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Q1J31A Overview
Q1J31A is a SAN storage system featuring 12-bay support that accommodates SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD and NVMe SSD drive types with a total storage capacity of 512 TB. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 6 configurations, is powered by an Intel Xeon 8-core processor with 16 GB pre-installed DDR4 memory and expandable up to 128 GB, and offers interfaces including USB 3.2, 10GbE Ethernet and Fibre Channel.
Q1J31A provides enterprise-grade redundancy with a redundant power supply rated at 750W and redundant fan cooling, along with expansion support and robust network connectivity via 4 LAN ports. Its design is optimized for use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization environments and media servers.
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Q1J31A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Brand
- Hpe
- 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
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- 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
- No
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization
- Product Name
- Q1J31A Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.3 inches
- Depth
- 25.2 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q1J31A Use Case
Virtual Machine Consolidation in SMB VMware Environments
Scenario: A small-to-medium business operates a VMware vSphere cluster hosting 50+ virtual machines critical for ERP, CRM and file services. By deploying the Q1J31A-HPE MSA 2052 SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage, IT achieves sub-millisecond I/O latency and non-disruptive controller failover. Benefit: Delivers scalable capacity growth up to 192 TB, 99.99% availability and simplified management through HPE 24/7 proactive care—maximizing VM density and lowering TCO.
High-Performance SQL Database Acceleration for Mid-Market ERP
Scenario: A regional retail chain runs on-premises Microsoft SQL Server for inventory, POS and reporting workloads with unpredictable I/O spikes. Integrating the Q1J31A-HPE MSA 2052 dual-controller array with SAS SSDs ensures sustained 150,000 IOPS and sub-millisecond response. Benefit: Improves transaction throughput by 3×, guarantees 99.9% SLA compliance and streamlines patching/upgrades via transparent data migration—enhancing application performance and customer satisfaction.
Remote Office Backup and Disaster Recovery for Distributed Sites
Scenario: A financial services firm maintains 10 branch offices requiring centralized backup, replication and rapid restore. Leveraging Q1J31A-HPE MSA 2052’s built-in asynchronous replication and dual-controller high availability, each branch backs up critical data to a central datacenter. Benefit: Provides RPOs under 15 minutes, automated failover testing and 50% faster recovery with minimal bandwidth—ensuring business continuity and regulatory compliance.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q1J31A |  E7W03A |  Q2R22A |  E7V99A |  Q2R18A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | SAN | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 256 TB |
| RAID Support | 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 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 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 500W | 500W | 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 | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q1J31A Storage System | E7W03A Storage Array | Q2R22A Enterprise SAN Storage System | E7V99A Enterprise SAN Storage System | Q2R18A High-Performance NAS Storage |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 25.2 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 25.0 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs |
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Rigorously Tested & Quality Assured
Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
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Reviews & Ratings
O
Oliver Bennett
4
SFF SAS system delivered consistent results for our workloads.
M
Martin Price
5
Dual controllers ensured high availability.
H
Henry Lawson
5
Compact and reliable storage solution.
J
Julian Cooper
5
Easy to deploy and manage.
E
Edward Clarke
4
Stable under continuous use.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE MSA 2052 SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage (SKU: Q1J31A)?
The HPE MSA 2052 SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage (SKU: Q1J31A) is a high-performance, dual-controller SAN array supporting 2.5" SAS drives for reliable block storage in SMB and enterprise environments.
What are the key features of the HPE MSA 2052 SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage?
Key features include dual active-active controllers, 12Gb/s SAS connectivity, support for up to 12 SFF drives, hardware RAID 0,1,5,6,10, and compatibility with HPE InfoSight management.
Which drive types and capacities does it support?
It supports 2.5" SAS SSDs and HDDs, up to 16TB per drive, enabling a maximum raw capacity of 192TB in the base array.
What is the maximum expandable capacity?
With up to eight MSA expansion enclosures, it scales to a maximum raw capacity of 960TB, ideal for growing data demands.
What RAID levels are available on the MSA 2052?
It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, delivering a balance of performance, capacity efficiency, and data protection.
What performance can I expect from this storage array?
The MSA 2052 delivers up to 350K IOPS and sub-millisecond latency, optimized for mixed workloads such as databases and virtualization.
How does the dual-controller architecture enhance reliability?
Its dual active-active controllers provide automatic failover and load balancing, ensuring continuous data access and high availability.
What host connectivity options are available?
Standard 12Gb/s SAS ports are included, with optional add-on cards for 16Gb Fibre Channel and 1/10GbE iSCSI connectivity.
Can I expand the storage capacity over time?
Yes, you can add up to eight fully populated MSA expansion enclosures online without downtime, scaling seamlessly as data grows.
What management tools are included with the MSA 2052?
It includes the HPE MSA Storage Management Utility for intuitive GUI administration and is supported by HPE InfoSight for AI-driven insights.
What are the common use cases for this storage array?
Ideal for virtualized workloads, SMB databases, file services, and backup targets, delivering enterprise-grade features at an affordable price point.
What warranty and support options are available?
SKU Q1J31A comes with a standard three-year HPE Foundation Care warranty, with options to upgrade to support levels up to 24×7 coverage.
Is it compatible with virtualization platforms?
Yes, it's certified for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, and Red Hat Virtualization for seamless integration.
What are the power and cooling requirements?
It uses dual hot-plug power supplies with typical power consumption of 250W and supports standard data-center cooling profiles.
How fast is the deployment and initial configuration?
Deployment can be completed in under an hour using the Quick Setup guides and the Storage Management Utility for streamlined configuration.