HPE MSA 2052 SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage – Q1J31B

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

Overview

Organizations requiring affordable enterprise SAN storage need a solution that combines performance, scalability, and simplified management without the complexity of high-end storage arrays.

The HPE MSA 2052 SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage (Q1J31B) is a 2U enterprise SAN storage system designed for virtualization, backup, database, and business-critical workloads. Featuring dual SAN controllers, integrated SSD acceleration, and 12Gb SAS connectivity, the MSA 2052 delivers high-performance shared storage for SMB and mid-sized enterprise environments.

With support for up to 24 SFF drives and expansion capabilities up to multiple disk enclosures, the MSA 2052 provides scalable storage infrastructure while maintaining cost efficiency and enterprise reliability.

Key Features

• Dual-controller enterprise SAN storage platform
• Supports up to 24 SFF SAS and SSD drives
• 12Gb SAS host connectivity
• Integrated SSD acceleration included
• Advanced Data Services software included
• Scalable expansion architecture
• Supports virtualization and clustered environments
• Enterprise-grade shared storage reliability

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Model: MSA 2052 SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage
Part Number: Q1J31B
Product Type: SAN Storage System

Storage Architecture

• Dual-controller SAN storage platform
• Supports SAS and SSD drives
• Supports up to 24 SFF drives

Storage Capacity

Up to 76.8 TB maximum raw capacity

Included SSD Storage

Includes 2 × 800 GB 12G SAS Mixed Use SSDs

Connectivity

• 12Gb SAS host interface
• 4 SAS ports per controller included

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

Form Factor

2U rack-mountable storage system

Dimensions

3.5 × 22.5 × 17.6 inches

Weight

40.6 lbs (18.4 kg)

Use Cases

• Virtualization storage
• Shared enterprise SAN infrastructure
• Database environments
• Backup and disaster recovery
• Business-critical applications
• High-performance SMB storage
• Clustered server environments
• Mixed workload deployments

Why Choose the HPE MSA 2052 Q1J31B

• Dual-controller architecture improves availability and redundancy
• 12Gb SAS connectivity delivers reliable storage performance
• Integrated SSD acceleration enhances application responsiveness
• Scalable architecture supports future storage growth
• Advanced Data Services included without additional licensing costs
• Supports virtualization and clustered environments
• Cost-effective enterprise SAN platform for SMB and mid-sized businesses
• Brand new with full HPE warranty coverage

FAQs

What is the HPE MSA 2052 Q1J31B used for?
It is used for virtualization, shared SAN storage, databases, backup infrastructure, and enterprise business applications.

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 12G SAS Mixed Use SSDs.

What connectivity does the MSA 2052 use?
It uses 12Gb SAS host connectivity.

Does the system support expansion?
Yes. It supports up to 7 additional HPE MSA disk enclosures.