{"product_id":"hpe-modular-smart-array-2050-san-dual-controller-lff-storage","title":"HPE Modular Smart Array 2050 SAN Dual Controller LFF Storage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE Modular Smart Array 2050 SAN Dual Controller LFF Storage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE MSA 2050\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003eSAN dual controller hard drive array\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for enterprise data centers requiring scalable, reliable storage infrastructure. This 2U rack-mountable storage solution delivers up to 120 TB capacity with dual RAID controllers, making it ideal for organizations running virtualized environments, database servers, and mission-critical applications across Windows, Linux, VMware ESXi, and HP-UX platforms. Built for SAN environments, the MSA 2050 combines redundancy, performance, and energy efficiency to support growing storage demands without compromising reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual RAID controllers with SAS 6 Gb\/s connectivity for high-speed data access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 12 large form factor (LFF) SAS drives for maximum capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 120 TB maximum supported capacity for scalable storage expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple RAID levels (1, 5, 6, 10) for flexible data protection strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2U rack-mountable design optimizes data center space utilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower redundancy ensures continuous operation and eliminates single points of failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eENERGY STAR qualified for reduced power consumption and operational costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-OS support: Windows, Linux, HP-UX, VMware ESXi, and additional operating systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ1J00AR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModular Smart Array 2050 SAN Dual Controller LFF Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2U Rack-Mountable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Large Form Factor (LFF) SAS Drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual RAID Controllers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS 6 Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID 1, 5, 6, 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Redundancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy Certification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eENERGY STAR Qualified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Operating Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows, Linux, HP-UX, VMware ESXi, and others\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a SAN dual controller storage array and why do I need one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eSAN dual controller hard drive array\u003c\/strong\u003e like the HPE MSA 2050 provides redundant controllers for uninterrupted data access in enterprise environments. Dual controllers eliminate single points of failure, ensure high availability, and distribute I\/O workloads for improved performance in mission-critical SAN deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much storage capacity does the HPE MSA 2050 support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE Modular Smart Array 2050 supports up to \u003cstrong\u003e120 TB maximum capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e with 12 large form factor SAS drives. This scalable design allows organizations to expand storage as business needs grow without replacing the entire system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat RAID levels does the MSA 2050 support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE MSA 2050 supports RAID levels 1, 5, 6, and 10, providing flexible data protection options. RAID 5 and 6 offer excellent balance between performance and redundancy, while RAID 10 delivers maximum performance for I\/O-intensive workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE MSA 2050 energy efficient?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the HPE MSA 2050 is \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR qualified\u003c\/strong\u003e, reducing power consumption and operational costs while maintaining enterprise-grade performance and reliability in data center environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41731868786763,"sku":"Q1J00AR","price":16187.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/HPE-Modular-Smart-Array-2050-SAN-Dual-Controller-LFF-Storage.jpg?v=1787318193","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-modular-smart-array-2050-san-dual-controller-lff-storage","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}