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Q0F06A Overview
Q0F06A is a NAS solution featuring an 8-bay chassis that supports SATA, SAS, SSD, and NVMe drive types, delivering a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores paired with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory, expandable up to 64 GB.
This device provides a USB 3.2 interface and 10GbE network ports via 2 LAN ports, along with expansion support, redundant fan cooling, and a redundant 500W power supply. Its robust design makes it ideal for enterprise data centers, virtualization, media servers, and SMB backup use cases.
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Q0F06A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-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
- 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
- 500W
- 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
- Q0F06A Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 24 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
Q0F06A Use Case
High-Density VMware VDI Consolidation with Q0F06A-HPE MSA 2042 SAN DC SFF Storage
In a 200-seat Virtual Desktop Infrastructure rollout, the Q0F06A-HPE MSA 2042 SAN DC SFF Storage sustains consistent sub-5 ms latency during boot storms and heavy I/O peaks. Outcome: 40 % faster desktop provisioning, simplified storage management via HPE Smart Array, and scalable growth to support 500+ VDI sessions without performance degradation.
Accelerated SQL Server OLTP for Retail with Q0F06A-HPE MSA 2042 SAN DC SFF Storage
An e-commerce retailer running a 4-node Microsoft SQL Server 2019 cluster uses Q0F06A-HPE MSA 2042 SAN DC SFF Storage to process 60,000 transactions per minute at peak load. Outcome: 30 % reduction in transaction latency, sustained sub-3 ms read/write performance, and non-disruptive firmware updates that maintain 24x7 application availability.
Multi-Site Disaster Recovery and Replication via Q0F06A-HPE MSA 2042 SAN DC SFF Storage
A financial services firm deploys Q0F06A-HPE MSA 2042 SAN DC SFF Storage at primary and DR sites with HPE Remote Copy replicating hourly snapshots over WAN. Outcome: RPO under 15 minutes, RTO under 30 minutes, centralized failover orchestration in HPE OneView, and full compliance with industry-mandated data protection regulations.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q0F06A |  Q1J00A |  E7W00A |  M0T01A |  K2R79A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 8-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 128 TB | 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 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 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 | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 750W | 750W | 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 | Yes | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q0F06A Enterprise Storage System | Q1J00A Enterprise Storage Solution | E7W00A Enterprise Storage Array | M0T01A | K2R79A Enterprise Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 1.75 inches | 4 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 24 inches | 24 inches | 28.0 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 35 lbs | 50 lbs | 20 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Henry Abbott
4
Reliable option for SFF environments.
J
Julian Stone
4
Easy to manage and monitor.
M
Marcus Howell
5
Stable under peak workloads.
O
Oliver Penrose
5
Good enterprise SAN choice.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE MSA 2042 SAN DC SFF Storage?
The HPE MSA 2042 SAN DC SFF Storage is a dual-controller, 12-Gb/s SAS array supporting up to 24 small form factor drives for high-performance block storage in SMB and ROBO environments.
What are the key features of the HPE MSA 2042 SAN DC SFF Storage?
Key features include dual active-active controllers, 12-Gb/s SAS connectivity, up to 288 TB raw capacity, thin provisioning, snapshots and automated tiering for optimized performance and efficiency.
Which drive types and sizes does the HPE MSA 2042 support?
The system supports 2.5″ SFF SAS and SSD drives, including 10K/15K HDDs and enterprise-class SATA SSDs, in capacities ranging from 300 GB to 15.36 TB per drive.
How scalable is the HPE MSA 2042 SAN DC SFF Storage?
You can scale up to 24 direct-attached drives or expand to 96 drives using two MSA 2050 expansion enclosures, delivering up to 1.5 PB of raw capacity.
What performance can I expect from the HPE MSA 2042 array?
The HPE MSA 2042 delivers up to 250 K IOPS and 12 GB/s bandwidth with low latency thanks to its 12-Gb/s SAS ports and SSD acceleration.
Which host connectivity options are available?
The system offers eight 12-Gb/s SAS host ports (four per controller), plus optional 16/32-Gb Fibre Channel and 10/25-GbE iSCSI SAN adapters for flexible connectivity.
How does the dual-controller architecture enhance availability?
Dual active-active controllers ensure no single point of failure, automatic failover, and non-disruptive firmware updates to maximize uptime.
What data protection features are included?
Built-in data protection includes snapshots, remote replication, RAID-6/RAID-10, and dynamic sparing to safeguard data against hardware failures.
Which management tools come with the HPE MSA 2042?
Management is provided via the intuitive HPE MSA Storage Management Utility (SMU) and the optional HPE InfoSight for predictive analytics and proactive support.
What use cases is the HPE MSA 2042 SAN DC SFF Storage ideal for?
It is ideal for virtualization, databases, file services, backup targets and ROBO deployments requiring reliable, cost-effective block storage.
How do I install and configure the HPE MSA 2042?
Installation involves racking the array, connecting power and SAS/Fibre Channel cables, then using the HPE MSA SMU wizard for guided initial setup and provisioning.
How energy-efficient is the HPE MSA 2042 array?
The MSA 2042 features variable speed fans and power supplies with up to 94% efficiency, reducing energy consumption and cooling costs.
What support and warranty options are available?
HPE provides a one-year warranty with next business day hardware support, plus optional HPE Foundation Care and Proactive Care services for 24x7 coverage.
How do I update firmware on the HPE MSA 2042?
Firmware updates are executed via the SMU or HPE Smart Update Manager, enabling non-disruptive downloads and automated installation across controllers and enclosures.
Can I monitor storage health in real time?
Yes, the HPE SMU dashboard provides real-time metrics on performance, capacity and component health, while InfoSight delivers AI-driven insights and alerts.
How does thin provisioning work on the HPE MSA 2042?
Thin provisioning dynamically allocates storage only as data is written, improving utilization by allowing virtual pools to exceed physical capacity until actual usage occurs.
What best practices ensure optimal performance?
Use homogeneous drives, enable caching and tiering, align RAID groups to workloads, monitor performance with InfoSight and apply firmware updates promptly.