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M0T02A Overview
M0T02A is a high-performance SAN storage system featuring 12-bay support that utilizes Mixed drive types—including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD—to deliver a total storage capacity of 256 TB. It supports multiple RAID levels such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, ensuring enhanced data protection and optimal performance. Designed for demanding applications, M0T02A integrates robust network interfaces and connectivity options like 10GbE network ports, 4 LAN ports, and USB 3.2 to meet the needs of modern data environments.
Built with enterprise scalability in mind, the system is powered by an Intel Xeon processor featuring 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory—expandable up to 64 GB. With a rackmount form factor enhanced by active cooling, redundant power supply rated at 350W, and expansion support, M0T02A is engineered to address use cases spanning enterprise data centers, virtualization environments, SMB backup solutions, and media servers.
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M0T02A Specifications
- Weight
- 30 lbs
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 25 inches
- Height
- 3 inches
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Cooling
- Active
- 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
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Max Supported Capacity
- 256 TB
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Product Name
- M0T02A Enterprise Storage Array
M0T02A Use Case
High-Performance Virtualization for Mid-Market Enterprises with HP MSA 2040 ES SAS 21.6TB Bundle
In a 250-user finance firm running VMware ESXi, deploying the M0T02A-HP MSA 2040 ES SAS Dual Controller 21.6TB Bundle delivers sustained 100K+ IOPS with sub-1 ms latency for workload consolidation. Benefit: Achieve 40% faster VM boot times, 30% lower management overhead and seamless capacity scaling to support future growth.
Scalable Backup & Disaster Recovery Using HP MSA 2040 ES SAS Dual Controller
A healthcare provider leverages the MSA 2040 ES SAS 21.6TB Bundle for onsite backups and synchronous replication to a secondary data center, meeting RTO/RPO targets under 15 minutes. Dual controllers ensure nondisruptive firmware updates and active-active high availability. Benefit: Maintains 99.99% uptime, reduces backup windows by 50% and simplifies HIPAA compliance.
Accelerated SQL Database Performance on HP MSA 2040 ES SAS 21.6TB
An e-commerce retailer hosts its MS SQL database on the M0T02A-HP MSA 2040 ES SAS Dual Controller 21.6TB Bundle, delivering 5× faster transaction processing during peak sales events. Adaptive caching and SAS-SSD tiers ensure consistent sub-2 ms latency under heavy OLTP workloads. Benefit: Boosts query response by 70%, supports 24/7 operations and maximizes revenue during traffic spikes.
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Product Comparison Table 
| M0T02A |  Q1J31A |  K2Q89A |  Q2R23A |  Q1J28A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 192 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 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | 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 | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 750W | 500W | 500W | 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 | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | M0T02A Enterprise Storage Array | Q1J31A Storage System | K2Q89A SAN Storage System | Q2R23A Enterprise Storage Solution | Q1J28A Enterprise Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 25 inches | 25.2 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Henry Porter
4
Good option for expanding storage.
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Julian Knox
4
Easy to manage and monitor.
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Marcus Webb
5
Stable under continuous use.
O
Oliver Drake
5
Enterprise ready storage bundle.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP MSA 2040 ES SAS Dual Controller 21.6TB Bundle (SKU M0T02A)?
The HP MSA 2040 ES SAS Dual Controller 21.6TB Bundle (SKU M0T02A) is an entry-level SAN storage solution featuring two active SAS controllers and 21.6 TB of raw SAS capacity for high availability and performance.
What drives are included in the M0T02A bundle?
The M0T02A bundle includes twelve 1.8 TB 12 Gb/s SAS 10K RPM self-encrypting drives (SED) delivering 21.6 TB total raw capacity with enterprise-grade data security.
What performance can I expect from the HP MSA 2040 ES SAS 21.6TB?
The MSA 2040 ES SAS delivers up to 200,000 IOPS and 3 GB/s throughput, leveraging dual-controller architecture and 12 Gb/s SAS back-end for low latency and sustained performance.
How does dual-controller design benefit data availability?
Dual active controllers provide non-disruptive failover and load balancing, ensuring continuous access and zero planned downtime for critical applications.
Which host interfaces are supported by the MSA 2040 ES SAS?
The MSA 2040 ES SAS supports up to eight 12 Gb/s SAS host ports or twelve 16 Gb/s FC ports (with optional FC upgrade) for flexible connectivity.
Can I expand capacity beyond 21.6 TB?
Yes. You can attach up to two MSA 2040 expansion enclosures, scaling capacity to over 1 PB raw using additional SAS drives.
What data protection features are included?
Built-in snapshot, remote replication, and array-based RAID 6 provide point-in-time recovery and robust protection against drive failures.
Which management tools are available?
HP OneView and MSA Storage Management Utility offer intuitive GUI and CLI interfaces for provisioning, monitoring, and firmware updates.
Is the M0T02A compatible with VMware and Hyper-V?
Yes. The MSA 2040 ES SAS is certified for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix XenServer for seamless virtualization integration.
What are the physical and power specifications?
The array measures 2U rack height, 17.3" width and 23.4" depth, consuming 450 W nominal power with redundant hot-plug PSUs.
How secure is data at rest in the MSA 2040 ES SAS?
All drives in the bundle are FIPS 140-2 self-encrypting drives (SED), ensuring AES-256 encryption for data at rest.
What warranty and support options are available?
HP provides a three-year, next-business-day onsite warranty with optional Proactive Care and same-day response upgrades.
How do I set up the MSA 2040 ES SAS Dual Controller array?
Install the unit in a 2U rack space, connect SAS host cables, power on, and follow the web-based setup wizard to configure storage pools and LUNs.
Can I mix SSDs and SAS drives in this array?
Yes. The MSA 2040 supports mixed drive types for tiered storage, allowing SSD caching alongside SAS HDDs for optimized performance.
What use cases are ideal for the HP MSA 2040 ES SAS 21.6 TB?
The MSA 2040 ES SAS excels in SMB virtualization, database acceleration, VDI, and remote office deployments requiring cost-effective, high-availability storage.