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E7W03A Overview
E7W03A is a high-performance NAS storage system featuring 12 drive bays that support SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD configurations. It delivers a total storage capacity of 512 TB, supports multiple RAID levels including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, and is built with an Intel Xeon processor featuring 8 cores. Pre-installed with 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory and expandable up to 128 GB, the system ensures efficient data handling and reliability.
Designed with enterprise-grade interfaces, including USB 3.2, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel options, the E7W03A offers robust network support and expansion capabilities. It comes with hot-swap and redundant power supply features, coupled with redundant fan cooling to maintain optimal performance under demanding workloads. This system is ideally suited for use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media servers.
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E7W03A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-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
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 750W
- 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
- E7W03A Storage Array
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
E7W03A Use Case
Virtualized Server Consolidation in SMB Data Centers
In a mid-market data center running VMware ESXi, IT teams deploy the HP MSA 1040 2Prt 10G iSCSI DC LFF Strg to consolidate 50+ virtual machines onto a single, high-throughput storage array. By leveraging dual 10 GbE iSCSI links and a hybrid flash architecture, the solution delivers sub-millisecond latency and 200 K IOPS, enabling consistent performance under peak loads. Benefit: Dramatically reduces rack space and power consumption while simplifying management through HP’s intuitive GUI, cutting Total Cost of Ownership by up to 35%.
High-Performance SQL Database Acceleration
A financial services firm accelerates its on-premises Microsoft SQL Server analytics workloads using the HP MSA 1040 2Prt 10G iSCSI DC LFF Strg with all-flash and LFF HDD tiers. The dual-port 10 GbE iSCSI connectivity ensures dedicated bandwidth for transactional queries and real-time reporting. Benefit: Achieves sub-1 ms read/write response times and scales seamlessly to 250 TB, delivering up to 5× faster query performance and ensuring SLAs for business-critical applications.
Efficient Backup & Disaster Recovery for Remote Offices
A global enterprise implements the HP MSA 1040 2Prt 10G iSCSI DC LFF Strg at its branch locations to locally store daily VM snapshots and replicate them over 10 GbE links to the central data center. Using built-in snapshot and asynchronous replication features, IT can schedule off-peak transfers without impacting production workloads. Benefit: Guarantees sub-hour Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) and under-2-hour Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs), enhancing business continuity and compliance readiness.
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Product Comparison Table 
| E7W03A |  Q2R23A |  E7W04A |  M0T60A |  Q1J00A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | NAS | NAS | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 12-bay | 4-bay | 24-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 192 TB | 64 TB | 512 TB | 256 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 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | 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 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 1GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 500W | 250W | 750W | 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 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization |
| Product Name | E7W03A Storage Array | Q2R23A Enterprise Storage Solution | E7W04A Storage System | M0T60A Enterprise Storage Array | Q1J00A Enterprise Storage Solution |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 25 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches | 24 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 30 lbs | 35 lbs | 35 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Henry Wallace
5
Easy configuration and stable connectivity.
J
Julian Price
4
Good entry level SAN solution.
O
Oliver Shaw
5
Predictable behavior under load.
V
Victor Lane
5
Solid business storage system.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP MSA 1040 2Prt 10G iSCSI DC LFF Strg (SKU: E7W03A)?
The HP MSA 1040 (E7W03A) is an entry-level, dual-controller SAN featuring two native 10GbE iSCSI ports and large form factor (LFF) drive bays for data center environments.
Which drives are compatible with the HP MSA 1040 storage array?
The MSA 1040 supports 3.5-inch LFF SATA HDDs and SSDs, with optional SAS interposers for backward compatibility, enabling flexible performance and capacity configurations.
What storage capacity can the HP MSA 1040 deliver?
With the base enclosure and up to four expansion units per controller pair, the MSA 1040 scales to 1,024 TB of raw capacity using 12-drive increments.
How many 10GbE iSCSI ports does the MSA 1040 provide?
Each MSA 1040 controller includes two 10 GbE iSCSI ports, delivering high-speed connectivity and load-balanced storage traffic.
Can the HP MSA 1040 array be expanded?
Yes, you can attach up to four MSA 1040 expansion enclosures per controller pair for non-disruptive capacity growth.
What management tools are available for the HP MSA 1040?
The array offers the MSA Storage Management Utility (browser-based GUI/CLI) and HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) for streamlined configuration, monitoring, and firmware updates.
What data protection features are included in the HP MSA 1040?
It supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, plus snapshots, remote replication, and volume copy for robust data protection and rapid recovery.
Which operating systems and hypervisors are supported?
The MSA 1040 is certified for Windows Server, Red Hat, SUSE, VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, and major Linux distributions.
Is thin provisioning supported on the HP MSA 1040?
Yes, thin provisioning is natively supported to optimize storage utilization and enable dynamic volume growth without downtime.
What performance can I expect from the HP MSA 1040?
The dual 10 GbE iSCSI controllers deliver up to 105,000 random read IOPS with sub-millisecond latency for demanding workloads.
Is the HP MSA 1040 suitable for virtualization environments?
Absolutely; it integrates with VMware and Hyper-V, offering high IOPS, thin provisioning, and snapshot capabilities for virtualized workloads.
How energy-efficient is the HP MSA 1040?
Featuring variable-speed fans and power-optimized components, the MSA 1040 reduces energy consumption by up to 40% compared to previous entry-level arrays.
What are the physical specifications of the MSA 1040 chassis?
The unit occupies 2U rack space, measuring 87 mm H × 438 mm W × 691 mm D and weighing approximately 22.7 kg when fully populated.
How do I set up the HP MSA 1040 storage array?
Mount the 2U chassis, connect power and 10 GbE cables, open the MSA Storage Management Utility in a web browser, and follow the guided wizard to configure volumes and iSCSI targets.
What backup and integration options are available with the MSA 1040?
The array supports VSS, NDMP, and vendor APIs, enabling seamless integration with leading backup solutions for efficient data protection.
What warranty and support does the HP MSA 1040 include?
HP provides a three-year, 4-hour onsite warranty with next-business-day exchange, plus optional Care Pack upgrades for extended coverage.
How does the HP MSA 1040 compare to other entry-level SANs?
It offers enterprise-grade features—dual controllers, 10 GbE connectivity, advanced data protection—at a competitive price point for SMBs and remote sites.