HP MSA 2050 User Manual

MSA 2050 User Guide
Firmware Version: VL100
Part Number: 723983-005
Published: June 2017
Edition: 1
Abstract
This document describes initial hardware setup for HPE MSA 2050 controller enclosures, and is intended for use by
storage system administrators familiar with servers and computer networks, network administration, storage system
installation and configuration, storage area network management, and relevant protocols.

HP MSA 2050 Specifications

General

Model	HP MSA 2050
Category	Storage
Controller Type	Dual Controller
Form Factor	2U
Maximum Drives Supported	192
Cache Memory	8 GB per controller
Number of Controllers	2
Protocols	Fibre Channel, iSCSI, SAS
Drive Support	2.5-inch SFF and 3.5-inch LFF drives
Host Interfaces	16 Gb Fibre Channel, 10GbE iSCSI, 12 Gb SAS
RAID Levels Supported	RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Expansion Options	Supports expansion with MSA 2050 LFF and SFF Disk Enclosures
Power Supplies	Dual, redundant power supplies
Operating Temperature	10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Warranty	3 years
Maximum Raw Capacity	192 TB