HPE MSA 2050 SAN Storage Arrays

About HPE MSA 2050 Storage

MSA 2050 is an advanced, future-ready system designed to optimize performance, streamline operations, and support sustainable growth across industries. Built with cutting-edge technology and intelligent automation, MSA 2050 enhances efficiency, reduces downtime, and improves decision-making through real-time data insights. Its scalable design ensures it adapts to evolving needs, making it a valuable long-term investment.

Description
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ItemDescriptionItemDescription
1Host connection ports (8/16Gb FC, 1/10GbE iSCSI, 10GBase-T iSCSI, or 12Gb SAS depending on model) 4SAS 6G Expansion Port
2CLI port (mini-USB)5AC or DC power supplies
3Management Ethernet port  
Standard Features

Array
Access TypeBlock
Form Factor2U, SFF or LFF
Number of controllers per array2
Number of host ports per array8
FC host connectivity8/16 Gb
iSCSI host connectivity1Gb or 10Gb
SAS host connectivity6Gb or 12Gb
Cache, per array
Max Read cache per array8 TB
Data (read/write) cache + system memory per array16GB
Pool Capacity (with Large Pool Support)562 TB (512 TiB)
RAID Levels supportedRAID 0*, 1, 5, 6, 10
Notes: *Read Cache Only
Enclosures
Expansion Drive Enclosures0–7 enclosures
LFF/SFF array/enclosure mixingSupported
Maximum number of drives per array enclosure24 SFF/12 LFF
Maximum number of drives per drive enclosure24 SFF/12 LFF
Drive enclosure interface type6Gb SAS
Drives
Maximum total HDDs per array192 SFF / 96 LFF
Maximum total SSDs per array192 SFF / 96 LFF
Max raw capacity per array enclosure76.8 TB (SFF) / 168 TB (LFF)
Max raw capacity per drive enclosure76.8 TB (SFF) / 168 TB (LFF)
Max raw capacity per array614.4TB SFF / 1344TB LFF
Drive Capacities
SFF SSDs800GB, 960GB, 1.6TB, 1.92TB, 3.2TB
LFF SSDS800GB, 960GB, 1.92TB
SFF HDDs15K: 600GB, 900GB
10K: 600GB, 1.2TB, 1.8TB, 2.4TB
LFF HDDs7.2K: 4TB, 6TB, 8TB, 10TB, 12TB, 14TB
SEDsSSDs: 800GB, 1.6TB
SFF 10K HDD: 1.2TB
LFF 7.2K HDD: 4TB
Software Features
Thin TechnologiesThin Provisioning, Space Reclamation, Thin Rebuild
TieringPerformance Tier, Standard Tier, Archive Tier
ReplicationSnapshots (512), Volume Copy, Remote Snaps
Quality of ServiceVirtual Tier Affinity
Additional Features
Maximum number of volumes512
Maximum number of snapshots512
Maximum number of hosts512
Maximum number of initiators1024
Customer self-installableYes
Customer self-repairableYes
Customer self-upgradeableYes
Health Check analyticsYes
Energy Star CertifiedYes
USGv6 CertifiedYes
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