HPE MSA 2052 SAN Dual Controller SFF Storage – Q1J03A

BRAND NEW. FULL HPE WARRANTY INCLUDED. AVAILABLE FROM CHICAGO COMPUTER SUPPLY.

Overview

Organizations seeking affordable enterprise SAN storage need a solution that delivers performance, scalability, and simplified deployment without the high cost of premium storage arrays.

The HPE MSA 2052 SAN Dual Controller SFF Storage (Q1J03A) is a 2U hybrid flash SAN storage system designed for virtualization, databases, backup environments, and shared enterprise workloads. Featuring dual controllers, integrated SSD acceleration, Fibre Channel connectivity, iSCSI support, and scalable expansion capabilities, the MSA 2052 delivers enterprise-class storage performance for SMB and mid-sized business environments.

With over 200,000 IOPS performance and 1.6 TB of included SSD capacity, the MSA 2052 provides high-speed application acceleration while maintaining affordability and deployment simplicity.

Key Features

• Hybrid flash enterprise SAN storage
• Dual-controller architecture for high availability
• Includes 1.6 TB SSD flash storage
• Supports up to 24 SFF drives
• Fibre Channel and iSCSI connectivity support
• Advanced Data Services software included
• Enterprise RAID protection and scalability
• Designed for virtualization and shared storage workloads

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Model: MSA 2052 SAN Dual Controller SFF Storage
Part Number: Q1J03A
Product Type: SAN Storage System

Storage Architecture

• Hybrid flash SAN storage array
• Dual-controller enterprise storage platform
• Rack-mountable 2U design

Drive Support

• Supports up to 24 SFF drives
• Supports up to 24 SSDs

Installed SSDs

• 2 × SSDs installed
• Total installed SSD capacity: 1.6 TB

Expansion Bays

24 × 2.5-inch drive bays

Controllers

• Dual-controller configuration included
• Controller type: SAS

Connectivity

• Fibre Channel support
• iSCSI protocol support
• SAS drive interface

Performance

Delivers over 200,000 IOPS

RAID Support

Supports RAID levels:

• RAID 1
• RAID 5
• RAID 6

Software Included

HPE Advanced Data Services Suite

Operating System Compatibility

Supports:

• HP-UX
• SUSE Linux
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: Rack-mountable
• Rack Height: 2U
• Weight: 57.90 lbs

Use Cases

• VMware and Hyper-V virtualization
• Shared enterprise SAN storage
• Database environments
• Backup and disaster recovery
• Business-critical applications
• SMB and remote office storage
• High-performance application acceleration
• Mixed virtualization and storage workloads

Why Choose the HPE MSA 2052 Q1J03A

• Dual-controller architecture improves uptime and redundancy
• Included SSD capacity accelerates application performance
• Fibre Channel and iSCSI support provide deployment flexibility
• Delivers enterprise SAN capabilities at affordable cost
• Scalable architecture supports future storage growth
• Advanced Data Services included without extra licensing costs
• Simplified SAN deployment and management
• Brand new with full HPE warranty coverage

FAQs

What is the HPE MSA 2052 Q1J03A used for?
It is used for virtualization, databases, backup infrastructure, and enterprise shared SAN storage deployments.

How many drives does the system support?
The system supports up to 24 SFF drives and SSDs.

Does the system include SSD storage?
Yes. It includes 1.6 TB of SSD flash storage.

What connectivity options are supported?
The system supports Fibre Channel and iSCSI connectivity.

Is the system expandable?
Yes. The MSA 2052 supports scalable storage expansion as business needs grow.