Affordable Performance for Small and Medium Businesses

When you're looking to buy a storage solution that combines performance and affordability, the HPE MSA 2040 Energy Star SAN Dual Controller SFF Storage stands out from the crowd. Ideal for small and remote office deployments, this flash-ready system delivers a powerful application acceleration without breaking the bank. Built with a flexible base model, the MSA 2040 doubles the performance of previous generations, providing over 200,000 IOPS. This upgraded performance ensures that your business can handle heavy workloads efficiently, making it a smart investment for your IT infrastructure.

Exceptional Features for Enhancing Data Storage

The MSA 2040’s features allow you to start with a basic setup and expand as your needs evolve. This storage solution provides a variety of support options, including Solid State Drives (SSDs), high-performance enterprise hard drives, and lower-cost midline SAS-based HDDs. Whether you're looking to upgrade existing capabilities or vault into modern data storage practices, the versatility of the HPE MSA 2040 aligns with your business’s growth trajectory. Tailored design accommodates various use cases across the enterprise landscape.

Simplicity Meets Advanced Capability

Installing and maintaining storage systems shouldn’t be a chore, and the HPE MSA 2040 embodies this philosophy. You can effectively manage your system without prior storage experience, thanks to an intuitive setup and maintenance architecture. The automated tiering dynamically addresses shifts in workload demands, freeing up your time and resources for core business operations. This hands-off management makes it particularly suited for organizations that may lack specialized IT departments.

Robust Data Protection Solutions

Data integrity and security remain a paramount concern for businesses, and the HPE MSA 2040 excels in this realm. With updated virtualized snapshot technology, data protection is far simpler, giving you quick recovery options when you need them. This feature, alongside remote replication capabilities through Fibre Channel (FC) and iSCSI, establishes a robust disaster recovery framework. The addition of encrypted SSDs and HDDs ensures that sensitive data remains secure, critical for businesses managing confidential information.

Grow Your Storage Solution with Confidence

Flexibility is the backbone of successful business strategy, and the HPE MSA 2040 supports this ideology seamlessly. You can implement data-in-place upgrades, allowing for the protection of existing drive investments while minimizing data migrations. Scale your setup as required, integrating SSDs, enterprise-grade, or midline SAS HDDs to suit dynamic business needs. The possibilities for expansion mean your storage infrastructure can evolve without the need for massive reinvestment, consistently aligning with your operational demands.

Specifications and Compatibility

The HPE K2R80A Modular Smart Array provides not just considerable performance but also versatile compatibility. Whether running HP-UX, Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, or Microsoft Windows Server versions, the system integrates smoothly within existing ecosystems. The advanced configuration supports up to 43TB of storage capacity, with provisions for 24 2.5” SFF drives. Built to meet high standards of sustainability, the ENERGY STAR certification denotes a commitment to efficiency and environmental responsibility.