{"product_id":"hpe-msa-2040-10gbe-iscsi-sff-storage-k2r14ar","title":"HPE MSA 2040 10GbE iSCSI DC SFF Storage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-overview\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE MSA 2040 10GbE iSCSI DC SFF Storage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE MSA 2040 10GbE iSCSI storage system\u003c\/strong\u003e is a flexible, entry-level SAN solution designed for small to medium-sized businesses and remote offices seeking affordable, high-performance data consolidation. This \u003cstrong\u003edual-controller, small form factor (SFF) configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers compact, high-density drive support in a space-efficient chassis, making it ideal for organizations that need to maximize storage capacity without sacrificing performance. Built with simplified management and data protection at its core, the MSA 2040 enables businesses to consolidate workloads, protect critical data, and scale storage infrastructure as needs grow—all without enterprise-level complexity or cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10GbE iSCSI Connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e — High-speed network access for reliable data transfer and reduced latency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Controller Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e — Active-active configuration ensures high availability and load balancing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Form Factor (SFF) Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compact chassis maximizes drive density in minimal rack space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Density Drive Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports multiple HPE-certified SSD and HDD options for flexible capacity planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimplified Management\u003c\/strong\u003e — Intuitive web-based interface reduces operational overhead and training requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eData Protection \u0026amp; Consolidation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built-in RAID and snapshot capabilities for business continuity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScalable Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e — Expandable storage capacity and performance to match growing business demands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntry-Level SAN Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Delivers enterprise-class reliability at SMB-friendly pricing\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\" cellspacing=\"0\"\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSA 2040\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eK2R14AR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eController Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-Controller (Active-Active)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall Form Factor (SFF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10GbE iSCSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE-certified SSDs and HDDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRAID Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManagement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeb-based GUI, CLI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMB, Remote Offices, Data Consolidation\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\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the HPE MSA 2040 best used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE MSA 2040 10GbE iSCSI storage\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses, remote offices, and organizations needing affordable SAN storage for data consolidation, backup, and business continuity. Its compact SFF design makes it perfect for space-constrained environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does dual-controller architecture improve performance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edual-controller design\u003c\/strong\u003e enables active-active load balancing, distributing I\/O operations across both controllers to maximize throughput, reduce bottlenecks, and provide automatic failover for high availability without single points of failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the MSA 2040 expand as my business grows?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003eMSA 2040 SFF storage system\u003c\/strong\u003e features a scalable architecture that supports additional HPE-certified drives and performance upgrades, allowing you to expand capacity and speed without replacing the entire system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat drives are compatible with the K2R14AR configuration?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MSA 2040 supports a range of HPE-certified SSDs and HDDs. Consult HPE's compatibility matrix or contact your reseller to confirm specific drive models and capacities for your K2R14AR unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41710716780619,"sku":"K2R14AR","price":10318.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/HPE-MSA-2040-10GbE-iSCSI-DC-SFF-Storage.jpg?v=1787317790","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-msa-2040-10gbe-iscsi-sff-storage-k2r14ar","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}