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HPE Q2R18A Modular Smart MSA 1050 4 x Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s Dual Controller LFF Storage Array
- 4 x Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s dual controller configuration.
- Supports LFF (Large Form Factor) drives for higher capacity.
- Modular Smart Array (MSA) architecture for flexibility.
- Provides reliable SAN connectivity for business-critical applications.
- Designed for ease of deployment and management.
- Cost-effective solution for SAN consolidation.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Storage Array
- Connectivity
- Fibre Channel 8Gb/s
- Drive Form Factor
- LFF (Large Form Factor)
- Controller Type
- Dual Controller
- Brand
- HPE
- Model
- Modular Smart MSA 1050
Product details
The HPE Modular Smart Array 1050 is an 8Gb/s Fibre Channel storage array designed for small to medium businesses. It features dual controllers and supports LFF drives, offering a balance of performance, capacity, and affordability for SAN environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Storage Array |
| Connectivity | Fibre Channel 8Gb/s |
| Drive Form Factor | LFF (Large Form Factor) |
Additional Specifications
| Controller Type | Dual Controller |
| Brand | HPE |
| Model | Modular Smart MSA 1050 |
Description
The HPE Modular Smart Array 1050 (MSA 1050) is an entry-level storage area network (SAN) solution designed to provide reliable and cost-effective Fibre Channel connectivity for small to medium-sized businesses. This array features a dual controller architecture, each equipped with four 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, ensuring high availability and robust performance for demanding applications. The 8Gb/s speed offers a significant improvement over older Fibre Channel generations, enabling faster data access and improved application response times. Supporting Large Form Factor (LFF) drives, the MSA 1050 allows for the deployment of higher capacity drives, making it suitable for data consolidation and storage expansion. Its modular design provides a degree of flexibility, allowing organizations to configure the array to meet their specific performance and capacity needs. The MSA 1050 is engineered for simplicity, making it easier to deploy, manage, and maintain, even for organizations with limited IT resources. This storage array is an ideal choice for businesses looking to transition from direct-attached storage to a SAN environment or to upgrade their existing SAN infrastructure. It offers a compelling balance of performance, scalability, and affordability, making it a practical solution for running business-critical applications, server virtualization, and database workloads where reliable and fast storage access is paramount.
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