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Q1J28A Overview
Q1J28A is a SAN storage system engineered for high-performance enterprise data centers, virtualization setups, and media server applications. This model features a 12-bay design that supports mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, allowing a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB with RAID configurations such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10. It is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory, expandable up to 128 GB for enhanced performance.
The Q1J28A offers versatile connectivity with interfaces including USB 3.2, Ethernet using 10GbE network ports, and Fibre Channel support for robust data transfer. Designed for seamless expansion and reliability, it features hot-swap capability, redundant fan cooling, and a redundant power supply rated at 750W. This combination of features makes it ideal for demanding use cases such as enterprise data center operations, virtualization, and media serving without compromise.
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Q1J28A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-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
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- 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
- Yes
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- Q1J28A Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q1J28A Use Case
Accelerating Virtualized SQL Databases with HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage
In a mid-sized enterprise running multiple Microsoft SQL Server instances on VMware vSphere, IT teams deploy the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage array to deliver sub-millisecond latency and sustained IOPS under peak load. The dual-controller architecture and enterprise-grade SAS drives ensure predictable performance for OLTP workloads, reducing query response times by up to 50% and supporting concurrent transactions. Benefit: Dramatically improved database throughput and user experience with a cost-effective, easy-scale storage platform.
Ensuring 99.999% Availability for Remote Office File Services
A global corporation with distributed branch offices implements HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage at each remote site to house critical file shares and home directories. The dual-controller failover design plus hardware RAID protection guarantees continuous data access during controller maintenance or drive failures. Centralized HPE 3PAR Remote Copy integration synchronizes data back to headquarters for consolidated backup. Benefit: Achieve enterprise-grade uptime (five-nines SLA) and simplified storage management across all locations.
Consolidated Backup and Disaster Recovery for Financial Institutions
A regional bank consolidates its backup and DR infrastructure by pairing HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage with Veeam Backup & Replication. The high-density 3.5
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q1J28A |  Q1J30A |  Q2R20A |  Q2R22A |  C8R09A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 256 TB | 1 PB | 1 PB | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / 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 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 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 | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 350W | 350W | 500W | 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 | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | Q1J28A Enterprise Storage System | Q1J30A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q2R20A Storage System | Q2R22A Enterprise SAN Storage System | C8R09A Enterprise Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28.0 inches | 29 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 55 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Henry Nolan
5
Easy integration with existing infrastructure.
O
Oliver Pierce
4
Stable performance for file and backup storage.
J
Julian Marsh
5
Dual controllers add confidence.
S
Stephen Boyd
5
Good mid range storage platform.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage?
The HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage is a midrange SAN solution featuring two active/active controllers and 12 large form-factor drive bays for high-performance block storage.
What key specifications define the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF?
It includes dual 12-Gb SAS controllers, up to 160K IOPS, 12 initial LFF bays, up to 96 total bays with enclosures, and supports RAID 0,1,5,6 and 10.
Which drive types are supported by the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF?
The array supports 3.5" SAS HDDs and SAS SSDs, as well as Nearline SAS (NL-SAS) drives for a mix of performance and capacity.
What maximum raw capacity can I achieve with the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF?
With 96 LFF bays populated by 16TB drives, the system can scale to 1.5PB raw capacity in a single storage group.
How is redundancy implemented in the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF?
It offers active/active dual controllers, redundant hot-swap power supplies, fans, and full RAID protection to ensure continuous availability.
Which RAID levels does the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF support?
It supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10, enabling flexible data protection and performance optimization.
How do I manage and configure the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage?
Use the intuitive HPE MSA Storage Management Utility (SMU) or command-line interface for rapid provisioning, monitoring, and firmware updates.
Can the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF integrate with virtualization platforms?
Yes, it is certified for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V and Citrix XenServer, delivering optimized performance and seamless integration.
Does the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF support snapshots and replication?
Yes, it offers array-based snapshots and remote replication with minimal performance impact for backup and disaster recovery.
What network connectivity options are available on the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF?
It includes four 12-Gb SAS host ports per controller and optional 10/25GbE iSCSI or 16/32Gb Fibre Channel expansion cards.
How does thin provisioning work on the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF?
Thin provisioning allocates storage on demand, improving utilization and reducing upfront capacity investment without performance penalties.
What performance can I expect from the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF?
The system delivers up to 160,000 IOPS with sub-millisecond latency, ideal for mixed workloads and transactional applications.
How scalable is the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage?
Starting with 12 bays, you can expand up to 96 LFF bays via up to seven MSA2050 expansion enclosures in a single storage group.
What are typical use cases for the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF?
It suits SMB databases, virtualization, backup targets, file serving and remote/branch office deployments requiring reliable block storage.
What warranty and support options are available for the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF?
It includes a one-year limited hardware warranty with 24x7 HPE Foundation Care options for enhanced service levels.
How energy efficient is the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage?
Featuring HPE SmartDrive technology and adaptive cooling, it delivers up to 30% lower power and cooling costs compared to previous generations.
What steps are involved in setting up the HPE MSA 2050 SAS Dual Controller LFF?
Mount the enclosure, connect power and SAS cables, initialize via HPE SMU, configure RAID and host LUNs, then connect to hosts.