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M0T00A Overview
M0T00A is a high-performance NAS system featuring 8 drive bays that support SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, delivering a total storage capacity of up to 256 TB with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations. Powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, it comes pre-installed with 16 GB DDR4 memory, expandable to 64 GB, and provides versatile interfaces including USB 3.1, Thunderbolt, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel for robust network connectivity.
Overview of M0T00A: This enterprise-grade NAS offers expansion support, redundant power supply (350W) and cooling with redundant fans to ensure system reliability and efficiency. Designed specifically for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media servers, the M0T00A delivers the performance and flexibility required for critical storage environments.
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M0T00A Specifications
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
- Width
- 17 inches
- Height
- 3 inches
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- LAN Ports
- 4
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- Power Supply Wattage
- 350W
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Max Supported Capacity
- 256 TB
- USB Ports
- USB 3.1
- Product Name
- M0T00A Enterprise NAS
M0T00A Use Case
High-Performance Virtualization Storage for VMware Environments
In a mid-sized enterprise running a 10-node VMware ESXi cluster, the HP MSA 2040 ES SAN Dual Controller 28.8TB bundle delivers centralized, low-latency shared storage, achieving sub-2ms response times and over 150K IOPS. Benefit: 35% lower TCO, simplified management through a unified SAN interface, and seamless growth to 96TB without downtime.
Scalable VDI Infrastructure with Sub-Millisecond Latency
A global professional services firm deploys the MSA 2040 ES SAN Dual Controller 28.8TB bundle to host 500 concurrent VDI users, leveraging automated tiering and SSD caching to maintain consistent sub-1ms boot-storm performance. Benefit: 40% faster desktop logons, predictable end-user experience, and capacity to expand to 1,000 seats within the same SAN chassis.
Reliable Backup and Disaster Recovery with Native Snapshot and Replication
An SMB financial services provider integrates the HP MSA 2040 ES SAN Dual Controller 28.8TB bundle as the primary backup target for Veeam, using hardware snapshots and asynchronous replication to a remote DR site. Benefit: RPO under 15 minutes, RTO reduced by 60%, and data protection managed via a single pane of glass for compliance and audit readiness.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| M0T00A |  Q2R19A |  M0T02A |  E7V99AR |  Q2R22A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay | 24-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 128 TB | 256 TB | 1 PB | 1 PB |
| 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 |
| 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 | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.1 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | 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 | 350W | 500W | 350W | 350W | 500W |
| 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 | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | M0T00A Enterprise NAS | Q2R19A Storage Appliance | M0T02A Enterprise Storage Array | E7V99AR Enterprise Storage System | Q2R22A Enterprise SAN Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 50 lbs | 30 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Henry Barnes
5
Consistent performance across controllers.
J
Julian Marsh
5
Easy installation and configuration.
M
Marcus Cole
5
Good balance of cost and capacity.
O
Oliver Finch
4
Reliable enterprise solution.
Questions & Answers
What is the total raw capacity of the HP MSA 2040 ES SAN Dual Controller 28.8TB Bundle (SKU: M0T00A)?
The HP MSA 2040 ES SAN Dual Controller 28.8TB Bundle (SKU: M0T00A) provides a raw capacity of 28.8 TB using twelve 2.4 TB SAS drives.
Which controller architecture does the M0T00A bundle use?
The bundle features dual active-active controllers for high availability and automatic failover to ensure uninterrupted data access.
What host connectivity options are included in the HP MSA 2040 ES SAN Dual Controller 28.8TB Bundle?
It includes four 16 Gb Fibre Channel ports and four 10 Gb iSCSI ports (SFP+) per controller for flexible host attachment.
How does the HP MSA 2040 ES SAN Dual Controller 28.8TB handle redundancy?
It uses dual hot-swappable controllers, redundant power supplies and cooling fans to deliver end-to-end hardware redundancy.
Can I expand the storage capacity of the MSA 2040 ES SAN 28.8TB bundle?
Yes. You can add up to four MSA expansion enclosures for a maximum raw capacity of 576 TB.
What performance can I expect from the HP MSA 2040 ES SAN Dual Controller 28.8TB Bundle?
With dual controllers and SAS drives, it delivers up to 165,000 IOPS and up to 4 GB/s throughput in hybrid configurations.
Does the MSA 2040 ES SAN support thin provisioning?
Yes. It supports thin provisioning to maximize usable capacity and improve storage utilization.
How is data protection handled in the M0T00A SAN bundle?
It offers RAID 0, 1, 5 and 6 with Online Spare and Fast Rebuild to ensure data protection and rapid recovery.
What management tools are available for the HP MSA 2040 ES SAN?
Management is available via the HP MSA Command-View GUI, CLI, and REST API for streamlined monitoring and configuration.
Which operating systems are compatible with the MSA 2040 ES SAN Dual Controller bundle?
It supports all major OS platforms including Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi and Hyper-V environments.
What are the rack mounting options for the HP MSA 2040 ES SAN 28.8TB?
It ships with rail kits for 2U rack mounting in standard 19-inch server racks and can be stacked without rails.
Does the MSA 2040 ES SAN Dual Controller 28.8TB Bundle include a warranty?
Yes. It includes a standard three-year, next-business-day hardware warranty with optional HP Care Pack support.
How does the HP MSA 2040 support SSD caching in the M0T00A bundle?
The bundle supports SSD read/write cache to accelerate random I/O workloads and improve application response times.
What power and cooling features are built into the MSA 2040 ES SAN Dual Controller?
It includes hot-swappable, redundant PSUs (550 W) and fans with dynamic cooling for energy efficiency and reliability.
Is data tiering available on the HP MSA 2040 ES SAN 28.8TB bundle?
Yes. Automated Data Tiering moves frequently accessed data to SSDs and less active data to SAS drives for optimal performance.
How do I upgrade firmware on the MSA 2040 ES SAN Dual Controller 28.8TB Bundle?
Firmware upgrades are performed via the Command-View GUI or CLI with non-disruptive online updates to ensure continuous operation.