{"product_id":"hpe-msa-1050-8gb-fc-dc-reman-lff-storage","title":"HPE MSA 1050 8Gb FC DC Reman LFF Storage","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHPE MSA 1050 8Gb FC DC Reman LFF Storage Array\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise-grade storage performance meets cost-effective reliability.\u003c\/strong\u003e The HPE MSA 1050 delivers \u003cstrong\u003e8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For \u0026amp; Why It's Great\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MSA 1050 is ideal for mid-market enterprises, virtualization environments, and data centers seeking \u003cstrong\u003eenterprise storage arrays\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e8Gb Fibre Channel storage\u003c\/strong\u003e perfect for growing data requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-controller architecture for high availability and load balancing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity for fast SAN performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Form Factor (LFF) drive bays for maximum storage capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedundant power supplies and cooling for continuous operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin provisioning and snapshots for efficient storage management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 support for flexible data protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemanufactured to HPE specifications with full functionality testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-class reliability with proven field performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\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\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\u003eQ2R18BR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8Gb Fibre Channel Dual-Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Form Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge Form Factor (LFF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemanufactured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID Levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0, 1, 5, 6, 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController Cache\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfigurable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between new and remanufactured HPE storage arrays?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemanufactured 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does 8Gb Fibre Channel improve storage performance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat capacity options are available with LFF drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the MSA 1050 suitable for virtualization environments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41731876225099,"sku":"Q2R18BR","price":9807.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/HPE-MSA-1050-8Gb-FC-DC-Reman-LFF-Storage.jpg?v=1787318276","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-msa-1050-8gb-fc-dc-reman-lff-storage","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}