The HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 FC Modular Smart Array (P2000 G3 FC) is a Fiber Channel model of Hewlett Packard's 2000 family of storage arrays, specifically designed for entry-level customers and features the very latest in functionality and 8Gb technology at highly affordable price points. These storage solutions offer excellent price/performance and availability features for direct attach configurations (depending on OS), clusters, workgroups and entry-level SAN environments. Each solution is designed to be easy to deploy, to be secure, along with low management costs, while driving rapid return on investment.The P2000 G3 FC is an 8 Gb Fiber Channel connected 2U storage area network (SAN) or direct connect solution (OS dependent) designed for small to medium size departments or remote locations. It offers a choice of two controllers. The first is a high-performance, Fiber Channel 8 Gb dual port model. The second is a unique dual-purpose Combo controller with two 8 Gb Fiber Channel ports with the addition of two 1GbE iSCSI ports. A P2000 G3 FC Array can have one or two of the same controller. Access to the enclosures and drives is at the faster speed of 6Gb SAS.