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Q2R21A Overview
Q2R21A is a SAN storage appliance featuring a 12-bay configuration that supports mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD with total storage capacity up to 512 TB. It offers comprehensive RAID support—including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10—powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory (expandable up to 128 GB), alongside interfaces such as USB 3.1, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel for robust connectivity.
Q2R21A also comes with expansion support, redundant fan-based active cooling, and a redundant 750W power supply to ensure continuous, high-availability operation. Designed for demanding use cases in enterprise data centers, virtualization, media servers, and SMB backup, it delivers reliable network performance with 2 LAN ports and integrated advanced RAID redundancy.
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Q2R21A 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
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.1
- 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
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- Q2R21A Storage Appliance
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 27.5 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
Q2R21A Use Case
Enterprise Virtualization Consolidation with HP MSA 2010 12GB SAS DC Dual Controller SFF Storage
In a global financial firm running 200+ VMware ESXi hosts, IT architects deploy the Q2R21A-HP MSA 2010 12GB SAS DC Dual Controller SFF Storage to consolidate virtual machines on a resilient, high-throughput storage layer. Dual active controllers and 12Gb/s SAS connectivity deliver sub-millisecond latency under heavy I/O, reducing VM boot times by 40% and slashing rack footprint by 30%. Outcome: streamlined capacity growth, simplified management via HP OneView, and a 99.99% SLA for mission-critical VM workloads.
Accelerated OLTP Database Performance for Retail Point-of-Sale Systems
A large retail chain with geographically distributed stores implements the HP MSA 2010 12GB SAS DC Dual Controller SFF Storage to host its Microsoft SQL Server-based POS databases. The dual-controller architecture and SSD caching option deliver consistent 1,500+ IOPS per array node, accelerating transaction processing by 50% during peak shopping hours. Benefit: faster checkout times, improved customer satisfaction, and predictable database performance with built-in redundancy for zero unplanned downtime.
Business Continuity and Rapid Backup Recovery in Healthcare IT
A regional hospital’s IT department integrates the Q2R21A-HP MSA 2010 12GB SAS DC Dual Controller SFF Storage into its nightly backup workflow using HP StoreOnce replication. The array’s dual-controller failover and thin provisioning enable 2:1 data reduction and full-image restores in under 15 minutes. Result: rigorous compliance with healthcare RTO/RPO requirements, minimized data loss risk, and assured patient record availability during maintenance or disaster events.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2R21A |  Q2R20A |  Q1J29A |  Q1J01A |  M0S96A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | NAS | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 512 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 / 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 | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.1 | 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 | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 350W | 750W | 350W | 750W |
| 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 | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | SMB | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q2R21A Storage Appliance | Q2R20A Storage System | Q1J29A Enterprise Storage Array | Q1J01A Enterprise NAS Storage System | M0S96A Storage Array |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 27.5 inches | 29 inches | 27.5 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Henry Porter
4
Works well for secondary storage.
J
Julian Scott
5
Consistent SAS performance.
M
Marcus Doyle
4
Simple management interface.
O
Oliver Fraser
4
Dependable platform.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP MSA 2010 12GB SAS DC Dual Controller SFF Storage?
The HP MSA 2010 12GB SAS DC Dual Controller SFF Storage is an entry-level hybrid SAN array featuring two active-active controllers, 12Gbps SAS host ports, and support for 2.5" small-form-factor drives.
Which drive types and capacities does the MSA 2010 support?
The MSA 2010 supports up to 12 hot-plug 2.5" SAS HDDs or SSDs in the base array, with drive capacities ranging from 600 GB to 6 TB, delivering up to 72 TB of raw capacity.
What SAS interface speed does the MSA 2010 offer?
Each MSA 2010 controller provides two 12 Gbps SAS host ports (24 Gbps aggregate) and a 12 Gbps back-end interconnect for maximum throughput.
How do the dual controllers enhance performance and reliability?
Active-active dual controllers balance I/O workloads across both nodes, provide nondisruptive failover, and deliver up to 100 K IOPS with HDDs or 250 K IOPS with SSDs.
What scalability options are available for the MSA 2010?
You can attach up to two MSA expansion enclosures (12 drives each) over 12 Gbps SAS, scaling to 36 drives and up to 216 TB of raw capacity.
Which operating systems and hypervisors are supported?
The MSA 2010 is certified for Microsoft Windows Server, Hyper-V, VMware ESXi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and Citrix XenServer.
How is the MSA 2010 managed and monitored?
Management is via the MSA Command View web GUI, CLI, SNMP integration, and HPE OneView plugin for centralized monitoring and alerting.
What RAID levels does the MSA 2010 support?
The array supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 1+0 with online RAID level migration and global hot-spare assignment for flexible protection.
How does the system ensure data redundancy?
Data redundancy is achieved through dual-controller failover, battery-backed write cache, RAID protection, and configurable hot-spare drives.
What performance can customers expect from the MSA 2010?
Customers can achieve sub-1 ms latency with optimized workloads, up to 100 K IOPS using SAS HDDs, and up to 250 K IOPS with SSDs.
What power and cooling features are included?
The MSA 2010 includes redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans, engineered for front-to-back airflow and minimal downtime during maintenance.
How energy efficient is the MSA 2010?
With 12 Gbps SAS efficiency, power-optimized controllers, and low-power PSUs, the MSA 2010 minimizes energy consumption in dense rack deployments.
What warranty and support options are available?
The array ships with a standard 3-year HPE hardware warranty, 24×7 phone support, and options for Proactive Care or Foundation Care service upgrades.
Which use cases is the MSA 2010 best suited for?
Ideal for SMB SAN, virtualization, remote or branch offices, backup/restore, and high-performance database applications requiring low latency.
How easy is it to install and configure the MSA 2010?
Installation completes in under 15 minutes using the Quick Setup guide and MSA Setup Utility, with wizard-driven configuration in Command View.