Re: New MSA Storage Web Page for MSA Firmware and Release Notes
Where can I find firmware for older products like MSA2000 or MSA2000G2.
View ArticleHP H241 in gen 8 server
Good, would it be possible to install a h241 controller on a gen 8 server? in the compatibility matrix is not supported but I need to connect the server to a 1050 msa booth by sas connection thanks
View ArticleRe: HP H241 in gen 8 server
You haven't mentioned Operating System installed in the server. So if I assume ESX6.5 then H241 is supported with Gen 8 Server which is Compatible with MSA1050. Please find the SPOCK link to get the...
View ArticleRe: New MSA Storage Web Page for MSA Firmware and Release Notes
I have the hp msa 2050, but there is no access to the firmware update due to the absence of the service contract.Please share direct link to download VL270R001-01 or send firmware to e-mail...
View ArticleRe: New MSA Storage Web Page for MSA Firmware and Release Notes
A contract or warranty is needed, that's the policy.
View ArticleRe: New MSA Storage Web Page for MSA Firmware and Release Notes
Hello,Since you have an MSA2050 you are still under warranty. This means that as long as you link the SN of the chassis to your HPE Support Center profile you will be able to download firmware. There...
View ArticleHPE MSA 2050 Replication Errors
I've been having the error below on some replication sets between my MSA 2050 storage boxes:Scheduler: The scheduler was unable to complete the replication. - An internal timeout has occurred. (task:...
View ArticleRe: MSA 2040 SAS connectivity WORKS 6 GB\s no 12 GB\s
Hi BoSsNeX,I suspect fault with the SAS cable. Kindly check the SAS cable spare part number used to connect between the H241 controller and the MSA2040 SAS controller. As per quickspecs we should be...
View ArticleRe: HPE MSA 2050 Replication Errors
MSA don't support deduplication featureComing to your issue which is related to scheduler failure, I would like to know both MSA running with what version of Controller firmware ?If not in latest then...
View ArticleRe: HPE MSA 2050 Replication Errors
Hello,One small correction to note in previous post. If you are running an MSA2050 you should be intalling firmware version VL270R001-01. The VE270R001-01 firmware is used for an MSA1050. The two...
View ArticleReplacing a Caché Controller's battery
Hello, I need Help.A support Customer has an P2000 which shows an "The status of 'Cache 1' Backup copy power source (batteries) is 'Defective' " error.So I've proceed to replace the battery. Then Ive...
View ArticleRe: HPE MSA 2050 Replication Errors
Hi Subhajit,Thanks for the reply.Our firmware version is VL100P001., virtual pool is 7 TB with 10 volumes, with about 4000GB allocated.Replication errors were related to specifically 2 large volumes...
View ArticleRe: HPE MSA 2050 Replication Errors
Your configuration looks ok but there are many things which actually improve system overall performance which may in turn improve replication as well.Most important you should always update your MSA...
View ArticleRe: Replacing a Caché Controller's battery
Battery is not a replacable part in P2000 series MSA controllers.Reconfirm the model number / product number of the unit.
View ArticleRe: Replacing a Caché Controller's battery
Log a case with HPE support team once you have product serial number and model number details.It seems to be a hardware issue that requires further investigation:https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/home
View ArticleRe: Replacing a Caché Controller's battery
Hello,It sounds as if you are replacing the cache battery on the Smart Array card connected to the P2000 array. It has been my experience that you need to be sure the cache battery is new and has not...
View ArticleAdd new disk to DiskGroup MSA 2050
Hi, can't find option, web or CLI where add new disk for GroupDisk DG01.Can you tell me how to add disk to gropu to expand volume.If no option, then correct solusion remove diskgropu and recreated new...
View ArticleRe: Add new disk to DiskGroup MSA 2050
Hi Daw,If you are just adding a new disk group you can do this through either the System Management Utility (SMU) or CLI.SMU - Pools topic on the left hand tree > Action > Add Disk GroupCLI - #...
View ArticleRe: Add new disk to DiskGroup MSA 2050
Fully agree with ShawnI just want to add one more thing as you have asked, it's not possible to add new disk to existing Virtual Disk Group in MSA2050. In this array only option to increase space is by...
View ArticleRe: MSA 2040 Backup Options
I just map snapshots to linux VM and then use dd to backup. Anyway, MSA is entry-level, so just avoid it :-)
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