HPE MSA 1050 FC 8Gb Dual Controller LFF Storage – Q2R18A

BRAND NEW WITH FULL HPE WARRANTY INCLUDED.

Overview

The HPE MSA 1050 FC SAN Storage (Q2R18A) is an affordable and reliable entry-level storage solution designed for small and medium-sized businesses seeking enterprise-class shared storage performance. Featuring dual controllers, Fibre Channel connectivity, and support for multiple RAID configurations, the MSA 1050 delivers dependable SAN storage at a cost-effective price point.

Built for budget-conscious IT environments, the HPE MSA 1050 offers flexible scalability, simplified storage management, and proven compatibility with HPE ProLiant servers. With support for up to 12 LFF drives and 120TB total capacity, it is ideal for virtualization, backup, file sharing, and business-critical applications.

Key Features

• Dual-controller SAN storage system
• 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity
• Supports up to 12 LFF drives
• RAID 1, 5, 6, and 10 support
• Up to 120TB total storage capacity
• Rack-mountable 2U design
• Enterprise-grade reliability
• Flexible and scalable architecture

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Model: MSA 1050 FC
Part Number: Q2R18A
Condition: Brand New
Warranty: Full HPE Warranty

Storage System

• HPE MSA 1050 SAN Storage
• Dual-controller architecture
• Controller Type: 6Gb/s SAS

Connectivity

• 8Gb Fibre Channel support
• Protocol Support: FCP
• 2 × External SAS ports
• 2 × USB ports

RAID Support

• RAID Levels Supported:
  
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 6
  • RAID 1

Drive Bays

• 12 × 3.5-inch LFF drive bays
• Supports up to 12 hard drives
• No hard drives included

Storage Capacity

Maximum supported capacity: 120TB

Expansion

12 total expansion bays

Form Factor

• Rack-mountable storage array
• 2U rack height

Dimensions

• Height: 3.5 inches
• Width: 22.5 inches
• Depth: 17.6 inches

Ideal Applications

• Shared SAN storage
• Server virtualization
• Backup and disaster recovery
• Small business storage
• File and application storage
• Database environments
• Entry-level enterprise storage

Why Choose the HPE MSA 1050

• Cost-effective enterprise SAN solution
• Dual-controller redundancy for higher availability
• Flexible Fibre Channel connectivity
• Proven HPE reliability and compatibility
• Scalable storage expansion
• Simple deployment and management
• Optimized for SMB and remote office environments

FAQs

Is this storage array brand new?
Yes. The Q2R18A is brand new and includes full HPE warranty coverage.

Does the system include hard drives?
No. Drives are not included and must be purchased separately.

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

How many drives can be installed?
The system supports up to 12 LFF hard drives.

What is the maximum storage capacity supported?
The HPE MSA 1050 supports up to 120TB total storage capacity.