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Good enough for me.<br />
Thanks<br />
Jo
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Hi Folks<br />
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I have 2 HP MSA 2000fc storage arrays (12 disks in each). They are &nbsp;daisy chained together with unit 0 connecting to a fibre controller.<br />
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I need to expand my storage and am considering a new msa 2000fc.<br />
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Would the best config be to extend the daisychain and hang the third unit of the back of the &nbsp;existing second (unit 1).<br />
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Or it would it be best to connect it directly to the fibre channel switch.<br />
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TIA<br />
Jo
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Hi Folks

I have 2 HP MSA 2000fc storage arrays (12 disks in each). They are  daisy chained together with unit 0 connecting to a fibre controller.

I need to expand my storage and am considering a new msa 2000fc.

Would the best config be to extend the daisychain and hang the third unit of the back of the  existing second (unit 1).

Or it would it be best to connect it directly to the fibre channel switch.

TIA
Jo

new HP MSA 2000 config recomendation

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