This post is to catch you up on the sas model and what it. Ive recently been updating firmware on some development and testing storage and found that the hp p2000 storage array firmware update ts251r004 and above enable the hp p2000 g3 fc enable t10 compliance for the hardware. My hpe software center, aligning with all of the activities you can perform here like. Multipath not able to recognise path for san storage hp,p2000 g3 sas and due to that we have not been able to view disk on server. Jan 03, 2015 i tested various disk layouts on p2000, the best seem to be raid10, but interestingly it doesnt change much between raids, i have pretty much the same write performance on raid5, just worse read, down to even 2030mbsec. Quickspecs hpe msa p2000 g3 modular smart array systems overview page 2 support enterpriseclass sas drives, sas midline, and archival class sata midline drives.
Cli port mini usb p2000 g3 sas controllers, 2 installed. I spoke to hpe who checked the san for hardware faults and found nothing. The runas account for user manage is correct, the provider for hp p2000 g3 is already built in to scvmm. Hp p2000 g3 iscsi very slow read performance vmware. Mpio drivers are installed only if no other mpio drivers are in the system or if the currently installed version of mpio drivers are older than the versions in the download package. Support for windows 2003 and windows 2003 r2 operating systems is provided by hpe mpio full.
Is there a way to monitor a msa p2000 sas enclosure g3 with prtg. If you tried updating the hdd firmware first while on t201 and was unsuccessful, update your controller firmware first and try again. This paper outlines a best practice approach to performance and configuration. A hyperv cluster with 2 nodes amd 24 cores, 64gb ram connect via 2 procurve 2510g to a p2000g3 san 12x300 gb enterprise sas 10k 2. Posted on june 11, 2011 by justin paul 46 comments. Hpe msa san an easier way to find and download firmware.
May 10, 2012 we have an hp p2000 fc g3 and i cant locate the serial number. To reduce the impact on system performance, perform all maintenance tasks during periods of low system activity or during a system maintenance window. The download drivers, software and firmware for the hp p2000 g3 msa fciscsi dual combo controller sff array page only lists the hpd6 firmware. I have two active iscsi hosts the including graphics show a 3rd one middle one with no access question about that one later. Looking to consolidate onto an enterpriseclass flash array without compromising performance, scalability. Jul 15, 2012 the runas account for user manage is correct, the provider for hp p2000 g3 is already built in to scvmm. View and download hp p2000 configuration manual online. Storageworks p2000 g3 fciscsi dual combo controller with. Hp p2000 g3 fciscsi msa system user guide storage networks. Oct 26, 2012 hp p2000 g3 fc install complete with windows server 2008r2 the following blog runs through what could be considered to make up a complete install of a hp p2000 msa and all possible software components when integrating with windows server 2008r2. Hp p2000 g3 fciscsi msa system user guide part number.
Hp p2000 g3 fc install complete with windows server 2008r2 the following blog runs through what could be considered to make up a complete install of a hp p2000 msa and all possible software components when integrating with windows server 2008r2. Hpe p2000 g3 10gbe iscsi msa dual controller lff array system. After discovering arrays in either the local subnet or specified ip address range, you can use the performance tool to do the following. The only thing i would like to now is the hard disk status. Rear panel components p2000 g3 sas msa system sff and p2000 g3 sas msa system lff 1 3 5 7 3 link sas 1 sas 2 act link link act act 2 sas 3 9 sas 4 1 link act 6gbs service cache cli link sas 1 sas 2 act cli host act link link link act act sas 3 sas 4 link act 6gbs service cache cli cli host act link q 46 8 w 1 ac power supplies 7 network.
At the moment there is the ts252r007 but probably it doesnt support. Hp p2000 g3 fciscsi msa system user guide 590367002. My goal is to have my file shares more accessible to my users both internally as well as externally. Obtain a snapshot sample of current configuration information and statistics for a specific. Adding hp p2000 g3 iscsi storage provider to scvmm 2012. Storageworks p2000 g3 fciscsi dual combo controller with lff. To quote vmwares documentation on their vaai implementation specific to t10 compliance. Received an email alert from my san with the following alerts p2000 g3 iscsi warning. I have two vdisks, each with one one volume of raid 5 disks set up.
The msa p2000 g3 arrays are 2u storage area network san or direct connect solutions os and protocol dependent offering a choice of five controllers two fc, one sas, one 10gbe iscsi and the newest model features a four port 1. Having a problem with connect a windows 2012 datacenter to hp p2000 g3 iscsi san. Nov 18, 2012 the hp p2000 g3 is hps entry level san, its a robost piece of kit, as long as you keep the firmware updated. Aug 15, 2014 this firmware can be installed from any computer running a supported windows operating system with an ethernet connection to the hp p2000 g3 msa storage array. For additional information about recent my hpe software center changes. According to this site vmware compatibility guide storagesan search the p2000 g3 fc array is not supported with esxi 6. Hp storageworks p2000 g3 msa fciscsi dual combo lff array starter kitsbuy. Sep 03, 2012 is there a way to monitor a msa p2000 sas enclosure g3 with prtg. By downloading, you agree to the terms and conditions of the. Hpes msa p2000 g3 storage arrays have the latest 6 gb sas,8 gb fibre channel, 10gbe iscsi connected models and an iscsi model with four 1 gb iscsi ports per controller.
However, since hp p2000 g3 san is a rebranded version of dothill assuredsan 3000 series via here, you can download a copy of this firmware from doghill, now belong to seagate, cloud system page, or assuredsan 3000 series page. I am experiencing speed issues and one thing that has been highlighted is latency in the readwrite. I am experiencing speed issues and one thing that has been highlighted is latency in the readwrite speed to and from the san. Ive done several posts about the p2000 series of sans from hp, but all of the posts had to do with the iscsi or fiber channel models. Either cha ssis can have one or two matching p2000 g3 controllers same protocol and are available with ac or dc power supplies. Hp san p2000 g3 general iscsi mapping questions solutions. Solved hp p2000 g3 vs synology for file shares data. My first chat with hp support ended up with them telling me to download the online rom flash component for a windows server. Hp storageworks p2000 g3 msa fciscsi dual combo sff array starter kitsbuy. Hp p2000 g3 fciscsi msa system user guide 11 about this guide this guide provides information about hardware setup for the hp p2000 g3 fciscsi msa system controller enclosures.
Hp storageworks p2000 g3 fciscsi w24 300gb 6g sas 10k sff dp 7. This document offers modular storage array facts that can contribute to an msa best customer experience. Hp storageworks p2000 g3 msa fc dual controller sff array starter kitsbuy. Internet this should go without saying, as you need to be able to download the drivers. Surely, p2000 with 12 10k sas disks should be better than this. This array is an entrylevel storage array and features the latest in hostconnect technology and functionality to provide superior priceperformance.
Hewlett packard enterprise p2000 g3 msa bk831b kopen. Mar 24, 2012 beginning with ts230, firmware for all hp p2000 g3 msa system controllers was merged into a common firmware stream, used on all protocols of p2000 g3 msa controllers. The hp p2000 g3 is hps entry level san, its a robost piece of kit, as long as you keep the firmware updated. Vmware t10 compliant vaai integration and hp p2000 g3 fc. All p2000 g3 msa arrays ship standard with 64 snapshots and volume copy enabled for increased data protection. Hp storageworks msa2000 g1 or g2 and p2000 g3 fc msa. P2000 g3 fciscsi msa system controller module face plate. Controller model, current firmware, release date, release notes, download pages. The windows utility is the firmware bundled together with an update utility for this exact version 1 file download, the hp p2000 msa firmware update tool is a imho still kind of beta this means needs improvements universal tool for doing the update on all kinds of p2000, but you need to get the appropriate firmware files download within this tool. Multipath not able to recognise path for san storage hp, p2000 g3 sas and due to that we have not been able to view disk on server. Is the hp p2000 g3 fc array supported by devicemapper. Products sold prior to the november 1, 2015 separation of hewlettpackard company into hewlett packard enterprise company and hp inc. Hp p2000 g3 fc install complete with windows server 2008r2. Alarmsmonitoring turn this off for the san, as you will be inundated with emailstickets.
These software bundles have been tested and released for the software support cd to ensure proper installation and functionality. The p2000 g3 sas array is designed for directly attaching up to four dualpath or eight single path rack servers. Before we upgrade the san firmware, lets run through a couple of items. I have a three server hyperv 2012 cluster which points at luns based on an hp msa p2000 g3 san for the virtual hard disk storage. Hp was the first of the major modular array manufacturers that brought a high performance dualported 10gbe iscsi solution to the entry level segment. Msa p2000 g3 and dsm on windows 2008 hewlett packard. Quickspecs hpe msa p2000 g3 modular smart array systems overview page 3 p2000 g3 fciscsi combo controllers, 2 installed 1. Hp p2000 g3 fc msa system user guide pdf free download. Is the hp p2000 g3 fc array supported by devicemappermultipath.
The fciscsi combo controller gives the flexibility to share the array resources over two protocols, supporting the needs of dissimilar departments and budgets. Hp p2000 msa performance tool simplifies the monitoring of performance across multiple hp p2000 g3 msa arrays. Hp storageworks p2000 g3 msa system mpio dsm installation guide 590337003, february 2010 page 5cables. Sas array support for bladesystems utilizes the hp 6 gb sas bl switch. The p2000 g3 msa systems can support 7 lff enclosures and 96 drives or 5 sff enclosures and a maximum of 149 drives. Hpe msa p2000 g3 modular smart array systems quickspecs. Hp p2000 g3 msa fciscsi dual combo controller sff array. You may return any new computer purchased from that is dead on arrival, arrives in damaged condition, or is still in unopened boxes, for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Beginning with ts230, firmware for all hp p2000 g3 msa system controllers was merged into a common firmware stream, used on all protocols of p2000 g3 msa controllers. Retired products sold prior to the november 1, 2015. This package contains operatingsystemspecific sets of optimized drivers and storage management software for hp storageworks p2000 g3 modular smart array p2000 products.
Hp p2000 g3 modular smart array controller compactflash card replacement instructions abstract this document details procedures for replacing a failed compactflash card in an hp p2000 g3 msa system. Hpe free software is now downloadable at this site in a new section named free software. Brick it might happen, the san could become a brick after the firmware upgrade, always get a good backup of your data before you embark on the firmware. Hp p2000 fc g3 and locating serial number solutions. Im confident it will work however vmware have not tested against the latest versions of esxi. Hp p2000 fc g3 and locating serial number solutions experts. P2000 g3 msa allows you to grow your storage as demands increase up to 178 tb sas, 576 tb sas mdl, or 192 tb sata mdl. In scvvm 2012 sp1 there are two options when adding storage managed by an smis provider.
This checks the hp p2000 for the status of all parts within the san, this includes all enclosures, fans, voltages, disks and temperatures. Recommended online rom flash component for windows hp p2000 g3 msa arrays. Solved windows 2012 iscsi with hp p2000 iscsi san data. Hi wajeeh, according to this site vmware compatibility guide storagesan search the p2000 g3 fc array is not supported with esxi 6. Hp storageworks p2000 g3 msa system cable configuration guide 590334004, june 2010. This firmware can be installed from any computer running a supported windows operating system with an ethernet connection to the hp p2000 g3 msa storage array. This site will include the last 3 generations of sans in the msa product line. Ideal for those who want to utilize costeffective ethernet as their infrastructure without sacrificing access time to their data. This package installs the microsoft mpio dsm framework, along with an hp mpio dsm that provides support for p2000 and msa2000 devices. Its jammed in tight in the rack and so we can only see the front. View and download hp p2000 g3 reference manual online. The msa p2000 g3 10gbe iscsi brings the very latest in highperformance host connection with technology generally found only in.
Hp msa p2000g3 storage rental server and storage rental in. I tested various disk layouts on p2000, the best seem to be raid10, but interestingly it doesnt change much between raids, i have pretty much the same write performance on raid5, just worse read, down to even 2030mbsec. G2, and p2000 g3 msa administrators and requires previous san knowledge. Product bulletin, research hewlett packard enterprise servers, storage, networking, enterprise solutions and software. We have an hp p2000 fc g3 and i cant locate the serial number. Msa p2000 g3 and dsm on windows 2008 so people dont have to search the way i did here is the installation instruction for the hp dsm on windows 2008 r2 download the hp dsm 4. Sep 10, 2017 however, since hp p2000 g3 san is a rebranded version of dothill assuredsan 3000 series via here, you can download a copy of this firmware from doghill, now belong to seagate, cloud system page, or assuredsan 3000 series page. View and download hp p2000 g3 cli reference manual online.