HPE StorageWorks MSA 2040 – SAN Storage Array
The HPE StorageWorks MSA 2040 is an entry‑to‑mid‑range Storage Area Network (SAN) array optimized for small‑to‑medium enterprises and remote or branch data centers. It delivers flexible, high‑performance block storage with simplified management, making it suitable for virtualization, databases, email systems, backup targets, and general‑purpose storage consolidation.
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Description
Ideal Use Cases
- Virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper‑V, etc.)
- Database and transactional applications
- Email and collaboration servers
- Backup and archive storage targets
- General‑purpose block storage for SMB and enterprise
The HPE StorageWorks MSA 2040 SAN Storage Array delivers reliable and scalable block storage with high availability and flexible connectivity — a strong choice for businesses that need SAN performance without complexity.
Brand
HPE
Architecture & Controllers
- Dual‑controller design for high availability and continuous operation
- Load‑balanced controllers to optimize performance and resiliency
- Easy‑to‑manage firmware and GUI‑based administration
Storage Scalability
- Supports a range of drive types including SAS and SSD
- Scales to accommodate growing data needs with additional drive enclosures
- Flexible drive population options (2.5″ and 3.5″ depending on model)
Performance & Throughput
- High throughput and IOPS performance for block workloads
- Optimized for virtualization, databases, and mixed‑workload environments
- Cache‑optimized architecture to accelerate read/write performance
Connectivity & Expandability
- Multiple host connectivity options including 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel and 10 GbE iSCSI
- Expandable via additional disk enclosures for increased capacity
- Support for hybrid configurations with a mix of SSD and HDD
Drive Support
- SAS HDDs for high‑capacity storage needs
- SSDs for performance‑critical workloads
- Support for tiering and cache to improve performance
Storage Services
- Snapshot support for point‑in‑time data protection
- Online firmware updates for minimal disruption
- Basic replication options (depending on software configuration)
Management & Monitoring
- Intuitive array management through web‑based interface
- CLI and integration with host management tools
- Alerts and monitoring for health, performance, and capacity
Reliability & Availability
- Redundant components (power supplies and cooling fans)
- Non‑disruptive controller firmware updates
- Hot‑swappable drives and parts for reduced maintenance downtime
- Flexible SAN storage — Supports Fibre Channel and iSCSI connectivity
- Easy to manage — Simple configuration and administration without complexity
- Scalable capacity — Grow storage as your business needs increase
- High availability — Dual controllers and redundant hardware keep data online
- Balanced performance — Delivers good throughput and responsiveness for core workloads
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