BRAND NEW WITH THE FULL HPE WARRANTY!!! Overview The HPE MSA 1050 SAN Storage Q2R22A is an affordable entry-level shared storage solution designed for small and medium businesses seeking reliable SAN storage with enterprise-grade features. Featuring dual controllers, 1GbE iSCSI connectivity, and 12 large form factor (LFF) drive bays, the MSA 1050 delivers scalable storage performance while maintaining cost efficiency. Built for budget-conscious IT environments, the HPE MSA 1050 supports virtualization, backup, file sharing, and business-critical workloads with flexible RAID protection and simple management capabilities. Its compatibility with HPE ProLiant servers makes it an ideal platform for growing organizations deploying entry-level SAN infrastructure. Key Features Dual-controller SAN storage architecture 1GbE iSCSI connectivity 12 LFF (3.5-inch) drive bays Supports RAID 1, 5, 6, and 10 Up to 120TB supported storage capacity Rack-mountable 2U form factor Flexible SAS storage support Enterprise-grade redundancy Designed for SMB and virtualization workloads Cost-effective shared storage platform Technical Specifications Brand: HPE Product Series: MSA 1000 Model: MSA 1050 Part Number: Q2R22A Product Type: SAN Storage System Storage Configuration 12 x 3.5-inch LFF drive bays Supports up to 12 hard drives No hard drives included Maximum supported storage capacity: 120 TB Controllers & RAID Dual-controller configuration Controller Type: 6Gb/s SAS RAID Supported: Yes Supported RAID Levels RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 6 RAID 10 Connectivity 1GbE iSCSI SAN connectivity 2 x External SAS ports 2 x USB ports 1 x RJ-45 network port Form Factor Rack-mountable Rack Height: 2U Physical Specifications Height: 3.5 inches Width: 22.5 inches Depth: 17.6 inches Ideal Use Cases SMB shared storage VMware and Hyper-V virtualization Backup and disaster recovery File and application storage Departmental storage environments Entry-level SAN deployments Hybrid storage infrastructure Benefits of the HPE MSA 1050 Affordable Enterprise Storage The HPE MSA 1050 delivers enterprise SAN functionality at an entry-level price point, making shared storage accessible for smaller organizations. Flexible Expansion With support for up to 120TB of storage capacity, the system allows businesses to scale storage resources as requirements grow. High Availability Dual controllers and RAID redundancy help ensure improved uptime and data protection for critical workloads. Easy Integration The MSA 1050 integrates seamlessly with HPE ProLiant servers and virtualized infrastructures. FAQs What is the HPE Q2R22A?The HPE Q2R22A is an MSA 1050 dual-controller SAN storage array with 12 LFF drive bays and 1GbE iSCSI connectivity. Does the storage array include hard drives?No. The system ships without installed hard drives. What RAID levels are supported?The MSA 1050 supports RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10. How much storage capacity does the system support?The system supports up to 120TB of total storage capacity. Is this suitable for virtualization?Yes. The HPE MSA 1050 is commonly deployed for VMware and Hyper-V shared storage environments. What drive size does this model support?This model supports 3.5-inch LFF drives. Does the system include redundant controllers?Yes. The Q2R22A includes dual storage controllers for redundancy and availability.