{"product_id":"hpe-msa-1050-12gb-sas-dual-controller-storage-q2r20br","title":"HPE MSA 1050 12Gb SAS Dual Controller Storage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE MSA 1050 12Gb SAS Dual Controller Storage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE MSA 1050 12Gb SAS dual controller storage array\u003c\/strong\u003e is purpose-built for small to medium-sized businesses seeking \u003cstrong\u003eaffordable, reliable shared storage\u003c\/strong\u003e without enterprise complexity. This entry-level storage solution delivers \u003cstrong\u003eimproved performance and reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e through dual controllers and 12Gb SAS connectivity, making it ideal for organizations running Windows Server, Linux, and mixed IT environments. Whether you're consolidating workloads, protecting critical data, or scaling storage capacity, the MSA 1050 provides the shared storage infrastructure your growing business needs.\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\u003e12Gb SAS connectivity for enhanced performance and faster data transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 12 hard drives for flexible capacity expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Windows Server and major Linux distributions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntry-level pricing designed for budget-conscious IT departments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShared storage solution for consolidated workload management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable storage array for small to medium business environments\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\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSA 1050\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ2R20BR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual Controllers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS Connectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12Gb SAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Drive Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 12 Hard Drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating System Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows Server, Linux Distributions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEntry-Level Storage Array\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget Market\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall to Medium-Sized Businesses\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 1050 storage array used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE MSA 1050 is an entry-level \u003cstrong\u003eshared storage solution\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for small to medium-sized businesses. It consolidates storage resources, improves data accessibility, and provides reliable backup and archival capabilities for mixed IT environments running Windows Server and Linux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many drives does the HPE MSA 1050 support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MSA 1050 supports up to 12 hard drives, allowing organizations to configure storage capacity based on their specific workload requirements and growth projections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the benefits of dual controller architecture in the MSA 1050?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual controllers provide \u003cstrong\u003ehigh availability, load balancing, and fault tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e. If one controller fails, the other continues operating, ensuring uninterrupted access to shared storage and minimizing downtime for critical business operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE MSA 1050 compatible with Linux?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the HPE MSA 1050 is fully compatible with major Linux distributions as well as Windows Server, making it a versatile \u003cstrong\u003estorage array for heterogeneous IT environments\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41731876487243,"sku":"Q2R20BR","price":5841.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/hpe-msa-1050-12gb-sas-dual-controller-storage-q2r20br","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}