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K2R82A Overview
K2R82A is a high-performance SAN storage system engineered for enterprise data centers and virtualization environments. It features a 16-bay configuration supporting SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drive types with a maximum storage capacity of up to 512 TB, and supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 for versatile data protection and performance optimization.
This model is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory, expandable up to 128 GB. It offers advanced connectivity through 10GbE Ethernet alongside Fibre Channel options, provides expansion support, incorporates a redundant power supply rated at 500W, and utilizes redundant fan cooling. The K2R82A is ideal for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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K2R82A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 16-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
- 500W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- K2R82A
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
K2R82A Use Case
Virtualized Workload Consolidation for VMware vSphere Environments
In a mid‐market IT department hosting 200+ virtual machines on VMware vSphere, the K2R82A-HP MSA 2040 ES LFF Chassis provides unified block and file storage with sub-1ms latency. Dual active-active controllers, SSD caching and automated tiering boost VM density by 45% and lower storage TCO by 30%, delivering predictable performance under peak loads.
High-Performance SQL Database Acceleration for Business-Critical Applications
A financial services firm running mission-critical Microsoft SQL Server workloads deploys the K2R82A-HP MSA 2040 ES LFF Chassis to sustain 15,000 IOPS at sub-0.5ms response times. Inline data reduction and dynamic tiering shrink storage footprint by 40%, accelerating transaction processing and enabling real-time analytics with low latency.
Efficient Disaster Recovery and Remote Replication for Business Continuity
A healthcare organization leverages synchronous replication between primary and DR sites using the K2R82A-HP MSA 2040 ES LFF Chassis. Automated snapshots, 3:2 RAID protection and rapid failover workflows deliver zero-data-loss RPO and under 5-minute RTO, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and uninterrupted patient care.
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Product Comparison Table 
| K2R82A |  K2R79A |  Q1J03A |  Q1J28A |  Q1J01A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay | 12-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 | 1 PB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 | 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 | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 |
| 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 | 750W | 350W |
| 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 | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB |
| Product Name | K2R82A | K2R79A Enterprise Storage System | Q1J03A Enterprise Storage Array | Q1J28A Enterprise Storage System | Q1J01A Enterprise NAS Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 4 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 25.2 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 38 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Henry Cooper
5
Reliable enclosure with good airflow.
J
Julian Bright
5
Integrated smoothly into our setup.
M
Marcus Stone
4
No hardware issues so far.
O
Oliver Payne
5
Dependable chassis for MSA systems.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP MSA 2040 ES LFF Chassis (SKU K2R82A)?
The HP MSA 2040 ES LFF Chassis (SKU K2R82A) is a 2U, 12-bay 3.5″ SAS enclosure designed for HP MSA 2040 storage arrays, delivering enterprise-grade scalability and performance.
How many drives can the MSA 2040 ES LFF Chassis support?
The chassis supports up to 12 hot-swappable 3.5″ large-form-factor (LFF) SAS or nearline SAS drives.
Which drive types and speeds are compatible?
It is compatible with 3.5″ SAS and nearline SAS drives at 6 Gb/s or 12 Gb/s, supporting a wide range of capacities.
What is the maximum raw capacity per enclosure?
Raw capacity depends on installed drives; using 12 × 16 TB SAS drives delivers up to 192 TB of raw storage per enclosure.
Does the ES LFF Chassis include storage controllers?
No. The ES LFF Chassis is an enclosure-only unit and requires HP MSA 2040 controllers to provide RAID and host connectivity.
Which RAID levels are supported when paired with MSA 2040 controllers?
The MSA 2040 controllers support RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 for flexible performance and protection.
Can I expand the chassis with additional enclosures?
Yes. You can daisy-chain up to two HP MSA 2040 expansion enclosures for a total of 36 drives in a single array.
What are the connectivity options?
The chassis uses dual 12 Gb/s SAS ports per controller (up to four ports per array) for high-speed host and expansion links.
Is the HP MSA 2040 ES LFF Chassis hot-swappable?
Yes. Drives, power supplies, and fans are hot-pluggable for non-disruptive maintenance and high availability.
What power and cooling features does it offer?
It includes dual hot-swappable power supplies and redundant fans to ensure continuous operation and efficient cooling.
What rack space does the chassis occupy?
The chassis is a half-width 2U unit that fits standard 19-inch server racks with included rail kits.
How do I manage and monitor the chassis?
Management is provided via HP Storage Management Utility (SMU) GUI, CLI, and integration with HP OneView for centralized control.
What warranty and support options are available?
The chassis includes a one-year limited hardware warranty, with optional 3- and 5-year HP Care Pack support for upgrades.
What enterprise features are enabled by the chassis?
When paired with MSA 2040 controllers, it supports snapshots, replication, thin provisioning, and automated tiering.
What are common use cases for the HP MSA 2040 ES LFF Chassis?
Ideal for SMB and ROBO virtualization, file serving, backup, and database applications requiring reliable, scalable storage.
How do I install the HP MSA 2040 ES LFF Chassis?
Mount the chassis in a 19-inch rack using the provided rails, install power supplies and drives, then connect SAS cables to the controllers.