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E7W01A Overview
E7W01A is a SAN storage system engineered with 8 drive bays that support SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drive types, delivering a total maximum storage capacity of up to 512 TB. It offers robust data protection with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations to meet diverse storage requirements.
E7W01A is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and is pre-installed with 16 GB of DDR4 memory that can be expanded up to 64 GB. The system features high-speed interfaces including USB 3.0 and 10GbE network ports, with additional support for Fibre Channel connectivity, expansion capabilities, a redundant power supply with 500W output, and redundant fan cooling. Ideal for enterprise data centers, SMB backup, virtualization, and media server use cases, E7W01A delivers dependable performance for demanding storage applications.
E7W01A price is $2,913.55, a 60% saving from the Hpe list price of $7,283.88. E7W01A is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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E7W01A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Brand
- Hpe
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 500W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- E7W01A Enterprise SAN Storage System
- Height
- 4 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 20 inches
- Weight
- 30 lbs
E7W01A Use Case
E7W01A-HP MSA 1040 iSCSI Storage for VMware Virtualization Consolidation
A small-to-medium business deploys the E7W01A-HP MSA 1040 2Prt 1G iSCSI DC LFF Strg array to centralize storage across 50 VMware hosts. The dual Gigabit iSCSI ports enable seamless failover and load balancing, boosting VM density and simplifying management. Outcome: 3:1 consolidation ratio, 25% reduction in CapEx, and streamlined operations.
E7W01A-HP MSA 1040 iSCSI Storage for Remote Branch Backup and DR
An enterprise with multiple branch offices uses the E7W01A-HP MSA 1040 2Prt 1G iSCSI DC LFF Strg device at remote data centers for nightly image-level backups over the IP network. Large-format disks and snapshot capabilities accelerate backup windows and improve RTO. Outcome: sub-4-hour disaster recovery, 20% faster restores, and centralized DR management.
E7W01A-HP MSA 1040 iSCSI Storage for Tiered SQL Server Workloads
A financial firm configures the E7W01A-HP MSA 1040 2Prt 1G iSCSI DC LFF Strg array as tiered primary storage for SQL Server databases. Scalable 28 LFF bays and hardware RAID deliver sub-millisecond latency and robust data protection. Outcome: 99.99% uptime, seamless capacity expansion, and 50% lower TCO versus legacy SAN.
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Product Comparison Table 
| E7W01A |  K2R80A |  Q1J03A |  C8S53A |  AW592B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 8-bay | 16-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 256 TB | 256 TB | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 350W | 350W | 350W | 750W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | E7W01A Enterprise SAN Storage System | K2R80A SAN Storage System | Q1J03A Enterprise Storage Array | C8S53A High-Performance NAS | AW592B High Performance NAS |
| Height | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 2 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 20 inches | 29 inches | 25.2 inches | 27.0 inches | 24 inches |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 50 lbs | 38 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs |
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Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
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Reviews & Ratings
A
Andrew Lockhart
5
iSCSI storage system worked reliably for small deployments.
H
Henry Pomeroy
4
Simple setup and consistent access.
J
Julian Easton
5
Good entry level MSA system.
V
Victor Callahan
5
Stable operation in production.
M
Marcus Denham
4
Dependable storage platform.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP MSA 1040 2Port 1G iSCSI DC LFF Storage?
The HP MSA 1040 2Port 1G iSCSI DC LFF Storage is a dual-controller array offering two 1 GbE iSCSI ports and support for up to 12 large form-factor (3.5″) drives, designed for entry-level SAN deployments.
What are the key features of the HP MSA 1040?
Key features include dual active/active controllers, two 1 GbE iSCSI ports, flexible RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10), support for 12 LFF drives, and integration with HP’s storage management utilities.
How many drives can the HP MSA 1040 support?
The HP MSA 1040 supports up to 12 large form-factor (3.5″) drives in a single enclosure, expandable via MSA expansion enclosures for larger deployments.
What is the maximum raw capacity of the HP MSA 1040?
With 12 LFF slots, the HP MSA 1040 supports up to 96 TB raw when populated with 8 TB drives, and can scale further with compatible expansion enclosures.
Which network interface does the HP MSA 1040 use?
This array uses two 1 GbE RJ-45 ports configured for iSCSI, providing cost-effective block-level storage over standard Ethernet networks.
Does the HP MSA 1040 include dual controllers?
Yes, the MSA 1040 features dual active/active controllers for continuous data access, automatic failover, and non-disruptive upgrades.
What performance can I expect from the HP MSA 1040?
The HP MSA 1040 delivers up to 100 K IOPS with cache optimization and load balancing, ideal for small to midsize workloads requiring low latency.
Is the HP MSA 1040 suitable for virtualization environments?
Yes, its high IOPS, thin provisioning, and integration with VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V make it ideal for virtualized server and desktop infrastructures.
Which management tools are included with the HP MSA 1040?
The array ships with the HP MSA Command-Line Interface (CLI), Storage Management Utility (SMU), and RESTful API support for automated provisioning and monitoring.
What operating systems are compatible with the HP MSA 1040?
The HP MSA 1040 is certified for Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and most major UNIX distributions.
How does the HP MSA 1040 ensure redundancy and high availability?
It uses dual controllers, redundant hot-swap power supplies, and RAID protection, ensuring continuous operation and automatic failover in case of hardware failure.
Can the HP MSA 1040 scale with growing storage needs?
Yes, you can expand capacity by adding 12-drive MSA expansion enclosures or migrate data to larger MSA arrays without downtime.
Does the HP MSA 1040 support snapshots and replication?
Through optional software licenses, the MSA 1040 offers array-based snapshots, asynchronous replication, and remote mirroring for data protection.
What power supplies does the HP MSA 1040 use?
It comes with two redundant 460 W hot-plug power supplies, supporting 100–240 VAC input and ensuring uninterrupted operation during maintenance.
Is the HP MSA 1040 rack-mountable?
Yes, the MSA 1040 fits standard 19-inch racks in a 2U form factor and includes rail kits for easy installation.
What warranty and support options are available for the HP MSA 1040?
HP offers a one-year hardware warranty with next-business-day support, and optional Care Pack services for enhanced multi-year coverage and proactive monitoring.