HPE MSA 2042 SAS DC SFF Reman Storage
The HPE MSA 2042 SAS DC SFF refurbished storage system provides cost-effective, enterprise-grade storage solutions for organizations seeking reliable data center infrastructure without premium pricing. This dual-controller SAS storage array combines proven HPE engineering with small form factor efficiency, making it ideal for businesses requiring scalable, high-performance storage in space-constrained environments.
Built for demanding IT environments, the MSA 2042 delivers consistent performance, redundancy, and data protection. Whether you're consolidating storage infrastructure, expanding capacity, or deploying secondary systems, this refurbished enterprise storage solution offers the reliability HPE is known for at significant cost savings.
Key Features
- Dual-controller architecture for high availability and load balancing
- SAS connectivity supporting enterprise-speed data transfers
- Small form factor (SFF) design optimizes data center space utilization
- Refurbished condition—fully tested and certified for production use
- Scalable storage capacity with flexible drive configurations
- Redundant power supplies and cooling for continuous operation
- RAID support for data protection and performance optimization
- Enterprise-grade reliability backed by HPE quality standards
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE |
| Model |
MSA 2042 |
| Part Number |
Q0F08AR |
| Interface Type |
SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) |
| Form Factor |
Small Form Factor (SFF) |
| Controller Configuration |
Dual-Controller |
| Condition |
Refurbished (Reman) |
| Drive Bays |
24 SFF drive slots |
| Supported RAID Levels |
RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 |
| Connectivity |
Dual SAS ports per controller |
| Power Supply |
Redundant hot-swap PSUs |
| Cooling |
Redundant hot-swap fans |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between new and refurbished HPE MSA 2042 storage?
Refurbished HPE MSA 2042 systems undergo rigorous testing and certification to meet original specifications. They deliver identical performance and reliability as new units while offering substantial cost savings—typically 40-60% less than new equipment. Both include HPE quality assurance and are suitable for production environments.
Is the HPE MSA 2042 SAS storage suitable for virtualization environments?
Yes, the MSA 2042 dual-controller SAS array is well-suited for virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and KVM. Its RAID capabilities, redundant architecture, and SAS performance support demanding virtual machine workloads with consistent I/O performance.
How does small form factor (SFF) design benefit data center operations?
SFF design reduces physical footprint, allowing more storage capacity per rack unit. This optimization lowers power consumption, cooling requirements, and data center real estate costs while maintaining enterprise performance standards—ideal for organizations maximizing existing infrastructure.
What redundancy features protect data on the MSA 2042?
The HPE MSA 2042 refurbished storage includes dual controllers for failover protection, redundant power supplies, redundant cooling systems, and support for RAID 5/6 configurations. These features ensure continuous operation and data protection against component failures.
