{"product_id":"hpe-msa-2050-san-dual-controller-sff-storage-prev-89208","title":"HPE MSA 2050 SAN Dual Controller SFF Storage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE MSA 2050 SAN Dual Controller SFF Storage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE MSA 2050\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, affordable \u003cstrong\u003eSAN storage solution\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for small to medium-sized businesses requiring reliable shared storage infrastructure. This \u003cstrong\u003edual controller SFF array\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers enterprise-grade redundancy and performance in a space-efficient form factor, making it ideal for entry-level deployments that demand scalability without complexity. Perfect for organizations consolidating server storage, supporting virtualization environments, or building cost-effective data centers, the MSA 2050 combines flash-ready architecture with proven reliability to protect your critical applications and data.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual controllers for high availability and load balancing across SAN deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall form factor (SFF) design maximizes data center space efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash-ready architecture supports solid-state drives for accelerated performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable SAN configuration enables growth without replacing core infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntry-level pricing reduces capital expenditure for emerging businesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedundant power supplies and cooling ensure continuous operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for multiple RAID levels optimizes data protection and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated management tools simplify storage administration and monitoring\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 (HPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSA 2050\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ0G74A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual Active-Active Controllers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall Form Factor (SFF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSFF SAS\/SATA drives, flash-ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual FC or iSCSI ports per controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundant hot-swap power supplies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundant hot-swap fans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeb-based management interface\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\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a dual controller SAN storage array?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003edual controller SAN storage\u003c\/strong\u003e system features two independent controllers that work together to provide redundancy, load balancing, and fault tolerance. If one controller fails, the other seamlessly takes over, ensuring zero downtime for your critical applications and shared storage access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE MSA 2050 suitable for small businesses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003eentry-level SFF array\u003c\/strong\u003e is specifically designed for small to medium-sized businesses. Its affordable pricing, compact form factor, and scalable architecture make it an excellent choice for organizations building their first SAN infrastructure or expanding existing storage capacity without significant capital investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the MSA 2050 support flash storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The \u003cstrong\u003eflash-ready SAN storage\u003c\/strong\u003e supports solid-state drives (SSDs), allowing you to accelerate performance for latency-sensitive workloads while maintaining the cost benefits of traditional SATA drives for less demanding data tiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the SFF design benefit my data center?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esmall form factor design\u003c\/strong\u003e maximizes rack space utilization, reducing physical footprint while delivering enterprise storage capabilities. This efficiency translates to lower facility costs and the ability to consolidate more storage capacity in limited space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41731860037707,"sku":"Q0G74A","price":3051.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/HPE-MSA-2050-SAN-Dual-Controller-SFF-Storage.jpg?v=1787318054","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/hpe-msa-2050-san-dual-controller-sff-storage-prev-89208","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}