Finding it difficult to keep up with the growth in unstructured data? Looking for a cost-effective high capacity storage option? With the HP 600 Modular Disk System, HP extends and redefines direct-attached storage for BladeSystem servers, combining the simplicity and cost effectiveness of direct-attached storage without sacrificing flexibility or performance. Use the MDS600 as part of a straight-forward in-rack 3 Gb/s SAS implementation that delivers high-density, low-cost external zoned direct attach storage for HP BladeSystem servers. Easily configure storage on the fly with easy to use management software. The MDS600 can also be directly connected to ProLiant DL and ML servers using the Smart Array P212, P411, and P812 Controller using a standard 2M SAS cable for Single Domain only.

High-density, Low-cost External SAS Storage for BladeSystem Servers
• The MDS600 is designed with two pull-out disk drawers to support hot plug large form factor SAS or SATA drives in just 5U of rack space.

Build Local Storage on the fly for BladeSystem Servers
• Use the management software of the 6Gb SAS BL switch to group MDS600 drives and assign them to individual blade servers. These drives now appear as local storage to that server.

High Performance 3Gb/s SAS Connectivity to External Storage
• 6 Gb/s host connectivity enables higher performance, eases configuration/deployment and broadens supported features of an MDS600 using HP Smart Array P711m controller and 6Gb SAS BL switches