HPE MSA 1050 12Gb SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage – Q2R21B

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Overview

The HPE MSA 1050 Q2R21B is a flash-ready entry-level SAN storage solution designed to provide reliable shared storage, low latency, and scalable performance for SMBs and enterprise branch environments. Featuring dual controllers and 12Gb SAS connectivity, the MSA 1050 delivers enterprise-class storage functionality at an affordable price point.

Built for virtualization, backup, and business-critical workloads, the HPE MSA 1050 supports flexible expansion, advanced data services, and high availability features. The system is compatible with HPE ProLiant servers and multiple operating systems including VMware, Microsoft Windows Server, Linux, and HP-UX.

Key Features

• Dual-controller SAN storage array
• 12Gb SAS host connectivity
• Flash-ready storage architecture
• Supports up to 96 SFF or 48 LFF drives
• Up to 672TB maximum storage capacity
• RAID support with enterprise redundancy
• Expansion support with HPE MSA disk enclosures
• Compatible with VMware and Windows Server
• Rack-mountable 2U design
• Designed for virtualization and shared storage

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Product Line: MSA 1050
Part Number: Q2R21B
Product Type: SAN Storage System

Controller Configuration

• Dual-controller architecture
• (2) HPE MSA 1050 2-port 12Gb SAS Controllers
• High availability shared storage design

Host Interface

• 12Gb SAS
• 4 ports per system

Storage Capacity

• Supports up to 96 SFF drives
• Supports up to 48 LFF drives
• Maximum storage capacity: 672TB
• Expansion supported via HPE MSA disk enclosures

Expansion Options

Compatible with:

• HPE MSA 2050 SFF Disk Enclosure
• HPE MSA 2050 LFF Disk Enclosure

Data Protection & Features

• RAID support
• SAN backup support
• Storage mirroring support
• Insight Manager support

Supported Operating Systems

• Microsoft Windows Server 2019
• Microsoft Windows Server 2016
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012
• Red Hat Linux
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
• VMware
• HP-UX

Clustering Support

• Windows
• Linux
• HP-UX

Form Factor & Dimensions

• Rack Height: 2U
• Rack-mountable chassis

Physical Dimensions

• Height: 3.5 inches (8.9 cm)
• Width: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)
• Depth: 17.6 inches (44.7 cm)
• Weight: 38.7 lb (17.55 kg)

Benefits of the HPE MSA 1050 Q2R21B

Affordable Enterprise SAN Storage

The MSA 1050 provides enterprise storage capabilities for businesses that require dependable shared storage without the cost of high-end enterprise arrays.

High-Speed 12Gb SAS Connectivity

12Gb SAS host interfaces deliver low-latency performance for demanding storage applications and virtualization environments.

Flash-Ready Performance

The platform is optimized for hybrid and flash storage deployments, enabling improved application responsiveness and reduced latency.

Flexible Expansion

Scale storage capacity with compatible HPE MSA expansion enclosures while maintaining centralized storage management.

Broad OS Compatibility

Supports major enterprise operating systems and virtualization platforms for easy deployment across mixed IT environments.

Ideal Workloads

• VMware virtualization
• Hyper-V environments
• Backup and disaster recovery
• Database storage
• File sharing
• Branch office storage
• SMB SAN deployments
• Hybrid flash environments

FAQs

What is the HPE Q2R21B?
The HPE Q2R21B is an MSA 1050 dual-controller SAN storage array with 12Gb SAS host connectivity and SFF storage support.

What is the maximum storage capacity?
The system supports up to 672TB of storage capacity with expansion enclosures.

How many drives are supported?
The system supports up to:

• 96 SFF drives
• 48 LFF drives

Does the system support flash storage?
Yes. The MSA 1050 is flash-ready and supports hybrid storage configurations.

Which operating systems are supported?
Supported operating systems include Windows Server, VMware, Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, and HP-UX.

Is the system suitable for virtualization?
Yes. The MSA 1050 is optimized for virtualization and shared storage environments.

Does the unit include dual controllers?
Yes. The Q2R21B includes dual 12Gb SAS storage controllers for redundancy and high availability.