HPE P2000 G3 iSCSI SAN Controller

The HPE P2000 G3 iSCSI SAN Controller is a high-performance storage controller designed for the HP P2000 G3 MSA Storage Systems. It provides reliable and scalable iSCSI connectivity for small to medium-sized businesses, enabling efficient data management and protection.

Advantages

This controller offers dual-controller support for high availability, ensuring minimal downtime. With 2 GB cache per controller and support for RAID levels 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, and 50, it delivers robust data protection and performance. The hot-pluggable design simplifies maintenance and upgrades.

Suitable for

• Small to medium-sized businesses requiring cost-effective SAN storage
• Environments needing high availability and data redundancy
• Integration with HP P2000 G3 MSA Storage Systems

Key specifications

• Controller Type: iSCSI SAN Controller
• Host Interface: 4 x 1GbE iSCSI ports
• Data Transfer Rate: 1 Gbps per port
• Cache Memory: 2 GB per controller
• RAID Levels: 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 50
• Form Factor: Hot-pluggable module
• Management: Web-based GUI (SMU), CLI
• Supported Drive Types: SAS, SATA, SSD (with compatible enclosures)
• Max Drives: Up to 149 SFF or 96 LFF (with expansion)
• Max Raw Capacity: Up to 192 TB (LFF SAS)
• Protocols: iSCSI, SMI-S
• Advanced Features: Snapshot, Volume Copy (requires licenses)

Recommendations

For optimal performance and reliability, pair this controller with compatible HP P2000 G3 enclosures and drives. Ensure proper licensing for advanced features like snapshots and volume copy.