Q1J00A - HPE MSA 2050 Enclosure

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Q1J00A

Q1J00A - HPE MSA 2050 Enclosure
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Q1J00A Overview

HPE Q1J00A MSA 2050 12-Bays LFF Dual Controller Supported 2U Rack-mountable Storage Array

Overview
Q1J00A Overview

HPE MSA 2050 SAN, 26 kg, Rack (2U)

Q1J00A is an HPE MSA 2050 SAN Dual Controller LFF Storage, and one 16 Gb/8 Gb Fibre Channel 4-ports per controller or one 1GbE/10GbE iSCSI 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

Model

Q1J00A

Capacity

960 TB LFF maximum raw capacity

Drive description

12 LFF SAS/MDL SAS/SSD supported

Host interface

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

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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

Summary Description

HPE MSA 2050 SAN, 26 kg, Rack (2U)

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Specification

Q1J00A 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

Resources

Videos

Documents

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary storage capacity and form factor of the HPE Q1J00A? +
The HPE Q1J00A is a robust 2U rack-mountable storage array designed for data-intensive enterprise environments. It features 12 Large Form Factor (LFF) drive bays, providing a high-density footprint that balances performance and scalability. This enclosure is optimized for standard server racks, allowing for efficient integration into existing data center architectures while supporting flexible storage expansion.
Does the HPE Q1J00A support dual controllers for high availability? +
Yes, the HPE Q1J00A is specifically engineered to support dual controllers, which is a critical requirement for maintaining continuous uptime and data accessibility. By deploying a dual-controller configuration, you ensure redundancy in the event of a component failure, protecting your critical business applications and storage workloads from unexpected downtime.
Which specific HPE product family is the Q1J00A compatible with? +
The Q1J00A is a key component of the HPE MSA 2050 storage family. It is designed to work seamlessly within this ecosystem, allowing for easy integration with existing MSA infrastructure. It provides the necessary processing power and interface management to handle high-speed data transfers across your storage network environment.
How does the LFF bay configuration affect drive selection for the MSA 2050? +
The 12-bay LFF (Large Form Factor) design is ideal for environments that prioritize raw storage density and capacity per spindle. This configuration supports high-capacity HDDs for bulk data storage or can be utilized for tiered storage strategies. It provides the flexibility to mix and match drives to meet specific performance requirements while maximizing your storage footprint within a 2U rack space.
What type of deployment environment is best suited for the Q1J00A? +
This storage array is perfectly suited for small to mid-sized businesses and enterprise branch offices that require reliable, shared storage solutions. It excels in virtualization deployments, database management, and consolidated file storage where high performance and data availability are paramount. Its rack-optimized design makes it a versatile choice for modern server rooms and data centers.
How do I manage the storage controllers on the MSA 2050? +
Management of the Q1J00A and the broader MSA 2050 system is handled through HPE’s intuitive storage management software. This interface provides comprehensive visibility into your storage health, volume provisioning, and performance monitoring. Administrators can efficiently configure RAID levels and monitor controller status to ensure the storage array remains optimized for daily operations.
Is the Q1J00A capable of handling high-performance I/O workloads? +
The MSA 2050 architecture, when paired with the Q1J00A controller, is built to deliver impressive I/O performance suitable for demanding enterprise workloads. By offloading storage tasks and providing high-bandwidth connectivity, this controller helps minimize latency and ensures that your applications receive the consistent data throughput needed for virtualization and intensive database queries.
How does the dual controller setup impact system reliability? +
Reliability is significantly enhanced through the dual controller architecture, which facilitates automatic failover. If one controller encounters an issue or requires maintenance, the secondary controller seamlessly assumes the workload. This eliminates single points of failure, ensuring that your storage volumes remain online and accessible, which is vital for maintaining service level agreements within the enterprise.
How can I request a bulk quote for the HPE Q1J00A from BuyRouterSwitch.com? +
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Why should I choose BuyRouterSwitch.com for my HPE storage hardware procurement? +
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