{"product_id":"hpe-msa-1050-1gbe-iscsi-dual-controller-lff-storage","title":"HPE MSA 1050 1 GbE iSCSI Dual Controller LFF Storage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE MSA 1050 1 GbE iSCSI Dual Controller LFF Storage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE MSA 1050\u003c\/strong\u003e is an entry-level \u003cstrong\u003eSAN storage system\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for budget-conscious organizations deploying shared storage across small offices and remote locations. This \u003cstrong\u003edual controller LFF storage\u003c\/strong\u003e solution combines affordability with enterprise-grade reliability, featuring 1 GbE iSCSI connectivity for seamless network integration. Built for businesses requiring \u003cstrong\u003ecost-effective shared storage\u003c\/strong\u003e without compromising on performance, the MSA 1050 delivers flexible capacity scaling with support for multiple drive types—balancing speed and storage density for diverse workload demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual controller architecture for high availability and load balancing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 GbE iSCSI connectivity for reliable network-based storage access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge form factor (LFF) chassis supporting multiple drive configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash-ready platform enabling SSD integration for performance optimization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-drive type support for flexible capacity and performance tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntry-level pricing ideal for small and remote office deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable shared storage solution for growing business needs\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\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\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\u003eQ2R22A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAN Storage System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 GbE 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\u003eDrive Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple drive types (HDD, SSD compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlash Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlash-ready platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall office, remote office, entry-level SAN deployments\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\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the HPE MSA 1050 best used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE MSA 1050 is ideal for small businesses and remote offices requiring affordable \u003cstrong\u003eshared storage\u003c\/strong\u003e with dual controller redundancy. Its entry-level pricing makes it perfect for organizations deploying \u003cstrong\u003eSAN storage\u003c\/strong\u003e on a budget while maintaining enterprise reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the MSA 1050 support flash storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003eHPE MSA 1050\u003c\/strong\u003e is flash-ready and supports SSD integration alongside traditional HDDs, allowing you to optimize performance for latency-sensitive workloads while maintaining cost efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat connectivity options does the dual controller LFF storage provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MSA 1050 features 1 GbE iSCSI connectivity, enabling reliable network-based access to shared storage across your infrastructure. This makes it suitable for standard office and remote deployment scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the MSA 1050 scale as my business grows?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003edual controller\u003c\/strong\u003e architecture and LFF chassis design support multiple drive configurations, allowing you to expand capacity and performance as your storage demands increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41731876618315,"sku":"Q2R22A","price":10488.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-msa-1050-1gbe-iscsi-dual-controller-lff-storage","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}