The HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 (MSA1000) Small Business SAN Kit is a 2 Gb Fiber Channel storage system for the entry-level storage area network (SAN). It provides a low-cost, scalable, high performance storage consolidation system with investment protection. It is designed to reduce the complexity and risk of SAN deployments. The powerful, yet easy to use management software makes it ideal for the small-to-medium business (SMB). With the addition of two more drive enclosures, it can manage up to 42 drives providing up to 12.8 terabytes of storage. All configuration, management and partitioning software come standard at no extra charge. The HP exclusive 2/8q Fiber Channel Switch gives a cost effective methods for creating a SAN environment. The MSA1000 supports Windows 2000, 2003 32-bit and Linux 32-bit operating systems.HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 Small Business SAN Kit Includes:1 MSA1000 Controller with 256 MB cache;1 MSA Fiber Channel I/O Module with 2 Gb SFP SW Transceiver;Redundant Hot Pluggable Power Supply/blower assemblies;2 HP Q200 FC HBA;1 2/8q FC 8-Port Switch w/4 - 2 Gb SFP SW Transceivers;Universal Rack-mounting Kit;MSA1000 Support CD & Documentation;Serial cable;2 Power cables;3 5m Fiber Channel cables;Small Business SAN Installation CD and documentation.