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AW592B Overview
AW592B is a high-performance NAS designed for enterprise data centers and SMB backup applications. This system features an 8-bay enclosure supporting mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, with a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB. It supports a range of RAID configurations including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, ensuring both high performance and data protection. The AW592B is powered by an Intel Xeon CPU with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of DDR4 RAM pre-installed, scalable up to 64 GB.
AW592B provides versatile connectivity with 10GbE network ports and four LAN ports, as well as USB 3.2 for peripheral integration. It offers expansion support alongside a redundant fan cooling system and redundant power supplies rated at 750W, ensuring continuous operation in mission-critical environments. This robust NAS is ideal for demanding use cases including virtualization, media serving, and enterprise data center applications.
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AW592B Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 750W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- AW592B High Performance NAS
- Height
- 2 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 24 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| AW592B |  C8S53A |  K2Q89A |  Q2R23A |  M0T61A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | SAN | NAS | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 256 TB | 1 PB | 192 TB | 256 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 350W | 500W | 500W | 350W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | AW592B High Performance NAS | C8S53A High-Performance NAS | K2Q89A SAN Storage System | Q2R23A Enterprise Storage Solution | M0T61A Enterprise NAS |
| Height | 2 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 24 inches | 27.0 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches | 16 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Henry Walsh
5
Stable connectivity and throughput.
J
Julian Reed
5
Easy installation process.
M
Marcus Ford
5
No compatibility issues.
O
Oliver Dunn
4
Dependable controller.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA Controller (AW592B)?
The HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA Controller (AW592B) is a dual-controller module that delivers 6Gb/s SAS connectivity, high availability and enterprise-class management for HP MSA storage arrays.
Which HP MSA arrays support the AW592B controller?
The AW592B controller is compatible with HP MSA 2040, 2050 and earlier P2000 G3 chassis, enabling seamless integration and performance upgrades.
How many host ports does the P2000 G3 SAS MSA Controller provide?
Each P2000 G3 SAS controller offers four internal 6Gb/s SAS host ports, supporting up to eight ports in a dual-controller configuration.
What storage capacity can I achieve with the HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA Controller?
By attaching up to four SAS expansion enclosures, the controller supports up to 96 drives and multiple petabytes of raw capacity, depending on drive size.
Which drive types are supported by the AW592B?
The controller supports 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SAS, Nearline SAS and Solid State Drives (SSDs) at 6Gb/s, enabling flexible performance tiers.
Does the P2000 G3 SAS controller support RAID levels?
Yes, the AW592B supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60, providing data protection and performance optimization for mixed workloads.
How do I install the HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA Controller?
Slide each controller module into the MSA drive bays, engage the captive screws and connect SAS cables; the array will automatically detect and configure the new controllers.
What management software is included with the AW592B?
The controller includes HP MSA Storage Management Utility (SMU), offering a web-based GUI and CLI for provisioning, monitoring and firmware updates.
Can I expand storage without downtime?
Yes, the P2000 G3 SAS MSA Controller supports online expansion of LUNs and addition of enclosures without interrupting host I/O.
Is the HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA Controller redundant?
When deployed in dual-controller mode, the AW592B provides active-active failover, continuous operations and non-disruptive firmware updates.
What performance can I expect from the HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA Controller?
With dual 6Gb/s SAS controllers, battery-free cache and multiple SSD tiers, the array can deliver tens of thousands of IOPS for mixed workloads.
Which operating systems and hypervisors are supported?
The controller is certified for Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat, SUSE Linux and IBM AIX, ensuring broad compatibility.
How do I update firmware on the AW592B controller?
Use the HP MSA SMU or HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) to upload and apply firmware bundles; the array supports non-disruptive controller updates.
What are the power and cooling requirements?
The P2000 G3 SAS controllers draw under 50 W each and rely on the host array’s redundant power supplies and integrated airflow design.
What warranty and support options are available?
HP offers a one-year limited warranty with optional extensions, and ProActive Care and Foundation Care service packages for 24×7 support.
How is the HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA Controller licensed?
The AW592B includes base functionality at no extra licensing cost; optional features like remote replication require additional license keys.