{"product_id":"hpe-msa-2042-sas-dc-sff-reman-storage","title":"HPE MSA 2042 SAS DC SFF Reman Storage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-overview\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE MSA 2042 SAS DC SFF Reman Storage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE MSA 2042 SAS DC SFF refurbished storage\u003c\/strong\u003e system provides cost-effective, enterprise-grade storage solutions for organizations seeking reliable data center infrastructure without premium pricing. This \u003cstrong\u003edual-controller SAS storage array\u003c\/strong\u003e combines proven HPE engineering with small form factor efficiency, making it ideal for businesses requiring scalable, high-performance storage in space-constrained environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for demanding IT environments, the MSA 2042 delivers consistent performance, redundancy, and data protection. Whether you're consolidating storage infrastructure, expanding capacity, or deploying secondary systems, this \u003cstrong\u003erefurbished enterprise storage\u003c\/strong\u003e solution offers the reliability HPE is known for at significant cost savings.\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\u003eSAS connectivity supporting enterprise-speed data transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall form factor (SFF) design optimizes data center space utilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefurbished condition—fully tested and certified for production use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable storage capacity with flexible drive configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedundant power supplies and cooling for continuous operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRAID support for data protection and performance optimization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade reliability backed by HPE quality standards\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=\"10\"\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 2042\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ0F08AR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS (Serial Attached SCSI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall Form Factor (SFF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefurbished (Reman)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 SFF drive slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported RAID Levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual SAS ports per controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundant hot-swap PSUs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundant hot-swap fans\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\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between new and refurbished HPE MSA 2042 storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefurbished HPE MSA 2042 systems undergo rigorous testing and certification to meet original specifications. They deliver identical performance and reliability as new units while offering substantial cost savings—typically 40-60% less than new equipment. Both include HPE quality assurance and are suitable for production environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE MSA 2042 SAS storage suitable for virtualization environments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003eMSA 2042 dual-controller SAS array\u003c\/strong\u003e is well-suited for virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and KVM. Its RAID capabilities, redundant architecture, and SAS performance support demanding virtual machine workloads with consistent I\/O performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does small form factor (SFF) design benefit data center operations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSFF design reduces physical footprint, allowing more storage capacity per rack unit. This optimization lowers power consumption, cooling requirements, and data center real estate costs while maintaining enterprise performance standards—ideal for organizations maximizing existing infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat redundancy features protect data on the MSA 2042?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE MSA 2042 refurbished storage\u003c\/strong\u003e includes dual controllers for failover protection, redundant power supplies, redundant cooling systems, and support for RAID 5\/6 configurations. These features ensure continuous operation and data protection against component failures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41731859284043,"sku":"Q0F08AR","price":20773.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/HPE-MSA-2042-SAS-DC-SFF-Reman-Storage.jpg?v=1787318040","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-msa-2042-sas-dc-sff-reman-storage","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}