HPE MSA 2052 SAN Dual Controller SFF Storage – Q1J03B

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

Overview

Organizations seeking affordable enterprise SAN storage require a solution that combines performance, scalability, and simplified management for virtualization and business-critical workloads.

The HPE MSA 2052 SAN Dual Controller SFF Storage (Q1J03B) is a 2U hybrid flash SAN storage system designed for virtualization, databases, backup infrastructure, and shared enterprise storage environments. Featuring dual controllers, integrated SSD acceleration, Fibre Channel and iSCSI connectivity options, and scalable expansion support, the MSA 2052 delivers enterprise-grade storage performance for SMB and mid-sized organizations.

With performance exceeding 200,000 IOPS and included SSD capacity, the MSA 2052 provides high-speed application acceleration while maintaining cost efficiency and deployment simplicity.

Key Features

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

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Model: MSA 2052 SAN Dual Controller SFF Storage
Part Number: Q1J03B
Product Type: SAN Storage System

Storage Architecture

• Hybrid flash SAN storage array
• Dual-controller enterprise storage platform
• Supports SSD and SAS drive configurations

Drive Support

Supports up to 24 SFF SAS and SSD drives

Storage Capacity

Up to 76.8 TB maximum raw capacity

Performance

Delivers over 200,000 IOPS

Included SSDs

• 2 × 800 GB 12G SAS Mixed Use SSDs included
• Total included flash capacity: 1.6 TB

Connectivity

Supports:

• 16 Gb Fibre Channel
• 8 Gb Fibre Channel
• 1GbE iSCSI
• 10GbE iSCSI

Includes:

4 host ports per controller

Controllers

2 × HPE MSA 2050 SAN controllers included

Expansion Support

Supports expansion with:

• HPE MSA 2050 LFF Disk Enclosures
• HPE MSA 2050 SFF Disk Enclosures
• Up to 7 expansion enclosures supported

Features

• SAN backup support
• Storage mirroring support
• Insight Manager support
• Advanced Data Services Software Suite included

Operating System Compatibility

Supports:

• Microsoft Windows Server 2019
• Microsoft Windows Server 2016
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2
• Microsoft Hyper-V
• VMware ESXi
• Red Hat Linux
• SUSE Linux
• HP-UX
• OVMS

Clustering Support

• Windows clustering
• Linux clustering
• HP-UX clustering

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: Rack-mountable
• Rack Height: 2U
• Dimensions: 3.5 × 22.5 × 17.6 inches
• Weight: 40.6 lbs (18.4 kg)

Use Cases

• Virtualization storage
• VMware and Hyper-V environments
• Shared enterprise SAN infrastructure
• Database storage workloads
• Backup and disaster recovery
• Business-critical applications
• SMB and mid-sized enterprise deployments
• High-performance shared storage environments

Why Choose the HPE MSA 2052 Q1J03B

• Dual-controller architecture improves uptime and redundancy
• Fibre Channel and iSCSI support provide deployment flexibility
• Included SSD acceleration improves application responsiveness
• Delivers over 200,000 IOPS for demanding workloads
• Scalable architecture supports future storage growth
• Advanced Data Services included without additional licensing costs
• Simplified SAN deployment and management
• Brand new with full HPE warranty coverage

FAQs

What is the HPE MSA 2052 Q1J03B 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 SAS and SSD drives.

Does the system include SSDs?
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/8Gb Fibre Channel and 1GbE/10GbE iSCSI connectivity.

Can the system be expanded?
Yes. It supports up to 7 additional HPE MSA expansion enclosures.