{"product_id":"hpe-msa-2052-san-storage-q1j31ar","title":"HPE MSA 2052 SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE MSA 2052 SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE MSA 2052\u003c\/strong\u003e is a flash-ready hybrid \u003cstrong\u003eSAN storage\u003c\/strong\u003e system engineered for small to medium-sized businesses seeking scalable, high-performance data infrastructure. This \u003cstrong\u003edual controller SAS storage\u003c\/strong\u003e solution accelerates applications while simplifying management through intelligent data placement and flexible drive configurations. Organizations can start small and expand seamlessly, protecting existing drive investments while eliminating costly data migrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for enterprises requiring reliable \u003cstrong\u003eSFF storage\u003c\/strong\u003e with enterprise-grade redundancy, the MSA 2052 combines the speed of solid-state drives with the capacity of traditional SAS drives in a single unified platform. Its data-in-place upgrade capability ensures your storage infrastructure grows with your business without operational disruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash-ready hybrid architecture supports SSDs, enterprise SAS, and midline SAS drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual controller design ensures high availability and load balancing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData-in-place upgrades protect drive investments and eliminate migration overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact SFF form factor optimizes data center space utilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplified management interface reduces operational complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable capacity — start small and expand as business needs grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade redundancy and fault tolerance\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\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\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 2052\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ1J31AR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHybrid SAN Storage (SAS)\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\u003eDrive Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSSDs, Enterprise SAS, Midline SAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey Capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData-in-Place Upgrades\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\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 2052 SAS storage system best used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE MSA 2052 is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses requiring scalable, high-performance SAN storage. Its hybrid architecture supports mixed workloads, from transactional databases to content delivery, while its dual controller design ensures continuous availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I upgrade drives without migrating data?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The HPE MSA 2052's data-in-place upgrade capability allows you to replace or add drives without moving data, protecting your existing investments and reducing operational downtime significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat drive types does the MSA 2052 support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MSA 2052 supports a flexible mix of SSDs for performance-critical applications, enterprise SAS drives for reliability, and midline SAS drives for cost-effective capacity, all within the same system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does dual controller architecture improve performance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual controller design distributes I\/O workloads across both controllers, improving throughput, reducing latency, and providing automatic failover for high availability and business continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41731870949451,"sku":"Q1J31AR","price":10493.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/hpe-msa-2052-san-storage-q1j31ar","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}