{"product_id":"hpe-msa-2050-san-dual-controller-sff-storage","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 SAN storage\u003c\/strong\u003e is purpose-built for small to medium-sized businesses seeking \u003cstrong\u003eaffordable shared storage\u003c\/strong\u003e with enterprise-grade reliability. This \u003cstrong\u003edual controller SFF array\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers high availability and advanced data services in a compact form factor, making it ideal for entry-level SAN environments that demand performance without complexity. Whether you're consolidating workloads or expanding storage capacity, the MSA 2050 provides the redundancy 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 failover protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall form factor (SFF) design optimizes data center space efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFibre Channel and iSCSI connectivity options for flexible deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced data services including snapshots, replication, and thin provisioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable storage capacity to grow with your business requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplified management interface for reduced operational overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-class reliability with redundant components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCost-effective solution for entry-level SAN implementations\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR0L96AR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE MSA 2050\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\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall Form Factor (SFF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre Channel, iSCSI\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Use Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEntry-Level SAN Storage\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 the HPE MSA 2050 SAN storage best used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE MSA 2050 is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses requiring \u003cstrong\u003eaffordable SAN storage\u003c\/strong\u003e with dual controller redundancy. It excels in entry-level environments where high availability and data protection are essential without premium pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the dual controller design provide failover protection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003edual controller architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures automatic failover and continuous availability. If one controller fails, the second seamlessly takes over, minimizing downtime and protecting your critical business data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat connectivity options does the MSA 2050 support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE MSA 2050 SAN array\u003c\/strong\u003e supports both Fibre Channel and iSCSI connectivity, allowing you to choose the protocol that best fits your existing infrastructure and performance requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the SFF form factor suitable for data centers with space constraints?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The small form factor design maximizes storage density while minimizing rack space, making it perfect for data centers and server rooms where space efficiency is a priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41734131286091,"sku":"R0L96AR","price":84573.3,"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_bd8eeea1.jpg?v=1787318691","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/hpe-msa-2050-san-dual-controller-sff-storage","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}