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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
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| Bay Count | 16-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| Depth | 28.0 inches | 24 inches | 28 inches | 24 inches | 28 inches |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches | 1.75 inches |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 256 TB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 128 TB |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 350W | 500W | 750W |
| Product Name | E7W00A Enterprise Storage Array | Q1J00A Enterprise Storage Solution | K2R79A Enterprise Storage System | Q0F06A Enterprise Storage System | M0T01A |
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| 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 |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | SAN | NAS | NAS |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Surveillance Support | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 35 lbs | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 20 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
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Questions & Answers
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What is the HPE MSA 2042 SAN DC SFF Storage?
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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.
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What are the key features of the HPE MSA 2042 SAN DC SFF Storage?
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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.
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Which drive types and sizes does the HPE MSA 2042 support?
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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.
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How scalable is the HPE MSA 2042 SAN DC SFF Storage?
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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.
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What performance can I expect from the HPE MSA 2042 array?
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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.
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Which host connectivity options are available?
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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.
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How does the dual-controller architecture enhance availability?
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Dual active-active controllers ensure no single point of failure, automatic failover, and non-disruptive firmware updates to maximize uptime.
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What data protection features are included?
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Built-in data protection includes snapshots, remote replication, RAID-6/RAID-10, and dynamic sparing to safeguard data against hardware failures.
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Which management tools come with the HPE MSA 2042?
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Management is provided via the intuitive HPE MSA Storage Management Utility (SMU) and the optional HPE InfoSight for predictive analytics and proactive support.
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What use cases is the HPE MSA 2042 SAN DC SFF Storage ideal for?
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It is ideal for virtualization, databases, file services, backup targets and ROBO deployments requiring reliable, cost-effective block storage.
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How do I install and configure the HPE MSA 2042?
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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.
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How energy-efficient is the HPE MSA 2042 array?
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The MSA 2042 features variable speed fans and power supplies with up to 94% efficiency, reducing energy consumption and cooling costs.
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What support and warranty options are available?
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HPE provides a one-year warranty with next business day hardware support, plus optional HPE Foundation Care and Proactive Care services for 24x7 coverage.
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How do I update firmware on the HPE MSA 2042?
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Firmware updates are executed via the SMU or HPE Smart Update Manager, enabling non-disruptive downloads and automated installation across controllers and enclosures.
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Can I monitor storage health in real time?
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Yes, the HPE SMU dashboard provides real-time metrics on performance, capacity and component health, while InfoSight delivers AI-driven insights and alerts.
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How does thin provisioning work on the HPE MSA 2042?
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Thin provisioning dynamically allocates storage only as data is written, improving utilization by allowing virtual pools to exceed physical capacity until actual usage occurs.
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What best practices ensure optimal performance?
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Use homogeneous drives, enable caching and tiering, align RAID groups to workloads, monitor performance with InfoSight and apply firmware updates promptly.
