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Q1J32A Overview
Q1J32A is a robust SAN storage system engineered for enterprise data centers and virtualization environments. It features a 12-bay design that supports mixed drive types—including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD—delivering a total storage capacity of up to 256 TB with advanced RAID support (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10).
Q1J32A is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory, upgradeable to 64 GB. The system offers versatile interfaces via USB 3.1, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel, provides 10GbE network connectivity with 4 LAN ports, and includes expansion support, a redundant power supply (350W), and redundant fan cooling, making it ideal for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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Q1J32A 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
- 256 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
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.1
- 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
- Q1J32A Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 25 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
Q1J32A Use Case
Telecom Central Office Core Network Storage Resilience
Scenario: A Tier-1 telecom operator deploys the Q1J32A-HPE MSA 2050 SAS NEBS Certified DC Power SFF Storage in its central office to host subscriber authentication and billing databases, leveraging NEBS compliance and 24 V DC power for seamless integration with existing telco power systems. Outcome: Achieves 99.999% uptime, accelerates I/O performance with enterprise SAS drives, and simplifies management through HPE OneView—reducing operational costs and elevating subscriber quality of service.
Remote Oil & Gas Field Data Aggregation and Analysis
Scenario: An oil & gas services provider installs the Q1J32A-HPE MSA 2050 SAS NEBS Certified DC Power SFF Storage at unmanned drilling sites to capture high-frequency sensor data and seismic logs, enabling local analytics and secure replication over limited-bandwidth WAN. Outcome: Delivers NEBS-rated reliability in harsh environments, ensures real-time edge analytics with built-in redundancy, and cuts unplanned downtime by up to 30%, boosting operational efficiency and safety compliance.
Edge Cloud for Retail POS and Inventory Management
Scenario: A national retail chain integrates the Q1J32A-HPE MSA 2050 SAS NEBS Certified DC Power SFF Storage into edge server cabinets across 500 stores to power point-of-sale systems, inventory databases, and AI-driven video analytics under DC-powered racks. Outcome: Provides sub-millisecond transaction response, centralized provisioning via HPE OneView, and a 20% reduction in shrinkage through real-time stock visibility—all while optimizing energy usage.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q1J32A |  E7W03A |  Q1J04A |  K2R80A |  Q2P39A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 512 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 / JBOD | 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 | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 750W | 750W | 350W | 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 | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q1J32A Enterprise Storage System | E7W03A Storage Array | Q1J04A Storage System | K2R80A SAN Storage System | Q2P39A Enterprise NAS Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 25 inches | 28 inches | 27.5 inches | 29 inches | 27.0 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 50 lbs | 30 lbs |
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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
H
Henry Blackwood
4
NEBS certified storage works reliably in our telecom environment.
J
Julian Merritt
5
Consistent SAS performance and stable dual controller operation.
M
Marcus Thornton
5
Good choice for regulated environments needing DC power.
A
Andrew Lowell
5
Smooth deployment and predictable behavior.
O
Oliver Keaton
4
Solid enterprise storage platform.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE MSA 2050 SAS NEBS Certified DC Power SFF Storage?
The HPE MSA 2050 SAS NEBS Certified DC Power SFF Storage (SKU: Q1J32A) is an enterprise-grade flash-ready storage array that delivers high-performance 12Gb SAS throughput, NEBS compliance and DC power support in a 2U, 24-bay SFF enclosure.
What storage capacities does the HPE MSA 2050 support?
The HPE MSA 2050 supports up to 460TB of raw capacity in its 24 internal SFF bays and can scale to 1.4PB of raw capacity with optional expansion enclosures.
What does NEBS certification mean for this storage array?
NEBS certification ensures the HPE MSA 2050 meets rigorous Telcordia reliability, temperature, vibration and seismic standards for deployment in central office and harsh-environment data centers.
Why choose the DC power option for the MSA 2050?
The DC power option allows the MSA 2050 to integrate seamlessly into telecommunications and industrial sites that rely on –48V DC power, reducing conversion losses and improving overall power efficiency.
Which drive types are supported in the MSA 2050?
The MSA 2050 supports 2.5-inch SAS and SATA SSDs and HDDs, enabling you to deploy mixed drive pools for tiered performance and capacity optimization.
What performance can I expect from the MSA 2050?
The dual-controller design with 12Gb SAS backend delivers up to 320K IOPS for random workloads and up to 6.4GB/s throughput for sequential workloads, ideal for mixed transactional and streaming applications.
How does the MSA 2050 ensure high availability?
The MSA 2050 features active-active controllers, redundant power supplies, hot-swappable drives and automated failover to maintain uninterrupted data access and service continuity.
What management tools are available for the MSA 2050?
You can manage the MSA 2050 through HPE InfoSight for predictive analytics, HPE Smart Storage Administrator for rapid provisioning and a RESTful API for seamless integration with DevOps workflows.
Can I expand the MSA 2050 as my storage needs grow?
Yes, you can attach up to four MSA 2050 or MSA 2050 expansion enclosures, increasing total capacity and drive count without additional host connectivity changes.
What host connectivity options are supported?
The MSA 2050 offers 12Gb SAS host ports and is compatible with optional Fibre Channel or iSCSI front-end modules, giving you flexibility to connect to SAN or direct-attach environments.
Is the MSA 2050 compatible with leading operating systems and hypervisors?
Yes, the MSA 2050 is certified for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and major Unix platforms.
What form factor is the MSA 2050?
The HPE MSA 2050 is a 2U rack-mountable chassis with 24 hot-pluggable 2.5-inch small form factor drive bays in a NEBS-compliant enclosure.
What warranty and support options are available?
The MSA 2050 comes with a one-year limited warranty, extendable up to five years, and is backed by optional HPE Foundation Care or Proactive Care support services.
How does the MSA 2050 improve energy efficiency?
By leveraging high-efficiency DC power and intelligent drive spin-down, the MSA 2050 reduces power and cooling requirements, lowering overall operating costs.
What are common use cases for the MSA 2050?
Typical use cases include virtualized workloads, database acceleration, backup and recovery targets, and remote site storage where NEBS-rated, DC-powered infrastructure is required.
How secure is data on the MSA 2050?
The MSA 2050 supports optional self-encrypting drives (SEDs) with FIPS 140-2 certification and secure erase capabilities to protect data at rest and facilitate compliance.