Modular Array 8000/Enterprise Modular Array 12000 Fibre Channel
 The MA8000/EMA12000 transitions the RA8000/ESA12000 storage solutions to the new StorageWorks packaging. MA8000/EMA12000 supports the same features as the existing RA8000/ESA12000 including heterogeneous server and operating system platforms; StorageWorks HSG80 Fibre Channel Controllers; SANworks data and storage management software and maximum single system configuration of up to 72 drives. The maximum system configuration requires only one cabinet due to the new modular controller (Model 2200) and drive enclosures (Models 4200 and 4300). The new packaging increases the system modularity and footprint economy without requiring changes to the existing SAN infrastructure or the HSG80.
The new packaging also allows customers to grow from current to future disk and storage interconnect technology. The new packaging also meets the following customer needs:
- Storage Modularity: separate controller and drive components with the highest storage density in the industry
- Storage Scalability: start with a few Gigabytes and grow to multiple Terabytes
- Storage Integration: no change is required to the existing SAN infrastructure and controller hardware/software
- Universal architecture: Universal drive and cabinet support
The MA8000/EMA12000 uses the new Compaq StorageWorks disk and controller enclosure architecture. This architecture supports different markets with different combinations of components. It is highly modular to provide forward investment protection.
The MA8000/EMA12000 is ideal for implementation in new solutions.
Key Features
- All existing RA8000/ESA12000 features and functions supported
- Pre-configured solutions for high availability, high capacity and high performance
- HSG80 RAID Controller support
- ACS 8.5 (F, S, P) support
- New Compaq StorageWorks Enclosure packaging for forward investment protection, increased storage capacity per square foot
- Available in your choice of 42U, 36U and 22U 9000 Series cabinets
- Managed by SWCC
- Support of 1" universal drives in all drive enclosures and support of 1.6" disk drives in Models 4310 and 4350 10 bay drive enclosures
- Supports 1" universal drives
- Configure to order available
Benefits at a Glance
- Improved packaging design for forward investment protection: The drive enclosure in the MA8000/EMA12000 is designed for the new universal disk drive carriers. These carriers are rapidly becoming the standard for internal storage in the entire line of Compaq servers as well as for external storage solutions.
- Modular/Flexible configurations: The drive and controller enclosures are independent for maximum flexibility in designing solutions. The drive enclosures can be configured for single or dual bus operations.
Universal rack support: MA8000/EMA12000 solutions are built in the Compaq Rack 9000 Series, making them ideal for high-density data centers
- Multi-platform support for major Intel and Alpha platforms: All operating systems currently supported on the HSG80 are supported on the MA8000/EMA12000
- Heterogeneous/Homogeneous shared storage: Multiple hosts can access a single storage subsystem
- SAN connectivity: Fibre Channel (switch and hub) support on the HSG80 allows the MA8000/EMA12000 to be a SAN node
- High availability storage system for 7x24 access: MA8000/EMA12000 supports all the high availability software currently supported on the HSG80 - Data Replication Manager (DRM), Enterprise Volume Manager (EVM) and multipath failover
- Configurable for systems level NSPOF (no single point of failure): Dual controllers and cache coupled with dual power supplies and redundant cooling ensure that the storage subsystem will continue operations even if one component fails.
- Best balance of features and cost in the industry: MA8000/EMA12000 offers a wide range of features over a wide range of operating systems at a very competitive price. With the higher density drive enclosures, MA8000/EMA12000 offers more capacity in a reduced footprint.
- Complete support: services, consultation, hardware and software
The Compaq Advantage
The MA8000/EMA12000 is the integration of the current HSG80 controller/storage software technology with the innovative new StorageWorks packaging. It provides all the current features of the RA8000/ESA12000 plus:
- Up to 4.5 TB capacity in a single system (using 36.4 GB drives)
- Higher drive density for reduced footprint
- Highest spindle count in the industry
- Support for universal drives in universal carriers
Pre-configured Models
- MA8000 - high performance, small capacity
- 22U Modular Storage Cabinet
- 1 Controller Enclosure
- 3 dual bus 14 bay drive enclosures
- EMA12000 D14 - high performance
- 42U Modular Storage Cabinet
- 3 Controller Enclosures
- 9 dual bus 14 bay drive enclosures
- EMA12000 S14 - high performance, medium capacity
- 36U Modular Storage Cabinet
- 1 Controller Enclosure
- 6 single bus 14 bay drive enclosures
- EMA12000 Blue - high performance, blue cabinet
- 41U Modular Storage Cabinet
- 1 Controller Enclosure
- 3 dual bus 14 bay enclosures
- EMA12000 S10 - High capacity
- 42U Modular Storage Cabinet
- 1 Controller Enclosure
- 6 single bus 10 bay enclosures
- MA8000/EMA12000 Options
- Controller Pair - required
- Controller Firmware - required
- ACS 8.5 F (base firmware), or,
- ACS 8.5 S (adds snapshot capability)
- Platform Kits - required (One per OS type)
- Additional Cache - optional
- Software - optional
- Data Replication Manager (DRM) (ACS 8.5 P - remote copy)
- Enterprise Volume Manager
- Secure Path V3.0 for NT
- Secure Path V2.0 for Sun (Switch and Loop)
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