HPE MSA 1050 12Gb SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage – Q2R21A

BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED & RETAIL BOXED WITH THE FULL HPE WARRANTY!!!

Overview

The HPE MSA 1050 Q2R21A is an affordable, flash-ready SAN storage array built for small and medium-sized businesses seeking enterprise-level shared storage at an entry-level price point. Featuring dual 12Gb SAS controllers and scalable small form factor (SFF) drive support, this storage solution delivers reliable performance, flexible expansion, and advanced RAID protection for modern IT workloads.

Designed with proven HPE MSA architecture and seamless HPE ProLiant compatibility, the MSA 1050 enables businesses to deploy high-performance storage for virtualization, backup, file sharing, and application workloads while maintaining cost efficiency.

Key Features

• Dual-controller 12Gb SAS SAN storage
• Flash-ready storage architecture
• Supports up to 24 SFF drives
• Scalable up to 96 storage devices
• RAID 1, 5, 6, and 10 support
• Hot-plug redundant power supplies
• Enterprise-grade storage reliability
• 2U rack-mountable design
• High-speed Serial Attached SCSI 3 interface
• Ideal for virtualization and shared storage environments

Technical Specifications

General

• Brand: HPE
• Product Line: HPE Modular Smart Array
• Model: MSA 1050 Dual Controller SFF Storage
• Product ID: Q2R21A
• Product Type: Hard Drive Array
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable
• Rack Height: 2U

Storage Configuration

• Supported Devices / Modules: 24
• Maximum Supported Storage Devices: 96
• Expansion Bays: 24 x 2.5-inch SFF
• Installed Drives: None
• Maximum Supported Capacity: 76.8 TB
• Maximum LUNs: 512

Controllers & Connectivity

• Controller Configuration: Dual Controllers
• Host Interface: 12Gb SAS
• Supported Interface: Serial Attached SCSI 3
• External Interface Class: SAS
• Data Transfer Rate: 1.2 GBps
• Buffer Size: 6 GB

RAID Support

• RAID 1
• RAID 5
• RAID 6
• RAID 10

Power & Redundancy

• Power Supply Type: Internal Hot-Plug Power Supply
• Power Redundancy: Yes
• Redundancy Scheme: 1+1
• Installed Power Supplies: 2
• Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V
• Frequency: 50/60 Hz

Physical Specifications

• Width: 17.6 inches
• Depth: 19.5 inches
• Height: 3.5 inches
• Weight: 38.69 lb

Ideal Workloads

• Entry-level SAN storage
• Virtualization infrastructure
• Backup and recovery
• Shared application storage
• Database environments
• File storage consolidation
• SMB IT deployments

Why Choose HPE MSA 1050 Q2R21A?

• Affordable enterprise shared storage platform for growing businesses
• Dual 12Gb SAS controllers improve performance and redundancy
  
• RAID protection enhances data security and availability
  
• Redundant power supplies help minimize downtime risks
  
• Flash storage support enables faster application performance
  
• Scalable architecture supports future storage expansion
  
• Reliable SAN solution for virtualization and business workloads
  
• High-availability design suitable for modern enterprise environments

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this product brand new?
Yes, this unit is brand new factory sealed and includes the full HPE warranty.

What connectivity does this model support?
This configuration includes dual 12Gb SAS controllers.

How many drives are supported?
The array supports up to 24 SFF drives and up to 96 storage devices with expansion.

Are drives included?
No, drives are not included with this storage array.

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

Is this suitable for virtualization?
Yes, the MSA 1050 is ideal for VMware and other virtualization environments requiring shared SAN storage.