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HP Q0F74A MSA 2042 12-Bays 800GB (2x400GB) SAS 12Gb/s
- Total Drive Bays: 12 x 2.5-inch SFF
- Storage Capacity: 800GB (2x400GB SSDs included)
- Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
- Form Factor: Rackmount (likely 2U)
- Designed for performance-intensive applications
- Supports data services like snapshots and replication
- Scalable storage solution for growing businesses
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Product Overview
The HP MSA 2042 (Q0F74A) is a 12-bay storage array designed for high-performance data access and scalability. It features SAS 12Gb/s connectivity and includes 800GB of SSD storage for demanding workloads.
Technical Information
| Model | MSA 2042 |
| Part Number | Q0F74A |
| Brand | HP |
| Drive Bays | 12 x 2.5" SFF |
Additional Specifications
| Included Storage | 2 x 400GB SAS SSD |
| Total Included Capacity | 800 GB |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
Product Description
The HP MSA 2042 (Q0F74A) is a high-performance, entry-level storage array designed to meet the demands of modern IT environments, including virtualization, server consolidation, and data-intensive applications. This particular configuration comes equipped with 12 small form-factor (2.5-inch) drive bays, providing ample physical space for storage expansion. The array is pre-populated with two 400GB SAS Solid State Drives (SSDs), totaling 800GB of high-speed flash storage, which significantly accelerates application performance and reduces latency. Connectivity is provided via the SAS 12Gb/s interface, ensuring rapid data transfer rates between the storage array and the host servers. This high bandwidth is crucial for workloads that require quick access to data, such as databases, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and high-performance computing. The MSA 2042 is built with scalability in mind, allowing organizations to start with the included SSDs and expand capacity by adding more SSDs or traditional HDDs as their storage needs grow, often through optional expansion enclosures. Beyond raw performance, the HP MSA 2042 offers a suite of advanced data services that enhance data management and protection. These typically include features like snapshots for point-in-time data recovery, volume copy for data replication, and support for various RAID levels to ensure data redundancy and availability. The array's management interface is designed to be intuitive, simplifying deployment, configuration, and ongoing administration for IT professionals.
