{"product_id":"hpe-msa-2050-san-dual-controller-sff-storage-prev-26517","title":"HPE MSA 2050 SAN Dual Controller SFF Storage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE MSA 2050 SAN Dual Controller SFF Storage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE MSA 2050\u003c\/strong\u003e is a flash-ready dual-controller SAN storage system engineered for small to medium-sized businesses, departmental deployments, and remote office environments requiring affordable application acceleration. This \u003cstrong\u003eSFF storage solution\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers high-performance shared storage with intuitive management and flexible configuration options to support your growing data infrastructure needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for organizations seeking enterprise-grade \u003cstrong\u003edual controller storage\u003c\/strong\u003e without premium pricing, the MSA 2050 combines reliability with scalability. Whether you're consolidating departmental storage or deploying remote office infrastructure, this \u003cstrong\u003eSAN storage system\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the performance and redundancy your business demands.\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\u003eFlash-ready design supporting SSD acceleration for performance-critical workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSFF (Small Form Factor) storage configuration for space-efficient deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShared storage SAN connectivity enabling multi-server access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible RAID configuration options for data protection and performance optimization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntuitive management interface simplifying storage administration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable capacity supporting growing data requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCost-effective solution for SMB and departmental storage 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=\"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\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ1J01AR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE MSA 2050 SAN Dual Controller SFF Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual Controller SAN\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\u003eFlash Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlash-Ready Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget Market\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMB, Departmental, Remote Office\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 dual-controller SAN storage system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dual-controller SAN storage system features two independent controllers managing storage operations simultaneously. This architecture provides redundancy, load balancing, and high availability—if one controller fails, the other maintains continuous access to your data. The \u003cstrong\u003eHPE MSA 2050 dual controller\u003c\/strong\u003e design ensures your business-critical applications remain online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE MSA 2050 suitable for small business storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003eHPE MSA 2050\u003c\/strong\u003e is specifically designed for small to medium-sized businesses and departmental deployments. Its affordable pricing, flexible configuration, and scalable architecture make it an ideal \u003cstrong\u003eSAN storage solution\u003c\/strong\u003e for organizations growing their shared storage infrastructure without enterprise-level investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the MSA 2050 support flash storage acceleration?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The \u003cstrong\u003eflash-ready HPE MSA 2050\u003c\/strong\u003e supports SSD acceleration, enabling you to optimize performance for latency-sensitive workloads. This flexibility allows you to balance cost and performance by combining traditional drives with flash storage based on your application requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does SFF storage mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSFF (Small Form Factor) storage refers to compact storage systems using 2.5-inch drives instead of larger 3.5-inch drives. The \u003cstrong\u003eMSA 2050 SFF storage\u003c\/strong\u003e design maximizes capacity in minimal physical space, making it ideal for remote offices, departmental deployments, and data centers with space constraints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41731868917835,"sku":"Q1J01AR","price":15790.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-msa-2050-san-dual-controller-sff-storage-prev-26517","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}