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K2R83A - HP MSA 2040 ES SAS DC LFF Storage K2R83A
Overview
K2R83A Overview
HPE MSA 2040 Energy Star SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS), 3.5", Rack (2U)
K2R83A is an HPE MSA 2040 ES SAS DC LFF Storage, including LFF Array Chassis + two MSA 2040 SAS controllers, no drives or host connect cables are included. ENERGY STAR certified HPE MSA 2040 is a high-performance storage array designed for entry-level Hewlett Packard Enterprise customers desiring 8Gb/16Gb Fibre Channel, 1GbE/10GbE iSCSI, or 12Gb SAS connectivity with 4 host ports per controller. The MSA 2040 Storage array provides an excellent value for customers needing performance balanced with price to support initiatives such as consolidation and virtualization.
Quick Spec
Model | K2R83A |
Capacity Single Enclosure and Maximum Additional Drive Enclosures | 120 TB (single LFF array-head -using 12 x 10TB LFF SAS MDL drives) 960 TB (7 LFF Disk Enclosures behind LFF Array & using 10TB LFF SAS MDL drives) |
Cache | 6 GB per controller |
Host Interconnect | MSA 2040 SAS controller will support up to four 6Gb/12Gb SAS connections per controller using miniSAS HD cables |
Product Details
Figure 1 shows the MSA 2040 LFF enclosure.
Figure 2 shows the MSA 2040 rear panel with 2 controllers installed. SAS and SAN controllers have similar appearance, this figure is for reference.
Note:
① | Power supply |
② | SAN: 8 and/or 16Gb Fibre Channel, 1 and/or 10GbE iSCSI SAS: 6Gb/12Gb mini-SAS HD ports |
③ | Power supply |
④ | Expansion port |
⑤ | Management Ethernet port |
⑥ | CLI port (mini-USB) |
Supported Hardware
Model | Description |
HPE MSA 10TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF 1yr Wty 512e HDD | |
HP MSA 8TB 12G SAS 7.2K 3.5in 512e HDD | |
HP MSA 4TB 12G SAS 7.2K 3.5in MDL HDD | |
HPE MSA 400GB 12G SAS MU LFF CC SSD |
Compare to Similar Items
Model | K2R83A | |||
Capacity Single Enclosure and Maximum Additional Drive Enclosures | 120 TB (single LFF array-head -using 12 x 10TB LFF SAS MDL drives) 960 TB (7 LFF Disk Enclosures behind LFF Array & using 10TB LFF SAS MDL drives) | 76.8 TB (single SFF array-head - using 24 x 3.2TB SFF SSD drives) 637 TB (7 SFF Disk Enclosures behind SFF Array & using 3.2TB SFF SSD drives) | 120 TB (single LFF array-head -using 12 x 10TB LFF SAS MDL drives) 960 TB (7 LFF Disk Enclosures behind LFF Array & using 10TB LFF SAS MDL drives) | 76.8 TB (single SFF array-head - using 24 x 3.2TB SFF SSD drives) 637 TB (7 SFF Disk Enclosures behind SFF Array & using 3.2TB SFF SSD drives) |
Hard Disks | LFF | SFF | LFF | SFF |
Host interface | MSA 2040 SAN controller will support up to four connections with options of 16Gb, 8Gb FC and 10GbE, 1GbE iSCSI per controller. | MSA 2040 SAN controller will support up to four connections with options of 16Gb, 8Gb FC and 10GbE, 1GbE iSCSI per controller. | MSA 2040 SAS controller will support up to four 6Gb/12Gb SAS connections per controller using miniSAS HD cables | MSA 2040 SAS controller will support up to four 6Gb/12Gb SAS connections per controller using miniSAS HD cables |
Summary Description
HPE MSA 2040 Energy Star SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS), 3.5", Rack (2U)
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Specification
K2R83A Specification
MSA 2040 Specification | |
Capacity Single Enclosure and Maximum Additional Drive Enclosures | LFF: 120 TB (single LFF array-head -using 12 x 10TB LFF SAS MDL drives) 960 TB (7 LFF Disk Enclosures behind LFF Array & using 10TB LFF SAS MDL drives) SFF: 76.8 TB (single SFF array-head - using 24 x 3.2TB SFF SSD drives) 637 TB (7 SFF Disk Enclosures behind SFF Array & using 3.2TB SFF SSD drives) NOTE: 1) maximum available storage capacity depends on the RAID level being implemented |
Pool Capacity | GL200: 169 TB (154 TiB) GL210: 219 TB (200 TiB) GL220: 329 TB (300 TiB) GL220 with Large Pool Support: 562 TB (512 TiB) NOTE: 1) The above pool capacities by firmware release apply to virtual storage only 2) The above capacities are usable capacity/pool. Each MSA system can support two pools. Therefore each MSA storage system can have double the usable capacity listed above |
Cache | 6 GB per controller NOTE: 6GB cache includes Data (Read/Write) cache = 4GB and Metadata and System OS memory= 2GB |
Total LUNs (LUN size are dependent of the storage architecture: Linear vs. Virtualized) | 512 maximum LUN size: 140TB (128TiB) Thin Provisioning allows you to create the LUNs independent of the physical storage |
Host Interconnect | MSA 2040 SAN controller will support up to four connections with options of 16Gb, 8Gb FC and 10GbE, 1GbE iSCSI per controller. MSA 2040 SAS controller will support up to four 6Gb/12Gb SAS connections per controller using miniSAS HD cables |
Maximum Drives w/ 3 expansion | 96 LFF/199 SFF |
Maximum Host Supported | 64 in v2 UI 512 in v3 UI |
Standard Software | Snapshots (64) |
Optional Software | Remote Snap (linear storage only) Max Snapshot (512) Performance Tiering |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary function of the HPE K2R83A MSA 2040 storage controller? +
The HPE K2R83A is a high-performance MSA 2040 storage controller module designed to manage data operations within your MSA 2040 LFF array. It facilitates efficient data throughput and manages physical disk connectivity, ensuring your storage environment maintains high availability and responsive I/O performance for mission-critical business applications.
Does the K2R83A support Large Form Factor (LFF) drive configurations? +
Yes, this specific controller module is engineered for compatibility with HPE MSA 2040 LFF chassis environments. It is optimized to handle the data management requirements of 3.5-inch LFF hard drives, providing the necessary bandwidth to support high-capacity storage pools while maintaining the reliability standards expected of the HPE MSA storage line.
What interface does the K2R83A use for host connectivity? +
The K2R83A utilizes a SAS interface to provide reliable, high-speed connectivity to your server infrastructure. This architecture is ideal for direct-attached storage environments where low latency and consistent data transfer speeds are required to support virtualization, database workloads, or general-purpose tiered storage consolidation tasks within your enterprise network.
Can I use the K2R83A in an existing MSA 2040 dual-controller setup? +
The K2R83A is designed to function within the MSA 2040 ecosystem and is typically deployed in redundant controller configurations. When pairing this unit in a dual-controller environment, you enable automatic failover capabilities, which significantly enhances the fault tolerance and operational uptime of your storage array by ensuring continuous data access if one controller encounters an issue.
How does the K2R83A impact overall storage array performance? +
By serving as the intelligence layer of the MSA 2040 array, the K2R83A efficiently manages data caching and controller-level processing. Its architecture minimizes bottlenecks by optimizing host-to-disk traffic, which leads to improved IOPS and throughput. This makes it a crucial component for maintaining the performance stability of your storage environment during peak operational demand.
What are the common deployment scenarios for this HPE storage controller? +
This controller is commonly deployed in small-to-medium enterprise data centers that require cost-effective, high-density storage. It is perfectly suited for environments running consolidated virtual machine workloads, file sharing, and backup repositories, where high-speed SAS connectivity and the ability to scale capacity through LFF drive enclosures are primary infrastructure requirements.
How do I manage the K2R83A once installed in my MSA array? +
Management is performed through the standard HPE MSA management interface, which provides comprehensive tools for configuration, performance monitoring, and health status reporting. Once integrated into the array, administrators can utilize the browser-based interface or command-line tools to allocate storage resources, manage RAID levels, and monitor the overall health of the controller module.
Is the K2R83A hot-swappable during normal system operation? +
In an MSA 2040 system configured with dual controllers, you can generally perform maintenance on individual controller modules without taking the entire storage system offline. This hot-swappable design is a key feature for maintaining business continuity, allowing for hardware updates or replacements while keeping your data volumes accessible to connected host servers.
How can I obtain a bulk quote for multiple K2R83A units? +
If you are planning a large-scale infrastructure refresh or require multiple K2R83A units for a project, our team at BuyRouterSwitch.com is ready to assist. Simply contact our sales department via our website, and we will provide a competitive bulk quote tailored to your specific quantity requirements and project timeline.
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