HPE MSA 1050 10Gb iSCSI Dual Controller SFF Storage – Q2R25A

BRAND NEW WITH THE FULL HPE WARRANTY!!!

Overview

The HPE MSA 1050 Q2R25A is an affordable, flash-ready SAN storage system designed for small and medium-sized businesses seeking reliable shared storage with enterprise-class capabilities. Built for entry-level storage environments, the MSA 1050 delivers an excellent balance of performance, scalability, and cost efficiency while supporting modern storage technologies and business-critical workloads.

Featuring dual 10Gb iSCSI controllers, flexible RAID protection, and scalable drive support, the HPE MSA 1050 is ideal for virtualization, backup, data sharing, and application storage. As part of the trusted HPE MSA Storage portfolio, it provides proven reliability and seamless compatibility with HPE ProLiant servers and enterprise infrastructures.

Key Features

• Dual-controller SAN storage system
• 10Gb iSCSI connectivity
• Flash-ready architecture
• Supports RAID 1, 5, 6, and 10
• Supports up to 24 SFF drives
• Enterprise-class shared storage
• Scalable and budget-friendly storage platform
• Ideal for virtualization and SMB workloads
• 2U rack-mountable design
• HPE ProLiant compatibility

Technical Specifications

General

• Brand: HPE
• Product Series: 1000
• Product Model: MSA 1050
• Product ID: Q2R25A
• Product Type: SAN Storage System
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable
• Rack Height: 2U

Controllers & Connectivity

• Number of Controllers: 2
• Controller Type: 6Gb/s SAS
• Ethernet Technology: 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• Protocols Supported: iSCSI
• External SAS Ports: 2
• USB Ports: 2

Storage & RAID

• Drive Support: Up to 24 SFF drives
• Installed Drives: None
• Maximum Supported Capacity: 76.80 TB
• RAID Support: Yes
• RAID Levels: RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10

Physical Specifications

• Height: 3.5 inches
• Width: 19.5 inches
• Depth: 17.6 inches

Ideal Workloads

• Small business shared storage
• Virtualized environments
• Backup and disaster recovery
• File sharing
• Database applications
• Application hosting
• Entry-level SAN deployments

Why Choose HPE MSA 1050 Q2R25A?

• Affordable enterprise SAN storage solution for growing businesses
• Dual-controller redundancy improves reliability and high availability
  
• 10Gb iSCSI connectivity enables fast and efficient storage networking
  
• Flash-ready architecture supports improved storage performance
  
• Flexible RAID options provide enhanced data protection
  
• Scalable expansion capabilities support future storage growth
  
• Ideal for virtualization, backup, and shared storage workloads
  
• Delivers reliable performance for modern business applications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this storage array brand new?
Yes, this product is brand new and includes the full HPE warranty.

Does this model support 10Gb iSCSI?
Yes, the Q2R25A model includes dual 10Gb iSCSI controllers.

How many drives are supported?
The system supports up to 24 SFF hard drives.

Are hard drives included?
No, hard drives are not included.

What RAID levels are supported?
The array 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.