HPE MSA 2050

MSA Quick Start Instructions
Feature overview
The HPE MSA 2050/2052 is available in two models:
• 24 disk capacity model for 2.5 inch Small Form Factor (SFF) disks
• 12 disk capacity model for 3.5 inch Large Form Factor (LFF) disks
For detailed reference information, instructions, and cabling examples, see the following documents:
• HPE MSA 2050/2052 QuickSpecs
• HPE MSA 2050/2052 User Guide
• HPE MSA 2050/2052 Cable Configuration Guide
• HPE MSA 2050/2052 SMU Reference Guide
• HPE MSA 2050/2052 Best Practices Guide
MSA 2050/2052 front features
24 disk slots for SFF disks
12 disk slots for LFF disks
MSA 2050/2052 rear features
Dual Power Supply and Fan modules
Dual Array Controller modules
Prepare for the installation
Prerequisites
The following items will be shipped with the MSA 2050/2052 :
• HPE MSA 2050/2052 LFF or HPE MSA 2050/2052 SFF chassis.
• Rack mounting kit
• Mini-USB CLI cable
• PSU power cords
• HPE MSA 2050 front faceplate
• HPE MSA 2052 systems include 2 SDDs
Other items you may need:
• Screwdrivers (Phillips #1 and #2)
• Antistatic protection device
• Expansion disk enclosures and cables
• Servers that need access to the MSA Storage array
• SAN or Ethernet Switches
• Cables for connecting to the host
• RJ-45 Ethernet cable for connecting to a remote management host
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