HPE MSA 1050 1GbE iSCSI Dual Controller LFF Storage – Q2R22A

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Overview

The HPE MSA 1050 SAN Storage Q2R22A is an affordable entry-level shared storage solution designed for small and medium businesses seeking reliable SAN storage with enterprise-grade features. Featuring dual controllers, 1GbE iSCSI connectivity, and 12 large form factor (LFF) drive bays, the MSA 1050 delivers scalable storage performance while maintaining cost efficiency.

Built for budget-conscious IT environments, the HPE MSA 1050 supports virtualization, backup, file sharing, and business-critical workloads with flexible RAID protection and simple management capabilities. Its compatibility with HPE ProLiant servers makes it an ideal platform for growing organizations deploying entry-level SAN infrastructure.

Key Features

• Dual-controller SAN storage architecture
• 1GbE iSCSI connectivity
• 12 LFF (3.5-inch) drive bays
• Supports RAID 1, 5, 6, and 10
• Up to 120TB supported storage capacity
• Rack-mountable 2U form factor
• Flexible SAS storage support
• Enterprise-grade redundancy
• Designed for SMB and virtualization workloads
• Cost-effective shared storage platform

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Product Series: MSA 1000
Model: MSA 1050
Part Number: Q2R22A
Product Type: SAN Storage System

Storage Configuration

• 12 x 3.5-inch LFF drive bays
• Supports up to 12 hard drives
• No hard drives included
• Maximum supported storage capacity: 120 TB

Controllers & RAID

• Dual-controller configuration
• Controller Type: 6Gb/s SAS
• RAID Supported: Yes

Supported RAID Levels

• RAID 1
• RAID 5
• RAID 6
• RAID 10

Connectivity

• 1GbE iSCSI SAN connectivity
• 2 x External SAS ports
• 2 x USB ports
• 1 x RJ-45 network port

Form Factor

• Rack-mountable
• Rack Height: 2U

Physical Specifications

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

Ideal Use Cases

• SMB shared storage
• VMware and Hyper-V virtualization
• Backup and disaster recovery
• File and application storage
• Departmental storage environments
• Entry-level SAN deployments
• Hybrid storage infrastructure

Benefits of the HPE MSA 1050

Affordable Enterprise Storage

The HPE MSA 1050 delivers enterprise SAN functionality at an entry-level price point, making shared storage accessible for smaller organizations.

Flexible Expansion

With support for up to 120TB of storage capacity, the system allows businesses to scale storage resources as requirements grow.

High Availability

Dual controllers and RAID redundancy help ensure improved uptime and data protection for critical workloads.

Easy Integration

The MSA 1050 integrates seamlessly with HPE ProLiant servers and virtualized infrastructures.

FAQs

What is the HPE Q2R22A?
The HPE Q2R22A is an MSA 1050 dual-controller SAN storage array with 12 LFF drive bays and 1GbE iSCSI connectivity.

Does the storage array include hard drives?
No. The system ships without installed hard drives.

What RAID levels are supported?
The MSA 1050 supports RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10.

How much storage capacity does the system support?
The system supports up to 120TB of total storage capacity.

Is this suitable for virtualization?
Yes. The HPE MSA 1050 is commonly deployed for VMware and Hyper-V shared storage environments.

What drive size does this model support?
This model supports 3.5-inch LFF drives.

Does the system include redundant controllers?
Yes. The Q2R22A includes dual storage controllers for redundancy and availability.