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• Overlapping zones are supported with disk and tape. • Separate or common HBAs for disk and tape connections are supported. • For a VLS, multiple heterogeneous initiators and multiple ports of the VLS device are supported in the same fabric zone. • HP recommends using a separate tape-to-HBA connection for servers with backups that require more than four DLT8000 tape drives or two Ultrium (LTO) tape drives. For more information about tape storage support, contact your HP representative. HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 The MSA1000 is available in four product configurations: • MSA1000 with optional embedded hub MSA1000 storage systems with the MSA Hub 2/3. An MSA1000 using this hub cannot cascade to any other interconnect; it is designed only for a two-node configuration. This configuration is supported with 4 Gb HBAs. • MSA1000 standalone storage system A 2 Gb Fibre Channel storage system for entry-level and mid-range SANs. • MSA1000 with optional embedded switch MSA1000 storage systems with the MSA SAN Switch 2/8 are supported with B-series switches only. • MSA1000 with Small Business SAN G2 kit The HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 Small Business SAN G2 kit is a 2 Gb Fibre Channel storage system designed to reduce the complexity and risk of an entry-level SAN. It provides a low-cost, scalable, high-performance storage consolidation system with investment protection. The MSA1000 Small Business SAN is a standalone SAN configuration that is not supported for connectivity to B-series, C-series, H-series, or M-series SAN fabrics. For configuration support information, see http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/ msa1000smb/index.html. This section describes support for MSA1000 storage systems that are not in a Small Business SAN. Before implementation, contact an HP storage representative for information about support for specific configurations, including the following elements: • Storage system firmware version • HBA firmware and driver versions For additional support information, see the MSA1000 Compatibility Guide under Technical documentation at http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000. Homogeneous SAN support The MSA1000 supports homogeneous access with the operating systems listed in Table 123. Each operating system requires a dedicated MSA1000. Standalone servers and clustered servers are supported on the same storage system. SAN Design Reference Guide 243