{"product_id":"hpe-msa-1050-8gb-fibre-channel-dual-controller-lff-storage","title":"HPE MSA 1050 8Gb Fibre Channel Dual Controller LFF Storage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE MSA 1050 8Gb Fibre Channel Dual Controller LFF Storage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE MSA 1050\u003c\/strong\u003e is an entry-level \u003cstrong\u003eSAN storage system\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for small to medium-sized businesses seeking reliable shared storage without enterprise-level complexity. This \u003cstrong\u003edual controller LFF storage\u003c\/strong\u003e solution delivers 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity, making it ideal for organizations running mixed IT environments including Windows Server, Linux, VMware, and HP-UX. Whether you're consolidating storage infrastructure, implementing SAN backup solutions, or scaling capacity across multiple departments, the MSA 1050 provides the performance and flexibility 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\u003e8Gb Fibre Channel host connectivity for fast data transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2U Large Form Factor (LFF) design optimized for data center efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable capacity through compatible MSA disk enclosure expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAN backup support for comprehensive data protection strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHPE Systems Insight Manager integration for centralized administration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-OS compatibility: Windows Server, Linux, VMware, HP-UX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCost-effective entry-level SAN solution for budget-conscious deployments\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\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ2R18A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSA 1050 8Gb Fibre Channel Dual Controller LFF Storage\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\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8Gb Fibre Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2U Large Form Factor (LFF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAN Storage System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Operating Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrosoft Windows Server, Linux distributions, VMware, HP-UX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE Systems Insight Manager compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpandability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible MSA disk enclosures for capacity scaling\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 best used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE MSA 1050 is ideal for small to medium environments requiring \u003cstrong\u003eSAN storage\u003c\/strong\u003e with dual controller redundancy. It's perfect for organizations needing shared storage, SAN backup capabilities, and support for mixed operating systems without the complexity of enterprise-grade systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity benefit my storage performance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8Gb Fibre Channel provides fast, reliable data transfer between hosts and storage, reducing latency and improving application performance. This connectivity standard is essential for environments running virtualization, databases, and high-demand workloads requiring consistent throughput.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I expand the HPE MSA 1050 storage capacity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003edual controller LFF storage\u003c\/strong\u003e system supports scalable expansion through compatible MSA disk enclosures. This allows you to grow your storage capacity as your business needs increase without replacing the entire system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat management tools work with the MSA 1050?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE MSA 1050 integrates seamlessly with HPE Systems Insight Manager, providing centralized administration, monitoring, and simplified management of your SAN storage infrastructure across your data center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41731876094027,"sku":"Q2R18A","price":8736.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/HPE-MSA-1050-8Gb-Fibre-Channel-Dual-Controller-LFF-Storage.jpg?v=1783408587","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/hpe-msa-1050-8gb-fibre-channel-dual-controller-lff-storage","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}