Overview:
Looking for simple, high-performance, and low-cost shared storage that delivers application acceleration across all your server workloads? HPE MSA Storage has been the leading shared storage solution for HPE ProLiant servers for almost three decades. With over 600,000 storage arrays sold, MSA continues to deliver on its promise of simple, fast, and affordable storage for SMB customers. The HPE MSA Gen7 Storage Array sets a new standard for entry-level shared storage by providing an affordable path to high-performance storage without compromising on the simplicity and reliability that its customers depend on. The MSA Gen7 array portfolio delivers up to 2X more system performance while supporting user scalability beyond 7 PB per array with new high-capacity media options. New Gen7 innovations supporting online system and media firmware updates, as well as simpler and faster access to the HPE MSA Health Check tool, reduce the complexity and time required for routine system maintenance.
HPE MSA 2070 2U small form factor storage array with two 16 Gb Fibre Channel 4-port controllers, twenty-four open SFF drive bays, and two 580W redundant power supplies. Complete your array configuration by adding drives from our Smart Choice list of drive 6-pack options.
What's New
- Customer configurable HPE MSA Gen7 storage array models and storage media options available through the HPE Smart Choice program.
- HPE Smart Choice MSA Gen7 all-flash storage array bundles with up to 92 TB of raw storage capacity included, supporting 16/32 Gb Fibre Channel, 10/25 GbE iSCSI, and 12 Gb SAS host connectivity.
- All MSA Gen6 and Gen7 storage array models are now fully certified for use with HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Software.
- MSA HDD and SSD media options supporting an increase in MSA Gen7 raw capacity of up to a maximum of 7.37 PB.
Features:
Simple - The Shared Storage System Anyone Can Use
Start with the unique and intuitive graphical user interface of HPE MSA Storage Management Utility (SMU) that provides step-by-step instructions and guided workflows to set up the array within minutes.
System monitoring and maintenance available through a simplified dashboard offers "at-a-glance" views of system alerts, performance, and capacity usage. New HPE MSA Gen7 innovations include support for online controller/media firmware updates as well as simpler and faster access to MSA Health Check.
System architecture supporting hot-swap controllers, drives, and power supplies, enabling users to quickly complete upgrades and maintenance with minimal downtime.
Fast - Real Performance You Can See and Feel
Next generation system architecture supporting incredibly fast performance for an entry-level storage solution. HPE MSA Gen7 delivers up to 2X more IOPS (random) performance with up to 30% more system bandwidth (sequential) as compared to HPE MSA Gen6 Storage.1
Real-time, automated data tiering for hybrid configurations, optimizing the use of high-performance SSD media as well as lower-cost HDD storage within the same array. With minimal investment in SSDs, users can increase system IOPS by up to 4X versus HDD-only configurations.3
HPE MSA-DP+ advanced RAID technology eliminates the use of idle spare drives by distributing spare capacity across all drives in the disk group and enabling drive rebuild times that are up to 25X faster than traditional RAID.4
Affordable - Great Value Across All MSA Configurations
Start small and scale as needed with any combination of SSDs, Enterprise SAS or Midline SAS HDDs. "Grow as you go" upgrades are available through low-cost HPE MSA SSD and HDD media 6-packs.
Wide range of HPE MSA Gen7 Storage Array models including value-driven solution bundles for hybrid-flash and all-flash configurations providing a costeffective path to high-performance storage on Day 1.
Minimize resources dedicated to daily maintenance and focus on business outcomes with HPE MSA Health Check. A cloud-based tool available to all MSA users at no additional charge, Health Check uses MSA system logs to assess performance and configurations against HPE MSA best practice guidelines.
Technical Specifications:
| HPE MSA 2070 SFF 2x16Gb FC 4‑port Controller Storage Array Specifications |
| Product Number |
P89066-B25 |
| Drive description |
Up to 24 SFF HDD and/or SSD per array base model |
| Capacity |
Up to 7.37 PB (all SFF) depending on model and drive mix, with full expansion |
| Storage expansion options |
2U 24-drive SFF drive enclosure and/or 2U 12-drive LFF drive enclosure (add up to 9 in any combination) |
| Storage controller |
2x 16 Gb Fibre Channel controllers per array, 4-ports each (8-ports total) |
| Compatible operating systems |
Windows Server® 2022;
Windows Server® 2019;
Windows Server® 2016;
VMware vSphere 6.7;
Red Hat® Linux 8;
SuSE SLES 15;
See HPE SPOCK for more details. |
| Form factor |
2U rack mount (base array model) |
| Energy efficiency |
ENERGY STAR™ Compliant |
| Host connectivity |
16 Gb Fibre Channel |
| Drive form factor |
SFF |
| Included drives |
Drives not included |
| SED Drives Supported |
Yes |
| Included transceivers |
Not included |
| Warranty |
Three-year limited warranty, parts exchange next business day delivery on all base arrays and drive enclosures. MSA drives and other options carry a separate warranty. |
Hardware Specs:
HPE MSA Gen7 Storage
HPE MSA Gen7 Storage
| 1 |
Power Switch |
| 2 |
Redundant Power and Cooling Module (AC or DC) |
| 3 |
Host connection ports (16 Gb FC, 10/25 GbE iSCSI, 10GBase-T iSCSI, or 12 Gb SAS depending on model) |
| 4 |
Ethernet management port |
| 5 |
12 Gb SAS expansion port |
| 6 |
Controller A (Inverted) |
| 7 |
Controller B |
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