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Q2R24A Overview
Q2R24A is an enterprise SAN storage system featuring 24 drive bays that support SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD options with a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB. It delivers support for multiple RAID configurations including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores. Pre-installed with 16 GB of RAM and expandable up to 64 GB using ECC DDR4 technology, Q2R24A offers connectivity via USB 3.2, 10GbE network ports with 4 LAN ports, and has additional expansion capabilities.
Q2R24A comes with redundant power supply rated at 750W and features a redundant fan cooling system to ensure continuous operation and optimal performance in critical environments. Designed for use cases including SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications, this custom OS-equipped storage array meets the rigorous demands of modern data management and scalable IT infrastructure needs.
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Q2R24A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 24-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- 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
- 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
- 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 / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- Q2R24A Enterprise Storage Array
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q2R24A Use Case
Virtualization Infrastructure Acceleration with Q2R24A-HPE MSA 1050
A mid-sized financial services firm deploys Q2R24A-HPE MSA 1050 10GbE iSCSI Dual Controller LFF Storage to consolidate 120 VMware ESXi hosts onto a shared SAN. Leveraging dual-controller failover and 10GbE load-balanced iSCSI, the solution delivers 70% faster VM provisioning, consistent sub-millisecond latency, and 4:1 data reduction—ensuring predictable performance under peak loads and simplified storage management.
High-Performance Database Consolidation on Q2R24A-HPE MSA 1050
An e-commerce retailer consolidates five SQL Server clusters onto a single Q2R24A-HPE MSA 1050 10GbE iSCSI Dual Controller LFF Storage array. The system’s high-density 3.5″ drives and 10GbE connectivity sustain 120K IOPS at sub-1ms latency, accelerating transaction processing by 30% and increasing storage capacity by 50%—while dual controllers guarantee 99.999% availability for 24/7 operations.
Secure Backup & Rapid Recovery with Q2R24A-HPE MSA 1050 Snapshots
A regional healthcare provider uses Q2R24A-HPE MSA 1050 10GbE iSCSI Dual Controller LFF Storage to host continuous data protection and off-site replication across two data centers. Built-in snapshot scheduling and asynchronous replication achieve RPO under 15 minutes and RTO under 30 minutes, ensuring regulatory compliance, rapid failover, and minimal downtime during maintenance or site outages.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q2R24A |  M0T02A |  E7W04A |  Q1J29A |  K2R82A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 24-bay | 12-bay | 4-bay | 16-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 256 TB | 64 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 | 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 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 1GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 350W | 250W | 750W | 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 | Yes | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | Q2R24A Enterprise Storage Array | M0T02A Enterprise Storage Array | E7W04A Storage System | Q1J29A Enterprise Storage Array | K2R82A |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 25 inches | 25 inches | 27.5 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 30 lbs | 30 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
J
Julian Stone
4
Handles heavy VM traffic smoothly.
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Marcus Field
5
Reliable dual controller setup.
O
Oliver Shaw
5
Good scalability options.
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Henry Walton
5
Consistent low latency access.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE MSA 1050 10GbE iSCSI Dual Controller LFF Storage?
The HPE MSA 1050 is a dual-controller, large-form-factor (LFF) SAN array with 10GbE iSCSI connectivity. It delivers high availability, scalable performance, and simplified management for SMB and enterprise edge environments.
What are the key features of the HPE MSA 1050?
Key features include dual active controllers, 10GbE iSCSI ports, support for up to 12 LFF drives per enclosure, flexible drive tiers (SSD/HDD), snapshot and replication services, and HPE Smart Array integration.
What is the maximum raw capacity of the MSA 1050?
The MSA 1050 supports up to 12 large-form-factor drives per enclosure for a maximum raw capacity of 960 TB when populated with 8 TB HDDs.
Which drive types are supported in the MSA 1050?
The MSA 1050 supports a mix of 3.5″ SATA and SAS HDDs, as well as SAS SSDs, enabling tiered storage configurations for optimal performance and cost efficiency.
How does the dual controller design benefit my environment?
Dual active controllers provide non-disruptive firmware updates, automatic failover, and load balancing to ensure continuous data availability and optimal performance under heavy workloads.
What performance levels can I expect from the MSA 1050?
With dual controllers and 10GbE iSCSI, the MSA 1050 delivers up to 350 K IOPS and sub-millisecond latency, supporting demanding virtualization, database, and backup workloads.
Is the MSA 1050 compatible with VMware and Hyper-V?
Yes. The MSA 1050 is certified for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and other leading hypervisors, offering optimized integration and management through native plugins.
What network connectivity options are available?
Standard connectivity includes four 10GbE iSCSI ports. Optional ports for 1/10GbE or 16Gb FC can be added via controller upgrades for mixed SAS, FC, and iSCSI environments.
How can I expand storage capacity on the MSA 1050?
You can attach up to three additional LFF expansion enclosures for a total of 48 drives. Online expansion allows seamless capacity growth without service disruption.
What data protection features does the MSA 1050 offer?
Built-in snapshot and remote replication services enable point-in-time recovery and efficient disaster recovery. Battery-backed cache ensures data integrity during power events.
How is the MSA 1050 managed and monitored?
HPE MSA 1050 is managed via the intuitive HPE Storage Service Manager GUI, with optional command-line interface (CLI) and RESTful API for automation and integration with third-party tools.
Which redundant components are included?
The array includes redundant power supplies, fans, controllers, and cache modules. Hot-swappable components ensure continuous operation during maintenance.
What are the power and cooling specifications?
Each MSA 1050 enclosure consumes a maximum of 750 W and operates between 10–35 °C. Redundant power supplies and hot-swap fans maintain optimal thermal performance.
What warranty and support options are available?
HPE provides a three-year, parts replacement warranty with 24×7 phone support and next-business-day onsite coverage. Extended warranties and Proactive Care services are also available.
What workloads are ideal for the MSA 1050?
Ideal use cases include virtual machine storage, databases, file and print services, and backup repositories. It’s particularly suited to SMB and ROBO environments requiring cost-effective, scalable SAN.
How does the MSA 1050 compare to the MSA 2050?
The MSA 1050 targets entry-level performance with 10GbE iSCSI, while the MSA 2050 adds 12Gb SAS, NVMe caching, and higher IOPS. The MSA 2050 suits more demanding enterprise workloads.