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K2R83A Overview
K2R83A is a high-performance NAS storage system featuring a 12-bay design that supports mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It offers a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB with RAID support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, and JBOD, powered by an Intel Xeon 8-core processor paired with 16 GB pre-installed memory and upgradeability up to 64 GB. The device provides connectivity options such as USB 3.2 and Ethernet 10GbE with four LAN ports and expansion support to ensure versatile network integration.
K2R83A also incorporates robust system features including redundant fan cooling and redundant power supplies delivering 750W for enhanced reliability. This solution is ideally suited for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server use cases, while also offering advanced features like snapshot support, cloud sync, iSCSI, and surveillance integration running on a custom OS.
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K2R83A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / JBOD
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 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
- Yes
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- K2R83A Enterprise Managed NAS
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 23.5 inches
- Weight
- 50 lbs
K2R83A Use Case
Virtualization Consolidation with K2R83A-HP MSA 2040 ES SAS DC LFF Storage
In a mid-sized enterprise running 100+ VMware and Hyper-V virtual machines, the K2R83A-HP MSA 2040 ES SAS DC LFF Storage delivers 12Gb SAS performance, dynamic tiering and Smart Path I/O optimization. IT teams reduce I/O latency by 50%, boost VM density by 30% and cut storage TCO by 40%. The result is simplified management, enterprise-grade availability (99.999%) and rapid scalability to support next-generation workloads.
High-Performance SQL Database Acceleration on MSA 2040 ES SAS DC LFF
A global retail chain deploys the K2R83A-HP MSA 2040 ES SAS DC LFF Storage to accelerate mission-critical SQL Server and Oracle databases. With 12Gb SAS flash caching, adaptive flash optimization and integrated snapshots, transaction throughput climbs by 60% while query response times drop below 5ms. Businesses achieve 99.99% uptime, instantaneous analytics and rock-solid data protection—all within a cost-effective, rack-optimized SAN solution.
Branch-Office Data Resilience and Replication Using K2R83A-HP MSA 2040 ES SAS DC LFF
A multinational financial services firm standardizes on the K2R83A-HP MSA 2040 ES SAS DC LFF Storage for its 50 branch offices. Local 12Gb SAS storage provides low-latency access to client data, while built-in asynchronous replication and deduplication reduce WAN traffic by 60%. Central IT enforces a 30-minute RPO, automates remote backups and scales capacity on-demand—ensuring regulatory compliance and business continuity without complex overhead.
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Product Comparison Table 
| K2R83A |  E7W04A |  C8R09A |  K2Q90A |  Q1J02A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 4-bay | 16-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 64 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / JBOD | 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 5 / RAID 6 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 1GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Active | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 250W | 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 | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | K2R83A Enterprise Managed NAS | E7W04A Storage System | C8R09A Enterprise Storage System | K2Q90A Storage System | Q1J02A Enterprise Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 2.0 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.0 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 23.5 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches | 19.0 inches | 27.5 inches |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 30 lbs | 55 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Henry Palmer
4
Reliable storage platform with simple configuration.
V
Victor Shaw
5
Handled database workloads without performance drops.
C
Colin Matthews
4
Stable under continuous use.
E
Edward Frost
5
Good enterprise grade storage option.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP MSA 2040 ES SAS DC LFF Storage (SKU: K2R83A)?
The HP MSA 2040 ES SAS DC LFF Storage (K2R83A) is a dual-controller, entry-to-mid-range SAN array designed for high-performance block storage in data centers.
What hard drive types are supported by the MSA 2040 ES SAS DC LFF?
The array supports large form factor (3.5") SAS and NL-SAS drives, enabling high capacity and I/O throughput.
What maximum raw capacity does the HP MSA 2040 ES offer?
With up to 24 LFF drive bays and 16 TB NL-SAS drives, it delivers a maximum raw capacity of 384 TB.
Which host interfaces are available on the MSA 2040 ES?
It offers 8 Gbps Fibre Channel, 12 Gbps SAS, and 10 GbE iSCSI host ports for versatile connectivity.
How does the MSA 2040 ES ensure data protection?
It provides RAID 0/1/5/6/10 support, proactive sparing and battery-backed write cache for robust data protection.
Can I scale the MSA 2040 ES beyond its base configuration?
Yes, you can expand up to 240 drives by connecting up to four expansion enclosures with 12 Gbps SAS links.
What management tools are included with the MSA 2040 ES?
It includes the HP Storage Management Utility (SMU) and CLI for simplified deployment, monitoring and firmware updates.
Which operating systems are supported by the MSA 2040 ES?
It is certified for Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and Oracle Linux.
What performance can I expect from the HP MSA 2040 ES?
In hybrid configurations it delivers up to 150 K IOPS and sub-1 ms latency for demanding workloads.
How energy-efficient is the MSA 2040 ES SAS DC LFF?
Using variable speed fans and power-efficient PSUs, it achieves up to 40% better energy usage than previous MSA generations.
Does the MSA 2040 ES support SSD caching?
Yes, it supports SSD read caching to accelerate random workloads and improve application response times.
What is the warranty period for SKU K2R83A?
The MSA 2040 ES comes with a one-year limited warranty, extendable up to five years with HPE Care Pack services.
How do I deploy the HP MSA 2040 ES in my environment?
Rack-mount the dual-controller chassis, connect power and host interfaces, then use the SMU wizard for rapid provisioning.
Is asynchronous replication available on the MSA 2040 ES?
Yes, it offers asynchronous replication to a secondary MSA 2040 for off-site disaster recovery.
What use cases are ideal for the MSA 2040 ES SAS DC LFF?
It is ideal for virtualized servers, small databases, backup targets and general purpose file sharing in SMB and enterprise remote offices.
Where can I purchase the HP MSA 2040 ES SAS DC LFF Storage?
Authorized HPE resellers and the HPE Online Store offer the MSA 2040 ES, along with configuration and support options.