HPE MSA 2050 SAN Storage Description:
The HPE MSA 2050 SAN Storage is an entry-level storage array designed for small to medium-sized businesses that need enterprise-level storage features at an affordable price point. It's a versatile storage solution that combines simplicity, flexibility, and advanced features, making it ideal for businesses looking to modernize their storage infrastructure.
Product Replacement Note:
The HPE MSA 2050 has been succeeded by the HPE MSA Gen6, which offers improved performance, enhanced data services, and better integration with modern workloads. The newer generation provides better performance, increased capacity, and improved data protection features.
Technical Specifications:
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 2U Rack-mount |
| Controller Configuration | Dual controller (active-active) |
| Host Interface Options | 8/16Gb Fibre Channel, 1/10Gb iSCSI, 12Gb SAS |
| Number of Host Ports | 8 ports per array |
| Maximum Raw Capacity | - 614TB (SFF - Small Form Factor) - 1,344TB (LFF - Large Form Factor) |
| Drive Support | SFF (2.5-inch) and LFF (3.5-inch) |
| Supported Drives | SSDs, Enterprise SAS, Midline SAS |
| Power Supply | Redundant power supplies |
| Cache per Controller | 8GB |
| Maximum Volumes | 512 |
| Maximum Snapshots | 512 |
Comparative Table with Competitors:
| Feature | HPE MSA 2050 | Dell PowerVault ME4 | NetApp AFF C190 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | 2U | 2U | 2U |
| Controllers | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| Max Raw Capacity | 1,344TB | 1,536TB | 1,536TB |
| Host Interfaces | FC/iSCSI/SAS | FC/iSCSI/SAS | FC/iSCSI |
| Automated Tiering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Model Variations:
- HPE MSA 2050 SAN SFF Storage (Q1J01A)
- HPE MSA 2050 SAN LFF Storage (Q1J79A)
- HPE MSA 2050 SAS SFF Storage (Q1J31A)
- HPE MSA 2050 SAS LFF Storage (Q1J77A)
- HPE MSA 2050 DC-power variants for carrier-grade applications
Key Features:
- Advanced Data Services with no additional licensing required
- Automated tiering for optimal performance
- Thin provisioning and space reclamation
- Snapshot and volume copy capability
- Wide-striping for improved performance
- Flash-ready with SSD support
- Remote replication support
- Dual-controller architecture for high availability
- Support for mixed drive types (SSD, SAS, Midline SAS)
Applications:
- Primary storage for small to medium-sized businesses
- Virtualization environments (VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix)
- Database and application servers
- Backup and disaster recovery
- Mixed workload environments
- Remote office/branch office deployments
- Microsoft Exchange and SQL Server environments
- File serving and collaboration platforms
Sources:
- https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=a00017538en_us
- https://www.router-switch.com/media/upload/product-pdf/hpe-msa-2050-quickspecs.pdf
- https://assets-global.website-files.com/6330840fd726c770a6cfdd2e/6344078945d72483dfcb50ee_HPE%20MSA%202050%20SAN%20Storage%20digital%20data%20sheet-PSN1009949622INEN.pdf
- https://nexstor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/hpe-msa-2050-san-storage-datasheet.pdf
