Brand: HPE · SKU: Q2R21B · MPN: Q2R21B · Category: Components
The HPE MSA 1050 12Gb SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage (Q2R21B) is an affordable, flash-ready SAN Storage base unit factory-configured with dual-controller arrays and four host ports supporting 8 Gb Fibre Channel, 1GbE iSCSI, 10GbE iSCSI, or 12 Gb SAS connectivity. It is designed to meet entry-level storage requirements for budget-constrained customers, offering enhanced performance and decreased latencies with modern flash-ready capabilities. It supports 24x 2.5" Drives (SFF), with a maximum capacity of up to 672 TB including expansion. The system is easy to use and manage, matching the industrial design of HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers, and supports data-in-place upgrades to the HPE MSA 2050 SAN storage. It includes battery-free cache backup with super capacitors and compact flash, and supports Thin Provisioning & Over-Provisioning.
| Drive Bays | 24x 2.5" SFF Drives |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 2U rack height |
| Cache Backup | Battery-free cache backup with super capacitors and compact flash |
| Host Interface | 8 Gb Fibre Channel, 1 Gb iSCSI, 10 Gb iSCSI, or 12 Gb SAS (4-ports per system/controller) |
| Storage Controller | Dual Controllers |
| Product Number (SKU) | Q2R21B |
| Raid Modes Supported | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 |
| Maximum Capacity (Including Expansion) | 672 TB |
| Warranty | 3 Years Warranty as Standard |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Dimensions | 2U rack height |
The HPE MSA 1050 12Gb SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage (Q2R21B) offers an affordable, flash-ready shared storage array ideal for budget-constrained customers with entry-level requirements. It comes standard with dual-controller arrays and supports SAS, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel host interfaces, providing performance enhancement and decreased latencies. The system is designed for simplicity in setup and management, features battery-free cache backup, and is expandable/upgradable.
Yes, this HPE MSA 1050 12Gb SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage (Q2R21B) is 100% genuine HPE hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This HPE MSA 1050 12Gb SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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