HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 2024 Storage Enclosure – AJ949A

REFURBISHED WITH A 90 DAY CCS WARRANTY!!!

Overview

The HP StorageWorks MSA2024 Storage Enclosure is a scalable and affordable Fibre Channel SAN storage solution designed for entry-level and mid-sized business environments. Part of the HP MSA2000 family, the MSA2024 provides enterprise-class storage functionality with flexible expansion capabilities and support for both SAS and SATA drives.

Built for small to medium-sized departments, remote offices, and growing storage environments, the HP StorageWorks MSA2024 delivers reliable shared storage performance in a dense 2U rackmount form factor. The enclosure supports up to twenty-four Small Form Factor (SFF) 2.5-inch drives, enabling high spindle density and flexible storage configurations.

The MSA2024 platform supports optional single or dual Fibre Channel controllers, making it ideal for businesses seeking scalable SAN infrastructure with future upgrade flexibility.

Key Features

• HP StorageWorks MSA2000fc G2 platform
• 24 x 2.5-inch SFF drive bays
• Fibre Channel SAN storage support
• Rack-mountable 2U storage enclosure
• Supports SAS and SATA drives
• Scalable modular storage architecture
• Flexible single or dual controller support
• Enterprise storage management capabilities
• Ideal for SAN and direct-connect storage deployments
• Expandable storage capacity with additional enclosures

Technical Specifications

Brand: HP
Product Line: StorageWorks
Model: MSA2024
Part Number: AJ949A
Condition: Refurbished

Storage Expansion

• Total Expansion Bays: 24
• Drive Bay Type: 2.5-inch SFF
• Number of 2.5-inch Bays: 24

Storage Support

• Supports enterprise-class SAS drives
• Supports archival-class SATA drives

Connectivity

• 4Gb Fibre Channel SAN connectivity
• Direct-connect storage support

Form Factor

• Rack-mountable
• 2U chassis design

Scalable Storage Architecture

The HP StorageWorks MSA2024 is designed for flexible storage scalability:

• Expand from 24 drives up to 99 SFF drives
• Add additional drive enclosures as storage needs grow
• Support for single or dual controller configurations
• Supports up to 64 connected hosts

Capacity Options

SFF Chassis Expansion

• Initial configuration: 24 SFF drives
• Maximum expansion: 99 SFF drives

LFF Capacity Reference (MSA2000 Family)

• Up to 27TB SAS capacity
• Up to 60TB SATA capacity with expansion enclosures

Benefits of the HP MSA2024

• Affordable Fibre Channel SAN solution
• Flexible drive configuration options
• High-density storage design
• Easy scalability for growing businesses
• Enterprise-level storage reliability
• Supports mixed SAS and SATA environments
• Simplified deployment and management
• Cost-effective shared storage infrastructure

Ideal Use Cases

• Small to medium business SAN deployments
• Shared storage environments
• Departmental storage expansion
• Remote office storage
• Entry-level Fibre Channel SAN
• Virtualization storage environments
• Backup and archive storage
• Data consolidation projects

Why Choose the HP StorageWorks MSA2024

• Proven HP MSA storage platform
• Flexible storage scalability
• Dense 24-bay SFF configuration
• Enterprise SAN functionality at affordable pricing
• Support for both performance and archival drives
• Future-ready modular architecture
• Reliable HP enterprise storage design

FAQs

How many drives does the MSA2024 support?
The enclosure supports up to 24 x 2.5-inch SFF drives.

What types of drives are supported?
The system supports both SAS and SATA drives.

Is this a Fiber Channel storage enclosure?
Yes. The MSA2024 is designed for 4Gb Fiber Channel SAN environments.

Can the system be expanded?
Yes. Additional drive enclosures can be attached for expanded storage capacity.

Does the enclosure support dual controllers?
Yes. The platform supports optional single or dual controller configurations.

What environments is the MSA2024 designed for?
It is ideal for SMBs, remote offices, departmental storage, virtualization, and shared SAN storage deployments.