{"product_id":"hpe-msa-1050-10gbe-iscsi-dual-controller-lff-storage","title":"HPE MSA 1050 10GbE iSCSI Dual Controller LFF Storage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-it-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE MSA 1050 10GbE iSCSI Dual Controller LFF Storage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE MSA 1050\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003cstrong\u003eaffordable SAN storage solution\u003c\/strong\u003e purpose-built for small and medium-sized businesses seeking reliable, shared storage infrastructure. This \u003cstrong\u003e10GbE iSCSI dual controller\u003c\/strong\u003e system delivers flexible connectivity and cost-effective performance without compromising on enterprise-grade reliability. With support for both flash and HDD media in a large form factor (LFF) chassis, the MSA 1050 provides organizations with scalable storage capacity, simple management capabilities, and the shared storage architecture needed for modern SAN environments. Whether you're consolidating workloads or expanding your data center, this entry-level SAN storage brings proven HPE technology to budget-conscious enterprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10GbE iSCSI Connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e — High-speed network access for reliable SAN performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Controller Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e — Active-active redundancy ensures continuous availability and load balancing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Form Factor (LFF) Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports larger capacity drives for maximum storage density\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlash \u0026amp; HDD Media Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mix storage tiers for performance and capacity optimization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntry-Level SAN Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e — Affordable solution without enterprise complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Management Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e — Intuitive tools reduce operational overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShared Storage Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e — Enables multi-server access and resource pooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost-Effective Scalability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grow capacity as business needs expand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\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\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSA 1050\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ2R24BR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAN Storage Array\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual Controller (Active-Active)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10GbE iSCSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge Form Factor (LFF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlash SSD \u0026amp; HDD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget Market\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall to Medium-Sized Businesses (SMB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Use Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShared SAN Storage, Workload Consolidation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\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 the HPE MSA 1050 used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE MSA 1050 is a \u003cstrong\u003edual controller SAN storage\u003c\/strong\u003e system designed for organizations needing affordable, reliable shared storage. It supports multiple servers accessing data simultaneously through 10GbE iSCSI connectivity, making it ideal for workload consolidation, virtualization environments, and general enterprise storage needs in SMB settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE MSA 1050 suitable for small businesses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The MSA 1050 is specifically positioned as an \u003cstrong\u003eentry-level SAN storage solution\u003c\/strong\u003e for small and medium-sized businesses. Its cost-effective pricing, simple management interface, and flexible architecture make it an excellent choice for organizations transitioning to shared storage infrastructure without the complexity of larger enterprise arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix flash and HDD drives in the HPE MSA 1050?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The HPE MSA 1050 supports both flash SSD and traditional HDD media, allowing you to create tiered storage strategies. This flexibility enables you to optimize performance-critical workloads on flash while using HDDs for capacity-intensive, less-frequently accessed data—maximizing both performance and cost efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the benefits of dual controller architecture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edual controller design\u003c\/strong\u003e in the MSA 1050 provides active-active redundancy, eliminating single points of failure and ensuring continuous availability. Controllers work together to balance I\/O loads, improving overall system performance while maintaining data protection and service continuity during maintenance or component failures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41731876814923,"sku":"Q2R24BR","price":10880.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-msa-1050-10gbe-iscsi-dual-controller-lff-storage","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}