{"product_id":"hpe-msa-1040-2prt-fc-sff-storage-e7w00ar","title":"HPE MSA 1040 2Prt FC SFF Storage Array - E7W00AR","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-and-why\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE MSA 1040 2Prt FC SFF Storage Array\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE MSA 1040\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, entry-level \u003cstrong\u003estorage array\u003c\/strong\u003e purpose-built for small to medium businesses and departmental workloads. This \u003cstrong\u003eFibre Channel storage\u003c\/strong\u003e solution delivers affordable shared storage with enterprise-grade RAID protection in a space-efficient rackmount form factor. Ideal for organizations seeking reliable data protection without enterprise-level complexity or cost, the MSA 1040 supports 2.5-inch SFF drives and dual-port Fibre Channel connectivity for flexible deployment in existing SAN environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-port Fibre Channel connectivity for redundant SAN integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5-inch SFF drive support for high-density storage capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact rackmount design optimized for space-constrained environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRAID protection (RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10) for data redundancy and fault tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntry-level shared storage solution with simplified management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffordable storage array for SMB and departmental applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-swappable drive bays for non-disruptive maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated storage management for ease of deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSA 1040\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE7W00AR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-Port Fibre Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5-inch SFF (Small Form Factor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRackmount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID Levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget Market\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMB, Departmental Storage\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\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the HPE MSA 1040 storage array used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE MSA 1040 is an entry-level shared storage solution designed for small to medium businesses and departmental applications requiring reliable RAID-protected storage with Fibre Channel connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat drive types does the MSA 1040 support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE MSA 1040 supports 2.5-inch SFF (Small Form Factor) drives, enabling high-density storage capacity in a compact rackmount chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE MSA 1040 suitable for enterprise environments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MSA 1040 is positioned as an entry-level storage array ideal for SMB and departmental workloads. While it provides enterprise-grade RAID protection, larger enterprises typically deploy higher-capacity MSA or 3PAR arrays for mission-critical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Fibre Channel connectivity benefit the MSA 1040?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-port Fibre Channel connectivity provides redundant SAN integration, enabling the storage array to connect reliably to multiple servers and support failover scenarios for improved availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41675710595147,"sku":"E7W00AR","price":7752.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/hpe-msa-1040-2prt-fc-sff-storage-e7w00ar","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}