HP Enterprise MSA 2072 10/25GbE iSCSI SFF Storage

The HP Enterprise MSA 2072 is a high-performance hybrid flash SAN storage array designed for small to medium businesses. With dual controllers and 10/25GbE iSCSI connectivity, it delivers exceptional throughput and reliability for virtualized environments and data-intensive applications.

Advantages

This storage system offers a perfect balance of performance, capacity, and affordability. Its dual-controller architecture ensures high availability, while support for up to 192 SFF drives and 1.92 PB raw capacity provides ample room for growth. Advanced data protection features like MSA-DP+ and thin provisioning optimize storage efficiency.

Suitable for

• Virtualized server environments (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Database and email applications
• File and print services
• Backup and disaster recovery

Key specifications

• Storage Type: Hybrid Flash SAN Storage Array
• Controller: Dual Controller
• Host Interface: 8x 10/25GbE iSCSI ports (4 per controller)
• Drive Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Max Internal Drives: 24 SFF
• Max Expansion Enclosures: 9 (MSA 2070)
• Max Total Drives: 192 SFF
• Max Raw Capacity: Up to 1.92 PB
• Cache per Controller: 12 GB (8 GB read, 4 GB write)
• RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, MSA-DP+
• Management: 2x 1GbE, Serial Console
• Power Supplies: Dual, hot-swappable, redundant
• Form Factor: 2U rack-mountable
• Expansion Interface: 4x 12Gb SAS
• Supported Drive Types: SAS SSDs, Enterprise SAS HDDs, Midline SAS HDDs

Recommendations

Ideal for businesses seeking a cost-effective, high-availability storage solution with seamless scalability. The MSA 2072 simplifies management and ensures data integrity with enterprise-grade features.