPs from cache and bandwidth of up to 200 MB per second. Performance can be substantially 

impacted by number of users and type of application. With dual controller active/active configurations, 

performance increase to >41,000 IOP/s from cache and 350MB/s throughput. 

Fault Fault Fault Tolerance Tolerance - RAID 6 with HP's Advanced Data Guarding technology (RAID ADG). This is the highest 

level of fault tolerance. It allocates two sets of parity data across drives and allows simultaneous write 

operations. This level of fault tolerance can withstand two simultaneous drive failures without downtime 

or data loss. 

DtS DtS Architecture Architecture Architecture - DtS (Direct Attach to SAN) architecture is an exclusive MSA1000 and MSA1500 cs 

feature that provides a quick and easy way to migrate stored data on SCSI disks protected by most Smart 

Array controllers to a MSA1000 or MSA1500 storage system. 

Pre-Failure Pre-Failure Pre-Failure Warranty Warranty - Specific enclosures and hard drives attached to an MSA1500 and monitored 

under Insight Manager are supported by a Pre-Failure (replacement) Warranty. 

NOTE: NOTE: Pre-Failure Warranty allows for the replacement of designated SCSI drives in an HP 

StorageWorks disk enclosure before they actually fail when using Insight Manger. Some operating 

systems may not support all of these features. 

Integrated Integrated Configuration Configuration and and Management Management Tools Tools Tools - The MSA1500 utilizes a standard, integrated set of 

management and utility software. Not available with all operating systems. 

Hot Hot Plug Plug Expansion Expansion and and and Replacement Replacement Support Support - The MSA1500 cs supports hot plug expansion and 

replacement of redundant controllers, fans, power supplies, Serial ATA and SCSI disk enclosures, and 

I/O cards for simple, fast installation and maintenance. 




Software Components 

Overview Overview 

The MSA1500 utilizes a set of utility software for storage and RAID management, setup, configuration 

and troubleshooting. This reduces the cost of ownership by reducing the training and technical expertise 

necessary to install and maintain your HP storage solution. Not all operating systems allow use of all of 

tools. 

Array Array Array Configuration Configuration Utility 

Utility 

(OS dependent) 

Selective Selective Storage 

Storage 

Presentation Presentation (SSP) 

Provides a graphical view of HP drive array configurations 

Easy to use Wizards for configuration 

ACU supports on-line configuration 

Web Based ACU supports On-Line, Remote Web Based and Off-line configuration 

ACU/CLI available for HP-UX customers 

Built-in to the controller firmware and controlled via ACU 

Allows setting of access rights to the MSA1500 storage by hosts 

Access control can be set up to a logical volume level using the Array Controller Utility 

Insight Insight Manager Manager Manager 

Powerful storage server and server option management tool 

Monitor storage from a remote central location 

Browser based, provides full access from anywhere on the Intranet, eliminating the need for a 

dedicated Insight Manager management console 

Availability dependent on operating system 

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array SMI-S Provider for Windows 2000/Windows Server 2003 




Compatibility 

HP's extensive compatibility testing program assures that your HP StorageWorks MSA1500 works with leading servers, operating 

systems, and backup applications - and not just those sold by HP. The MSA1500 works seamlessly in many environments, making 

them especially suitable if you have a mixed system environment. For the latest list of servers, workstations, operating systems, and 

backup software that supports the MSA1500, check the Modular Smart Array compatibility pages on our web site at: 

http://www.hp.com/go/MSA1500cs. 

HP HP Server Server Compatibility Compatibility The HP StorageWorks MSA1500 cs supported on the following servers, depending on the various 

operating systems: 

All ProLiant x86 and x86_64 servers fully supported unless noted below. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: New models are in test 

ProLiant ProLiant x86 x86 servers 

servers 

BL20p G2, BL30p, BL40p, DL140 G2, DL360, DL360 G2, DL360 G3, DL380, DL380 G2, DL380 G3, 

DL560, DL580, DL580 G2, DL740, DL760, DL760 G2, ML370, ML370 G2, ML370 G3, ML530, 

ML530 G2, ML570, ML570 G2, ML750 

ProLiant ProLiant AMD AMD Opteron Opteron servers 

servers 

BL25p, BL25p (Dual Core), BL35p, BL35p (Dual Core), BL45p, BL45p (Dual Core), DL145, DL145 G2 

(Dual Core), DL385, DL385 (Dual Core), DL585, DL585 G2 (Dual Core) (DL145-G1 not supported in 

Boot-From-SAN environment 

ProLiant ProLiant INTEL INTEL EM64T EM64T servers 

servers 

BL20p G3, BL20p G4, BL460c, BL480c, DL360 G4p, DL360 G4, DL360 G5, DL380 G4, DL380 G5, 

DL580 G3, DL580 G4, ML350 G4p, ML350 G5, ML370 G4, ML370 G5, ML570 G3, ML570 G4 

Integrity Integrity IA64 IA64 (Itanium) (Itanium) servers servers 

servers 

rx1600 rx1620 rx2600 rx2620 rx4610 rx36xx rx4640 rx5670 rx66xx, rx7620 rx8620 rx8800 rx9610 

zx2000 zx6000 Integrity Superdome 

NOTE: NOTE: BL60P (FC Mezzanine Card, FC passthru or internal McData/Brocade FC 4Gb Switch Cube) 

PA-RISC PA-RISC servers: 

servers: 

rp24xx, rp34x0, rp4440, rp54xx, rp740x, rp7410, rp7420, rp8400, rp8420, SD16000, SD32-128A, 

SD32/64000, C3xxx, B2000, J5xxx, J6000, J7xxx, K-class 

Supported Supported Alpha Alpha servers 

servers 

DS10, DS15, DS20, DS20E, DS25, ES40, ES45, ES47 (PCI-X), ES80 (PCI-X), GS60, GS60E, GS80, 

GS140,GS160, GS320, GS1280 (PCI-X) 

NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Certification of new ProLiant & Integrity server models is ongoing. Not all OSes are supported on 

all models. Supports most multi-vendor industry standard 32-bit Intel-based (x86) and Opteron servers. 




Compatibility 

OS OS Support Support for 

for 

Single Single controller controller controller or or dual dual 

dual 

controller controller configurations 

configurations 

with with active/passive 

active/passive 

firmware 

firmware 

OS OS Support Support for for Dual 

Dual 

controller controller active/active 

active/active 

firmware firmware v7.x 

v7.x 

(requires 2nd controller 

and free firmware 

download) 

HP-UX HP-UX HP-UX support 

support 

(specific guidelines) 

Microsoft Windows Enterprise Edition 2003 (32 & 64-bit) R2 

Microsoft Windows Standard Edition 2003 (32 & 64-bit) R2 

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Edition (32 & 64-bit) 

Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server (sp4) (32 & 64-bit) 

HP-UX 11.11 and 11.23 (single controller in homogeneous environments only. For dual controller 

heterogeneous support refer to the next section) 

Red Hat Linux Enterprise Advanced Server 2.1 and Enterprise Linux 3.0 (32 & 64-bit) & 4.0 (32-bit 

& 64-bit )SuSE Linux SLES8 and SLES9 (32 & 64-bit )Netware v5.1 and 6.5. 

SCO OpenServer 6.0.0, SCO UnixWare 7.1.3 and UnixWare 7.1.4 (single controller in 2-node 

homogeneous environments only). 

Please refer to compatibility matrix at http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs for complete configuration 

support. 

Optional controller firmware is available for downloading at no cost from the HP MSA1500 Web Site 

that enables both controllers to operate in an active/active mode. The following are the only operating 

systems that have been tested and are supported with active/active functionality in a homogeneous 

configuration only. All dual active (active/active) controller support is homogeneous. 

Microsoft Windows Standard and Enterprise Editions 2003 (32 & 64-bit) R2 

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server (SP4) Editions (32 & 64-bit) 

HP-UX 11.11, and 11.23 

NOTE NOTE: NOTE all MSA1500 HP-UX starter kits ship with active/active firmware pre-installed 

Red Hat Linux Enterprise Linux 3.0 (32-bit & 64-bit ) No Red Hat 4 support at this time 

SuSE Linux SLES8, SLES9 (32 & 64-bit ) 

SCO 

NOTE: NOTE: HP Secure Path is not supported on active/active controller configurations. Industry standard 

failover methodology is employed. 

The MSA1500 for HP-UX supports dual active/active controller or single controller configurations 

(Active/passive configurations are not supported). HP-UX single controller support is enabled with the 

standard firmware that ships with the MSA1500HP-UX implemented with dual active controllers requires 

use of firmware available through a free download off the MSA1500 web site. 

NOTE: NOTE: all MSA1500 HP-UX starter kits ship with active/active firmware pre-installed, which supports 

both single controller or active/active controller configurations. 

ACU/CLI (Command Line Interface) is used for configuration and Event Monitoring Service (EMS) 

for monitoring. 

Root/Boot/Dump/Swap/Install is also supported. 

PVlinks is supported for multi (HBA) path / single controller (2 HBAs) and dual/active controller 

configurations. 

Fabric and direct connect are supported 

HP-UX 11.11 & 11.23, PA-RISC and Itanium 




Compatibility 

Solution 

Solution 

Offerings/Software 

Offerings/Software 

Certifications 

Certifications 

Optional Optional Software 

Software 

Clustering Clustering 

Microsoft Cluster Server 

Service Guard for HP-UX and Linux 

SteelEye LifeKeeper for Linux Certification 

Netware Clustering 

Polyserve - Matrix Server for Windows 

Backup Backup and and Restore Restore 

HP Data Protector 

VERITAS Backup Exec and NetBackup 

Legato NetWorker for Windows 

Computer Associates BrightStor Enterprise Backup 

Medical Medical Imaging 

Imaging 

Bycast StorageGRID 

Management 

Management 

Replication Replication Replication 

HP Storage Mirroring for Windows 

HP Virtual Replicator for Windows. 

Other Other 

Microsoft Virtual Server 

VMware 

HP HP StorageWorks StorageWorks Storage 

Storage OpenView Storage Mirroring is designed to take small-medium enterprises beyond periodic backup to 

Mirroring 

Mirroring 

provide continuous data protection with minimal data loss and immediate recovery from any disaster or 

system outage. Natural and man-made disasters can occur when you least expect it - serving as a 

reminders that with less than a moment's notice, volumes of data loss can be lost. To prevent data loss 

from failure, error, or disaster, HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring software provides replication of your 

valuable Windows data, Exchange data, and SQL Data to another server. Proactive replication is a key 

strategy that can be coupled with tape backup and snapshot technology for continuous data protection 

and point-in-time copies of data. Having replicated data co-located, customers can recover their static 

and transactional data in seconds without loss of productivity. Storage Mirroring can also be utilized for 

disaster recovery, centralized backup, data distribution/mining, and server/storage migration.. 

Supports Microsoft Windows 2000/NT/2003servers 

One-to-one failover/fail back solution for MS-Exchange, MS-SQL and Oracle providing automatic 

failover and near instantaneous access to replicated data or use replicated data or rebuild your 

local server. 

Server Groups - enables the "grouping" of servers on the management console (GUI) allowing 

focus on only those servers under your span of control 

Continuous, asynchronous byte-level replication with intelligent data compression captures 

changes as they occur, ensures sequence of data mirrored on target, and provides userconfigurable 

compression levels to ensure efficient usage of network resources. 

One-to-many and many-to-one host configurations allowing multiple production servers to use the 

same target server 

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Compatibility 

MSA1500 MSA1500 utilization utilization of 

of HP supports additional high availability multi-pathing capabilities within various operating systems and 

Industry Industry Industry Standard Standard fail-over 

fail-over through third-party vendors, providing continuous data access from HP's RAID MSA1500 to host servers. 

solutions 

solutions 

Options are available for servers running the Windows, Linux and HP-UX operating systems. More 

information and the explanation of restrictions are available at 

http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/sanworks/multipathoptions/index.html 

Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003 (32 bit EE and 64 bit EE only)can utilize the HP MPIO Basic 

Failover v1.3 for MSA Arrays, a DSM available for free download at the above site. 

Linux (and SCO) industry standard failover for the MSA1500 is available at no charge within the 

HBA device driver from QLogic or Emulex. 

HP-UX utilizes PVLinks 

NetWare, OpenVMS, Tru64 UNIX utilize native OS_based failover software 

HP HP StorageWorks StorageWorks Secure 

Secure HP StorageWorks Secure Path is a family of high availability multi-pathing software products providing 

Path 

Path 

continuous data access from the HP RAID Array to host servers running the Windows Server 2003, 

(optional, only used with Windows 2000, and Linux operating systems. 

active/passive controller Redundant hardware, advanced RAID technology and Secure Path's automated failover capability are 

configurations if not used to enhance fault tolerance and availability. Secure Path effectively eliminates controllers, disk drives, 

deploying MPIO) interconnect hardware and host bus adapters as single points of failure in the storage subsystem. 

The attachment of non-Secure Path (single HBA) servers to a MSA1500 cs with dual controllers that has 

servers with Secure Path (dual HBA) attached is supported where the operating system is Windows or 

Netware. Users must realize that in event of a controller fail-over (failure of active controller) the single 

path servers will lose access to their data on the MSA1500 cs. 

NOTE: NOTE: If Secure Path for Linux is used on any node attached to an MSA1500 cs, all nodes must also 

have Secure Path installed, regardless of operating systems. 

NOTE: NOTE: refer to http://www.hp.com/go/securepath for the latest Secure Path parameters. 

Key Key Features Features 

Maintains connections to storage 

Monitors I/O paths and alerts on significant events 

Used in Stand alone Configurations, Cluster Configurations, and SAN 

configurations 

MSA1500 MSA1500 Clustering Clustering Single Single controller controller support support Active/passive Active/passive controllers controllers support support Active/active Active/active controllers controllers support 

support 

Windows, , Linux, NetWare Windows, Linux, NetWare Windows, HP-UX, Linux, 

Heterogeneous 

(heterogeneous) 

(heterogeneous) 

HP-UX, SCO (homogeneous only) 

Netware, SCO, Open VMS and 

Tru64 Unix (homogeneous) 




Compatibility 

HP HP ProLiant ProLiant Cluster 

Cluster 

HA/F200 HA/F200 for for Entry Entry Level Level 

Level 

SAN 

SAN 

In a single controller configuration or when dual controllers are configured as active/passive (standby), 

mixing clusters with single nodes is supported. For example you may mix three Microsoft (Windows Server 

2003 or Windows 2000) clusters and other individual servers, even doing so in a heterogeneous server 

operating system environment. Windows Server 2003 allows a single cluster of up to eight nodes. 

To see Cluster Configuration Support Matrices that support the listings on the Microsoft Windows Server 

Catalog, refer to: 

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/solutions/enterprise/highavailability/answercenter/configuration-all.html 

Single-path (single controller, non-Secure Path) NetWare clustering has been successfully tested up to a 

12-node cluster. NetWare clusters employing Secure Path (dual controller, dual HBAs) are limited to six 

nodes. Multiple NetWare clusters (and single servers) may have concurrent access with no limitation 

inherent to the MSA1500 cs. 

Up to a 16-node Linux cluster (single controller, non-Secure Path) utilizing SteelEye LifeKeeper for Linux 

clustering software has been tested and is supported. Refer to http://www.hp.com/go/securepath for any 

restriction with Secure Path. 

Up to a 4-node HP-UX cluster (dual controller, non-Secure Path) utilizing HP-UX Service Guard clustering 

software has been tested and is supported. Refer to http://www.hp.com/go/MSA1500cs, the 

Compatibility Guide under technical documents under the support section. 

The MSA1500 has the ability to be configured with up to thirty-two LUNs. A configuration of twenty 

attached servers has been tested and is supported. More commonly, users have had an average of four 

to eight nodes. This can be any combination of hosts or clusters with different operating systems (while 

holding fast to the guidelines and limits described in the above paragraphs. Performance within these 

guidelines is heavily dependent on the actual number of end users and types of applications being 

employed. 

For more information, click on the link: 

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/msa1500cs/index.html 

The ProLiant Cluster F200 for the Entry Level SAN is designed to assist in simplifying the configuration of 

cluster solutions that provide high levels of data and applications availability in the Microsoft Windows 

Operating System environment through clustering to provide no-single-point-of-failure. The ProLiant 

Cluster F200 for the Entry Level SAN supports a two-node cluster based on Microsoft Windows 2000 

Advanced Server and two to eight-nodes cluster based on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise 

Edition operating system, the StorageWorks 1000 Modular Smart Array (MSA1000) and MSA1500 cs, or 

Raid Array RA4100 and ProLiant Servers. This solution also supports StorageWorks Secure Path 

management software. 

ProLiant Cluster HA/F200 for the Entry Level SAN 364026-B22 

ProLiant Cluster HA/F200 for the Entry Level SAN (Japan) 364026-292 

HP HP ProLiant ProLiant Cluster Cluster Starter 

Starter The ProLiant Cluster Starter Kit is a ProLiant cluster "How-to-Guide" that includes documentation for 

Kit 

Kit 

ProLiant Clusters that use StorageWorks MSA1000, MSA1500 cs, EVA 3000, 4000,5000, 6000 and 

8000. The kit provides documentation to set-up a Windows Full-Features MPIO Cluster. The kit also 

includes multimedia with animation to illustrate the actual components required to build a Fibre Channel 

Cluster and two 30-day trial licenses of OpenView Storage Mirroring. 

NOTE: NOTE: This kit does not include Secure Path Software. 

HP ProLiant Cluster Starter Kit 364023-B21 




Compatibility 

HP HP ProLiant ProLiant Clusters Clusters for 

for 

NetWare NetWare 

NetWare 

HP supports a broad range of solutions for NetWare Cluster services including configurations featuring 

the MSA1500 cs and optionally with HP StorageWorks Secure Path. These solutions provide high 

availability and maximum resource utilization for NetWare environments from small file sharing 

implementations to enterprise business computing. Single-path (single controller, non-Secure Path) 

NetWare clusters of up to 12-nodes have been successfully tested. Presently 2-node NetWare clusters 

with Secure Path have been tested and approved with larger NetWare cluster testing planned. Multiple 

NetWare clusters are allowed. 

NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: SCSI Disk Technology Only. 

NOTE: NOTE: Refer to http://www.hp.com/go/securepath for the latest Secure Path for NetWare parameters. 




Configure to Order Program Information 

HP introduces the Configure to Order program on a limited basis. It is not yet available in all areas. The MSA1500 and its options 

may or may not be factory installed in a rack with add-on controllers, switches, hubs, MSA20 enclosures, MSA30 enclosures, and 

hard drives. The MSA1500 cs may be integrated with 64-bit Integrity and PA-RISC servers or ProLiant or as standalone storage. 

Configure Configure to to Order Order Products Products Approved Approved for for CTO CTO 

Part Part Number 

Number 

1500 cs Modular Smart Array 

NOTE: NOTE: 0D1 will appear after this part number on your sales order when factory 

integration is indicated. 

AA986A 

HP MSA1000 Controller 256 cache ALL 



218231-B22 

256 MB Cache Upgrade 



254786-B21 

MSA1500 cs Fibre Channel I/O Module 



AA987A 

MSA1500 cs Dual Channel SCSI I/O Module 



AA988A 

NO NO CTO CTO CTO Available 

Available 

(No Kits or Bundles) 

MSA1500 HP-UX Dual Controller SCSI SAN Starter Kit AG704A 

MSA1500 HP-UX Dual Controller SATA SAN Starter Kit AG705A 

MSA1500 HP-UX SCSI SAN Starter Kit (Single Controller) AG706A 

MSA1500 HP-UX SATA SAN Starter Kit (Single Controller) AG707A 

MSA1500 HP-UX High Availability Kit (only for single controller kits) AG708A 

MSA1500 SAN SCSI G2 Starter Kit (NEW) AE327B 

MSA1500 SAN SATA Starter G2 Kit (NEW) AE326B 

MSA1500 SAN Starter Kit HA G2 Bundle (NEW) AE328B 

MSA1500cs 2U Fibre Channel SAN Attach Controller Shelf, with SATA AD509A 

MSA1500cs 2U Fibre Channel SAN Attach Controller Shelf, with SCSI AD510A 

MSA1500 cs upgrade shelf AD511A 




Service and Support, HP Care Pack, and Warranty Information 

Warranty Warranty 

Three-year Limited Warranty for MSA1500, Fibre Channel Cables and SFP Transceivers 

3 years parts exchange 

1 year labour 

1 year on-site 

Next business day response 

Warranty Warranty Upgrade Upgrade 

Upgrade 

Options 

Options 

Options for the MSA1500 carry their own warranty. Refer to HP's Limited Warranty Statement for more 

information. 

The MSA1500 has been designed with customer self repairable parts to minimize repair time and 

provide greater flexibility in performing defective parts replacement. Please refer to HP's Limited Warranty 

Statement for further details: 

http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/warranty.html 

Products included in various Kits carry their own individual warranties. 

NOTE: NOTE: The warranty of the hard drive options purchased with the MSA1500 cs product is different for 

SCSI hard drives versus SATA hard drives. SCSI hard drive options have a three year warranty and SATA 

hard drives options have a one year warranty. 

Reference HP's communication for further details: http://www.hp.com go to search, enter CN0089W 

Response - Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4 hours 

Coverage - Extend hours of coverage from 9 hours x 5 days to 24 hours x 7 days 

Duration - Select duration of coverage for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years 

HP HP Care Care Pack Pack Pack Information Information HP Care Pack is defined as an upgrade to the product warranty attribute, available for a specific 

duration and hours of coverage. 

HP Care Pack is not available for less than the product's warranty duration. 

HP Care Pack is available for sale anytime during the warranty period for most products, but the 

commencement date will be the same as the Warranty Start Date (delivery date to end user 

customer). Proof of purchase may be required. 

HP Care Pack services are prepaid. 

NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Refer to Step 6 "Choose HP Care Pack Services" in the Configuration Information section below 

for all Service, Warranty Plans, Installation and Startup Services available for the MSA1500 

For additional information on Product Services and HP Care Pack, as well as orderable part numbers, 

please refer to the URL: http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack/. 

If you have specific questions about availability or how to obtain services contact your local HP 

representative. Contact information for your local area can be found at: 

http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/contact_us.html 

HP HP Care Care Pack Pack Services Services Services HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to extend and expand your standard product 

warranty with easy-to-buy, easy-to-use support packages that help you make the most of your storage 

investments. 

http://www.hp.com/hps/storage/ns_san.html#services 





Software Software Product Product Services Services Product support provides the customer access to HP's experienced technical support 

resources, as well as access to HP's Information Services database for support on a variety of multivendor/multiplatform 

software products. Product support includes escalation and problem coordination 

with the appropriate engineering group. HP Services offer a variety of options to allow you to tailor your 

product service to meet the needs of your organization. Basic warranty on products can be uplifted from 

day one to ensure you receive the service you need when you need it. 

Warranty Warranty and and Support Support HP warrants only that the software media will be free of physical defects for a period of ninety (90) days 

from delivery. 

The following services are offered as HP Care Pack Services at the time of software product order: 

Secure Secure Path Path Software 

Software 

Services 

Services 

Hardware Hardware Product 

Product 

Services 

Services 

Software Technical Support 24 x 7 (1 and 3 years) is available 24 hours per day, Monday through 

Sunday, including holidays (includes phone-in software technical support 24 x 7 and software 

product and documentation updates). 

Installation Service (software installation) and Installation and Startup Service (software installation, 

configuration, startup testing and knowledge transfer). 

HP Care Pack services must be ordered with the product and are prepaid. 

For tailored support contracts based on personalized statement of work contact your local 

support centre via http://www.HP.com/support. 

Software product services included with Secure Path: One year of Software Technical Support 24 x 

7 HP Care Pack Services (includes phone-in software technical support 24 x 7 and software 

product and documentation updates). 

HP Care Pack services are available to upgrade the one year of Software Technical Support 24 x 

7 included with the Secure Path product to 3 full years. 

Installation service (software installation). 

For additional software product services information for HP Care Pack services, as well as orderable part 

numbers, please refer to the URLs listed below: 

All storage services: http://www.hp.com/hps/storage/. 

All HP Care Pack Services: http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack/storage/cp_networked.html. 

Software Support HP Care Pack Services: http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack/software/cp_storage.html. 

Installation and Startup Services: http://www.hp.com/hps/storage/ns_implementation.html. 

If you have specific service questions contact your local HP representative. Contact information for your 

local area can be found at: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/contact_us.html 

Maintenance releases, bug fixes and software patches are available at: 

http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html. 

Installation services that include basic installation and Array Installation and Startup 

On-site maintenance (includes warranty support) 

Response time upgrades during the warranty period 

Post-warranty coverage or warranty extension 

RAID setup and performance consulting via statement of work 

Migration service consulting via statement of work 

Environmental, Mission Critical Services 

For product services information for HP Care Pack services, as well as orderable part numbers, please 

refer to the URLs listed below: 

All storage services: http://www.hp.com/hps/storage/. 

All HP Care Pack Services: http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack/storage/cp_networked.html. 

Installation and Startup Services: http://www.hp.com/hps/storage/ns_implementation.html. 

If you have specific service questions contact your local HP representative. Contact information for your 

local area can be found at: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/contact_us.html 





Array Array Installation Installation and 

and 

Startup Startup Services Services 

Services 

The HP Installation and startup for HP StorageWorks Disk Arrays service package provides installation 

and configuration of HP StorageWorks Disk Array products. Service highlights include: 

Installation and Startup provides, installation, LUN Disk Design and configuration of the MSA 1500 

which includes 

Service Planning 

Service Deployment 

Installation Verification Testing (IVT) required for this service 

Customer Orientation session 

Service Deployment includes the deployment of the MSA disc array into a new or pre-existing SAN 

which may consist of switch, hub or SCSI bridge technology. Installation includes the 

customization of up to four host servers, eight host bus adapters (HBAs) and up to four high 

availability software licenses. 

SAN SAN SAN Solution Solution Service Service SAN Solution Service covers your entry-level disk array solution with: 

Comprehensive SAN implementation strategy and planning 

Hardware and software installation and configuration 

Integration of the installed disk array in your SAN environment 

Firmware verification 

SAN testing 

Solution handover to your staff 

The Array Installation and Startup service is a pre-requisite for the SAN Solution Service. 

For more information about he SAN solution service, please visit: 

http://www.hp.com/hps/storage/ns_san.html 




Kit Contents 

Model Model Name Name 

Contents' Contents' Contents' Description Description 


Number 

MSA1500 MSA1500 cs cs 

MSA1500 controller shelf, 1-controller, 1- FC module, 1- SFP transceiver, 1- dual 

channel SCSI I/O card, 2- power cables, redundant fans, redundant power supplies, 

universal rack-mounting kit, MSA1500 support CD and documentation, serial cable. 

NOTE: NOTE: Fibre Channel cables, disk enclosures and hard drives are ordered separately. 

MSA1500 MSA1500 cs cs with with one 

one 

SATA SATA drive drive enclosure 

enclosure 

MSA1500 MSA1500 cs cs & & MSA20 

MSA20 

w/ w/ 12 12 500GB 500GB 500GB SATA 

SATA 

Bundle 

Bundle 


MSA20 

w/ w/ 12 12 750GB 750GB SATA 

SATA 

Bundle 

Bundle 

MSA1500 MSA1500 cs cs with with one 

one 

SCSI SCSI drive drive enclosure 

enclosure 


MSA30 

w/ w/ w/ 14 14 14 300GB 300GB 10k 10k SCSI SCSI 

SCSI 

Bundle 

Bundle 

MSA1500 MSA1500 MSA1500 SAN SAN SCSI SCSI SCSI G2 G2 

G2 

Starter Starter Kit Kit (NEW) 

(NEW) 

(w/ PCI-E HBAs) 

MSA1500 MSA1500 SAN SAN SATA 

SATA 

Starter Starter Starter G2 G2 Kit Kit Kit (NEW) 

(NEW) 

(w/ PCI-E HBAs) 

1- MSA1500 controller shelf base configuration, and 1-MSA20 SATA disk enclosure 

base configuration. 


MSA1500 cs Controller Shelf and MSA20 Enclosure w/ 12ea. 500 GB SATA HDDs. 


MSA1500 cs Controller Shelf and MSA20 Enclosure w/ 12ea. 750 GB SATA HDDs. 


1- MSA1500 controller shelf base configuration, and 1-MSA30 single-channel SCSI 

disk enclosure base configuration. 


MSA1500 cs Controller Shelf and MSA30 Enclosure w/ 14ea. 300 GB 10K SCSI 

HDDs. 


(Windows or Linux compatible) 

NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Includes (1) MSA1500 (1) MSA30 SCSI drive enclosure (1) 4/8 Base SAN 


(Windows or Linux compatible) 

NOTE: NOTE: Includes (1) MSA1500 (1) MSA20 SATA drive enclosure (1) 4/8 Base SAN 



MSA1500 MSA1500 MSA1500 SAN SAN Starter Starter Kit 

Kit (Windows or Linux compatible) 

HA HA G2 G2 G2 Bundle Bundle (NEW) 

(NEW) NOTE: NOTE: Includes (1) redundant controller; (1) FC I/O module; (1) 4/8 Base SAN 

(w/ PCI-E HBAs) Switch (4) 4Gb SFP transceivers (2) FC1142SR 4Gb PCI-E HBAs + cables. User will 

for both SCSI and SATA need to employ either Secure Path (active/passive configurations), QLogic failover, or 

SAN Starter G2 Kits Windows MPIO for path failover implementation. 

MSA1500cs MSA1500cs MSA1500cs HP-UX HP-UX HP-UX Dual Dual 

Dual (HP-UX compatible) 

Controller Controller SCSI SCSI SAN 

SAN NOTE: NOTE: Includes (2) controllers; (1) MSA30 SB SCSI drive enclosure; (1) FC I/O 

Starter Starter Kit 

Kit 

module; (2) 9124 SAN Switch (8) 4Gb SFP transceivers (4) HP PCI-X 2.0 1Port 4Gb 

HBAs + cables. User will employ PVlinks for path failover implementation. 

MSA1500cs MSA1500cs HP-UX HP-UX Dual Dual 

Dual 

Controller Controller SATA SATA SAN 

SAN 

Starter Starter Kit 

Kit 

MSA1500cs MSA1500cs HP-UX HP-UX SCSI 

SCSI 

SAN SAN SAN Starter Starter Starter Kit 

Kit 

MSA1500cs MSA1500cs HP-UX HP-UX SATA 

SATA 

SAN SAN SAN Starter Starter Kit 

Kit 

(HP-UX compatible) 

NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Includes (2) controllers; (1) MSA20 SATA drive enclosure; (1) FC I/O module; 

(2) 9124 SAN Switch (8) 4Gb SFP transceivers (4) HP PCI-X 2.0 1Port 4Gb HBAs + 

cables. User will employ PVlinks for path failover implementation. 



NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Includes (1) controller; (1) MSA30 SCSI drive enclosure; (1) 9124 SAN Switch 

(4) 4Gb SFP transceivers (2) HP PCI-X 2.0 1Port 4Gb HBAs + cables. 



NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Includes (1) controller; (1) MSA20 SATA drive enclosure; (1) 9124 SAN Switch 

(4) 4Gb SFP transceivers (2) HP PCI-X 2.0 1Port 4Gb HBAs + cables. 


AA986A 

AD509A 

AJ685A 

*NEW* 

AJ686A 

*NEW* 

AD510A 

AJ689A 

*NEW* 

AE327B 

AE326B 

AE328B 

AG704A 

*NEW* 

AG705A 

*NEW* 

AG706A 

*NEW* 

AG707A 

*NEW* 




Kit Contents 

MSA1500cs MSA1500cs HP-UX HP-UX High 

High (HP-UX compatible) 

Availability Availability Kit Kit 

Kit 

NOTE: NOTE: Includes (1) redundant controller; (1) FC I/O module; (1) 9124 SAN Switch 

(4) 4Gb SFP transceivers (2) HP PCI-X 2.0 1Port 4Gb HBAs + cables. User will 

employ PVlinks for path failover implementation. 


MSA1500 MSA1500 cs cs upgrade 

upgrade 

shelf 

shelf 

MSA MSA MSA Controller 

Controller 

management management cable 

cable 

MSA1500 controller shelf, 1- dual channel SCSI I/O card, 2- power cables, 

redundant fans, redundant power supplies, universal rack-mounting kit, MSA1500 

support CD and documentation, serial cable. 

NOTE: NOTE: This MSA1500 cs upgrade shelf does not include a controller or a Fibre 

Channel I/O Module. It is intended for those customers who wish to upgrade from 

their MSA1000 to the MSA1500 cs. For each controller added to this shelf, one Fibre 

Channel I/O module (PN AA987A) is required. 

NOTE: NOTE: When upgrading to the MSA1500 cs, there is no space for the MSA1000 

embedded switch or hub. 

AG708A 

*NEW* 

AD511A 

One ships standard. Orderable through HP Store or Service if original is lost 316131-001 




Configuration Information 

Step Step 1 1 1 - - Base Base Configuration 

Configuration 

Select Select one: one: 

one: 

Model Model Name Name 

Model Model Description: Description: 


Number 

MSA1500 cs MSA1500 controller shelf, 1-controller, 1- FC module, 1- SFP transceiver, 1- dual 

channel SCSI I/O card, 2- power cables, redundant fans, redundant power supplies, 

universal rack-mounting kit, MSA1500 cs support CD and documentation, serial 

cable. 

Step Step 2 2 - - Required Required Options Options (Choose (Choose Serial Serial ATA ATA or or SCSI) SCSI) 

SCSI) 

AA986A 

Select each required option with quantities specified. *NOTE: NOTE: SATA drives are designed for archival or reference data. They should 

not be used in a heavy or intense I/O environment. Those situations require the use of enterprise-class SCSI drives. 

Description Description with with with Parts Parts Shipped: Shipped: 

Quantity Quantity Part Part Number 

Number 

Dual Channel SCSI I/O Module (1 ships with base unit, 3 more can be added) Up to 4 AA988A 

MSA20 - Serial ATA enclosure, SCSI cable, redundant fans and power supplies, power cable Up to 8 335921-B21 

HP 250GB 1.5G SATA 7.2K 3.5" HDD Up to 12 per 

MSA20 enclosure 





MSA30 - Dual Channel SCSI enclosure, SCSI cable, redundant fans and power supplies, 

power cable 

MSA30 - Single Channel SCSI enclosure, SCSI cable, redundant fans and power supplies, 

power cable 

HP 72GB U320 10K Universal HDD Up to 14 per 














349239-B21 

395473-B21 

432341-B21 

Up to 2 302970-B21 

Up to 4 302969-B21 

286714-B22 

286716-B22 

350964-B22 

286776-B22 

286778-B22 

347708-B22 

411089-B22 

NOTE: NOTE: Larger SATA hard drives are currently in qualification but are not presently supported. 

NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Two SATA disk enclosures can be attached to one SCSI I/O module. Only one SCSI disk enclosure can be attached to a 

SCSI I/O module. 

NOTE: NOTE: It is recommended that the same hard drive capacity (ex. All 250 GB SATA in SATA enclosure or all 146 GB SCSI in SCSI 

enclosure) be installed in a RAID-set. 

NOTE: NOTE: All Ultra320 Universal Hard Drives are backward compatible to U2 or U3 speeds. 

NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: For complete compatibility information, refer to the Compatibility table located at http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs 





Must Must choose choose optional optional Power Power Cord Cord for for Non-U.S. Non-U.S. Configurations Configurations 


Number 

Power Cord, 110/220 VAC, US/Canada/Mexico 

NOTE: NOTE: Shipped standard with all units. 

2 227099-001 

Power Cord, 220/240 VAC, (US/Canada/Mexico) 2 227099-002 

Power Cord, (Australia/China/New Zealand) 2 227098-011 

Power Cord, (Central Europe) 2 157215-021 

Power Cord, (United Kingdom/Hong Kong) 2 157216-031 

Power Cord, (Switzerland) 2 157219-111 

Power Cord, (Italy) 2 157217-061 

Power Cord, (Denmark) 2 157218-081 

Power Cord, (Japan) 2 139867-006 

Power Cord, (South East Asia/India) 2 157220-AR1 

NOTE: NOTE: Redundant configurations require two Host Bus Adapters per server, an additional controller and fibre channel I/O module, 

and Secure Path or industry standard MPIO failover software for each server. 

Step Step 3 3 – – Choose Choose Redundant Redundant MSA1500 MSA1500 System System Options Options 

Options 

Description Description 


Number 

MSA Controller 

NOTE: NOTE: The MSA1500 utilizes the MSA1000 controller with specific firmware 

256 MB Cache Modules for Controller (one additional for each controller) 

NOTE: NOTE: The MSA1500 and MSA1000 utilize the same Cache Modules 

1 218231-B22 

2 254786-B21 

MSA1500 Fibre Channel I/O module 1 AA987A 

HP StorageWorks Secure Path (available for active/passive configurations only) or an industry 

standard path failover solution such as Windows MPIO or QLogic Failover for Linux 

(appropriate for the operating system) 

NOTE: NOTE: Redundant configurations require two Host Bus Adapters per server, an additional controller and fibre channel I/O module, 

redundant switches and cables, and Secure Path (active passive configuration) software or Industry Standard failover depending on 

the operating system for each server. 

Step Step 4 4 – – Choose Choose Supported Supported Infrastructure Infrastructure Options 

Options 

Select each required option with quantities specified. 

Description Description with with Parts Parts Parts Shipped: Shipped: 


Number 





4 4 Gb Gb Fibre Fibre Channel 

Channel 4 Gb SFP SW Transceiver Kit A7446B 

Fabric Fabric "B-Series" "B-Series" family family of 

of 

switches 

switches 

HP StorageWorks 4/8 Base SAN Switch 8 port 4Gb/s switch with zero e-ports 

HP StorageWorks 4/8 SAN Switch 4Gb/s with full fabric 

A7984A 

A8000A 

HP StorageWorks 4/16 SAN Switch A7985A 

HP StorageWorks 4/16 SAN Switch Power Pack A7987A 

HP StorageWorks 4/32 SAN Switch Power Pack A7394A 

HP StorageWorks 4/32 Full SAN Switch A7393A 

HP StorageWorks 4/32 Base SAN Switch A7537A 

HP StorageWorks 4/8 4 port upgrade license T4260A 

4/64 SAN Switch Power Pack 4/64 SAN Switch with 32 active ports AE496A 

4/64 SAN Switch with 64 active ports AG457A 

HP StorageWorks Full Fabric license T4261A 

HP StorageWorks B-Series 8-31 port Power Pack License T3573A 

4/64 SAN Switch with 32 active ports AE495A 

16 port upgrade license for 4/64 SAN Switch (base model) and Power Pack model T4411A 

StorageWorks 4/256 SAN Director A7988A 

StorageWorks 4/256 SAN Director Power Pack A7989A 

HP StorageWorks SAN Director 4/16 Blade A7990A 


HP StorageWorks B-Series MP Router Blade AG461A 

Power Pack Software Upgrade Bundle 330882-B21 

StorageWorks SAN Director Blade AD504A 


Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem, Base A7533A 

Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem, Full Fabric A7534A 

Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem, Power Pack A7535A 

Brocade 4/12 SAN Switch (1) 4Gb SAN Switch; 12 ports enabled for any 

combination (internal and external); two (2) short wave 4Gb SFPs; 

Brocade 4/24 SAN Switch (1) 4Gb SAN Switch; 24 ports enabled (16 internal, 8 

external); four (4) short wave 4Gb SFPs; 

Brocade 4/24 SAN Switch Power Pack (1) 4Gb SAN Switch; 24 ports enabled (16 

internal, 8 external); four (4) short wave 4Gb SFPs; 

AE370A 

AE372A 

AE371A 





2 2 & & & 4Gb 4Gb Fibre Fibre Channel 

Channel Cisco MDS 9124e 12-port Fabric Switch AG641A 

Fabric Fabric "C-Series" "C-Series" "C-Series" family family family of 

of Cisco MDS 9124e 24-port Fabric Switch 

switches 

switches 

Cisco MDS 9120 2Gb Fabric Switch w/0 SFPs 

AG642A 

A7426A 


Channel 

HBAs 

HBAs 

Cisco MDS 9140 2Gb Fabric Switch w/0 SFPs A7427A 

Cisco MDS 9124 8-ports Active Fabric Switch w/0 SFPs AG646A 



Cisco MDS 9513 4Gb Director AE376A 

Cisco MDS 9506 4Gb Director w/Supervisor 2 AE388A 

Cisco MDS 9020 4Gb Fabric Switch w/0 SFPs AE377A 

Cisco MDS 9216i w/0 1Gb Ethernet SFPs AE390A 

Cisco MDS 9509 Director w/Supervisor 2 AE389A 

FCA2214 2Gb Host Adapter (Linux, NetWare, SCO & 32-bit Windows) 281541-B21 

FCA2214DC dual channel 2Gb Host Adapter (Linux, NetWare, SCO & 32-bit 

Windows) 

321835-B21 

Windows 32-bit single channel 2Gb PCI-X (Windows Server 2003, W2K) A7388A 

Windows 32-bit dual channel 2Gb PCI-X (Windows Server 2003, W2K) A7387A 

Host Adapter for Windows Server 2003 64-bit, Integrity servers, single channel 2 Gb 

PCI-X 

Host Adapter for Windows Server 2003 64-bit, Integrity servers, dual channel 2 Gb 

PCI-X 

AB467A 

AB466A 

Host adapter Q2300 2Gb 64-bit PCI-X for Linux, Integrity servers A7538A 

Host adapter 2Gb PCI-X Dual channel for HP-UX and Linux, Integrity servers A6826A 

HP-UX HBA: PCI 2GB Fibre Channel Adapter A6795A 

HP PCI-X 2-port 2Gb Fibre Channel and 2-port 1Gb Ethernet AB465A 

HP-UX HBA: PCI-X 2Gb Fibre Channel/1000Base-T A9784A 

HP-UX HBA: PCI-X 2Gb Fibre Channel/1000Base-SX A9782A 

FCA2684 PCI-X Single Channel 2Gb Host Adapter for OpenVMS & Tru64 UNIX 

AlphaServers 

FCA2684DC PCI-X Dual Channel 2Gb Host Adapter for OpenVMS & Tru64 UNIX 

AlphaServers 

DS-A5132-AA 

DS-A5134-AA 






Channel 

HBAs 

HBAs 

Fibre Fibre Channel Channel Channel cables cables for 

for 

2 2 Gb Gb Infrastructure 

Infrastructure 

MSA MSA Controller Controller 

Controller 

management management cable 

cable 

HP StorageWorks FC2142SR HBA 4Gb PCI-e for Windows, Linux A8002A 

HP StorageWorks FC2242SR DC HBA 4Gb PCI-e for Windows, Linux A8003A 

HP StorageWorks FC1142 4Gb PCI-e HBA for Windows, Linux AE311A 

HP StorageWorks FC1242 4Gb PCI-e DC HBA for Windows, Linux AE312A 

HP StorageWorks FC2143 4Gb PCI-X 2.0 HBA for Windows, Linux AD167A 

HP StorageWorks FC2243 4Gb PCI-X 2.0 DC HBA for Windows, Linux AD168A 

HP StorageWorks FC1143 4Gb PCI-X 2.0-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for 

x86, x64 and ia64 Windows and Linux. 

HP StorageWorks FC1243Dual Channel 4 Gb PCI-X 2.0-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus 

Adapter for x86, x64 and ia64 Windows and Linux. 

AB429A 

AE369A 

HP PCI-X 2.0 1Port 4Gb Fibre Channel HBA AB378B 

HP PCI-X 2.0 2Port 4Gb Fibre Channel HBA AB379B 

HP-UX PCI-X single-channel, 4Gb fibre channel adapter AB378A 

HP-UX PCI-X dual-port, 4Gb fibre channel adapter AB379A 

Use 2 Gb Fibre Channel cables when connecting the MSA Fibre Channel I/O Module 

to FCA2101 HBA(s) 

2 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B21 





2 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221691-B21 





One ships standard. Orderable through HP Store or Service if original is lost 316131-001 





Step Step 5 5 – – Choose Choose Rack Rack Rack Options 

Options 

Select each required option with quantities specified. 

10647 (47U) Rack Cabinet - Pallet 245160-B21 

10647 (47U) Rack Cabinet - Crated 245160-B23 

10622 (22U) Rack Cabinet - Pallet 245163-B21 

10622 (22U) Rack Cabinet - Shock Pallet 

NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: It is mandatory to use a shock pallet in order to ship racks with equipment 

installed. 

245163-B22 

10622 (22U) Rack Cabinet - Crated 245163-B23 

S10614 (14U) Rack Cabinet - Shock Pallet 

NOTE: NOTE: It is mandatory to use a shock pallet in order to ship racks with equipment 

installed. 

292302-B22 

10842 (800 mm wide, 42U) Rack Cabinet - Pallet 257415-B21 

10842 (800 mm wide, 42U) Rack Cabinet - Shock Pallet 

NOTE: NOTE: It is mandatory to use a shock pallet in order to ship racks with equipment 

installed. 

257415-B22 

Rail Kit for mounting in a M-Series rack 313877-B21 

HP Modular Cooling System (WW) 

NOTE: NOTE: The purchase of HP Modular Cooling System includes 10642 G2 rack and 

MCS unit attached. 

AF098A 

MSA1500 MSA1500 cs cs to to PDU PDU 2.5m (8.2') 10A, IEC C 13 to IEC C14 PDU Jumper Cable (1 per pack) 142257-002 

3.0m (9.8') 10A, IEC C 13 to IEC C14 PDU Jumper Cable (1 per pack) 142257-003 

1.4m (4.5') 10A, IEC C 13 to IEC C14 PDU Jumper Cable (1 per pack) 142257-006 

Step Step 6– 6– Choose Choose HP HP Care Care Pack Pack Services 

Services 

Support Support Services Services via via HP 

HP 

Authorized Authorized Commercial 

Commercial 

Resellers Resellers - - Fixed Fixed Care 

Care 

Packs 

Packs 

MSA1500 MSA1500 

MSA1500 MSA1500 Kits Kits 

Kits 

Product Product Skus Skus 

AA986A AA986A 

AD509A 

AD509A 

AD510A 

AD510A 

AE326A 

AE326A 

AE327A 

AE327A 

Support Support Description Description Description 

Care Care pack pack Product 

Product 

1 Yr 4hr 24x7/Onsite UA774A/E UC762A/E 

1 Yr 4hr 13x5/Onsite UA775A/E UC777A/E 

1 Yr 6 hr CTR UA776A/E UC778A/E 

3 Yr next Day/Onsite UB950A/E UB153A/E 

3 Yr 4hr 13x5 /Onsite UB951A/E UB154A/E 

3 Yr 4hr 24x7 /Onsite UB952A/E UB155A/E 

3 Yr 6 hr CTR UB953A/E UB156A/E 

5 Yr 6hr CTR UC986E 

*Hardware Installation U4368A/E UB958A/E 





*Installation and Startup UA868A/E UA868A/E 

*SERVICES *SERVICES NOTE: NOTE: Hardware Installation is not required on the individual hardware components, when quoting the Installation and 

Startup service. 

Support Support Services Services via via HP 

HP 

Authorized Authorized Resellers Resellers and 

and 

HP HP Direct Direct -Flexible -Flexible Care 

Care 

Packs 

Packs 

MSA1500 MSA1500 

MSA1500 MSA1500 Kits Kits 

Kits 


AA986A AA986A 

AD509A 

AD509A 

AD510A 

AD510A 

AE326A 

AE326A 

AE327A 

AE327A 

Support Support Description Description Description Care Care Care pack pack pack Product Product 

BAND BAND 

BAND 

BAND 

1 Yr 4hr 13x5 Hardware HA103A1 8PN 8PM 

1 Yr 4h 24x7 Hardware HA104A1 8PN 8PM 

1 Yr 6 hr CTR HA105A1 8PN 8PM 

1 Yr Support Plus HA109A1 8PN 8PM 

1 Yr Support Plus 24 HA110A1 8PN 8PM 

1 Yr Proactive 24 HA111A1 8PN 8PM 

1 Year Critical Services HA112A1 8PN 8PM 

3 yr Next Day HA101A3 8PN 8PM 



3YR 6hr CTR HA105A3 8PN 8PM 

3Yr Support Plus HA109A3 8PN 8PM 

3 Yr Support Plus 24 HA110A3 8PN 8PM 



4 year Next Day HA101A4 8PN 8PM 


4 Yr 4h 24x7 Hardware HA104A4 8PN 8PM 

4 Yr 6 hr CTR HA105A4 8PN 8PM 





5 Year 4hr 13x5 Hardware HA104A5 8PN 8PM 

5 Year Support Plus 24 HA110A5 8PN 8PM 

Hardware Installation HA113A1 5J0 5FZ 

Installation and Startup HA114A1 5J0 5FZ 

*SERVICES *SERVICES NOTE: NOTE: Hardware Installation is not required on the individual hardware components, when quoting the Installation and 

Startup service. 





Additional Additional Product Product Skus 

Skus 

with with Hardware Hardware Installation 

Installation 

Services Services - - - (break (break (break fix 

fix 

services services included included with 

with 

main main enclosure) 

enclosure) 

MSA1000 MSA1000 to to MSA1500 

MSA1500 

Upgrade Upgrade Kit Kit 

Kit 

High High High Availability Availability Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Kit 

Kit 


AD511A AD511A** AD511A 

AE328A AE328A** AE328A 

Care Care pack pack Product Product Product 

BAND BAND 

BAND 

BAND 

**Hardware Installation HA113A1 564 

**SERVICES *SERVICES NOTE: NOTE: Installation only required when these products are added on after initial sales of main enclosure(s) 




Related Options 

Secure Secure Path Path v4.0C v4.0C (SP1) 

(SP1) Secure Path v4.0C for Windows Workgroup 1 license 213076-B26 

for for Windows Windows Workgroup 

Workgroup Secure Path v4.0C for Windows Workgroup Edition 5 licenses 

Edition Edition (including 

Secure Path v4.0C for Windows Workgroup Edition 10 licenses 

Windows Server 2003/32bit 

and 64-bit) 

Secure Path v4.0C for Windows Workgroup Edition 25 licenses 

231316-B26 

231317-B26 

231318-B26 

Active/passive controller Secure Path v4.0C for Windows Workgroup Edition 50 licenses 231319-B26 

configurations only Secure Path v4.0C for Windows Workgroup Edition Upgrade License 261715-B24 

Secure Secure Path Path Path v3.0C v3.0C for 

for 

Linux Linux Linux Workgroup Workgroup Edition Edition 

Edition 

Active/passive controller 

configurations only 

HP HP StorageWorks StorageWorks Secure Secure 

Secure 

Path Path v3.0C v3.0C for for NetWare NetWare 

NetWare 

Workgroup Workgroup Edition 

Edition 

Secure Path v4.0C for Windows Workgroup Edition for ProLiant BL line 8 licenses 325634-B23 

NOTE: NOTE: At present 64-bit Windows with Secure Path can operate in a homogenous 

configuration of multiple (up to 5) 2-node clusters. 

NOTE: NOTE: Refer to http://www.hp.com/go/securepath for the latest Secure Path 

parameters for Windows. 

Secure Path v3.0C for Linux Workgroup Edition 1 license T3581A 

Secure Path v3.0C for Linux Workgroup Edition 5 licenses T3582A 




Secure Path v3.0C for Linux Workgroup Edition for ProLiant BL line 8 licenses T3583A 

NOTE: NOTE: Refer to http://www.hp.com/go/securepath for the latest Secure Path 

parameters for Linux 

Secure Path v3.0C for NetWare Workgroup Edition 222411-B22 

Secure Path v3.0C for NetWare Workgroup Edition 5 licenses 231324-B22 




QLogic QLogic QLogic Failover Failover Failover Driver Driver Driver or or 

or Provides a no cost multi-path solution for Linux when using specific QLogic or Emulex Host Bus 

Emulex Emulex MultiPulse MultiPulse 

MultiPulse Adapters. Active/passive or active /active controller configurations. 

for for Linux 

Linux 

For more information visit http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/sanworks/multipathoptions/index.html 

Windows Windows MPIO MPIO Failover 

Failover 

Driver 

Driver 

Provides a no cost multi-path solution for Windows. Active/passive or active /active controller 

configurations. 

Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 (32bit and 64bit) operating systems 

DSM driver is required from HP for operation and configuration: 

For more information visit http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/sanworks/multipathoptions/index.html 

or http://www.microsoft.com 




Technical Specifications 

1500 1500 cs cs Modular Modular Smart 

Smart 



LED LED Indicators Indicators on on on Front 

Front 

(4) 

LED LED Indicators Indicators on on on Rear 

Rear 

Panel Panel (7) 

System heartbeat 

System UID 

Power On/Standby 

Fault detected in enclosure 

System UID 

SCSI Module Power indicator (1 per SCSI I/O module) 

SCSI Activity (1 per SCSI I/O module) 

Fibre Channel I/O card status (1 per Fibre I/O module) 

Fibre channel link status (2 per Fibre I/O module) 

Power supply status (1 per power supply) 

Fan Module status (1 per fan module) 

Interface Interface 

Ultra3 SCSI to Hard Drives 

Maximum Maximum Maximum Number Number of 

of 

Drives 

Drives 

2 Gb Fibre Channel to Hosts 

96 SATA hard drives in 8 MSA20 SATA enclosure or 56 SCSI hard drives in 

4 MSA30 enclosures 

Temperature Temperature Temperature Range Range Range Operating Operating 

50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C) up to 8000' 

Relative Relative Humidity Humidity Operating Operating 

10% to 90% 

Non-operating Non-operating 

Up to 95% 

-22° to 122° F (-30° to 50° C) 

Input Input Power Power Requirements Requirements Rated Rated Rated Input Input Voltage Voltage 100 to 240 VAC 

MSA1500 MSA1500 Controller 

Controller 

Shelf 

Shelf 

SCSI SCSI I/O I/O Module 

Module 

(Positioned in shelf) 

Fibre Fibre Channel Channel I/O 

I/O 

Module 

Module 

(Positioned in shelf) 

Rated Rated Input Input Frequency Frequency 47 to 63 Hz 

Rated Rated Rated Input Input Current Current 6.4A Max, 1A typical 

Input Input Power Power (max) 400W Max, 95W typical 

The supply will handle 90Vrms - 254 Vrms (100 - 240 V, +6%, -10%) 

Frequency is 47 - 63 Hz 

NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Input Power and Heat Dissipation specifications are maximum values 

and apply to worst-case conditions at full rated power supply load. The 

power/heat dissipation for your installation will vary depending on the 

equipment configuration. 

2U 2U Rack Rack Form Form Form Factor Factor Dimensions Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.46 x 19.06 x 

24.32 

Weight Weight 

55 lbs 

Shipping Shipping Packaging Packaging Dimensions Dimensions (L x W x D) 32.50 x 11.25 x 

34.06 

Weight Weight (Gross) 68 lbs 

Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.2 x.92 x 14.62 

Weight Weight 

1.01 lbs 

Shipping Shipping Packaging Packaging Dimensions Dimensions (H x W x D) 19.88 x 9.06 x 2.76 

Weight Weight (Gross) 1.93 lbs 

Dimensions Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.2 x .92 x 14.62 

Weight Weight 

.96lbs 

Shipping Shipping Packaging Packaging Dimensions Dimensions (H x W x D) 19.88 x 9.0 6 x 2.76 

Weight Weight (Gross) 1.87lbs 





User User Interface Interface 

Controller display with Status Indicators (2) and push buttons (4) on front of 

controller 

Electrical Electrical Interface Interface LVD (Low Voltage Differential) 

Protocol Protocol Support Support Wide Ultra3 SCSI 

SCSI SCSI Ports Ports 

2-ports per SCSI I/O card, up to 4 cards total 

Maximum Maximum Capacity Capacity 64 TB with SATA HDD, or 16.8 TB with SCSI HDD 

Logical Logical Drives Drives (LUN) Up to 32 Logical Drives 

Maximum Maximum Logical Logical Drive 

Drive 

size 

size 

2.0 TB 

Modular Modular SAN SAN Array Array 1000 

1000 User User Interface Interface 

Controller Display with Status Indicators (2) and Push Buttons (4) 

Controller 

Controller 

Status Indicators on front of Controller (16) 

Modular Modular SAN SAN Array Array Fibre 

Fibre 

Channel Channel I/O I/O Module 

Module 

Electrical Electrical Interface Interface Interface LVD (Low Voltage Differential) 

Protocol Protocol Support Support Wide Ultra3 SCSI (160 MB/s per channel) 

RAID RAID Support Support 

RAID 6 with HP's Advanced Data Guarding technology (RAID ADG) 

RAID 5 (Distributed Data Guarding) 

RAID 1 + 0 (Mirroring + Stripping) 

RAID 0 (Stripping) 

Cache Cache Memory Memory Memory Up to 512 MB Read/Write (256 MB modules). If redundant controllers are 

used they must have equally configured cache 

ECC protection, battery-backed, and removable 

Standard as of November 19, 2002: 256 MB cache memory (single 

module) 

Cache Cache Batteries Batteries Transportable (battery-backed) and removable for easy replacement 

Upgradeable Upgradeable Firmware Firmware 2 MB flashable ROM 

Disk Disk Drive Drive and and Enclosure 

Enclosure 

Protocol Protocol Support 

Support 

HP Ultra 320, Ultra3, and Ultra2 SCSI 1-inch Universal drives 

Packaging Packaging 

Dimensions Dimensions (L x W x D) 15.5 x 12.0 x 3.25 

Connector Connector Type Type Type LC 

Number Number of of Fibre Fibre Channel 

Channel 

Ports 

Ports 

Bandwidth Bandwidth Bandwidth 

200 MB/s 

Weight Weight Weight (Gross) 2.5 lb 

One 2 Gb Fibre Channel Port using removable Small-Form-Factor- 

Pluggable Transceiver (SFP) 

Operation Operation Modes Modes Modes Fibre Channel Class 2 and 3 connectionless service 

Protocols Protocols Supported Supported Fibre Channel 


Dimensions Dimensions (L x W x D) 19.88 x 9.06 x 2.76 

Weight Weight Weight (Gross) 1.87 lbs 





Multi-Mode Multi-Mode Fibre 

Fibre 

Channel Channel Cables Cables Kits 

Kits 

(218960-B21) 

Cable Cable Type Type 

LC-LC (2 Gb to 2 Gb connections) and LC-SC (2 Gb to 1 Gb connections) 

50 Micron multi-mode Fiber 

Available Available Cable Cable Lengths Lengths Lengths 6.5 ft, 16.4 ft, and 49.2 ft (2 m, 5 m, and 15 m) 


Dimensions Dimensions (L x W x D) 11.5 x 9 x 1.5 in (29.2 x 22.8 x 3.8 cm) 

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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. 

Weight Weight Weight (Gross) 0.75 to 1 lb (0.34 to 0.45 kg) 

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Corporation. Unix is a registered trademark of The Open Group. 

The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and 

services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial 

errors or omissions contained herein. 

For hard drives, 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less.

HP StorageWorks 1500 cs Modular Smart Array

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