move a P2000 G3 to a different datacenter/network??
We have an MSA P2000 G3 iSCSI SAN that I want to move into a different datacenter network. What is the best, easiest way to go about this??e.g. the current management network is 172.23.0.xxx and the...
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HPE tech support is being its usual unhelpful bureaucratic self.I politely requested information about the required part numbers to buy for the purpose of upgrading an iSCSI MSA 2040 to a 2050/2052 and...
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Hi Tom,The chassis would remain the same.You would just need to procure MSA 2050 controllers.SFP modules of MSA 2040 and MSA 2050 are identical as per quickspecs.MSA 2040 quickspecs page...
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This is very helpful!! Thank you!! One can't upgrade a 2040 to a 2052??How do I know if I have virtual pools and not linear vdisks??
View ArticleRe: What are the required part numbers for upgrading an MSA 2040 to an MSA...
Tom,MSA 2040 supports both linear vdisks and virtual pools.MSA 2050 supports only virtual poolsData in place upgrade is not supported from MSA 2040 to MSA 2052 when MSA 2040 has linear vdisks.Run the...
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I did this, I get this output, I guess this means pools are used, hence no issues should occur.login as: manageUsing keyboard-interactive authentication.Password:HP MSA Storage MSA 2040 SANSystem Name:...
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Please find the Quickspec link for MSA 2050 and you need to refer Page no 4 to get all controller product IDs,https://h20195.www2.hpe.com/v2/getdocument.aspx?docname=a00008276enwAlso please find the...
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The command output indicates that virtual pools are being used.Please follow the complete proedure listed in the document for the upgrade.MSA 2050 and MSA 2052 models use same controllers.MSA 2052...
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First I have to be able to even buy the new controllers, this will be next year sometime or even the year after if I must wait that long.The documentation is good but it mentions changing the array...
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Controller Enclosure can be called as Array Enclosure or Array head or Chassis.In your case you need to buy both Chassis and Controllers because MSA 2040 Chassis will not support MSA 2050...
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Hi Tom, I apologize for the confusion. As mentioned by Subhajit, the controller enclosure (chassis) also needs to be replaced as MSA 2050 supports a different model chassis.
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Replacement parts needed: one (1) 2050/2052 chassis and two (2) 2050/2052 controllers??Still perhaps less expensive than buying new hardware...
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It's suggested to connect one of the Controller through Serial cable and do the network modification.You can use the below serial cable which was given with the MSA box when you purchased it,Part...
View ArticleRe: What are the required part numbers for upgrading an MSA 2040 to an MSA...
Yes. You are correct.Purcahsing the appropriate bundle package listed in page 4 of MSA 2050 quickspecs sheet would be the best...
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I don't have any data to save/keep on it, which makes things easier.I can document everything in/on it before I start, though.Can I somehow reset it to 'factory defaults' or something similar, then run...
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I looked at the list. It appears the same as buying a new one. The below is $11400. If I use this can I effectively put all my 2040 disks into it without losing anything???Buying this is essentially a...
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The product Q1J01A should allow you to perform data in place upgrade provided you have SFF hard drives in controller enclosure.
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......Yes your understanding is correct.........you require One 2050/2052 chassis and two 2050/2052 controllers.You can use existing drives which you were using in MSA 2040 and that will save your...
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OIC!! Thank you!! I don't know when I will actually pursue this but I am happy to have all this information for planning ahead. By the time we are ready to replace the 2040, the appropriate model will...
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You can use command "restore defaults factory" and that will wipe out everything and give you like a fresh system. You can also use command "restore defaults" and that will only restores the default...
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