BRAND NEW WITH FULL HPE WARRANTY INCLUDED. Overview The HPE MSA 1050 FC SAN Storage (Q2R18A) is an affordable and reliable entry-level storage solution designed for small and medium-sized businesses seeking enterprise-class shared storage performance. Featuring dual controllers, Fibre Channel connectivity, and support for multiple RAID configurations, the MSA 1050 delivers dependable SAN storage at a cost-effective price point. Built for budget-conscious IT environments, the HPE MSA 1050 offers flexible scalability, simplified storage management, and proven compatibility with HPE ProLiant servers. With support for up to 12 LFF drives and 120TB total capacity, it is ideal for virtualization, backup, file sharing, and business-critical applications. Key Features Dual-controller SAN storage system 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity Supports up to 12 LFF drives RAID 1, 5, 6, and 10 support Up to 120TB total storage capacity Rack-mountable 2U design Enterprise-grade reliability Flexible and scalable architecture Technical Specifications Brand: HPE Model: MSA 1050 FC Part Number: Q2R18A Condition: Brand New Warranty: Full HPE Warranty Storage System HPE MSA 1050 SAN Storage Dual-controller architecture Controller Type: 6Gb/s SAS Connectivity 8Gb Fibre Channel support Protocol Support: FCP 2 × External SAS ports 2 × USB ports RAID Support RAID Levels Supported: RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 6 RAID 1 Drive Bays 12 × 3.5-inch LFF drive bays Supports up to 12 hard drives No hard drives included Storage Capacity Maximum supported capacity: 120TB Expansion 12 total expansion bays Form Factor Rack-mountable storage array 2U rack height Dimensions Height: 3.5 inches Width: 22.5 inches Depth: 17.6 inches Ideal Applications Shared SAN storage Server virtualization Backup and disaster recovery Small business storage File and application storage Database environments Entry-level enterprise storage Why Choose the HPE MSA 1050 Cost-effective enterprise SAN solution Dual-controller redundancy for higher availability Flexible Fibre Channel connectivity Proven HPE reliability and compatibility Scalable storage expansion Simple deployment and management Optimized for SMB and remote office environments FAQs Is this storage array brand new? Yes. The Q2R18A is brand new and includes full HPE warranty coverage. Does the system include hard drives? No. Drives are not included and must be purchased separately. What RAID levels are supported? The system supports RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10. How many drives can be installed? The system supports up to 12 LFF hard drives. What is the maximum storage capacity supported? The HPE MSA 1050 supports up to 120TB total storage capacity.
