HPE MSA 1050 10GbE iSCSI Dual Controller SFF Storage – Q2R25B

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

Overview

The HPE MSA 1050 Q2R25B is a cost-effective and flash-ready SAN storage solution designed for small and medium-sized businesses seeking enterprise-level performance, scalability, and reliability. Featuring dual 10GbE iSCSI controllers, this storage array delivers enhanced application performance, lower latency, and flexible storage expansion for modern IT environments.

Built on the trusted HPE MSA architecture, the MSA 1050 supports scalable storage capacity, advanced data services, and broad operating system compatibility, making it an ideal solution for virtualization, backup, business applications, and shared storage deployments.

Key Features

• Dual-controller SAN storage array
• 10GbE iSCSI host connectivity
• Flash-ready architecture for improved performance
• Supports up to 96 SFF or 48 LFF drives
• Maximum storage capacity up to 672 TB
• High-availability storage design
• Advanced data services and storage mirroring
• Expansion support with HPE MSA disk enclosures
• VMware, Windows, Linux, and HP-UX compatibility
• 2U rack-mountable form factor

Specifications

General

• Brand: HPE
• Product Line: MSA 1050
• Product ID: Q2R25B
• Form Factor: 2U Rack-Mount Storage Array

Storage Configuration

• Drive Support: Up to 96 SFF or 48 LFF drives
• Maximum Capacity: Up to 672 TB with expansion
• Drive Expansion:
  • HPE MSA 2050 SFF Disk Enclosure
  • HPE MSA 2050 LFF Disk Enclosure

Controllers & Connectivity

• Controller Configuration: Dual Controllers
• Host Interface: 10GbE iSCSI
• Ports: 4 x 10GbE iSCSI ports per system
• Alternative Interface Options:
  • 8Gb Fibre Channel
  • 1GbE iSCSI
  • 12Gb SAS

Data Services

• SAN Backup Support
• Storage Mirroring Support
• High Availability Architecture
• Flash-optimized performance

Management & Compatibility

• Management Support: HPE Insight Manager
• Clustering Support: Windows, Linux, HP-UX

Supported Operating Systems

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

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.5 x 19.5 x 17.6 inches
• Weight: 38.7 lb (17.55 kg)

Ideal Workloads

• Virtualization environments
• Shared storage infrastructure
• Database applications
• Business-critical applications
• Backup and disaster recovery
• File sharing and storage consolidation
• SMB and enterprise SAN deployments

Why Choose HPE MSA 1050 Q2R25B?

• Affordable entry-level enterprise SAN storage solution
• Dual-controller architecture improves redundancy and availability
  
• 10GbE iSCSI connectivity enables high-speed storage networking
  
• Scalable expansion options support future growth requirements
  
• Reliable platform for modern business workloads
  
• Flexible storage architecture for SMB and enterprise environments
  
• Designed for virtualization, backup, and shared storage applications
  
• Combines performance, scalability, and cost efficiency in one platform

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What connectivity does this model include?
This model includes dual 10GbE iSCSI controllers.

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

Does the system support flash storage?
Yes, the MSA 1050 is flash-ready and supports performance-enhancing SSD configurations.

Which operating systems are supported?
The array supports Windows Server, VMware, Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, and HP-UX.

Is this suitable for virtualization?
Yes, it is ideal for VMware and other virtualized environments requiring shared SAN storage.