{"product_id":"hpe-msa-2052-san-storage-array","title":"HPE MSA 2052 SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage Array","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE MSA 2052 SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage Array\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE Modular Smart Array 2052\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hybrid flash SAN storage system engineered for small and remote office deployments requiring affordable application acceleration. This \u003cstrong\u003edual-controller LFF storage array\u003c\/strong\u003e combines solid state and hard drive flexibility in a single platform, delivering cost-effective capacity expansion without enterprise complexity. Perfect for organizations seeking reliable \u003cstrong\u003eSAS storage\u003c\/strong\u003e performance with hybrid architecture benefits.\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\u003eLarge form factor (LFF) drive bays supporting both SSD and HDD configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid flash system combining solid state acceleration with hard drive capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS connectivity for enterprise-grade performance and reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModular Smart Array design for flexible, scalable deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffordable application acceleration for remote office environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCost-effective capacity expansion with mixed drive types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for small to mid-sized business storage requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\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\u003eModular Smart Array 2052\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ1J30AR\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\u003eDrive Form Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge Form Factor (LFF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Types Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS SSD and SAS HDD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHybrid Flash Storage Array\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeployment Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall and Remote Office SAN\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 2052 best used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE MSA 2052 SAS storage array excels in small office and remote deployment scenarios where \u003cstrong\u003ehybrid flash storage\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers application acceleration without excessive capital investment. Its dual-controller design ensures reliability for mission-critical workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the MSA 2052 support both SSDs and HDDs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003edual controller LFF storage\u003c\/strong\u003e supports mixed drive configurations, allowing you to combine solid state drives for performance-critical data with hard drives for capacity-optimized storage, maximizing cost-effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a dual-controller SAN storage array?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-controller architecture provides redundancy, load balancing, and continuous availability. The \u003cstrong\u003eHPE Modular Smart Array 2052\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures no single point of failure, critical for business continuity in remote office environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does hybrid flash improve storage performance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMSA 2052 hybrid flash system\u003c\/strong\u003e uses SSDs for frequently accessed data and hot workloads while HDDs provide economical capacity, delivering enterprise performance at mid-market pricing suitable for small deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41731870818379,"sku":"Q1J30AR","price":16596.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-msa-2052-san-storage-array","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}