{"product_id":"hpe-msa-1050-1gbe-iscsi-dual-controller-sff-storage","title":"HPE MSA 1050 1GbE iSCSI Dual Controller SFF Storage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE MSA 1050 1GbE iSCSI Dual Controller SFF 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 organizations requiring reliable, scalable block storage with dual-controller redundancy. This \u003cstrong\u003e1GbE iSCSI dual controller array\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers high availability and fault tolerance in a compact 2U rack-mountable form factor, making it ideal for small-to-medium enterprises, virtualization environments, and data center deployments where uptime and data protection are critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on HPE's proven MSA 1000 series architecture, the MSA 1050 combines enterprise-grade reliability with cost-effective capacity scaling. Whether you're consolidating storage infrastructure, supporting virtual machine workloads, or expanding your SAN fabric, this \u003cstrong\u003edual-controller SFF storage\u003c\/strong\u003e system provides the performance and availability your business 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 active-active failover and continuous availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1GbE iSCSI host connectivity for flexible network-based block storage access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 24 SFF drives (HDD or SSD) in a single 2U chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable capacity up to 307 TB with clustering support for multi-array expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack-mountable 2U form factor optimized for data center space efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-class redundancy with dual power supplies and cooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplified management via intuitive web-based interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-swappable drive bays for non-disruptive maintenance\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=\"8\"\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\u003eQ2R23BR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSA 1000 Series\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\u003eController Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-Controller (Active-Active)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHost Connectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1GbE iSCSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Form Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSFF (Small Form Factor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Drive Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 drives (HDD or SSD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Storage Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e307 TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis Form Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2U Rack-Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClustering Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (multi-array expansion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundancy Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual power supplies, dual cooling, RAID support\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 used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE MSA 1050 is a \u003cstrong\u003eSAN storage system\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for entry-level to mid-market deployments requiring block storage with high availability. It's commonly used for virtualization, database workloads, backup targets, and general-purpose enterprise storage in data centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does dual-controller architecture improve storage reliability?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edual-controller array\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration provides active-active failover, ensuring that if one controller fails, the second seamlessly takes over without service interruption. This architecture eliminates single points of failure and maximizes uptime for mission-critical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the HPE MSA 1050 be expanded beyond 307 TB?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The MSA 1050 supports clustering, allowing you to connect multiple arrays together to scale capacity and performance beyond a single system's limits. This makes it ideal for growing organizations that need flexible storage expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat connectivity options does the MSA 1050 provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system features \u003cstrong\u003e1GbE iSCSI connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling hosts to access block storage over standard Ethernet networks. This provides flexibility in network architecture and simplifies integration into existing data center infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41731876749387,"sku":"Q2R23BR","price":8797.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/HPE-MSA-1050-1GbE-iSCSI-Dual-Controller-SFF-Storage.jpg?v=1787318282","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-msa-1050-1gbe-iscsi-dual-controller-sff-storage","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}