MSA Gen7 Storage Series Features: 2 Gb Fibre Channel host connectivity now supported across the entire MSA Gen7 portfolio including MSA 2070, 2072, and 2070 Smart Choice array models. Next generation HPE MSA Gen7 shared storage portfolio including the HPE MSA 2070, HPE MSA 2070 Flash Bundles, HPE MSA 2072 Hybrid Flash Bundles, and TAA-Compliant HPE MSA 2070 Storage arrays. Up to 2x more IOPS (random) and 30% more bandwidth (sequential) performance as compared to the previous generation HPE MSA Gen6 Storage. Scale beyond 7 PB per array by adding up to 9 MSA 2U LFF 12-drive and/or SFF 24-drive expansion drive enclosures and new high-capacity HDD and SSD MSA media options. Updated MSA Storage Management Utility (SMU v.4) that supports simple, fast access to the MSA Health Check Tool for routine system maintenance. Support for non-disruptive, online firmware updates for both MSA Gen7 controllers and drive media. Specifications: Drive description Up to 12 LFF HDD and/or SSD or up to 24 SFF HDD and/or SSD per base array, depending on model Capacity Up to 7.37 PB depending on array configuration and drive mix Storage expansion options 2U 24-drive SFF drive enclosure and/or 2U 12-drive LFF drive enclosure (add up to 9 in any combination) Storage controller 2 per array, 4-ports each (8-ports total) Compatible operating systems Windows Server®; VMware vSphere™; Red Hat® Linux; SUSE™ SLES; Form factor 2U rack mount Energy efficiency Energy Star™ Compliant Host connectivity 16 Gb Fibre Channel, 32 Gb Fibre Channel, 10/25 GbE iSCSI, 10GBase-T iSCSI, or 12 Gb SAS depending on selected array model Warranty Three-year limited warranty, parts exchange next business day delivery on all base arrays and drive enclosures. MSA drives and other options carry a separate warranty.