Q1J28A, HPE MSA 2050 Storage, Dual Controller/LFF/SAS

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    Overview

    HPE Q1J28A Overview

    Q1J28A is an HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage, and one 12 Gb SAS 4-ports per controller is included. The flash-ready HPE MSA 2050 Storage system is designed for affordable application acceleration that is ideal for small and remote office deployments. But do not let the low cost fool you. The HPE MSA 2050 Storage system gives you the combination of simplicity, flexibility to grow now and into the future, and advanced features you may not expect to find in an entry-priced array. Start small and scale as needed with any combination of solid state disks (SSD), high-performance enterprise, or lower-cost midline SAS-based drives.

    Quick Spec

    Table 1 shows the quick spec.

    Model

    Q1J28A

    Capacity

    1152 TB LFF maximum raw capacity

    Drive description

    12 LFF SAS/MDL SAS/SSD supported

    Host interface

    One 12 Gb SAS 4-ports per controller is included

    Product Details

    Figure 1 shows the MSA 2050 enclosure.

    MSA 2050 Front View

    Figure 2 shows the MSA 2050 rear panel with 2 controllers installed

    MSA 2050 Back View

    Note:

    Power supply

    Host connection ports FC or iSCSI

    CLI port (mini-USB)

    Management Ethernet port

    Expansion port

    Power supply

    Compare to Similar Items

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    Model

    Q1J29A

    Q1J00A

    Q1J01A

    Q1J28A

    Description

    HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage

    HPE MSA 2050 SAN Dual Controller LFF Storage

    HPE MSA 2050 SAN Dual Controller SFF Storage

    HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage

    Capacity

    614 TB SFF maximum raw capacity

    960 TB LFF maximum raw capacity

    614 TB SFF maximum raw capacity

    1152 TB LFF maximum raw capacity

    Drive description

    24 SFF SAS/MDL SAS/SSD supported

    12 LFF SAS/MDL SAS/SSD supported

    24 SFF SAS/MDL SAS/SSD supported

    12 LFF SAS/MDL SAS/SSD supported

    Host interface

    One 12 Gb SAS 4-ports per controller is included

    One 16 Gb/8 Gb Fibre Channel 4-ports per controller or one 1GbE/10GbE iSCSI 4-ports per controller is included

    One 16 Gb/8 Gb Fibre Channel 4-ports per controller or one 1GbE/10GbE iSCSI 4-ports per controller is included

    One 12 Gb SAS 4-ports per controller is included

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    Specification

    HPE Q1J28A Specification

    MSA 2050 Storage Specification

    Array

    Access Type

    Block

    Form Factor

    2U, SFF or LFF

    Number of controllers per array

    2

    Minimum / Maximum host posts

    1/8

    FC host connectivity

    8/16Gb

    iSCSI host connectivity

    1Gb or 10Gb

    Cache, per array

    Max Read cache per array

    8TB

    Data (read/write) cache + system memory per array

    16GB

    Pool Capacity (with large pool support)

    562 TB (512 TiB)

    RAID Levels supported: virtual mode

    RAID 1, 5, 6, 10

    Enclosures

    Expansion Drive Enclosures

    0-7 enclosures

    LFF/SFF array/enclosure mixing

    Supported

    Maximum number of drives per array enclosure

    24 SFF/12 LFF

    Maximum number of drives per drive enclosure

    24 SFF/12 LFF

    Drive enclosure inter face type

    6 Gb SAS

    Drives

    Maximum total HDDs per array

    192 SFF / 96 LFF

    Maximum total SSDs per array

    192 SFF / 96 LFF

    Max raw capacity per array enclosure

    76.8 TB SFF / 120TB LFF

    Max raw capacity per drive enclosure

    76.8 TB SFF / 120TB LFF

    Max raw capacity per array

    614.4TB SFF / 960TB LFF

    Drive Capacities

    SFF SSDs (Mixed Use)

    400GB, 800GB, 1.6TB, 3.2TB

    LFF SSDs (Mixed Use)

    400GB, 800GB

    SFF HDDs

    15K: 300GB, 600GB, 900GB 10K: 300GB, 600GB, 900GB, 1.2TB, 1.8TB 7.2K: 1.0TB, 2.0TB

    LFF HDDs

    7.2K: 2TB, 4TB, 6TB, 8TB, 10TB

    SEDs

    10K SFF: 1.2TB 7.2K LFF: 4TB

    Software Features

    Thin Technologies

    Thin Provisioning, Space Reclamation, Thin Rebuild

    Tiering

    Performance Tier, Standard Tier, Archive Tier

    Replication

    Snapshots (512), Volume Copy, Remote Snaps

    Quality of Service

    Virtual Tier Affinity

    Additional Features

    Maximum number of volumes

    512

    Maximum number of snapshots

    512

    Maximum number of hosts

    512

    Maximum number of initiators

    1024

    Customer self-installable

    Yes

    Customer self-repairable

    Yes

    Customer self-upgradeable

    Yes

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    Questions & Answers

    What accessories are available for the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage?

    Available accessories include additional drive trays, SAS cables, and extended warranty options to further enhance the storage solution.

    How does the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage compare with similar products?

    Compared to similar products, the HPE MSA 2050 offers higher performance, dual controllers, and better scalability, making it a preferable option.

    What should I consider when using the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage?

    Consider factors like storage capacity, expected performance, and compatibility with existing infrastructure for optimal utilization of the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller.

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