HPE MSA 1050 1Gb iSCSI Dual Controller SFF Storage – Q2R23A

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Overview

Need affordable shared storage for virtualization, backup, and entry-level SAN deployments without sacrificing enterprise reliability?

The HPE MSA 1050 SAN Storage (Q2R23A) is an entry-level dual-controller storage array designed for small and medium businesses seeking cost-effective shared storage infrastructure. With 1GbE iSCSI connectivity, 24 SFF drive bays, RAID protection, and scalable expansion capabilities, the MSA 1050 delivers dependable SAN storage for growing IT environments.

Built on the proven HPE MSA architecture with hundreds of thousands of deployments worldwide, this platform provides simple management, flexible expansion, and compatibility with HPE ProLiant servers and virtualized environments.

Key Features

• Dual-controller SAN architecture
• 1GbE iSCSI host connectivity
• 24 SFF drive bays
• Supports SSD, SAS, and HDD storage
• RAID 1, 5, 6, and 10 support
• Scalable up to 96 drives
• Up to 76.8TB maximum capacity
• Hot-plug redundant power supplies
• Rack-mountable 2U storage system
• Designed for SMB and entry-level enterprise storage

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Product Line: HPE Modular Smart Array
Model: MSA 1050 Dual Controller SFF Storage
Part Number: Q2R23A
Product Type: SAN Storage Array

Storage Architecture

• Dual-controller storage array
• Supports up to 24 SFF drives
• Expandable to 96 storage devices
• Maximum supported capacity: 76.8 TB
• No drives included

Connectivity

• External Interface: iSCSI (1 GbE)
• Supported Interface: SAS 2
• Rack-mountable form factor

RAID Support

• RAID 1
• RAID 5
• RAID 6
• RAID 10

Performance

• Data transfer rate: up to 600 MBps
• Cache buffer: 6 GB
• Maximum LUNs: 512

Expansion Bays

• 24 × 2.5-inch SFF bays
• All bays free

Power Supply

• Dual hot-plug power supplies
• Redundant 1+1 power design
• 2 power supplies installed
• AC 120/230V
• 50/60 Hz

Physical Specifications

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

Ideal Workloads

• SMB shared storage
• VMware and Hyper-V environments
• Backup and recovery
• File sharing
• Departmental applications
• Entry-level SAN deployments
• Hybrid flash storage environments

Why Choose the HPE MSA 1050

• Affordable enterprise SAN storage
• Proven HPE MSA reliability
• Easy deployment and management
• Dual-controller redundancy
• Flexible storage scalability
• Compatible with HPE ProLiant servers
• Enterprise RAID protection
• Flash-ready architecture
• Cost-effective virtualization storage

FAQs

What is the HPE Q2R23A?
The HPE Q2R23A is an MSA 1050 dual-controller SAN storage array with 1GbE iSCSI connectivity and 24 SFF drive bays.

Does the system include hard drives?
No. Drives are not included with the base chassis.

How many drives does the MSA 1050 support?
The base system supports 24 SFF drives and can scale up to 96 total drives with expansion.

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

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

Does the system include redundant controllers and power supplies?
Yes. It includes dual controllers and redundant hot-plug power supplies for high availability.