HPE MSA 1050 Storage System (785564) - Entry-Level SAN

Product Description

The HPE MSA 1050 is a dual-controller SAS storage system (MPN 785564) designed for enterprise SAN environments requiring high-availability block storage. This factory-integrated unit comes equipped with four 12 Gbit/s SAS host ports, providing a compact, embeddable storage module for mid-range data center deployments. The system is delivered without pre-installed drives, supporting up to 24 drives for flexible capacity configuration.

Technical Specifications

• Line: MSA 1050
• Device Class: SAN
• Form Factor: Embedded
• Max Supported Drives: 24
• SAS Host Ports: 4 × 12 Gbit/s
• Ethernet Ports: 2 × 1 Gbit/s (Management Ethernet Port)
• Expansion Module Slots: 2
• Operating Temperature: +5°C to +40°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to +70°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Design Features

• Dual-controller architecture ensures redundant pathing and failover capability.
• Embedded form factor enables installation directly into existing rack infrastructure.
• No integrated display reduces hardware footprint and power draw.
• Dedicated management Ethernet ports allow out-of-band administration.
• Two expansion module slots support scale-out capacity growth.
• Drive-less base configuration permits tailored storage media selection.

Application Area

The HPE MSA 1050 is deployed in enterprise data centers and mid-range IT environments requiring dependable SAN storage with SAS connectivity. It suits virtualized server clusters, database workloads, and backup repositories where controller redundancy and expandability are critical. Its embedded design integrates efficiently into standard racks, supporting consolidation and centralized storage management.