The HPE MSA 2042 SAN Storage is a high-performance, entry-level hybrid flash array designed to accelerate applications affordably. With 800 GB of standard SSD capacity and real-time automated tiering, it optimizes data placement by moving frequently accessed data to flash and less critical data to cost-efficient media tiers. The system offers flexible models tailored for write-intensive or mixed-use workloads, ensuring the right SSD option for every application.
Built for simplicity, it features an all-inclusive software suite, easy management tools, and advanced disaster recovery with 512 snapshots and remote replication for business continuity. Flexible scalability allows seamless growth with SSD, SAS, or Midline SAS drives, while data-in-place upgrades minimize migration efforts.
Technical Specifications
- Capacity: Up to 76.8 TB raw
- Drives Supported: (24) SFF SAS/MDL SAS/SSD
- Host Interface: 12Gb SAS, (4) ports per controller
- Storage Controller: (2) MSA 2040 SAS Controllers
- Expansion Options: HPE MSA 2040 LFF Disk Enclosure or D2700 SFF Disk Enclosure
- OS/Cluster Support: Windows, Linux, HP-UX, OpenVMS, VMware ESXi, Solaris, Red Hat, SUSE, Apple OS X
- Data Protection: 512 snapshots, SAN backup, storage mirroring, remote replication
- Form Factor: 2U rack-mountable
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 44.7 × 49.53 × 8.9 cm
- Weight: 14.2 kg
- Differentiator: Dual-controller system with two 400 GB mixed-use SFF SSDs
