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M0T01A Overview
M0T01A is a NAS storage system with 12 drive bays supporting SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It delivers a total storage capacity of 128 TB and supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10. The system is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with a pre-installed 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory, expandable up to 64 GB.
M0T01A features interfaces including USB 3.2, Thunderbolt, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel, with network connectivity provided by dual 10GbE ports and one management LAN port. It supports expansion through PCIe slots, employs a redundant fan cooling solution, and utilizes a redundant 750W power supply. Use cases include SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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M0T01A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Brand
- Hpe
- 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
- 128 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
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- 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
- M0T01A
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 20 lbs
M0T01A Use Case
Virtualization Infrastructure Consolidation with HP MSA 2040 ES SAS Dual Controller
In a mid-sized enterprise running VMware vSphere, the M0T01A-HP MSA 2040 ES SAS Dual Ctl 28.8TB Bndl centralizes storage for 50+ virtual machines, delivering sustained 10,000 IOPS at sub-millisecond latency. Benefit: maximized VM density, reduced hardware footprint by 40%, and guaranteed predictable performance for mission-critical workloads.
Tiered Backup and Disaster Recovery for Distributed Data Centers
A global retail chain uses the MSA 2040 ES 28.8TB bundle to snapshot and replicate transaction data across two geographic sites over SAS and iSCSI links. Benefit: sub-minute recovery time objectives (RTO), continuous data protection, and simplified DR testing that lowers operational risk and ensures PCI-compliant data resilience.
High-Performance SQL Database Acceleration in Financial Services
A regional bank deploys the HP MSA 2040 ES dual-controller array to host its high-transaction trading and analytics databases. With dual-active SAS controllers and 28.8TB of SSD-backed capacity, the solution delivers 20,000 random read IOPS and seamless controller failover. Benefit: sub-second query response, 99.999% availability, and accelerated decision-making for time-sensitive financial operations.
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Product Comparison Table 
| M0T01A |  M0S96A |  K2R79A |  M0T02A |  K2R81A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 128 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 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 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 | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 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 | Active | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 350W | 350W | 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 | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | M0T01A | M0S96A Storage Array | K2R79A Enterprise Storage System | M0T02A Enterprise Storage Array | K2R81A |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 3 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 20 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 30 lbs | 45 lbs |
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Reviews & Ratings
E
Edward Lacey
5
SAS bundle delivered stable throughput.
H
Henry Wilton
5
Reliable storage for business applications.
J
Julian Ames
4
Straightforward deployment.
M
Marcus Boyd
5
Predictable behavior under load.
O
Oliver Grantley
5
Solid SAN bundle.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP MSA 2040 ES SAS Dual Controller 28.8TB Bundle?
The HP MSA 2040 ES SAS Dual Controller 28.8TB Bundle is a 2U rack-mount SAN storage array featuring dual active-active controllers and 28.8 TB of 12 Gb SAS drive capacity for high-availability entry-level deployments.
What key features does the HP MSA 2040 ES SAS Dual Controller offer?
It delivers dual active-active 12 Gb SAS controllers, 16 front-loading 2.5″ drive bays, automatic failover, inline caching, snapshots, volume copy and seamless management through the intuitive web GUI.
What is the total raw capacity of the HP MSA 2040 ES SAS 28.8TB Bundle?
The bundle includes twelve 2.4 TB 12 Gb SAS drives for a total raw capacity of 28.8 TB.
Which drive types are included and supported?
This bundle ships with twelve 2.4 TB 12 Gb SAS SSDs and supports any 2.5″ 12 Gb SAS SSD or HDD, all of which are hot-swappable for non-disruptive maintenance.
What connectivity options are available on the MSA 2040 ES SAS?
Each controller provides two 12 Gb SAS host ports (four total), enabling direct-attach or expansion-enclosure connectivity at 12 Gb/s per port.
What performance can I expect from this storage array?
With SSD drives and dual controllers, the MSA 2040 ES SAS can deliver up to 325 000 IOPS and 7.8 GB/s aggregate throughput.
Which operating systems are supported by the MSA 2040 ES SAS?
It is certified for Windows Server, Red Hat and SUSE Linux, VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer and most major UNIX distributions.
Does the MSA 2040 ES SAS support virtualization environments?
Yes, it is optimized for VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V and Citrix workloads, offering integrations such as VAAI, VSS, and APIs for seamless VM provisioning.
How does redundancy work in the HP MSA 2040 ES SAS?
Redundancy is provided by dual active-active controllers, mirrored cache, redundant hot-swap power supplies and fans, ensuring zero single points of failure.
How scalable is the HP MSA 2040 ES SAS solution?
You can attach up to three MSA 1040 expansion enclosures, scaling from 16 native bays to 64 drives in a single array or up to 96 drives in multi-array configurations.
Does this bundle include advanced data protection features?
Yes, it supports array-based snapshots, volume copy, remote replication (with optional license), and online firmware updates to safeguard data integrity.
What is the physical form factor of the MSA 2040 ES SAS?
The MSA 2040 ES SAS is a 2U, 19-inch rack-mount chassis with 16 front-loading 2.5″ drive bays and integrated sliding rails.
What warranty and support are included with the bundle?
The bundle includes a standard 3-year HP Next Business Day (NBD) onsite hardware warranty, with optional HP ProCare services for extended coverage and faster response.
How do I install and configure the HP MSA 2040 ES SAS?
Install the 2U chassis on standard rails, connect SAS host cables, power on both controllers, then launch the HP Storage Management Utility via web browser for guided setup.
What power efficiency features does the MSA 2040 ES SAS offer?
It employs 80 PLUS Platinum-rated power supplies, adaptive cooling, and SSD power optimizations to deliver up to 93% energy efficiency under load.
What are common use cases for the HP MSA 2040 ES SAS Dual Controller 28.8TB Bundle?
Ideal for entry-level SAN deployments, virtualization consolidation, remote/branch offices, backup targets, and mid-range database workloads requiring high availability.