HP StorageWorks 70 Modular Smart Array (MSA70) – AG893A

BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED & RETAIL BOXED WITH THE FULL HP WARRANTY INCLUDED.

Overview

The HP StorageWorks 70 Modular Smart Array (MSA70) is a flexible and scalable external storage enclosure designed to meet the growing storage demands of small and mid-sized businesses. Offering enterprise-class reliability, data availability, and performance, the MSA70 supports both SAS and SATA drives for cost-effective tiered storage deployments.

Built with a modular architecture, the HP MSA70 enables organizations to expand storage capacity as needed without large upfront investments. The enclosure supports scalable growth up to 14.4TB across multiple enclosures, making it an ideal solution for businesses requiring flexible and affordable external storage expansion.

The MSA70 integrates seamlessly with HP ProLiant and HP Integrity server environments, providing a practical stepping stone toward larger storage infrastructures without the immediate complexity of SAN or NAS deployments.

Key Features

• Flexible modular storage enclosure
• Supports SAS and SATA drives
• Tiered storage capability
• Scalable storage expansion
• Enterprise-class reliability
• External storage for HP servers
• Supports up to 100 drives across four enclosures
• Cost-effective storage growth solution

Technical Specifications

Brand: HP
Product Line: StorageWorks Modular Smart Array
Model: MSA70
Part Number: AG893A
Condition: Brand New
Warranty: Full HP Warranty

Storage Features

• Modular external storage array
• Supports both SAS and SATA drives
• Tiered storage support
• High availability architecture
• Flexible storage expansion platform

Scalability

• Expandable up to 14.4TB
• Supports up to 100 drives across four enclosures

Compatibility

• HP ProLiant Servers
• HP Integrity Servers

Deployment Benefits

• Simplified external storage expansion
• Easy capacity upgrades
• No additional management charges for expansion
• Ideal transition solution before SAN or NAS deployment

Ideal Applications

• Small business storage expansion
• Mid-sized business storage growth
• External server storage
• Backup and archival storage
• Tiered storage environments
• Data consolidation
• Flexible SAS/SATA storage deployments

Why Choose the HP MSA70

• Affordable scalable storage solution
• Supports both performance and capacity drives
• Easy storage expansion
• Enterprise reliability and availability
• Flexible modular architecture
• Simplified management
• Ideal for growing business storage needs

FAQs

Is the HP MSA70 brand new?
Yes. The AG893A MSA70 is brand new factory sealed and includes the full HP warranty.

What drive types are supported?
The MSA70 supports both SAS and SATA drives.

How much storage capacity can the system support?
The system can scale up to 14.4TB across multiple enclosures.

Can additional enclosures be added later?
Yes. The modular design allows additional drive enclosures to be added as storage needs grow.

What server platforms are compatible?
The MSA70 is compatible with HP ProLiant and HP Integrity server environments.