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Q2P39A Overview
Q2P39A is a high-performance NAS storage system featuring 12 drive bays that accept SATA HDD, SAS HDD, and SATA SSD devices. It offers a total storage capacity of 1 PB and supports multiple RAID configurations including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, ensuring optimal performance and data protection.
The system is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of DDR4 memory, upgradeable to 64 GB. It includes a versatile set of interfaces—USB 3.2, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel connectivity—and provides expansion support, a redundant power supply rated at 350W, and redundant fan cooling. Q2P39A is ideally engineered for use in SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization environments, and media server deployments.
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Q2P39A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 1 PB
- 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
- 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
- Q2P39A Enterprise NAS Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 27.0 inches
- Weight
- 30 lbs
Q2P39A Use Case
Virtualization Consolidation with Q2P39A-HPE MSA 2050 SAS DC Power LFF Storage
Deploy the Q2P39A-HPE MSA 2050 SAS DC Power LFF Storage in a VMware vSphere environment to consolidate 50+ virtual machines on a 2U footprint. Achieve sub-1ms latency for mission-critical apps, reduce rack space by 60%, and maintain 99.99% uptime with built-in redundancy and thin provisioning.
Remote Office Backup & DR Using Q2P39A-HPE MSA 2050 SAS DC Power LFF Storage
Implement Q2P39A-HPE MSA 2050 SAS DC Power LFF Storage at branch sites for local snapshots and synchronous replication to a central data center. Ensure rapid recovery (RTO < 5 minutes), simplified WAN transfer, and AES-256 encryption for secure business continuity and reduced data-protection costs.
Scalable VDI Deployment with Q2P39A-HPE MSA 2050 SAS DC Power LFF Storage
Scale up to 2,000 virtual desktops on Q2P39A-HPE MSA 2050 SAS DC Power LFF Storage to support hybrid workforces. Deliver consistent IOPS for login storms, leverage automated tiering to optimize flash usage, and slash storage overhead by 40% while boosting user experience.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2P39A |  Q1J28A |  E7V99AR |  Q1J29A |  Q1J03A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay | 16-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 256 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 / JBOD | 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 | 32 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 750W | 350W | 750W | 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 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | Q2P39A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q1J28A Enterprise Storage System | E7V99AR Enterprise Storage System | Q1J29A Enterprise Storage Array | Q1J03A Enterprise Storage Array |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Depth | 27.0 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches | 27.5 inches | 25.2 inches |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 38 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Henry Whitman
5
Reliable storage for production workloads.
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Julian Fox
4
Good balance of capacity and speed.
M
Marcus Doyle
4
Stable under continuous use.
O
Oliver Stanhope
5
Enterprise quality storage solution.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE MSA 2050 SAS DC Power LFF Storage?
The HPE MSA 2050 SAS DC Power LFF Storage (SKU Q2P39A) is an entry-level dual-controller 12Gb/s SAS array with DC power input and support for large form factor drives, delivering cost-effective nearline capacity and high performance.
What hard drive capacities and types does the HPE MSA 2050 support?
It supports up to 12 large form factor SAS or Nearline SAS drives per enclosure with capacities up to 16TB each (192TB raw), expandable to 48 drives (768TB raw) using dedicated LFF expansion enclosures.
What performance can I expect from the HPE MSA 2050?
The HPE MSA 2050 delivers up to 200,000 IOPS and 3.4 GB/s aggregate throughput using dual controllers and adaptive caching to optimize mixed workloads.
Which RAID levels are supported on the HPE MSA 2050?
The array supports RAID 0, 1, 1+0, 5 and 6 with adaptive read/write caching for high performance and data protection.
How do I manage and configure the HPE MSA 2050?
You can manage the array via the HPE MSA Storage Management Utility, a web-based GUI, CLI or REST API, enabling quick provisioning and automation.
Can I expand the storage capacity of the HPE MSA 2050?
Yes, by adding up to three HPE MSA 2050 LFF expansion enclosures, scaling from 12 to 48 drives for up to 768TB of raw capacity.
What host connectivity options are available?
The system offers four 12 Gb/s SAS host ports per controller for direct attach to HPE ProLiant servers or integration with SAS switches.
Is the HPE MSA 2050 compatible with virtualization platforms?
Yes, it integrates with VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V and Citrix XenServer, supporting VM-aware snapshots and optimized storage for virtual machines.
What software features are included with the HPE MSA 2050?
Includes array-based snapshots, remote copy, volume cloning and adaptive caching at no additional license cost for data protection and efficiency.
What are the power requirements and efficiency of the DC model?
The DC model requires 48–60 VDC input, features dual hot-swappable power supplies with typical power draw of 200 W and a Tier-1 efficiency rating.
What warranty and support options are available?
It comes with a three-year parts, labor and onsite support warranty, upgradeable to HPE Foundation Care or Proactive Care for enhanced SLAs.
What are the key use cases for the HPE MSA 2050?
Ideal for file/print, database, backup and virtualized workloads in remote offices or data centers requiring cost-efficient SAS storage with enterprise features.
How does the SAS DC model differ from the AC power version?
The DC model (SKU Q2P39A) uses 48–60 VDC input suited for telco or centralized DC power systems, while delivering identical storage performance and features to the AC version.
Can I replicate data between two HPE MSA 2050 arrays?
Yes, asynchronous remote copy enables data replication between two MSA 2050 systems for disaster recovery and business continuity.
How do firmware updates work on the HPE MSA 2050?
Firmware updates are applied non-disruptively via the web GUI or CLI with rolling upgrades across controllers to minimize downtime.
What is the physical form factor and installation method for the HPE MSA 2050?
The HPE MSA 2050 is a 2U rack-mount chassis supporting 12 LFF drives, includes standard 19-inch rail kits and slides for easy installation.