| Leading-edge Fibre Channel interconnect technology with terrific speeds and incredible scalability is now available in an even more cost-effective enclosure. The same external storage enclosure is available using familiar SCSI interconnect technology and featuring the advantages of Ultra2 SCSI. Both external storage enclosures support 80MB/s Ultra2 SCSI . Let your business needs dictate the choice and HP will protect your investment. Choose Fibre Channel and leverage current SCSI disk drives and enclosures. Choose Ultra2 SCSI and the upgrade path to Fibre Channel is simple, quick, and inexpensive. |
| • Highly available dual Fibre Channel disk array controllers (FCArray) | |
| • Terabytes of scalability using current SCSI investment | |
| • Family of high-performing (100MB/s) Fibre Channel products | |
| • Leveraging HP’s experience in delivering Fibre Channel solutions to the PC server market |
| • New levels of high availability with dual hot-swap SCSI cards | |
| • Greater configuration flexibility with longer cable lengths | |
| • Extremely dense 3U enclosure | |
| • Easy card upgrade to Fibre Channel |
| Fibre Channel connectivity. Take advantage of the industry’s latest breakthrough interconnect technology with 200MB/s throughput on multiple Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loops (FC-AL), scalability of terabytes of data, and extended cable lengths for fault-tolerant solutions. Migrate easily from SCSI to Fibre Channel and take better advantage of the new technology with the high capacity of the HP NetServer Rack Storage/12. |
| The familiarity of SCSI. Ultra2 SCSI, the latest implementation of SCSI technology, increases configuration flexibility and storage performance. Easily migrate your current or future SCSI purchases into a Fibre Channel environment. |
| High availability. Be assured that critical data is protected with hot-swap, redundant components; support for a wide range of clustering configurations; and other availability features. |
| High bandwidth and fast throughput. Experience industry-leading scalable performance with high-density, high-speed drives; state-of-the-art processors; dual-ported, active-active controllers; and much more. |
| Easy deployment and manageability. Get a fast start with HP’s streamlined ordering and configuration tools. Quickly upgrade existing enclosures. Save time with intuitive storage management tools plus easy integration into your server and network management structure. |
| Industry-leading density. 3U package allows users to fit up to 13 enclosures with nearly 2TB of storage capacity in a 2-meter rack for the best use of available space. |
| Easy to Backup. The HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge enables maximum availability of critical backup data. It supports long-distance backup or mirroring of data—up to 500 meters for a single connection. Remote backup of an offsite location provides disaster protection. |
| Support. The HP NetServer Support Solutions Portfolio gives you a comprehensive menu of flexible options. Your choices range from hardware installation to performance optimization and from economical, per-incident phone support to priority, onsite attention for mission-critical availability. |
| Make the right storage decision. No other vendor offers this type of ease and flexibility in mass storage solutions at the same level of price/performance. No other vendor offers this level of investment protection and ease of upgradability. Contact HP about the high-capacity storage solutions that keep your growing business up and running. |
| HP NetServer Rack Storage/12 |
| • 3U rackmount package with industry-leading storage
density • Supports 12 low-profile (1-inch) or 8 half-height (1.6-inch) hot-swap Ultra2 SCSI disk drives • Up to 80MB/s throughput with dual HP NetServer Rack Storage/12 SCSI Cards • High availability with up to two hot-swap HP NetServer Rack Storage/12 SCSI Cards • Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans; redundant power cords • Management Board monitors enclosure fans and temperature • Microsoft Cluster Server support • Cluster-ready Management Board simplifies cluster setup • Complete Ultra2 SCSI solution with the HP NetRAID-3Si disk array controller option • Flexible cable options up to 10 meters • Fits into industry-standard racks • Easy upgrade into Fibre Channel environment by replacing the SCSI card with the FCArray controller |
| HP NetServer Rack Storage/12FC |
| • All the features of the HP NetServer Rack
Storage/12 with the benefits of Fibre Channel connectivity—higher availability,
scalability, performance, and ease-of-use • One or two hot-swappable, redundant, dual-ported HP FCArray Fibre Channel disk array controllers • Up to 200MB/s bandwidth with dual FCArray disk array controllers • Supports dual-ported, active/active; concurrent access; and dual controller implementations for maximum availability and performance • Each HP NetServer Rack Storage/12FC supports up to 36 drives; each FC Host Bus Adapter (HBA) supports up to five 36-drive arrays using the FC Hub • Up to 128MB battery-protected read/write cache in dual controller configuration • Intelligent FC Hub is cascadable and will be manageable in the future; no hub required for base cluster configurations • Configuration and management of enclosure is easily facilitated by FCArray Assistant based on client/server SNMP architecture • Copper cables and Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) included for ease of ordering • Cable options from 3 to 100 meters for maximum flexibility • Easy FCArray Controller card upgrade delivers SCSI investment protection for HP NetServer Rack Storage/12 enclosures and disk drives in a Fibre Channel environment. Also supports HP NetServer Rack Storage/8 connectivity in a Fibre Channel environment • HP NetServer Rack Storage/12FC, the FC Hub, and the FC HBA are the key building blocks for your future Storage Area Network (SAN) |
| HP NetServer Rack Storage/12FC. Houses up to twelve low-profile (1 inch) or eight half-height (1.6 inch) hot-swap Ultra2 SCSI 80MB/s disk drives. Supports up to two dual-ported, active-active FCArray controller cards for maximum availability (one FCArray is included). Enhanced performance with Intel’s latest i960RN 100MHz processor and 64MB battery-protected read/write cache per FCArray controller. Also includes 3-meter Fibre Channel copper cable and copper GBIC to link your storage to the FC Hub or server (through the FC HBA). |
| FCArray controller card. Redundant Fibre Channel disk array controller accessory. Allows for redundant, active-active, hot-swappable RAID support in the HP NetServer Rack Storage/12FC. Dual ports on each FCArray allow for dual connections from the FCArray to the FC Hub or server, which create an added level of reliability. Each FCArray also has four Ultra2 SCSI ports capable of supporting up to two HP NetServer Rack Storage/12 or Rack Storage/8 external storage enclosures, for a scalability of up to 36 drives. Upgrade HP NetServer Rack Storage/12 to Fibre Channel by replacing the SCSI card with the FCArray. |
| FC HBA. High-speed (100MB/s) Fibre Channel interface utilizing the latest HP Tachyon Fibre Channel technology with parallel inbound and outbound processing for full duplex support. 64-bit PCI interface with full 32-bit backwards compatibility. GBIC-based for complete cable flexibility. |
| FC Hub. Intelligent 6-port hub supports up to five HP NetServer Rack Storage/12FC arrays for scalability of up to 180 low-profile drives. Supports hub cascading which further increases the number of usable FC Hub ports for the ultimate scalability. High-speed (100MB/s) perfor-mance and GBIC-based for complete cable flexibility. FC Hub will be management upgradable in the future. Includes 3-meter Fibre Channel copper cable and 2 copper GBICs. |
| FC cables. 3M copper Fibre Channel cables included with HP NetServer Rack Storage/12FC, FCArray, and FC Hub to cover cable requirements for the most common configurations. Additional cable options include affordable copper cables in 3M, 5M, 10M, and 30M options (2 copper GBICs included with each cable). For longer distances from the server to the FC Hub, 50M and 100M multimode optical fibre cable options (2 optical GBICs included with each cable). Up to 10km cable support planned in the near future. |
| HP NetServer Rack Storage/12. Houses up to twelve low-profile (1 inch) or eight half-height (1.6 inch) hot-swap Ultra2 SCSI 80MB/s disk drives. Ultra2 SCSI connection to the host allows up to 10M cabling for configuration flexibility; increase availability with additional dual hot-swap RS/12 SCSI Card; and lasting investment protection with easy upgradability to Fibre Channel. |
| Rack Storage/12 SCSI Card. Provides redundant connection from the HP NetServer Rack Storage/12 to the host, boosting throughput to 80MB/s. |
| SCSI Cables. Choose between 2.5M, 5M, and 10M. Lengths coordinated with 3M, 5M, and 10M Fibre Channel cables for easy in-box upgrade without requiring rack reconfiguration. |
| HP NetServer Rack Storage/12FC | Features | Benefits |
| Availability | • High-availability features of Fibre Channel
(including battery-protected read/write cache, ECC memory, and RAID) • Hot-swap, redundant FCArray controllers, power supplies, and fans • Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 3, 5, 1+0 • Support for dual active/active controllers with transparent failover capability • Support for multiple clustering configurations; campus connectivity |
• Data integrity protected • Minimal disruptions in the event of component failures • Suitable for mission-critical environments |
| Performance and Scalable Capacity | • Dual-ported, active/active controllers for up to
200MB/s Fibre Channel Arbitrated-Loop throughput • Scalable up to 36 drives per HP NetServer Rack Storage/12FC • 5 FCArray controllers per hub for a total of 180 drives per FC HBA • Supports Fibre Channel connectivity to HP NetServer Rack Storage/8 and HP NetServer Rack Storage/12 • 128MB battery-protected, read/write cache memory per enclosure; 64MB per FCArray • Up to 4,000 disk I/Os per second (2K sequential read/write, 8,000 per enclosure • Up to 8,000 cache I/Os per second • Up to 50MB/s full duplex 64K read/write cache |
• Very high bandwidth and high
transaction rates • Industry-leading scalable performance • High storage price/performance • Ability to use full capacities of different size drives • Excellent SCSI investment protection |
| Ease of Use | • Easy, flexible cabling • Cables and GBIC included • Easy upgrade to Fibre Channel from HP NetServer Rack Storage/12 • Comprehensive Fibre Channel cable offering |
• Ease of ordering and configuration • Investment protection • Cable choices to match customer needs |
| Investment Protection | • FC Hub management upgrade • Leverage SCSI disk investment • Easy upgrade to Fibre Channel from HP NetServer Rack Storage/12 • Support for HP NetServer Rack Storage/8 connectivity in Fibre Channel environment • Four Ultra2 SCSI channels on each FCArray controller |
• Graphical FC-AL diagnostics and
management tool • Cost-effective and simple upgrade path • Easy scalability as business needs grow • Leverage SCSI investment into the next millenium |
| HP NetServer Rack Storage/12 | Features | Benefits |
| Availability | • Support for multiple cluster configurations • One or two hot-swap HP NetServer Rack Storage/12 SCSI Cards • Hot-swap drives • Dual hot-swap power supplies • Dual hot-swap fans with variable speed control • Dual power cords • SAF-TE enclosure management |
• Highly available storage with redundant components • Swap failed drives without downtime • Self-regulated cooling • Proactive disk failure prevention |
| Performance and Capacity | • Up to 1.9TB per rack • 12 low-profile or 8 half-height drives • 18GB and 9GB 10,000rpm drives • 80MB/sec Ultra2 disk performance • Dual SCSI channels for up to 80MB/s throughput • Active external/internal bus segregation |
• Consolidated, high-capacity storage
solution that maximizes data center space • Better price/performance • Industry-leading disk performance • Increased bandwidth |
| Manageability | • Support for full range of disk
capacities and speeds • Management Board monitors internal cooling • Cluster-ready Management Board • SMART disk drive management • SAF-TE enclosure management • Power supply, drive, fan, and host connect LEDs • Cable options of 2.5M, 5M, and 10M |
• Flexibility and investment protection
for disk drives • Automatic monitoring and notification • Easy-to-use, diagnostic and usage information available through the server or via the network interface • Integration with server and network management structure • Easy-to-check visual status • Improved, simplified, common cabling for clusters • Same cable lengths as the HP NetServer Rack Storage/12FC for easy upgradability |
| HP NetServer Rack Storage/12 and HP NetServer Rack Storage/12FC | ||
| Drive Bays | • Four; each bay
holds 3 low-profile (1") or 2 half-height (3.5") disks • Total of 12 low-profile or 8 half-height disk drives |
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| Supported Drives | • Ultra2 SCSI
hot-swap disk drives, both half-height and low-profile • 7,200rpm disks: 4GB, 9.1GB, 18.2GB • 10,000rpm disks: 9.1GB, 18.2GB |
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| Maximum Storage | • 108GB (12
low-profile drives at 9GB) or 144GB (8 half-height drives at 18GB) • 1.9TB per rack • 13 HP NetServer Rack Storage/12 or Rack Storage/12FC enclosures per 2-meter rack |
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| SCSI Channel | • Two Ultra2 SCSI | • Accessible from rear |
| Power Supplies | • Dual, hot-swappable | • AC input, 100V/240V, 50Hz/60Hz wide-range |
| Cooling Fans | • Dual, hot-swappable | • Thermal monitoring and speed control |
| LED Indicators | • Front-panel enclosure
status • Back-end subassembly status |
• Component status indicators |
| Dimensions | • Rackmount
package • Up to 5.25"H x 17.6"W x 27.6"D (133mm H x 449mm W x 700mm D) |
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| Electromagnetic Compliance | • USA: CFR 47
part 15, Class A • Canada: Industry Canada, ICES-003, Class A • EU Countries: EN 55022 1994, Class A • Eastern Europe (ISE) Countries: CISPR 22, Class A • Korea: Ministry of Communications, Class-8A • Japan: VCCI, CISPR 22 Class A ITE • Australia: AUS/NZS 3548 • New Zealand: AUS/NZS 3548 • Taiwan: BCIQ, CNS 13438, Class A • Harmonic Current Flicker: EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 |
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| Safety Compliance | • USA: UL 1950 (File E139742) • Canada: CUL 950 |
• International: EN 60950 • Germany: TÜV |
| FCArray Standards | • All applicable ANSI X3T11 Fibre Channel standards • ANSI X3T11 Ultra2 SCSI |
• PCI 2.1 • SAF-TE Enclosure Management • HP Environmental and Quality Specifications |
| Ordering Information for SCSI | ||
| Product | Description | Product No. |
| HP NetServer Rack Storage/12 |
External mass storage enclosure, supports
Ultra2 SCSI host connection and Ultra2 SCSI disk drives, rack-optimized configuration (includes one RS/12 SCSI Card) |
D5989A |
| HP NetServer Rack Storage/12 SCSI Card | Provides redundant HP NetServer Rack
Storage/12 host connection |
D6025A |
| HP NetRAID-3Si | Ultra2 SCSI disk array controller card | D5955A |
| HP NetServer Rack Storage/12 Cables | • 2.5-meter SCSI cable, high density to high density | D3636A |
| • 2.5-meter SCSI cable, high density to very high density offset | D6020A | |
| • 5-meter SCSI cable, high density to very high density offset | D6982A | |
| • 10-meter SCSI cable, high density to very high density offset | D6983A | |
| HP NetServer Power Cable | Y power cable 1 | D4991A |
| Ordering Information for Fibre Channel2 | ||
| HP NetServer Rack Storage/12FC | External mass storage enclosure, supports Fibre Channel host connection and Ultra2 SCSI disk drives, rack-optimized configuration (includes one FCArray disk array controller card, one 3-meter Fibre Channel cable, and one copper GBIC) | D5991A |
| HP FCArray Disk Array Controller | Fibre Channel disk array controller (includes three 3-meter cables and three copper GBICs) | D5990A |
| HP FC Hub | Provides centralized Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop interconnection (includes one 3-meter Fibre Channel cable and two copper GBICs) | D6976A |
| HP FC HBA | Fibre Channel host bus adapter card | D6977A |
| Storage Devices | • 4.2GB, 7200rpm hot-swap Ultra2 SCSI disk drives, low profile | D6104A |
| • 9.1GB, 7200rpm hot-swap Ultra2 SCSI disk drives, low profile | D6106A | |
| • 9.1GB, 10,000rpm hot-swap Ultra2 SCSI disk drives, low profile | D6107A | |
| • 18.2GB, 7200rpm hot-swap Ultra2 SCSI disk drives, half-height | D6108A | |
| • 18.2GB, 10,000rpm hot-swap Ultra2 SCSI disk drives, half-height | D7031A | |
| HP NetServer Rack Storage/12FC Cables | • 1-meter SCSI cable, high density to very high density offset 3 | D7131A |
| • 3-meter Fibre Channel HSS DC to HSS DC copper cable with 2 copper GBICs4 | D6978A | |
| • 5-meter Fibre Channel HSS DC to HSS DC copper cable with 2 copper GBICs | D6979A | |
| • 10-meter Fibre Channel HSS DC to HSS DC copper cable with 2 copper GBICs | D7080A | |
| • 30-meter Fibre Channel HSS DC to HSS DC copper cable with 2 copper GBICs | D7081A | |
| • 50-meter Fibre Channel multimode short-wave optical with 2 optical fibre GBICs | D6980A | |
| • 100-meter Fibre Channel multimode short-wave optical with 2 optical fibre GBICs | D6981A | |
| Ordering Information for Automated Backup | ||
| Automated Backup | • HP SureStore Fibre Channel SCSI Bridge 2100ER | C6340F |
| • HP SureStore DLT 4000 drive Autoloader 8-slot 418 (rackmount kit) | C6287J | |
| • HP SureStore DLT 7000 drive Autoloader 8-slot 718 (rackmount kit) | C6287J | |
| • HP SureStore DLT 4000 drive Library 15-slot 4115/4215 (rackmount kit) | C5173F | |
| • HP SureStore DLT 7000 drive Library 15-slot 7115/7215 (rackmount kit) | C5173J | |
| • HP SureStore Rack Tape | C5695A | |
1 One kit is required for each of the 10th to 15th HP NetServer Rack Storage/12 or
HP NetServer Rack Storage/12FC units to be installed in a single rack. 2 Available CY Q1/99
3 Required for dual SCSI channel RS/8 configuration when connecting to RS/12FC. 4 Gigabit interface converter (GBIC) is attached to each end of the cable and
is installed into the FC Hub and the FC HBA.
| Support | ||
| HP’s legendary commitment to support is especially valuable in business-critical environments. Count on HP and its authorized support providers to ensure optimum system installation, quickly resolve any unforeseen network issues, and assist with general server maintenance—today and tomorrow. For information and descriptions of additional support offerings for resellers and customers, see the website at http://www.hp/com/go/netserver . | ||
| HP NetServer External SupportPacks | • Same day, 4-hour response, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. M-F service | H5518A |
| • Same day, 4-hour response, 24x7 service | H5513A | |
| • Call to Repair | H1819A | |
| HP NetServer Racks Express | • Easy and quick server
deployment: Complete HP NetServer solutions are delivered to your reseller, or your site,
within four weeks of receipt of order, with components such as HP NetServers, racks, PDUs,
cables, RAID storage, and switchboxes installed and configured. • Dramatic time savings: Because a system from HP NetServer Racks Express is delivered configured to your site, power-on is reduced from days to hours. • Easy customization: Your reseller and HP Sales Representative will work together with you to design HP NetServer solutions that meet your unique needs. • Convenience: HP NetServer Racks Express services deliver preassembled rack systems in four weeks or less at a single economical price per rack. |
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| HP NetServer Website | http://www.hp.com/go/netserver | |
| HP FAX Response System | 1-800-333-1917 (U.S.) 1-208-344-4809 (worldwide from fax only) |
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