HPE MSA 2052 SAN Dual Controller LFF Storage – Q1J02A

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Overview

Businesses seeking affordable enterprise SAN storage need a platform that delivers scalability, performance, and reliability without the complexity and cost of high-end storage systems.

The HPE MSA 2052 SAN Dual Controller LFF Storage (Q1J02A) is a 2U hybrid flash SAN storage array designed for virtualization, databases, backup environments, and shared enterprise workloads. Featuring dual RAID controllers, integrated SSD acceleration, Fibre Channel and iSCSI connectivity, and support for large-capacity LFF drives, the MSA 2052 delivers enterprise-class shared storage performance for SMB and mid-sized organizations.

With over 200,000 IOPS performance and 1.6 TB of included flash storage, the MSA 2052 combines simplicity, scalability, and application acceleration in a cost-effective enterprise SAN platform.

Key Features

• Hybrid flash enterprise SAN storage
• Dual-controller architecture for high availability
• Includes 1.6 TB SSD flash storage
• Supports large form factor (LFF) drives
• 16Gb Fibre Channel and 10GbE iSCSI connectivity
• RAID protection and scalable expansion support
• Advanced enterprise storage management
• Designed for virtualization and business-critical workloads

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Model: MSA 2052 SAN Dual Controller LFF Storage
Part Number: Q1J02A
Product Type: SAN Storage System

Storage Architecture

• Hybrid flash SAN storage array
• Rack-mountable 2U enclosure
• Supports SSD and SAS hard drives

Controllers

• 2 × RAID storage controllers included
• SAS 6Gb/s controller architecture

Drive Bays

• 12 × 3.5-inch LFF drive bays
• 10 free expansion bays available

Installed SSDs

• 2 × 800 GB Mixed-Use SSDs included
• Total installed flash capacity: 1.6 TB

Storage Capacity

• Total array capacity: 1.6 TB included
• Maximum supported capacity: 960 TB

RAID Support

Supports RAID levels:

• RAID 1
• RAID 5
• RAID 6
• RAID 10

Connectivity

Supports:

• 16Gb Fibre Channel
• 10GbE iSCSI

Interfaces include:

• 4 × 10Gb Ethernet (iSCSI) / 16Gb Fibre Channel
• 2 × mini-USB 2.0 management ports
• 2 × 1GbE management ports (RJ-45)
• 2 × SAS ports

LUN Support

Supports up to 512 LUNs

Operating System Compatibility

Supports:

• HP-UX
• SUSE Linux
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2
• VMware ESXi 5.x / 6.x
• Apple macOS X
• HP OpenVMS

Power and Redundancy

• AC 120/230V power support
• Redundant power supplies included

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR certified

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: Rack-mountable
• Rack Height: 2U
• Width: 73.6 cm
• Depth: 66 cm
• Height: 28 cm
• Weight: 57.9 kg

Use Cases

• VMware and Hyper-V virtualization
• Shared enterprise SAN storage
• Database and ERP workloads
• Backup and disaster recovery
• Large-capacity business storage
• SMB and remote office infrastructure
• Mixed flash and HDD deployments
• Business-critical application environments

Why Choose the HPE MSA 2052 Q1J02A

• Dual-controller architecture improves uptime and redundancy
• Included SSD storage accelerates application performance
• LFF design provides lower cost per TB for large-capacity storage
• Fibre Channel and iSCSI support provide flexible deployment options
• Scalable architecture supports future storage growth
• Enterprise RAID protection improves data reliability
• Simplified SAN management for SMB and mid-sized businesses
• Brand new with full HPE warranty coverage

FAQs

What is the HPE MSA 2052 Q1J02A used for?
It is used for virtualization, databases, backup infrastructure, and enterprise shared SAN storage environments.

How many drives does the system support?
The system supports up to 12 LFF drives.

Does the system include SSD storage?
Yes. It includes 2 × 800 GB SSDs for a total of 1.6 TB flash capacity.

What connectivity options are supported?
The system supports 16Gb Fibre Channel and 10GbE iSCSI connectivity.

What RAID levels are supported?
The system supports RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10.