Storageworks 4300 Series (esp. 4310 and 4350) 1

[jeffnewton]

Does anyone know if the 4310R or the 4350R will work as a standard external enclosure for use with a smartarray controller (like a Smart Array 431 or 5i)?

I have some 1.6" ultra3 disks and so I need an enclosure that will hold these, to connect to a Proliant DL360.

OR, does anyone know if I can just put these 1.6" drives into a 4314R or 4354R and just lose density (the 4314/54 were intended for 1.0" drives).

Thank you,

 

[fraxx]

The 4310R and 4350R are just standard external enclosures. They'll work fine with a smart array card.
I don't think you can put 1.6" drives in them, but I can be wrong.
Other way around is fine, you just need a .6" dummy to regulate airflow.
/charles

 

[Guest_imported]

The 4310 and 4350 have been designed to take the 1.6" Drives. You can also use the 1" drives in the enclosure by using an adaptor from HP/Compaq

 

[jeffnewton]

To: Cmorral

Thanks for the tip! Every "private citizen" I've talked to says that the 4350R is connectable to any SCSI controller (like a smartarray). But the compaq web site clearly says that it is not compatible. I'm wondering whethr I need to get the 4354R which they say is compatible on the web site, or whether the web site is garbage post-HP merger?
thanks,

Jeffrey

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Mr. Lee,

The 4310r and the 4350r use the HSG80 controller which goes in the MA2200. You would connect this through a switch and a KGPSA controller which would be in the DL360

See the following URL questions 29 and 33

http://www.compaq.com/products/serv...-enclosures/4300enclosure/questionanswer.html

If you need more information on Storageworks configuration call 1-800-354-9000 options 1,3, and 5

Thank You
HP Eservice





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I need to know how to attach the Storageworks 4310R or 4350R (preferred 4350R) to a Compaq Proliant DL360. The DL360 currently has an integrated smart array controller I understand I may need to replace this. I intend to put in 4 72.6 GB drives into the enclosure, model #176494-B21

Sincerely,

Jeffrey Lee

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[connollyg]

The reason the 4310/4350 shelves are not supported on the SmartArray's is that they were never qualified, they were only qualified on the HSG80 (an external Raid Controller).

G

 

[connollyg]

I should have also said that they will almost certainly work, they are just not supported.

G

 

[dieselfreak]

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