HPE MSA 1050 8Gb FC DC Reman LFF Storage Array
Enterprise-grade storage performance meets cost-effective reliability. The HPE MSA 1050 delivers 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity with dual-controller architecture for mission-critical data center environments. This refurbished storage solution combines proven HPE reliability with significant savings for organizations requiring scalable SAN infrastructure without premium pricing.
Who It's For & Why It's Great
The MSA 1050 is ideal for mid-market enterprises, virtualization environments, and data centers seeking enterprise storage arrays with proven uptime. Refurbished HPE storage systems provide the same performance and redundancy as new units while reducing capital expenditure by up to 50%. Large Form Factor (LFF) drive bays maximize capacity density, making this 8Gb Fibre Channel storage perfect for growing data requirements.
Key Features
- Dual-controller architecture for high availability and load balancing
- 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity for fast SAN performance
- Large Form Factor (LFF) drive bays for maximum storage capacity
- Redundant power supplies and cooling for continuous operation
- Thin provisioning and snapshots for efficient storage management
- RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 support for flexible data protection
- Remanufactured to HPE specifications with full functionality testing
- Enterprise-class reliability with proven field performance
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Model |
MSA 1050 |
| Part Number |
Q2R18BR |
| Connectivity |
8Gb Fibre Channel Dual-Controller |
| Drive Form Factor |
Large Form Factor (LFF) |
| Condition |
Remanufactured |
| RAID Levels |
0, 1, 5, 6, 10 |
| Controller Cache |
Configurable |
| Power Supply |
Redundant |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between new and remanufactured HPE storage arrays?
Remanufactured HPE MSA storage systems undergo complete testing, component replacement, and quality verification to meet original specifications. They deliver identical performance and reliability to new units at significantly lower cost, making them ideal for budget-conscious enterprises.
How does 8Gb Fibre Channel improve storage performance?
8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity provides double the bandwidth of 4Gb connections, reducing latency and improving throughput for database servers, virtualization hosts, and high-I/O applications. This makes the MSA 1050 suitable for demanding enterprise workloads.
What capacity options are available with LFF drives?
Large Form Factor drives in the MSA 1050 support capacities from 1TB to 12TB per drive, allowing configurations from 12TB to 144TB+ depending on drive selection and RAID level. LFF drives also offer better cost-per-gigabyte than smaller form factors.
Is the MSA 1050 suitable for virtualization environments?
Yes. The dual-controller architecture, RAID flexibility, and snapshot capabilities make the MSA 1050 excellent for VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, and other virtualization platforms requiring reliable shared storage with consistent performance.
