{"product_id":"hpe-modular-smart-array-2040-san-storage-k2r79ar","title":"HPE Modular Smart Array 2040 SAN Dual Controller LFF Storage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE Modular Smart Array 2040 SAN Dual Controller LFF Storage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE MSA 2040\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eSAN storage system\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for enterprise environments requiring scalable, high-performance \u003cstrong\u003edual controller\u003c\/strong\u003e architecture. This \u003cstrong\u003eLFF storage array\u003c\/strong\u003e consolidates and manages mission-critical data for servers and applications with reliability and flexibility. Ideal for organizations needing enterprise-grade \u003cstrong\u003ehard drive array\u003c\/strong\u003e solutions that scale with growing data demands, the MSA 2040 delivers consistent performance for virtualized and traditional workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual controller architecture for high availability and load balancing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Form Factor (LFF) drive support for increased storage capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable SAN storage design accommodates growing enterprise data needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModular Smart Array platform enables flexible configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade reliability for mission-critical applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsolidated data management across multiple servers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-performance hard drive array for demanding workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedundant controller failover protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModular Smart Array (MSA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSA 2040\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eK2R79AR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Form Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge Form Factor (LFF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAN (Storage Area Network)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise Data Consolidation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArchitecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModular, Scalable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a SAN storage system and how does the MSA 2040 benefit my enterprise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eSAN storage system\u003c\/strong\u003e like the HPE MSA 2040 provides centralized, network-based storage accessible by multiple servers. The dual controller design ensures high availability, load balancing, and redundancy—critical for enterprises requiring 24\/7 uptime and consistent data access across applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose LFF storage drives for the MSA 2040?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLFF storage\u003c\/strong\u003e (Large Form Factor) drives offer higher capacity per drive, reducing the number of physical drives needed and lowering power consumption. This makes the MSA 2040 ideal for organizations consolidating large datasets while optimizing operational costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the dual controller architecture improve performance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edual controller\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration distributes I\/O operations across two independent controllers, preventing single points of failure. This architecture enables active-active load balancing, ensuring your \u003cstrong\u003ehard drive array\u003c\/strong\u003e maintains performance even during maintenance or controller failover events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the MSA 2040 suitable for virtualized environments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The HPE Modular Smart Array 2040 is designed for both traditional and virtualized workloads, making it an excellent choice for enterprises running VMware, Hyper-V, or other hypervisors requiring reliable, scalable SAN storage infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41710717108299,"sku":"K2R79AR","price":11087.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/hpe-modular-smart-array-2040-san-storage-k2r79ar","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}