HPE MSA 1050 8GB Fibre Channel Dual Controller Storage
The HPE MSA 1050 is an entry-level fibre channel SAN storage system engineered for small and medium businesses requiring affordable, reliable shared storage. This dual controller solution delivers 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity with enterprise-grade data protection in a compact Small Form Factor (SFF) design. Perfect for organizations scaling their storage infrastructure without compromising performance or budget.
Built for workload flexibility, the MSA 1050 combines dual-controller redundancy with scalable 2.5-inch drive support, enabling businesses to grow storage capacity while maintaining a lean 2U rack-mount footprint. Whether you're consolidating workloads or protecting critical data, this SAN storage system provides the reliability and performance your business demands.
Key Features
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Dual Controller Architecture — Active-active controller design ensures high availability and load balancing across fibre channel SAN environments
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8Gb Fibre Channel Connectivity — Fast, reliable data transfer with enterprise-grade SAN performance for demanding workloads
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Small Form Factor (SFF) Design — Compact 2U rack-mount footprint supports multiple 2.5-inch drives for space-efficient deployments
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Scalable Storage Capacity — Flexible drive configuration enables capacity expansion as your business grows
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Enterprise Data Protection — Built-in redundancy and failover capabilities safeguard critical business data
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Entry-Level SAN Solution — Cost-effective shared storage for SMBs transitioning to SAN infrastructure
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE |
| Part Number |
Q2R19A |
| Product Name |
HPE MSA 1050 8GB Fibre Channel Dual Controller SFF Storage |
| Controller Configuration |
Dual Controller (Active-Active) |
| Fibre Channel Speed |
8Gb Fibre Channel |
| Form Factor |
Small Form Factor (SFF) — 2U Rack-Mount |
| Drive Support |
Multiple 2.5-inch Drives |
| Storage Type |
SAN Storage System |
| Target Market |
Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HPE MSA 1050 used for?
The HPE MSA 1050 is an entry-level SAN storage system designed to provide affordable shared storage for small and medium businesses. It's ideal for organizations needing reliable data protection, workload consolidation, and scalable capacity in a compact form factor.
What are the benefits of dual controller SAN storage?
Dual controller architecture ensures high availability, load balancing, and automatic failover. This redundancy protects against single points of failure, maintaining continuous access to critical data and applications even during controller maintenance or unexpected outages.
How does 8Gb Fibre Channel improve storage performance?
8Gb Fibre Channel delivers fast, low-latency data transfer between servers and storage, enabling high-performance SAN environments. This speed is essential for I/O-intensive workloads, database operations, and virtualized environments requiring consistent throughput.
Why choose Small Form Factor (SFF) storage?
SFF storage maximizes capacity in minimal rack space. The HPE MSA 1050's 2U footprint supports multiple 2.5-inch drives, allowing businesses to scale storage without expanding their data center footprint—ideal for space-constrained environments.
