{"product_id":"hpe-msa-1050-8gb-fibre-channel-dual-controller-storage","title":"HPE MSA 1050 8GB Fibre Channel Dual Controller Storage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE MSA 1050 8GB Fibre Channel Dual Controller Storage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE MSA 1050\u003c\/strong\u003e is an entry-level \u003cstrong\u003efibre channel SAN storage\u003c\/strong\u003e system engineered for small and medium businesses requiring affordable, reliable shared storage. This \u003cstrong\u003edual controller\u003c\/strong\u003e solution delivers 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity with enterprise-grade data protection in a compact Small Form Factor (SFF) design. Perfect for organizations scaling their storage infrastructure without compromising performance or budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for workload flexibility, the MSA 1050 combines \u003cstrong\u003edual-controller redundancy\u003c\/strong\u003e with scalable 2.5-inch drive support, enabling businesses to grow storage capacity while maintaining a lean 2U rack-mount footprint. Whether you're consolidating workloads or protecting critical data, this SAN storage system provides the reliability and performance your business demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Controller Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e — Active-active controller design ensures high availability and load balancing across fibre channel SAN environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8Gb Fibre Channel Connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fast, reliable data transfer with enterprise-grade SAN performance for demanding workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Form Factor (SFF) Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compact 2U rack-mount footprint supports multiple 2.5-inch drives for space-efficient deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScalable Storage Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Flexible drive configuration enables capacity expansion as your business grows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise Data Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built-in redundancy and failover capabilities safeguard critical business data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntry-Level SAN Solution\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cost-effective shared storage for SMBs transitioning to SAN infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\"\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\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ2R19A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE MSA 1050 8GB Fibre Channel Dual Controller SFF Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual Controller (Active-Active)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre Channel Speed\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\u003eSmall Form Factor (SFF) — 2U Rack-Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple 2.5-inch Drives\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\u003eTarget Market\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall and Medium Businesses (SMBs)\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 used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE MSA 1050 is an entry-level SAN storage system designed to provide affordable shared storage for small and medium businesses. It's ideal for organizations needing reliable data protection, workload consolidation, and scalable capacity in a compact form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the benefits of dual controller SAN storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual controller architecture ensures high availability, load balancing, and automatic failover. This redundancy protects against single points of failure, maintaining continuous access to critical data and applications even during controller maintenance or unexpected outages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does 8Gb Fibre Channel improve storage performance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8Gb Fibre Channel delivers fast, low-latency data transfer between servers and storage, enabling high-performance SAN environments. This speed is essential for I\/O-intensive workloads, database operations, and virtualized environments requiring consistent throughput.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Small Form Factor (SFF) storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSFF storage maximizes capacity in minimal rack space. The HPE MSA 1050's 2U footprint supports multiple 2.5-inch drives, allowing businesses to scale storage without expanding their data center footprint—ideal for space-constrained environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41731876290635,"sku":"Q2R19A","price":7953.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/hpe-msa-1050-8gb-fibre-channel-dual-controller-storage","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}