HPE MSA 2042 SAN Dual Controller LFF Storage(Q0F05A)

The HPE MSA 2042 SAN Storage is an entry-level platform with integrated hybrid flash designed to accelerate applications and boost performance. Ideal for performance-driven workloads, it comes with 800 GB of built-in SSD capacity, delivering faster response times, high efficiency, and a cost-effective solution for growing businesses.

SKU: hpMSA 2042-1 Category:

Key Features

Accelerates Applications Affordably

  • One of the industry’s fastest entry-level arrays with 800 GB SSD capacity included.
  • Built-in real-time tiering automatically moves hot data to flash and less-accessed data to cost-efficient media.
  • Optimized SSD options for write-intensive or mixed-use workloads.

Simple and Efficient Management

  • “Set it and forget it” operation with automated tiering.
  • All-inclusive software suite and easy-to-use tools for IT generalists.

Disaster Recovery and Continuity

  • 512 snapshots standard for rapid recovery.
  • Remote replication included for affordable high availability.

Flexible Growth

  • Data-in-place upgrades minimize migration and protect investments.
  • Scales with a mix of SSD, SAS, and Midline SAS drives to meet evolving needs.

Technical Specifications

  • Raw Capacity: Up to 96 TB
  • Drive Options: (12) LFF SAS/MDL SAS supported
  • Host Interfaces: 16 Gb/8 Gb Fibre Channel, 1 GbE, or 10 GbE iSCSI (4 ports per controller)
  • Controllers: Dual MSA 2040 SAN controllers included
  • Expansion: Supports MSA 2040 LFF or D2700 SFF enclosures
  • Form Factor: 2U
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 44.7 Ă— 57.15 Ă— 8.9 cm
  • Weight: 15 kg

Operating System Compatibility:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008/2012, Hyper-V
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux
  • HP-UX, OpenVMS
  • VMware ESXi 5.x/6.x
  • Oracle Solaris, Apple OS X

Additional Features:

  • Clustering support for Windows, Linux, HP-UX, OpenVMS
  • Built-in SAN backup and mirroring
  • Systems Insight Manager support
  • Includes two 400 GB mixed-use LFF SSDs (dual-controller system)