How do HP StorageWorks P2000 series products work?

[kirito34]

Hello all, I am looking to expand my storage options and the StorageWorks P2000 G3 looks perfect for cost efficient, high capacity storage, however it is not a traditional server and I am unsure as to how it operates - does it act as a typical server or do you need to connect it to a host machine to run the drives in a server?

Any advice on how to actually use it as a storage server or any potential alternatives (6-16 bay 3.5 inch servers on the cheap, ideally with a low power draw) would be helpful.

[support_s]

System recommended content:

1. HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 Modular Smart Array Systems - Overview

2. HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System Cable Configuration Guide (590334-004, June 2010)

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[sbhat09]

Hello @kirito34,

StorageWorks P2000 G3 is only storage, not the box with inbuilt server.

FYI: The product is end of support life. You will have to be self reliant for the support. Attached the product specs and EoSL statement for your reference.

Product specs - https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c02020938#N10547

EoSL statement - https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04480385-2

Regards,
Srinivas Bhat

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