{"product_id":"hpe-msa-2040-c8r14sb-san-storage","title":"HPE MSA 2040 C8R14SB SAN Dual Controller Storage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE MSA 2040 SAN Dual Controller Storage System\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE MSA 2040 C8R14SB\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003eSAN dual controller\u003c\/strong\u003e storage solution designed for enterprise environments requiring reliable shared storage capacity. This 2U rackmount network storage system delivers \u003cstrong\u003eFibre Channel connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e with dual controller redundancy, making it ideal for mission-critical applications, virtualization environments, and data centers that demand consistent performance and data protection. Built for organizations needing scalable enterprise shared storage with RAID protection, the MSA 2040 provides the reliability and throughput your infrastructure requires.\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 high availability and load balancing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2U rackmount form factor optimized for data center space efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge form factor (LFF) drive bays supporting multiple capacity options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFibre Channel connectivity for fast SAN integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRAID protection (RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10) for data reliability and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade shared storage for virtualization and database workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedundant power supplies and cooling for continuous operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable storage capacity to grow with your infrastructure needs\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\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSA 2040\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC8R14SB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2U Rackmount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge Form Factor (LFF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual Controllers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID Levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAN (Storage Area Network)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise Shared Storage, Virtualization, Data Centers\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 a SAN dual controller storage system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eSAN dual controller\u003c\/strong\u003e system provides two independent controllers that manage storage operations simultaneously, offering redundancy, load balancing, and high availability. If one controller fails, the other continues operating, ensuring uninterrupted access to your enterprise shared storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose the HPE MSA 2040 for network storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE MSA 2040 combines dual controller reliability with Fibre Channel performance, making it an excellent choice for organizations needing scalable network storage with RAID protection. Its 2U rackmount design maximizes data center efficiency while supporting mission-critical workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat RAID options does the MSA 2040 support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MSA 2040 supports multiple RAID levels including RAID 0 for performance, RAID 1 for mirroring, RAID 5 and 6 for balanced protection and performance, and RAID 10 for high-availability environments requiring both redundancy and speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE MSA 2040 suitable for virtualization environments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the MSA 2040 is specifically designed for virtualization and database workloads. Its dual controller architecture, Fibre Channel connectivity, and RAID protection make it ideal for supporting multiple virtual machines and ensuring consistent performance across enterprise shared storage infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41647339798603,"sku":"C8R14SB","price":14298.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/HPE-MSA-2040-C8R14SB-SAN-Dual-Controller-Storage.jpg?v=1783408518","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-msa-2040-c8r14sb-san-storage","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}