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Q1J06A Overview
Q1J06A is a high-performance NAS storage system designed for enterprise data centers, offering 8-bay support and compatibility with SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It delivers a total storage capacity of 512 TB and supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations, powered by an Intel Xeon processor and pre-installed with 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory (expandable up to 64 GB).
Q1J06A features a robust interface that includes USB 3.2 and 10GbE network ports, along with expansion support to meet growing needs. Its redundant power supply rated at 350W and redundant fan cooling ensure high reliability and uptime, making it ideal for SMB backups, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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Q1J06A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- 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
- 350W
- 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
- Q1J06A Enterprise NAS
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 30 lbs
Q1J06A Use Case
Scalable Virtualized Server Consolidation with Q1J06A-HPE MSA 2050 LFF Disk Enclosure
In a VMware vSphere environment consolidating 200+ physical servers, the Q1J06A-HPE MSA 2050 LFF Disk Enclosure delivers up to 960 TB of high-density SATA/SSD storage in a 3U chassis. This deployment accelerates VDI performance by 60%, enables on-demand capacity expansion, and reduces storage TCO by 30% while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability.
Optimized Tiered Backup and Archival Storage for Compliance
In a financial services firm managing multi-petabyte compliance archives, the Q1J06A-HPE MSA 2050 LFF Disk Enclosure with automated tiering and inline deduplication streamlines backup retention. It achieves 8:1 data reduction, cuts backup window times by 50%, and ensures cost-effective, regulatory-compliant long-term storage.
Secure Remote Replication for Business Continuity
For a global enterprise requiring sub-minute RPO and automated failover, two Q1J06A-HPE MSA 2050 LFF Disk Enclosures at primary and DR sites enable synchronous replication. This configuration delivers RPO under 15 seconds, encrypted data at rest, and seamless disaster recovery with minimal manual intervention.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q1J06A |  Q1J07A |  Q2R34A |  Q1J14A |  Q1J15A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 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 10 | 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 | 64 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 750W | 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 | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q1J06A Enterprise NAS | Q1J07A Storage Solution | Q2R34A Storage Gateway | Q1J14A Storage System | Q1J15A Enterprise SAN Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 27 inches | 24 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 25 lbs | 30 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
R
Rizwan Akram
5
No compatibility issues.
P
Pierre Lambert
4
Good expansion option.
K
Kari Hietala
4
Reliable operation.
T
Tom Jenkins
5
Met needs.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE MSA 2050 LFF Disk Enclosure (SKU: Q1J06A)?
The HPE MSA 2050 LFF Disk Enclosure (Q1J06A) is a 2U, 12-bay storage expansion module that houses 3.5-inch SAS drives to extend capacity for HPE MSA 2050 arrays.
How many drives can the MSA 2050 LFF enclosure support?
The enclosure supports up to 12 hot-pluggable 3.5-inch (LFF) SAS or NL-SAS drives, enabling flexible capacity scaling.
Which drive types are compatible with this enclosure?
You can install 12Gb/s SAS, 12Gb/s NL-SAS, and 7.2K/10K/15K RPM enterprise HDDs, as well as 12Gb/s SAS SSDs.
What is the maximum raw storage capacity?
With 16 TB drives in all 12 bays, the enclosure delivers up to 192 TB of raw capacity.
What interface connectivity does it offer?
It provides dual 12 Gb/s SAS expansion ports for high-speed connectivity to HPE MSA 2050 controllers or additional enclosures.
Which RAID levels does the MSA 2050 LFF support?
When paired with MSA 2050 controllers, it supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10 for a balance of performance and data protection.
Does the Q1J06A enclosure include controllers?
No. This SKU is a disk-only enclosure and requires HPE MSA 2050 controller modules to manage RAID, caching, and host connectivity.
How is the enclosure managed and monitored?
Use the HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) or HPE InfoSight for configuration, monitoring, firmware updates and proactive alerts.
What performance can I expect from this enclosure?
When connected via 12 Gb/s SAS, each drive can deliver up to 220 MB/s throughput, aggregating for multigigabyte per second performance.
Is the MSA 2050 LFF enclosure hot-swappable?
Yes. All drives and dual power supplies are hot-swappable, ensuring non-disruptive maintenance and maximum uptime.
What are the power and cooling specifications?
It features dual 460 W redundant, hot-plug power supplies and variable-speed fans for energy-efficient cooling.
What are the physical dimensions and weight?
The 2U chassis measures 3.5” H x 17.5” W x 17.1” D and weighs approximately 13.6 kg (30 lbs) fully populated.
How do I install the MSA 2050 LFF enclosure?
Mount the 2U chassis in a standard 19-inch rack, connect dual SAS cables to your MSA 2050 controllers, and power up for automatic discovery.
Can I expand an existing HPE MSA 2050 system with this enclosure?
Yes. You can attach up to three Q1J06A enclosures per controller pair for seamless capacity expansion.
Which environments are ideal for this disk enclosure?
It's optimized for SMB and ROBO deployments requiring high capacity, reliable performance, and simple management.
What warranty and support options are available?
HPE offers a one-year parts warranty, with options to extend coverage up to five years and access to HPE Foundation Care services.