{"product_id":"hpe-msa-2050-sas-dual-controller-sff-storage-refurbished","title":"HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE MSA 2050 SAS\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, enterprise-grade \u003cstrong\u003edual controller storage array\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for organizations seeking reliable, scalable storage without the complexity of larger systems. This refurbished unit delivers proven performance for entry-level to midrange workloads, supporting up to 24 HDDs and 24 SSDs in a space-efficient small form factor configuration. Perfect for businesses requiring flexible capacity, high availability, and cost-effective storage solutions, the MSA 2050 combines Hewlett Packard Enterprise's trusted architecture with the value of refurbished hardware.\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 — Active-active configuration for high availability and load balancing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 HDD Support — Flexible capacity expansion with traditional hard disk drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 SSD Support — High-performance solid-state drive compatibility for demanding workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Form Factor (SFF) Design — Compact footprint ideal for space-constrained environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS Connectivity — Enterprise-grade Serial Attached SCSI for reliable data transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefurbished Condition — Fully tested and certified, backed by professional support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed Drive Configuration — Deploy HDDs and SSDs simultaneously for optimized performance and capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-Grade Reliability — Built on HPE's proven storage platform for mission-critical applications\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=\"8\"\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 SAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ1J29AR\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\u003eMaximum HDD Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 x HDD Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum SSD Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 x SSD Supported\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\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS (Serial Attached SCSI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefurbished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Array\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 2050 SAS storage array used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE MSA 2050 SAS is an entry-level to midrange \u003cstrong\u003estorage array\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for businesses requiring reliable, scalable storage with dual controller redundancy. It supports mixed HDD and SSD configurations, making it ideal for virtualization, databases, and general enterprise workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix HDDs and SSDs in the MSA 2050?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the MSA 2050 supports up to 24 HDDs and 24 SSDs simultaneously, allowing you to optimize performance and capacity by deploying high-speed SSDs for critical data and HDDs for bulk storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the benefits of a refurbished HPE MSA 2050?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefurbished units offer significant cost savings while maintaining enterprise reliability. Each refurbished MSA 2050 is fully tested, certified, and backed by professional support, making it an excellent choice for budget-conscious organizations without compromising on performance or availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does dual controller architecture improve storage performance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual controller design in the MSA 2050 enables active-active load balancing, eliminating single points of failure and distributing I\/O operations across both controllers for improved throughput and high availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41731870687307,"sku":"Q1J29AR","price":9889.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/hpe-msa-2050-sas-dual-controller-sff-storage-refurbished","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}