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Q2R22A Overview
Q2R22A is a SAN storage system featuring 24 drive bays that support a Mixed array of drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, with a total storage capacity of 1 PB and RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 6 configurations. It is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, comes with 16 GB of pre-installed memory that is upgradeable to a maximum of 64 GB, and offers connectivity through USB 3.2, Ethernet (10GbE), and Fibre Channel.
Q2R22A is engineered for high-performance environments with expansion support, redundant fan cooling, and a redundant power supply rated at 500W, ensuring maximum system availability. Designed for use in enterprise data centers, SMB backup operations, virtualization environments, and media servers, it delivers robust and scalable storage solutions for mission-critical applications.
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Q2R22A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 24-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 1 PB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6
- 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 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 500W
- 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
- Q2R22A Enterprise SAN Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q2R22A Use Case
Virtualized Server Consolidation for SMB Using HPE MSA 1050 1GbE iSCSI Dual Controller LFF Storage
A mid-market manufacturing firm centralizes 20 VMware ESXi hosts on an HPE MSA 1050 1GbE iSCSI Dual Controller LFF array to replace aging direct-attached storage. The dual controllers deliver non-disruptive failover and consistent 1GbE performance, reducing rack-space and cutting storage TCO by 30%. Outcome: simplified management, higher uptime, and predictable I/O for mixed workloads.
High-Capacity Backup and Rapid Recovery with HPE MSA 1050 1GbE iSCSI Storage
An IT services provider implements the HPE MSA 1050 1GbE iSCSI Dual Controller LFF Storage as the primary target for nightly Veeam backups of 100+ virtual machines. With built-in replication and 40 TB of LFF capacity, the solution slashes backup windows by 50% and achieves sub-minute RTOs. Outcome: robust data protection, seamless failover, and scalable capacity growth without added complexity.
Remote Office File Services and Replication on HPE MSA 1050 1GbE iSCSI Dual Controller Storage
A distributed retail chain deploys HPE MSA 1050 1GbE iSCSI Dual Controller LFF Storage at 50 branch locations for local file shares and database caching. Synchronous replication to the data center ensures continuous availability, while 1GbE connectivity delivers low-latency access for POS systems. Outcome: improved branch performance, centralized backup, and guaranteed failover with minimal bandwidth.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2R22A |  M0T60A |  Q2R19A |  Q1J79A |  M0S96A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 24-bay | 24-bay | 8-bay | 16-bay | 24-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 512 TB | 128 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | 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 |
| 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 | 128 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 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | 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 | 500W | 750W | 500W | 750W | 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 | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Q2R22A Enterprise SAN Storage System | M0T60A Enterprise Storage Array | Q2R19A Storage Appliance | Q1J79A Storage System | M0S96A Storage Array |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 50 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
E
Edward Simmons
5
Good performance for small to mid size environments.
J
Julian Kemp
5
Reliable dual controller design.
H
Henry Ward
4
Works well for shared storage.
P
Peter Doyle
4
Predictable throughput.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE MSA 1050 1GbE iSCSI Dual Controller LFF Storage?
The HPE MSA 1050 is an entry-level, dual-controller storage array offering 1GbE iSCSI connectivity and support for large form-factor (LFF) drives, designed for small to midsize businesses requiring reliable block storage.
What drive types and capacities does the HPE MSA 1050 support?
The array supports up to 12 LFF drives, including 7200 RPM SATA HDDs up to 8 TB and 10K/15K RPM SAS HDDs, delivering raw capacities up to 96 TB per enclosure.
How does the dual-controller architecture benefit performance and availability?
Two active/active controllers balance I/O workloads and provide non-disruptive failover, ensuring continuous operation and optimized performance under node or path failures.
What connectivity options are available on the HPE MSA 1050?
Standard connectivity includes four 1GbE iSCSI ports per controller, supporting link aggregation for up to 8 Gb/s throughput and flexible network configurations.
Can the HPE MSA 1050 scale to larger environments?
Yes. You can expand storage by adding up to four MSA 1050 expansion enclosures, scaling raw capacity to 480 TB while maintaining single-pane management.
What performance levels can I expect from this storage array?
The MSA 1050 delivers up to 45 K IOPS and 1.2 GB/s throughput with low latency, suitable for virtualization, backup and general block-storage workloads.
Which management tools are included with the HPE MSA 1050?
It includes HPE MSA Storage Management Utility for web-based administration and optional HPE Command View for centralized multi-array management.
Is data protection supported on the HPE MSA 1050?
Yes. It offers snapshot, remote replication, volume mirroring and integration with leading backup software for comprehensive data protection.
What operating systems and hypervisors are compatible?
The array is certified for Windows Server, VMware vSphere, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and Citrix XenServer, ensuring broad compatibility.
How energy-efficient is the HPE MSA 1050?
With Intelligent Drive Spindown and variable-speed fans, the MSA 1050 reduces power draw by up to 30% compared to previous generations.
What rack space and power requirements does it have?
The base unit occupies 2U of rack space and operates on dual 100–240 VAC power supplies with hot-swap capability.
Does the HPE MSA 1050 support encryption?
Yes. It features controller-based AES 256-bit encryption for data-at-rest when used with self-encrypting drives (SEDs), meeting industry compliance standards.
How easy is it to deploy the HPE MSA 1050?
Deployment is streamlined with Quick Setup wizard, automated LUN creation and factory-integrated setup, allowing storage provisioning in under 15 minutes.
What warranty and support options are available?
The MSA 1050 includes a one-year parts and labor warranty, with optional HPE Foundation Care and Proactive Care services for enhanced coverage and response times.
What key use cases does the HPE MSA 1050 address?
Ideal for virtualized servers, departmental file shares, remote office backup and test/dev environments, delivering cost-effective, high-availability block storage.