HPE MSA 2040 Storage

ENERGY STAR certified HPE MSA 2040 is a high-performance storage array designed for entry-level Hewlett Packard Enterprise customers desiring 8Gb/16Gb Fibre Channel, 1GbE/10GbE iSCSI, or 12Gb SAS connectivity with 4 host ports per controller. The MSA 2040 Storage array provides an excellent value for customers needing performance balanced with price to support initiatives such as consolidation and virtualization.

The MSA 2040 delivers this performance by offering:

• High performance controller architecture
• 6GB cache per controller ,  12GB per storage array
• Support for SSDs, Enterprise SAS HDDs, Midline SAS HDDs, and Self Encrypting Drives
• SAN and SAS interfaces
• Up to four (4) host ports per controller, 8 host ports per storage array
• Two new MSA 2040 Controllers:

- MSA 2040 SAN Controller

8Gb/16Gb FC connectivity and/or

1GbE/10GbE iSCSI connectivity

- MSA 2040 SAS Controller

6Gb/12Gb SAS connectivity

The HPE MSA 2040 Storage ships standard with a license for 64 snapshots for increased data protection.  The MSA2040 now offers a simplified licensing strategy with one optional software suite.  The Advanced Data Services Suite include the following software licenses:

- HPE MSA 2042 Performance Automated Tiering LTU

- HPE MSA 512-Snapshot Software LTU

- HPE MSA Remote Snap Software LTU

HPE MSA 2040 Storage (SFF)

HPE MSA 2040 Storage (LFF)

MSA 2040, 2 SAN controllers installed

1.

Power supplies

4.

Management Ethernet port

2.

8 and/or 16Gb Fibre Channel, 1 and/or 10GbE iSCSI

5.

Expansion port

3.

CLI port (mini-USB)

MSA 2040, 2 SAS controllers installed

1.

Power supplies

4.

Management Ethernet port

2.

6Gb/12Gb mini-SAS HD ports

5.

Expansion port

3.

CLI port (mini-USB)

HPE MSA 2040 Storage
Models

MSA 2040 Controller:

HPE MSA 2040 SAN Controller

C8R09A

HPE MSA 2040 SAS Controller

C8S53A

MSA 2040 Pre-Configured Models:

HPE MSA 2040 Energy Star SAN Dual Controller LFF Storage¹

K2R79A

HPE MSA 2040 Energy Star SAN Dual Controller SFF Storage²

K2R80A

HPE MSA 2040 Energy Star SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage³

K2R83A

HPE MSA 2040 Energy Star SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage⁴

K2R84A

NOTES:

¹Includes LFF Array Chassis + two MSA 2040 SAN controllers, no drives or SFPs are included

²Includes SFF Array Chassis + two MSA 2040 SAN controllers, no drives or SFPs are included

³Includes LFF Array Chassis + two MSA 2040 SAS controllers, no drives or host connect cables are included (SFP's not required for SAS controllers)

⁴Includes SFF Array Chassis + two MSA 2040 SAS controllers, no drives or host connect cables are included (SFP's not required for SAS controllers)

ENERGY STAR Certified

The HPE MSA 2040 SKU's are now ENERGY STAR certified. ENERGY STAR certified products are energy efficient which result in cost savings via reduced energy consumption and regulatory rebates. Please refer to the US EPA website for details on ENERGY STAR certification criteria and process. MSA 2040 ENERGY STAR Certification is listed on the EPA website.

As a part of gaining ENERGY STAR certification, MSA 2040 SKUs were required to change such that Hewlett Packard Enterprise and our customers can delineate between product shipped before the EPA recognized the MSA 2040 as ENERGY STAR compliant and arrays shipped after the MSA 2040 obtaining the official certification.   

No physical changes were made to the MSA 2040 or any of its components to pass the ENERGY STAR compliance testing other than SKU numbering and labels (physical and electronic).  There are no physical, form, fit or function differences between the older and the ENERGY STAR compliant HPE MSA 2040 SKU's.   

No new qualification or testing is required in order to use/substitute the new ENERGY STAR certified SKU's. 

NOTE: The EOL SKU's in the table below were discontinued on July 31, 2015. The replacement ENERGY STAR SKU's are listed below.

HPE MSA 2040
Carrier-Grade Components (NEBS)

The HPE MSA 2040 Storage arrays (SAN or SAS Controllers) connected 2U storage area network (SAN) or direct connect solution designed for network equipment providers (NEPs) and communication service providers. Suited for those who need a robust telecom infrastructure.

The HPE MSA 2040 Carrier-Grade Chassis (C8R11A) is a controller-less 6Gb chassis capable of supporting one or two MSA 2040 SAN Controller (C8R09A) or MSA 2040 SAS Controller (C8S53A) and has twenty-four Small Form Factor (SFF) drive bays. It comes equipped with two DC-power power supplies.

The HPE MSA 2.5-in Dual I/O JBOD (BV921C) is a special model disk enclosure designed for use with NEBS compliant MSA 2040 configurations. This drive enclosure has 24 drive bays (unlike the D2700 with 25 drive bays) and has dual DC-power supplies. It is only sold with a carrier grade arrays.

The NEBS compliant MSA 2040 supports configurations with up to 7 compliant disk enclosures for a maximum of 192 SFF HDD´s.

When used in conjunction with specific Storage SFF SAS drives, the solution is NEBS certified (GR-63 and GR-1089) and Seismic Zone 4 rated. NEBS level-3 certification provides the assurance that the equipment is safe to operate and sturdy enough to withstand certain physical and environmental (for example, fire, earthquakes) conditions. For Seismic Zone 4 rating, the MSA 2040 must be mounted in an HPE Seismic Rack (AH335A).

MSA DC-power Carrier-grade SFF Chassis

SKU

HPE MSA 2040 SFF DC-power Chassis

NOTE: NEBS certified

C8R11A

MSA 2040 Controller:

HPE MSA 2040 SAN Controller

C8R09A

HPE MSA 2040 SAS Controller

C8S53A

SFF Carrier-grade (only) DC-power JBOD

HPE MSA Dual I/O DC Power Carrier Grade SFF (2.5in) Drive Enclosure

NOTE: 24-drive SFF bays, NEBS certified, only sold with carrier-grade arrays.

BV921C

HPE MSA SFF Hard Disk Drives

MSA 2040 Drives:

SAS Drives (SFF 2.5-inch)

12G SFF 15K SAS HDDs

HPE MSA 300GB 12G SAS 15K SFF (2.5in) Enterprise 3yr Warranty Hard Drive

J9F40A

HPE MSA 600GB 12G SAS 15K SFF (2.5in) Enterprise 3yr Warranty Hard Drive

J9F42A

HPE MSA 900GB 12G SAS 15K SFF (2.5in) Enterprise 3yr Warranty Hard Drive

Q1H47A

12G SFF 10K SAS HDDs

HPE MSA 300GB 12G SAS 10K SFF(2.5in) Dual Port Enterprise 3yr Warranty Hard Drive

J9F44A

HPE MSA 600GB 12G SAS 10K SFF(2.5in) Dual Port Enterprise 3yr Warranty Hard Drive

J9F46A

HPE MSA 1.2TB 12G SAS 10K SFF(2.5in) Dual Port Enterprise 3yr Warranty Hard Drive

J9F48A

12G SFF SAS SSDs (Mixed Use)

HPE MSA 400GB 12G SAS Mixed Use SFF (2.5in) 3yr Warranty Solid State Drive

N9X95A

HPE MSA 800GB 12G SAS Mixed Use SFF (2.5in) 3yr Warranty Solid State Drive

N9X96A

HPE MSA 1.6TB 12G SAS Mixed Use SFF (2.5in) 3yr Warranty Solid State Drive

N9X91A

HPE MSA 3.2TB 12G SAS Mixed Use SFF (2.5in) 3yr Warranty Solid State Drive

N9X92A

12G SFF SAS SED

HPE MSA 1.2TB 12G SAS 10K SFF (2.5in) Enterprise Self Encrypted 3yr Wty Hard Drive

 P9M81A

Smart Buys

SmartBuys are pre-discounted SKU's available in participating North and South American countries. Please check with your local authorized partner for availability

Smart Buy Drive Kits

HPE MSA 300GB 12G SAS 10K SFF(2.5in) Dual Port Enterprise 3yr Warranty Hard Drive/S-Buy

J9F44SB

HPE MSA 600GB 12G SAS 10K SFF(2.5in) Dual Port Enterprise 3yr Warranty Hard Drive/S-Buy

J9F46SB

HPE MSA 1.2TB 12G SAS 10K SFF(2.5in) Dual Port Enterprise 3yr Warranty Hard Drive/S-Buy

J9F48SB

HPE MSA 1.8TB 12G SAS 10K SFF (2.5in) 512e Enterprise 3yr Warranty Hard Drive/S-Buy

J9F49SB

Smart Buy MSA 2040 Storage Systems

HPE MSA 2040 SAN Controller/S-Buy

C8R09SB

HPE MSA 2040 8Gb Short Wave Fibre Channel SFP+ 4-pack Transceiver/S-Buy

C8R23SB

HPE MSA 2040 16Gb Short Wave Fibre Channel SFP+ 4-pack Transceiver/S-Buy

C8R24SB

HPE MSA 2040 1Gb Short Wave iSCSI SFP+ 4-pack Transceiver/S-Buy

C8S75SB

HPE MSA 2040 10Gb Short Wave iSCSI SFP+ 4-pack Transceiver/S-Buy

C8R25SB

HPE MSA 2040 Energy Star SAN Dual Controller LFF Storage/S-Buy

K2R79SB

HPE MSA 2040 Energy Star SAN Dual Controller SFF Storage/S-Buy

K2R80SB

HPE MSA 2040 Energy Star SFF Chassis/S-Buy

K2R81SB

HPE MSA 2040 Energy Star LFF Chassis/S-Buy

K2R82SB

HPE MSA 2040 Energy Star SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage/S-Buy

K2R83SB

HPE MSA 2040 Energy Star SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage/S-Buy

K2R84SB

HPE MSA 2040 Energy Star LFF Disk Enclosure/S-Buy

M0S96SB

HPE MSA ES Dual Controller SAS 800GB Flash Bundle/S-Buy

P9H23SB

*Includes: (1) HP MSA 2040 ES SAS DC SFF Storage K2R84A

(4) HPE MSA 800GB 12G Mixed Use SAS 2.5in SSD N9X96A

(1) HPE MSA 2040 Perf Auto Tiering E-LTU D4T79A

HPE MSA ES Dual Controller SAN 400GB Flash Bundle/S-Buy

P9H24SB

*Includes: (1) HP MSA 2040 ES SAN DC SFF Storage K2R80A

(4) HPE MSA 400GB 12G Mixed Use SAS 2.5in SSD N9X95A

(1) HPE MSA 2040 Perf Auto Tiering E-LTU D4T79A

HPE MSA ES Dual Controller SAN 800GB Flash Bundle/S-Buy

P9H25SB

*Includes: (1) HP MSA 2040 ES SAN DC SFF Storage K2R80A

(4) HPE MSA 800GB 12G Mixed Use SAS 2.5in SSD N9X96A

(1) HPE MSA 2040 Perf Auto Tiering E-LTU D4T79A

HPE MSA ES Dual Controller SAS 400GB Flash Bundle/S-Buy

P9H26SB

*Includes: (1) HP MSA 2040 ES SAS DC SFF Storage K2R84A

(4) HPE MSA 400GB 12G Mixed Use SAS 2.5in SSD N9X95A

(1) HPE MSA 2040 Perf Auto Tiering E-LTU D4T79A

Smart Buy Disk Enclosures

HP D2700 Disk Enclosure/S-Buy

AJ941SB

All MSA 2040 models offer a common set of valuable features:

• MSA 2040 controller architecture which maximizes performance

- Four host ports per controller

MSA 2040 SAN controller supports 8 GB FC, 16 GB FC, 1GbE iSCSI or 10GbE iSCSI SFPs.

MSA 2040 SAS controller supports 6 GB and 12 GB SAS host connectivity using mini-SAS HD Cables.

- 4 GB transportable read/write cache per controller.

- Battery-free cache backup with super capacitors and compact flash

• MSA 2040 SAN Controller allows customers to create their own Combo Controller by mixing FC and iSCSI SFPs. Below are the valid configurations for mixing SFPs:

All MSA 2040 models offer a common set of valuable features:

NOTE:   
Customers must upgrade their MSA 2040 controller firmware to GL101 or later for iSCSI functionality
Customers must upgrade their MSA 2040 controller firmware to GL105 or later for Self-Encrypting Drive functionality

Customers must upgrade their MSA 2040 controller firmware to GL200 or later for MSA virtualizations features

Customers must upgrade their MSA 2040 controller firmware to GL210 or later for enhanced performance

Customers must upgrade their MSA 2040 controller firmware to GL220 or later for additional MSA virtualization features (such as remote snap replication for iSCSI, virtual tier affinity, large pool support, snapshot space management, scheduler and volume copy on virtual storage)

• MSA 2040 supports SSD drives which allow IT managers to boost IOPS performance.
• Automated Sub-Lun Tiering. The MSA 2040 can manage up to three tiers of storage: Performance tier, Standard tier and Archive tier. This feature is available with GL200 firmware or newer.
• SSD Performance Tier to improve random read and write performance.   Creation of an SSD Performance Tier for both read and write capabilities requires a Performance Auto Tiering License (D4T79A/ D4T79AE).   The Performance Auto Tiering License is not required in Linear Storage configurations not utilizing Virtual Storage Disk-Groups and Pools.
• SSD Read Cache to improve random read performance. A maximum of 2 SSD's are supported per pool utilizing a maximum of 4TB of read cache per controller.
• Thin Provisioning allows storage allocation of physical storage resources only once they are consumed by an application.  Thin Provisioning also allows over-provisioning of physical storage pool resources allowing ease of growth for volumes without predicting storage capacity upfront. Thin Provisioning is available with GL200 firmware or newer.
• Snapshot enhancements for virtual storage, including performance improvements, hierarchical snapshots, and simplified resource management. Administrators can monitor and optionally control snapshot space usage with GL220 firmware or later.
• Prioritize data by assigning appropriate affinity level (Performance, No Affinity & Archive) with GL220 firmware or later.
• Large Pool Support is available with GL220 firmware or later. Customers can now enjoy 512 TiB capacity per virtual pool by enabling large pool support.
• MSA 2040 supports Self-Encrypting Drives (SED) to allow customers to secure their critical data and comply with all required regulatory mandates.
• Simple storage management including an intuitive browser-based user interface.
• Storage Management Utility V3 (SMU). This new MSA management GUI brings a new modern look and feel to array management. SMU V3 available with GL200 firmware or newer. Existing MSA customers can choose to use the new SMU V3 or to continue to use the previous generation SMU V2 if new virtualization features are not required.
• MSA 2040 comes standard with 64 controller-based snapshots and clone capability (volume copy is available for both linear and virtual storage with GL220 firmware or later; pre-GL220 firmware, volume copy is only available on linear storage). Arrays also support an optional 512 snaps. Choose either a low-cost single controller array or start with a configured dual controller array model to fit the budget, high availability, and performance needs.
• All models feature a wide variety of drives: High-performance SSD drives, enterprise-class SAS, SED and SAS Midline drives.
• The MSA 2040 will support a maximum of 7 disk enclosures (either LFF and/or SFF). Add-on enclosures can either be D2700 Small Form Factor (SFF) drive enclosures or MSA 2040 Large Form Factor (LFF) disk enclosures. The array can grow incrementally from a few drives to 96 LFF or 199 SFF drives.
• Disks Groups can be spanned across multiple enclosures RAID levels 1, 5, 6, 10. Linear Vdisks support RAID levels 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 50.
• Maximum hard drive counts vary by RAID levels: 2 drive max for RAID level 1; max of 16 drives for RAID levels 0, 3, 5, 6, and 10; max of 32 drives for RAID level 50. With GL200 or newer firmware multiple Disk Groups can be aggregated into a Storage Pool.
• The maximum LUN size is 140TB (128TiB)
• Storage Pools allow data on a given LUN to span across all drives in a pool. When capacity is added to a system, the user is also getting a performance benefit of the additional spindles -hence the term Wide Striping. Storage Pools are available with GL200 firmware or newer.
• Non-disruptive on-line controller code upgrade (requires dual controllers w/ multi-pathing software)
• Upgradable by design. Owners of an MSA P2000 G3 and an MSA 1040 array are able to do data-in-place controller upgrades to the new MSA 2040 array. This unique ability protects the earlier investments in drives, and JBODs.

Application Solutions

The HPE MSA 2040 Storage is the ideal solution for customers running Oracle, Microsoft, SAP environments and those customers who are deploying virtual server technologies like VMware and Hyper-V. The MSA 2040 delivers enterprise functionality that enhances virtual environments, simplifies management, and reduces costs. Easy to deploy, scale and maintain, HPE MSA 2040 Arrays ensure that crucial business data remains available.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has developed best-in-class expertise in Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, and Virtualization Hypervisor technology through extensive testing with the HPE MSA 2040, HPE servers, and management software; high availability and disaster recovery solutions; and backup and recovery on the Oracle, Microsoft, and SAP application platforms. As a result, our customers can expect a wide range of operational and business benefits where they can:

• Deploy IT assets across multiple locations.
• Incrementally grow storage without interruption.
• Enable high availability and disaster recovery capabilities for critical applications.
• Deploy a remote disaster recovery site.

MSA 2040

Capacity
Single Enclosure and Maximum Additional Drive Enclosures

LFF:
144 TB (single LFF array-head -using 12 x 12TB LFF SAS MDL drives)
1152 TB (7 LFF Disk Enclosures behind LFF Array & using 12TB LFF SAS MDL drives)

SFF:
76.8 TB (single SFF array-head - using 24 x 3.2TB SFF SSD drives)
637 TB (7 SFF Disk Enclosures behind SFF Array & using 3.2TB SFF SSD drives)
NOTE: 1) maximum available storage capacity depends on the RAID level being implemented

Pool Capacity

GL200: 169 TB (154 TiB)

GL210: 219 TB (200 TiB)

GL220: 329 TB (300 TiB)

GL220 with Large Pool Support: 562 TB (512 TiB)

NOTE: 1) The above pool capacities by firmware release apply to virtual storage only

2) The above capacities are usable capacity/pool. Each MSA system can support two pools. Therefore each MSA storage system can have double the usable capacity listed above

Cache

6 GB per controller

NOTE: 6GB cache includes Data (Read/Write) cache = 4GB and Metadata and System OS memory= 2GB

Total LUNs
(LUN size are dependent of the storage architecture: Linear vs. Virtualized)

512
maximum LUN size: 140TB (128TiB)

Thin Provisioning allows you to create the LUNs independent of the physical storage

Host Interconnect

MSA 2040 SAN controller will support up to four connections with options of 16Gb, 8Gb FC and 10GbE, 1GbE iSCSI per controller. See table above for valid configuration table.
MSA 2040 SAS controller will support up to four 6Gb/12Gb SAS connections per controller using mini-SAS HD cables

Maximum Drives
w/ expansion

96 LFF/199 SFF

Maximum host supported

64 in v2 UI

512 in v3 UI

Standard Software:

Snapshot, 64 (snaps)

Optional Software

Remote Snap (linear storage only)
Max Snapshot (512)

Performance Tiering

Product Technology

MSA 2040 SAN controller

MSA 2040 SAN controller supports 8Gb FC, 16Gb FC, 1GbE iSCSI or 10GbE iSCSI SFPs.

MSA 2040 SAS controller

MSA 2040 SAS controller supports 6Gb and 12Gb SAS host connectivity using mini-SAS HD cables.

Modular Chassis

2U rack height. 12 Large Form Factor or 24 Small Form Factor drive bays, accommodating SSD (available only for Small Form Factor), SAS, SEDs and SAS Midline drives. Comes with space for one or two controllers

Drives available

The MSA 2040 controllers support both the MSA 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) drives, and the MSA 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) drives.

• Solid State Drives (SSDs) deliver exceptional performance for applications requiring high random read IOPs performance (available only for Small Form Factor).
• Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) enterprise-class drives are designed for high demand, 24x7 usage.
• SAS Midline drives are usually reserved for archival of data as they are relatively inexpensive and are available in very large capacities.
• Self-Encrypting Drives (SEDs) are designed to safeguard critical personal and business information and to comply with Regulatory Mandates

Optional Disk Enclosures

Just as the user has a choice of chassis for the array head (LFF and SFF drive bays, AC or DC powered), so also do they have a choice of expansion disk enclosures accommodating either drive size.  The LFF and the SFF disk enclosures can be hot-added to an operating array.  SFF and LFF Array heads and Disk Enclosures can be mixed without limitations.

The MSA 2040 storage systems have supported various SFF and LFF disk enclosures over time.  The latest disk enclosures to be supported on the MSA 2040 platform are the MSA 2050 SFF Disk Enclosure and the MSA 2050 LFF Disk Enclosures.   The MSA 2050 SFF and LFF enclosures can be added to existing MSA 2040 storage systems for expansion disk capacity.  The MSA 2050 SFF and LFF disk enclosures can be intermixed with the D2700 SFF disk enclosure and/or the MSA 2040 LFF disk enclosure.

The MSA 2050 SFF and LFF disk enclosures are the recommended enclosures to be used for capacity expansion on the MSA 2040 storage system.

LFF Disk Enclosures

MSA 2040 3.5-inch Disk Enclosure. This 2U unit has twelve LFF (3.5-inch) drive bays and accepts for MSA dual-ported SAS, SEDs and SAS MDL drives. The pre-configured HPE MSA 2040 LFF Drive Enclosure (M0S96A) has two I/O modules and supports both single and dual controller arrays.

• This 3.5-inch MSA disk enclosure can be attached to MSA 2040 LFF or SFF array head.
• Each configured model ships standard with two .5m mini-SAS to mini-SAS cables for connection to the MSA 2040 array expansion port or existing disk enclosure cascade port.
• LFF and/or SFF Disk Enclosures can be mixed up to the maximum of 7 total Disk Enclosures
• The MSA 2040 does not support LFF SATA HDDs.

MSA 2050 LFF Disk Enclosure. This 2U enclosure is designed to support twelve HPE Storage LFF drives and accepts MSA dual-ported 12Gb SSD and SAS Midline hard drives. The pre-configured MSA 2050 LFF Disk Enclosure (Q1J06A) has two I/O modules and supports the MSA 2040 dual controller arrays.

• The MSA 2050 LFF Disk Enclosure can be attached to the MSA 2040 LFF or SFF storage models.
• Each MSA 2050 LFF Disk Enclosure ships standard with two .5m mini-SAS to mini-SAS cables for connection to the MSA 2040 array expansion port or existing disk enclosure cascade port.
• LFF and/or SFF Disk Enclosures can be mixed up to the maximum of 7 total Disk Enclosures on the MSA 2040 storage models.
• Requires GL225 array controller firmware or newer
• The MSA 2050 LFF Disk Enclosures are the recommended LFF enclosures to be used for capacity expansion on the MSA 2040 storage system.

SFF Disk Enclosures

HP D2700 Disk Enclosure (AJ941A) is designed to support twenty five HPE Storage or ProLiant 2.5-inch Universal form factor (SFF) 12Gb, SSD, SAS, SEDs or SAS MDL hard drives. It ships standard with dual I/O modules installed.

• This 2.5-inch D2700 disk enclosure can be attached to MSA 2040 LFF or SFF array head
• The D2700 enclosure ships with a two .5m mini-SAS to mini-SAS cables for connection to the MSA 2040 array expansion port or existing disk enclosure cascade port.
• LFF and/or SFF Disk Enclosures can be mixed up to the maximum of 7 total Disk Enclosures.
• The MSA 2040 does not support SFF SATA HDDs.

HPE MSA 2050 SFF Disk Enclosure This 2U enclosure is designed to support twenty four HPE Storage 2.5-inch SFF drive bays and accepts MSA dual ported 12Gb SSD, Enterprise SAS, or SAS Midline hard drives.  The pre-configured MSA 2050 SFF Disk Enclosure has two I/O modules and supports the MSA 2040 dual controller arrays.

• The MSA 2050 SFF Disk Enclosure can be attached to the MSA 2040 LFF or SFF storage models
• Each MSA 2050 SFF Disk Enclosure ships standard with a two .5m mini-SAS to mini-SAS cables for connection to the MSA 2040 array expansion port or existing disk enclosure cascade port.
• LFF and/or SFF Disk Enclosures can be mixed up to the maximum of 7 total Disk Enclosures.
• Requires GL225 array controller firmware or newer
• The MSA 2050 SFF Disk Enclosures are the recommended SFF enclosures to be used for capacity expansion on the MSA 2040 storage system

Scalability

The MSA 2040 array configurations are designed to allow an installation to begin with smaller capacity and be able to grow gradually as needed. The flexibility of SSD, SAS or SAS MDL drives technology, form factors, sizes, speeds, and costs per GB allows a system to easily fit in almost any budget.

• Large Form Factor configurations can scale up to 120 TB SAS MDL, expandable to 800 TB SAS MDL with the addition of a maximum of seven 3.5-inch LFF Disk Enclosures.
• Small Form Factor configurations can scale up to 48 TB SAS. With the addition of seven SFF Disk Enclosures, the MSA 2040 storage can support 398.2 TB SAS.
• Users may configure a 24-drive MSA 2040 array head with 12-drive LFF 3.5-inch disk enclosures. This is an excellent option for a configuration that supports high-speed SFF SSDs or fast SFF enterprise-class SAS drives in the array head, combined with economical LFF drives staged for archival purposes, all in the same array.

Vdisks

The Vdisk nomenclature is being replaced by Disk Group.  In the Linear Storage and in the SMU V2 you will see reference to Vdisk in Linear Storage and the SMU V3 you will see Disk Group. Vdisk and Disk Group are essentially the same. Vdisks have additional RAID types (RAID 0, 3) not available only in the CLI.

Disk Group

LUNs

Storage Pools

A Disk Group is a collection of disks in a given redundancy mode (RAID 1, 5, 6, 10, 50). It is equivalent to a Vdisk in Linear Storage and utilizes the same proven fault tolerant technology used by Linear Storage. Disk Group RAID level and size can be created based on performance and/or capacity requirements. With GL200 or newer firmware multiple Disk Groups can be allocated into a Storage Pool for use with the Virtual Storage features. 

The MSA 2040 arrays support 512 volumes and up to 512 snapshots in a system. All of these volumes can be mapped to LUNs. Maximum LUN sizes up to 140TB (128 TiB), the LUNs size are dependent on the storage architecture: Linear vs. Virtualized. Thin Provisioning allows the user to create the LUNs independent of the physical storage. 

The GL200 firmware or newer introduces Storage Pools - which are comprised of one or more Disk Groups. LUNs are no longer be restricted to a single Vdisk as with Linear Storage. A volume's data on a given LUN can now span all disk drives in a pool.   When capacity is added to a system, users will benefit from the performance of all spindles in that pool.

Leveraging Storage Pools, the MSA 2040 supports large, flexible Volumes with sizes up to 128TiB and facilitates seamless capacity expansion. As volumes are expanded data automatically reflows to balance capacity utilization on all drives.

RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 50

In addition to the usual RAID levels, the MSA 2040 features several important additional levels. RAID 6 offers the highest level of RAID protection. It allocates two sets of parity data across drives and allows simultaneous write operations. It can withstand two simultaneous drive failures without downtime or data loss. RAID 10 is mirroring and striping without parity and allows large Disk Groups to be created with high performance and mirroring for fault tolerance. RAID 50 combines the block striping and parity of RAID 5 with the straight block striping of RAID 0, yielding higher performance than RAID 5 through the addition of RAID 0, particularly during writes.

Performance

The performance figures provided here are for reference as many variables exist between array configurations, workloads, hard drive types, disk group setup parameters and host system setup. All performance information is measured using both Linear and Virtual Storage

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has traditionally published a set of end-to-end MSA performance specifications which feed into HPE Sizer tools which are based on conservative real-world configurations. For consistency, the MSA 2040 performance numbers have been documented in both Benchmark and End-to-End Performance tables. Configuration details are provided for both test scenarios. These numbers are preliminary and subject to change without notice.

Benchmark Performance Results using Linear Storage:

End-to-End Performance Figures using Linear Storage:
Guarantee Performance numbers are a guideline as established by tests using RAW I/O in an Operating System Agnostic test lab environment.

5) Sequential tests (MB/s) are based on 256K block sizes and random tests (IOPS) are based on 8K block sizes run against linear storage.  For sequential workloads with a queue depth greater than 1, each sequential stream is targeted to operate on a separate LBA range. Other types of sequential workloads that target specific LBA ranges may achieve higher results.   Results cannot be expected with a single host.

6) Fibre Channel results were measured using 16Gb FC Host Bus Adapters.  SAS results were measured using 6Gb SAS Host Bus Adapters.  10GbE iSCSI results were measured using 10GbE iSCSI Host Bus Adapters.  1GbE iSCSI results were measured using 1GbE network interface controllers (NICs).   Hosts were directly attached to the HPE MSA 2040 array.

7). MSA 2040 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) results:  Dual Controller configuration, 192 15k SAS HDDs, 12 drives per vdisk, 8 vdisks per controller, 1 volume per vdisk.

8). MSA 2040 Solid State Drives (SSD) results: Dual Controller configuration, 2 SSDs per vdisk in RAID 1, 3 SSDs per vdisk in RAID 5, 4 SSDs per vdisk in RAID6, 2 vdisks per controller, 1 volume per vdisk

NOTE: Number and type of applications, drive type and number of drives, operating system used, and the number of hosts will affect overall performance. This table is provided strictly as a test-lab comparison.

End-to-End Performance Figures using Virtual Storage:
Guarantee Performance numbers are a guideline as established by tests using RAW I/O in an Operating System Agnostic test lab environment.

9) Sequential tests (MB/s) are based on 256K block sizes and random tests (IOPS) are based on 8K block sizes run against virtual pool storage.  For sequential workloads with a queue depth greater than 1, each sequential stream is targeted to operate on a separate LBA range. Other types of sequential workloads that target specific LBA ranges may achieve higher results.   Results cannot be expected with a single host.

10) Fibre Channel results were measured using 16Gb FC Host Bus Adapters.  SAS results were measured using 6Gb SAS Host Bus Adapters.  10GbE iSCSI results were measured using 10GbE iSCSI Host Bus Adapters.  1GbE iSCSI results were measured using 1GbE network interface controllers (NICs).   Hosts were directly attached to the HPE MSA 2040 array.

11) MSA 2040 RAID 10 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) random results:  Dual Controller configuration, 192 15k SAS HDDs, 12 drives per disk group, 8 disk groups per pool, 8 volumes per pool.

12) MSA 2040 RAID 10 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) sequential read results:  Dual Controller configuration, 96 15k SAS HDDs, 12 drives per disk group, 4 disk groups per pool, 4 volumes per pool.

13) MSA 2040 RAID 10 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) sequential write results:  Dual Controller configuration, 48 15k SAS HDDs, 12 drives per disk group, 2 disk groups per pool, 4 volumes per pool.

14) MSA 2040 RAID 5 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) random results:  Dual Controller configuration, 180 15k SAS HDDs, 9 drives per disk group, 10 disk groups per pool, 10 volumes per pool.

15) MSA 2040 RAID 5 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) sequential results:  Dual Controller configuration, 72 15k SAS HDDs, 9 drives per disk group, 4 disk groups per pool, 4 volumes per pool.

16) MSA 2040 RAID 6 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) random results:  Dual Controller configuration, 180 15k SAS HDDs, 10 drives per disk group, 9 disk groups per pool, 9 volumes per pool.

17) MSA 2040 RAID 6 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) sequential results:  Dual Controller configuration, 80 15k SAS HDDs, 10 drives per disk group, 4 disk groups per pool, 4 volumes per pool.

18) MSA 2040 Solid State Drives (SSD) results: Dual Controller configuration, 2 SSDs per disk group in RAID 1, 3 SSDs per disk group in RAID 5, 4 SSDs per disk group in RAID6, 1 disk group per pool, 1 volume per pool.

NOTE: Number and type of applications, drive type and number of drives, operating system used, and the number of hosts will affect overall performance. This table is provided strictly as a test-lab comparison

DC-power chassis

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is making the two models of controller-less chassis available with direct current (DC) power supplies. They each have the two empty bays where users can insert one or two MSA 2040 controller(s).
The 500 watt power supply is designed to operate over the input range of -40VDC to -75VDC.

MSA 2040 Controller-less Chassis (DC-powered)

HPE MSA 2040 SFF DC-power Chassis

C8R11A

(Will accept one or two MSA 2040 SAN or MSA 2040 SAS controllers and can accommodate up to twenty four 2.5-in (SFF) drives)

HPE MSA 2040 LFF DC-power Chassis

C8R13A

(Will accept one or two MSA 2040 SAN or MSA 2040 SAS controllers and can accommodate up to twelve 3.5-in (LFF) drives)

Configuration and Management Tools

HPE Storage Management Utility (SMU). Management access, out-of-band: WEB GUI, CLI. Interface Types: USB 100/1000 Ethernet. Protocols Supported SNMP, SMI-S, SSL, SSH, SMTP, FTP, HTTP, Telnet

MSA 2040 Software and Documents
Support CD

• All product documentation (CD can be used on ALL supported server Operating Systems.)
• Host Software Bundles (Win and Linux for both ProLiant x86, ProLiant x64 and Integrity IA64servers)
• CD updated quarterly on HPE.com with sustaining firmware updates

Hot Plug Expansion and Replacement Support

All MSA 2040 models support hot plug expansion and replacement of redundant controllers, enclosures, fans, power supplies, and I/O modules for simple, fast installation and maintenance. Hot add expansion of disk enclosures is also supported.

Snapshot and Clone

All MSA 2040 arrays come standard with 64 snaps, 512 snaps is available as an option. This controller based functionality offers higher levels of data protection, enables an almost instant recovery from data failure or corruption and offers alternative development testing of 'offline' production data and the ability to backup snapped/cloned data.

Overview

The MSA 2040 arrays come integrated with web browser and CLI based software for storage and RAID management, setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. This reduces the cost of ownership by reducing the training and technical expertise necessary to install and maintain your HPE storage solution.
The SPOCK database provides interoperability information for thousands of components and millions of component combinations. It is available to all users at http://www.hpe.com/storage/spock.

Server Compatibility
NOTE: depends on protocol

Supports most HPE ProLiant, BladeSystems and Integrity servers including

• HPE ProLiant DL, ML
• HPE c-Class Blade Servers
• Integrity servers, IA64
• Compatibility must be confirmed at: http://www.hpe.com/storage/spock

Industry Standard servers support

• Supports most multi-vendor industry standard 32-bit Intel and AMD based (x86) servers. Hewlett Packard Enterprise requires the Third-Party Server to be logged and listed on the Microsoft Windows Server Catalog.
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that the Third-Party Server Vendor is an active member of TSANet. Refer to the TSANet website for details: http://www.tsanet.com
• Non-HPE servers will generally be supported if the HPE storage stack is used. This includes supported HPE branded HBAs and drivers, and supported FC switches.

OS Support
NOTE: depends on protocol

Refer to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise support statements for complete current OS version support: http://www.hpe.com/storage/spock

• Microsoft Windows Server 2016
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
• VMware
• HP-UX
• Red Hat Linux
• SuSE SLES SLES
• Citrix XenServer
• OpenVMS
• Solaris
• MAC OS

Web Browser support

• The MSA 2040 supports target based management, and include a Web interface and a telnet interface, and require a web browser for management.
• Beginning with GL200 or newer firmware, MSA 2040 customers have the option to use one of two WBI´s.
• Users taking advantage of virtualization features will be required to use SMU V3.
• The MSA 2040 management supports Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome.

Advanced Data Services Software Suite

All software for the MSA platform is now included as a standard feature on the MSA 2042 at no extra charge.  The MSA 2042 includes the Advanced Data Services Software Suite which includes the following software titles

1. HPE MSA 2040 Performance Automated Tiering LTU

2. HPE MSA 2040 512 Snapshot Software LTU

3. HPE MSA Remote Snap Software LTU

HPE MSA Advanced Data Services Suite LTU                                          Q0H99A

HPE MSA Advanced Data Services Suite E-LT                                         Q0H99AAE

See below for a detailed description of each of these software features.

Performance Tiering

VMware Site Recovery Manager(SRM)

Disk tiers are comprised of aggregating 1 or more Disk Groups of similar physical disks. The MSA 2040 supports 3 distinct tiers:

1. A Performance tier with SSDs

2. A Standard SAS tier with Enterprise SAS HDDs 

3. An Archive tier utilizing Midline SAS HDDs.

Prior to GL200 firmware the MSA 2040 operated through manual Tiering, LUN-level tiers are manually created and managed by using dedicated vdisks and volumes. LUN level Tiering requires careful planning such that applications requiring the highest performance be placed on Vdisks utilizing high performance SSD´s. Applications with lower performance requirements can be placed on Vdisks comprised of Enterprise SAS or midline SAS HDDs. Beginning with GL200 or newer firmware, the MSA 2040 now supports sub-LUN tiering and automated data movement between tiers.

The MSA 2040 automated tiering engine moves data between available tiers based on the access characteristics of that data. Frequently accessed "pages" will migrate to the highest available tier delivering maximum I/O´s to the application (Performance Tiering). Another feature to the MSA 2040 tiering engine is Archive Tiering where "cold" or not frequently accessed data can be moved to lower performance tiers. Pages are migrated between tiers automatically such that I/O's are optimized in real-time.

The Archive Tiering functionality is provided at no charge on the MSA 2040 platform beginning with GL200 or newer firmware. The Performance Tiering capability utilizing a fault tolerant SSD Disk Group is a paid feature and requires the below SKU to enable it.  Creating an SSD virtual disk group for both read and write capabilities requires a Performance Auto Tiering License. Performance Tiering from SAS MDL (Archive Tier) to Enterprise SAS (Standard Tier) drives is provided at no charge. 

VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager (SRM) is an extension to VMware vCenter that delivers business-continuity and disaster-recovery solution that helps you plan, test, and execute the recovery of vCenter virtual machines. SRM can discover and manage replicated datastores, and automate migration of inventory from one vCenter to another. Site Recovery Manager integrates with the underlying replication product through a Storage Replication Adapter (SRA). The SRM is available only for linear storage.

HPE MSA 2040 Site Recovery Adapter (SRA)

The MSA 2040 SRA, a free-to-use plugin, is the program that integrates the VMware vCenter SRM with HPE MSA 2040 arrays. It enables full-featured use of the VMware SRM. It is a host-software component installed on a Microsoft Windows Server that enables disaster recovery management (DRM) software on the host to communicate and control certain aspects of the replication feature in storage systems connected to the server. It allows the VMware SRM software to automatically coordinate virtual machine failover and failback between a protected data center and a disaster recovery site by employing a disaster recovery solution called Remote Snap. A perfect combination of the Remote Snap replication and VMware SRM provides an unfailing automated solution for implementing and testing the disaster recovery between sites located across geographies. It enables communication between the HPE MSA Remote Snap replication functionality that is embedded in HPE MSA 2040 systems. Users are required to acquire Remote Snap license for their local and remote HPE MSA 2040 arrays to use the HPE MSA SRA.

Site Recovery Manager Requirements/Dependencies:

• Requires vSphere 5.1, 5.5
• Supports SRM 5.1, 5.5 and 5.8
• Requires HPE MSA 2040 /P2000 SRA 5.8 or later Plug-in (downloadable from hpe.com)
• SRM works with Remote Snap linear mode
• Requires purchase of MSA 2040 Remote Snap licenses (one for each site)

HPE OneView for VMware vCenter

HPE OneView for VMware vCenter is a component within the HPE OneView plug-in for vCenter. It provides VMware administrators that are using VMware's vSphere management console (vCenter) with the ability to see how virtual machines are mapped to datastores and individual MSA 2040 volumes. By providing these clear relationships between VM's, datastores and storage, the VMware administrator's productivity increases, as does the ability to ensure quality of service. Roles for administrators can be defined on an individual basis, providing the ability to apply specific permissions for both view and control functions.

HPE OneView for VMware vCenter supports mixed array environments including MSA 2040, 1040, P2000, EVA, P4000, and the XP array series including the P9500.

When deployed with the MSA 2040 array, HPE OneView provides the following:

• Active Management functionality for the MSA 2040 array:

- Create/Expand/Delete a Datastore

- Create a Virtual Machine from a template

- VMClone for linear storage

• Monitors the health and status of the MSA 2040
• Displays LUN / volume connections from VMs and ESX servers to the arrays and provides the location and attributes of the MSA 2040 within the SAN
• Identifies what storage features are available to allow administrators to match the features available on the MSA 2040 to their requirements
• Provide a cluster-level view of the storage

HPE OneView for VMware vCenter is downloadable from Software Depot: https://h20392.www2.hpe.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.
do?productNumber=HPVPR

For more information on HPE OneView for VMware vCenter visit: http://h22168.www2.hpe.com/us/en/partners/vmware/

HPE StoreFront Manager for Microsoft

HPE StoreFront Manager for Microsoft enables management and monitoring of HPE MSA Storage running in Microsoft Hyper-V environment with a single pane-of-glass view to events/alerts, capacity and health dashboards and detailed virtual infrastructure information. It integrates seamlessly with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) and provides Microsoft administrators the following: 

It supports heterogeneous HPE Storage environment including MSA 2040, 1040, HPE StoreVirtual, HPE 3PAR StoreServ, HPE StoreOnce, HPE StoreEasy, HPE XP, HPE EVA and HPE StoreEver Storage.

When deployed with the MSA 2040 array, HPE StoreFront Manager provides the following:

• Monitors the health, events and alerts for the MSA 2040/1040 - Linear and virtual Pools, and volumes
• Provides detailed information on the VMs provisioned through MSA Storage
• Effortless installation and configuration using Powershell 

HPE StoreFront Manager for Microsoft for MSA Storage is downloadable from Software Depot: https://h20392.www2.hpe.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.
do?productNumber=System_Center

vStorage API for Array Integration (VAAI)

The vStorage API for Array Integration (VAAI) is one of the storage application programming interface (API) sets in vSphere. VAAI is an API storage partners can leverage to enhance performance of virtual machine (VM) management operations by delegating these operations to the storage array. With hardware offload, ESX/ESXi hosts perform certain operations faster and consume less server CPU and memory resources, and also storage port and storage fabric bandwidth. VAAI includes high performance and scalable VM data path primitives.

Storage Hardware Primitives for VAAI

• Full Copy or Hardware Assisted Move
• Block Zeroing or Hardware Assisted Zeroing
• Hardware Assisted Locking or Atomic Test and Set (ATS)
• UNMAP reclaims space that is no longer on a thinly provisioned VMFS volume

Snapshot and Volume Copy Software for the MSA 2040

Product Features

Data Protection

• Snapshots create up to 512 point-in-time pictures of data
• Volume Copies create up to 128 point-in-time copies of data
• Recovery is instant - revert data from any previous Snapshot or Volume Copy (volume copy is available for both linear and virtual storage with GL220 firmware or later; pre-GL220 firmware volume copy is only available on linear storage).
• Backup 'snapped' data to disk, virtual tape, or physical tape without a backup window
• A 64 snapshot license and Volume Copy are included with all MSA 2040 models.
• Support and updates are desired for bundled software functionalities (such as 64 LTU Snap and/or Volume Copy etc. in the MSA 2040 products) a combination HW + SW support care pack must be purchased.
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise does not provide warranty assistance for software products included with our base hardware products. This would either be SupportPlus or SupportPlus24. The hardware warranty component of these services is accounted for in the pricing of the SP and SP24 care packs.

Data Testing

• Snap or clone data to test the performance of a software application on 'offline' production data
• Snap or clone data to test how a software patch or enhancement will function on 'offline; production data

MSA 2040 Snapshot and Clone:

All MSA 2040 models come STANDARD with 64 snapshots and Volume Copy software (volume copy is available for both linear and virtual storage with GL220 firmware or later; pre-GL220 firmware volume copy is only available on linear storage).

512 Snapshot option is also available for additional cost.

HP MSA 512-Snapshot Software LTU

TC462A

HP MSA 512-Snapshot Software E-LTU

TC462AAE

HPE MSA Remote Snap Software

• HPE MSA Remote Snap software is available for both linear and virtual storage with GL220 firmware or later; pre-GL220 firmware remote snap replication is only available on linear storage. HPE MSA Remote Snap Software is array based software that provides remote replication on the HPE MSA 2040 Array products. HPE Remote Snap is a form of asynchronous replication which consists of replication of block-level data from a volume on a local system to a volume that may be on the same system or on a second independent system. This second system may be co-located with the first system or may be located at a remote site.
• HPE Remote Snap functionality is based on existing Snapshot technology offered by HPE MSA SAN Array products. Snapshots are used to track the data to be replicated as well as to determine the differences in data updated on the master volume, minimizing the amount of data to be transferred.
• HPE Remote Snap replication technology provides the ability to accomplish key data management and protection capabilities. First, because Remote Snap uses snapshots as the underlying technology it creates multiple local recovery points which can be used for such tasks as to complement daily backups; second, replication provides the ability to access data in a remote site which could be used for dispersed operations; and third but definitely not least important replication allows for business continuance in the event of a failure on the primary site.
• In order to perform a replication, a snapshot of the volume to be replicated is taken, creating a point-in-time image of the data. This point-in-time image is then replicated to the destination volume by copying the data represented by the snapshot via a transport medium such as TCP/IP (iSCSI) or Fibre Channel. The amount of data transferred is minimized though the use of snapshots whenever possible.

NOTE: One Advanced Data Services (ADS) license per array is required for replication. For example, if you have two MSA arrays performing replication (from Primary system to Remote System), you will need 2 ADS licenses.

Product Features

• Storage based asynchronous snapshot replication
• Initial copy of data can be performed locally, reducing burden on wide area networks
• Support of both Ethernet and Fiber Channel interconnects provides flexible options to the application environments. Remote Snap is not supported on SAS models.
• Snapshot based replication technology means only changed data will be replicated to alternate site
• Many to 1 replication (up to 4 nodes) - primary use case is to replicate from "many" branch offices to the home office for the purpose of backing up data from the branches
• Single controller to single controller replication
• Advanced scheduler provides several options to IT administrators for business continuance
• Flexible architecture allows remote replication between MSA 2040 and/or P2000 G3 supported arrays. Protects existing investments and enhances business continuity planning objectives.
• Replication Wizard simplifies the task of setting up and establishing replication pairs from one unified, easy to use GUI.
• Snapshot based replication enables both local and remote recovery depending on the need. Snapshot replication isolates problems to a specific point in time which can be selected by the administrator. Additionally snapshot replication supports longer distance replication.
• Multiple relationships provide greater storage flexibility and utilization.
• Bundled 64 Snapshots and Volume Copy integration provides better efficiencies by combining the management and array technologies to create local copies.
• Fast application recovery with minimal or no transaction loss
• Creation of disaster tolerant copies of your critical business data
• No-single-point-of-failure solution to increase the availability of your customers data

Warranty

Three-year limited warranty, parts exchange Next Business day delivery

Enclosures, Hard drives, and Options for the MSA 2040 carry their own warranty. Refer to Hewlett Packard Enterprise Limited Warranty Statement for more information.

The MSA 2040 has been designed with customer self-repairable parts to minimize repair time and provide greater flexibility in performing defective parts replacement. Please refer to Hewlett Packard Enterprise limited warranty Statement and parts replacement instructions for further details.

Products included in various kits carry their own individual warranties.

NOTE: The warranty of the hard drive options purchased with the MSA 2040 models is different for SAS hard drives versus SAS MDL. SAS hard drive options have a three year warranty and SAS MDL have a one year warranty.

Solid State Drives (SSD)
Warranty

3/0/0 warranty; Customer Self Repair (CSR) subject to maximum usage and or maximum supported lifetime limitations, whichever occurs first. Maximum Supported Lifetime is the period in years set to equal the warranty for the device. Maximum usage limit is the maximum amount of data that can be written to the device before reaching the device's write endurance limit.

NOTE: SSDs used for replacement will be of equal or greater capacity and are designed to meet or exceed the original SSD warranty. Replacement drive/s could be of the same model drive or of a different model qualified to operate interchangeably inside the MSA array.  Warranties of these components are unaffected by any substitution.

Service

and Support

Protect your business beyond warranty with HPE Support Services

HPE Technology Services delivers confidence, reduces risk and helps customers realize agility and stability. Our integrated portfolio of Services for storage help customers reduce costs, optimize data, streamline storage management, and improve backup and recovery. HPE Support Services enable you to choose the right service level, length of coverage and response time as you purchase your new storage solution, giving you full entitlement for the support for need for your IT and business

Connect your devices

 Unlock all of the benefits of your technology investment by connecting your products to HP Enterprise.  Achieve up to 77%1 reduction in down time, near 100%2 diagnostic accuracy and a single consolidated view of your environment. By connecting, you will receive 24x7monitoring, pre-failure alerts, automatic call logging, and automatic parts dispatch. HPE Proactive Care Service and HPE Datacenter Care Service customers will also benefit from proactive activities to help prevent issues and increase optimization. All of these benefits are already available to you with your server storage and networking products, securely connected to HPE support.

¹ IDC whitepaper - The Business Value of Connected Support from HP, March 2015

² HP CSC reports 2014 - 2015

Optimized Care

HPE Proactive Care with 6 hour call-to-repair commitment, three year Support Service

HPE Proactive Care gives customers an enhanced call experience plus helps preventing problems and maintains IT stability by utilizing tailored, proactive reports with recommendations and advice when your products are connected to HPE.  This Service combines three years' proactive reporting and advice with our highest level of hardware support - HPE's 24x7, six hour hardware call-to-repair.  HPE is the only leading manufacturer who makes this level of coverage available as a standard service offering for your most valuable storage systems.

http://h20195.www2.hpe.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA3-8855ENW.pdf

Standard Care

HPE Proactive Care with 24x7 coverage, three year Support Service

HPE Proactive Care gives customers an enhanced call experience plus helps preventing problems and maintains IT stability by utilizing personalized proactive reports with recommendations and advice when your products are connected to HPE.  This Service combines three years' proactive reporting and advice with our 24x7 coverage, four hour hardware response time when there is a problem. http://h20195.www2.hpe.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA3-8855ENW.pdf

Basic Care

HPE Foundation Care 24x7, three-year Support Service 

HPE Foundation Care 24x7 gives you access to HPE 24 hours a day, seven days a week for assistance on resolving issues. This service includes need based Hardware onsite response within four hours. Simplify your support experience and make HPE your first call to help resolve hardware or software problems.

http://h20195.www2.hpe.com/V2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=4AA4-8876ENW&cc=us&lc=en

Related Services

Choose from a rich portfolio of services to make the most of MSA 2042 SAN Storage so you can efficiently and affordably consolidate, manage, and extract value from unstructured data.

HPE Services can help you discover needs and create a plan for simplifying the environment, reducing risk, and maximizing your storage investments

HPE MSA Family Disk Array Installation and Startup Service - Implement right from the start, as Hewlett Packard Enterprise experts install, test, and configure your hardware and software onsite. We deliver a tailored storage deployment properly integrated into your environment. http://h20195.www2.hpe.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA0-3048ENW.pdf

HPE Storage Data Migration Services - End-to-end data migration service providing seamless discovery, assessment, planning, and design, completely customizable to your organization's storage area network or network attached storage environment and using innovative software to help you migrate to HPE storage quickly and efficiently.
http://h20195.www2.hpe.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/5982-4107en.pdf

HPE Storage Efficiency Analysis - The HPE Storage Efficiency Analysis provides customers with a view of their storage infrastructure and operating environment; highlighting recommendations for improvements. The report provides extensive insight about the existing storage environment, opportunities for efficiency gains, asset aging and replacement through interaction with key decision makers
http://h20195.www2.hpe.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/4aa3-9475enw.pdf

For more information

http://www8.hpe.com/us/en/business-services/it-services/storage-services.html

To learn more on HPE Storage Services, please contact your Hewlett Packard Enterprise sales representative or HPE Authorized Channel Partner

• HPE Support Services are sold by Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Authorized Service Partners.

Configure to Order Program Information

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has a very successful Configure to Order program for the MSA 2040 family The MSA 2040 models and options may or may not be factory installed in a rack with add-on controllers, switches, disk enclosures and hard drives. The MSA 2040 arrays may be integrated with ProLiant servers or as standalone storage.
Orders to be shipped through the CTO process must have a minimum of two drives of the same type (SSD, SAS or SAS MDL) ordered per controller.

Step 1 - MSA 2040 - Base Configuration

Select either controller-less chassis (step 1a) or a pre-configured model (step 1b)

Step 1a: Select one chassis:

Model Name

SKUs

MSA 2040 Controller-less Chassis (AC-powered)

HPE MSA 2040 Energy Star SFF Chassis

K2R81A

HPE MSA 2040 Energy Star LFF Chassis

K2R82A

MSA 2040 Controller-less Chassis (DC-powered)

HPE MSA 2040 SFF DC-power Chassis

C8R11A

HPE MSA 2040 LFF DC-power Chassis

C8R13A

Step 2 - Options

Select each option with quantities specified.for controller-less chassis

Step 2a - MSA 2040 Controllers

SKUs

Quantity

Description with Parts Shipped:

1 or 2

HP MSA 2040 SAN Controller
NOTE: for either the LFF or SFF MSA 2040 chassis or the two DC-powered chassis

C8R09A

1 or 2

HP MSA 2040 SAS Controller
NOTE: each controller has four mini-SAS HD ports for host connection. Cables must be purchased separately
NOTE: for either the LFF or SFF MSA 2040 chassis or the two DC-powered chassis

C8S53A

Step 2b - SFPs
NOTE: MSA 2040 SAN Controllers or pre-configured systems do not ship with any SFPs. MSA SAS controllers and systems do not require SFP modules. Customer must select one of the following SFP options. Each MSA 2040 SAN controller can be configured with 2 or 4 SFPs. MSA SFPs are for use only with MSA 2040 SAN Controllers. For MSA 2040 10Gb iSCSI configuration user can use DAC cables instead of SFPs.

MSA Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFPs) Transceivers:

HPE MSA 8Gb Short Wave Fibre Channel SFP+ 4-Pack Transceiver
(Includes four x 8Gb SW FC SFPs)

C8R23B

HPE MSA 16Gb Short Wave Fibre Channel SFP+ 4-Pack Transceiver
(Includes four x 16Gb SW FC SFPs)

C8R24B

HPE MSA 10Gb Short Range iSCSI SFP+ 4-Pack Transceiver
(Includes four x 10Gb SW iSCSI SFPs)

C8R25B

HPE MSA 1Gb RJ-45 iSCSI Channel SFP+ 4-Pack Transceiver
(Includes four x 1Gb RJ-45 iSCSI SFPs)

C8S75B

Step 2c - SSD, SAS, SED or SAS MDL Drive Options
NOTE: SAS MDL drives are designed for archival or reference data. They should not be used in a heavy or intense I/O environment. Those situations require the use of enterprise-class SSD or SAS drives. MSA 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drives are for use only with MSA arrays.
Customers can mix SSD, SAS, and SAS MDL drives in the same array head and disk enclosure.

MSA 2040 Drives:

Solid State Drives (SSDs) (SFF 2.5-inch)

12G SFF SAS SSDs (Mixed Use)

HPE MSA 400GB 12G SAS Mixed Use SFF (2.5in) 3yr Warranty Solid State Drive

N9X95A

HPE MSA 800GB 12G SAS Mixed Use SFF (2.5in) 3yr Warranty Solid State Drive

N9X96A

HPE MSA 1.6TB 12G SAS Mixed Use SFF (2.5in) 3yr Warranty Solid State Drive

N9X91A

HPE MSA 3.2TB 12G SAS Mixed Use SFF (2.5in) 3yr Warranty Solid State Drive

N9X92A

SAS Drives (SFF 2.5-inch)

12G SFF 15K SAS HDDs

HP MSA 300GB 12G SAS 15K SFF (2.5in) Enterprise 3yr Warranty Hard Drive

J9F40A

HP MSA 600GB 12G SAS 15K SFF (2.5in) Enterprise 3yr Warranty Hard Drive

J9F42A

HPE MSA 900GB 12G SAS 15K SFF (2.5in) Enterprise 3yr Warranty Hard Drive

Q1H47A

12G SFF 10K SAS HDDs

HP MSA 300GB 12G SAS 10K SFF(2.5in) Dual Port Enterprise 3yr Warranty Hard Drive

J9F44A

HP MSA 600GB 12G SAS 10K SFF(2.5in) Dual Port Enterprise 3yr Warranty Hard Drive

J9F46A

HP MSA 1.2TB 12G SAS 10K SFF(2.5in) Dual Port Enterprise 3yr Warranty Hard Drive

J9F48A

HP MSA 1.8TB 12G SAS 10K SFF (2.5in) 512e Enterprise 3yr Warranty Hard Drive

J9F49A

HPE MSA 2.4TB 12G SAS 10K SFF (2.5in) Enterprise 512e 3yr Warranty Hard Drive

Q2R41A

NOTE: 512e drives require MSA 1040/2040 firmware version GL200P002 or newer

12G SFF 7.2K SAS MDL HDDs

HP MSA 1TB 12G SAS 7.2K SFF (2.5in) 512e Midline 1yr Warranty Hard Drive

J9F50A

HP MSA 2TB 12G SAS 7.2K SFF (2.5in) 512e Midline 1yr Warranty Hard Drive

J9F51A

NOTE: 512e drives require MSA 1040/2040 firmware version GL200P002 or newer

MSA Large Form Factor (LFF) SAS MDL DP drives for MSA 2040 Array

12G LFF 7.2K SAS Midline Drives

HPE MSA 12TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF (3.5in) Midline 512e 1yr Warranty Hard Drive

Q2R42A

HPE MSA 10TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF (3.5in) Midline 512e 1yr Wty Hard Drive

P9M82A

HP MSA 8TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF (3.5in) 512e Midline 1yr Warranty Hard Drive

M0S90A

HP MSA 6TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF (3.5in) 512e Midline 1yr Warranty Hard Drive

J9F43A

HP MSA 4TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF (3.5in) 512e Midline 1yr Warranty Hard Drive

K2Q82A

NOTE: 512e drives require MSA 1040/2040 firmware version GL200P002 or newer

MSA Large Form Factor (LFF) SAS DP drives for MSA 2040 Array

12G LFF SAS SSDs (SFF Solid State Drives in LFF Converters)

HPE MSA 400GB 12G SAS Mixed Use LFF (3.5in) Converter Carrier 3yr Wty Solid State Drive

P9M79A

HPE MSA 800GB 12G SAS Mixed Use LFF (3.5in) Converter Carrier 3yr Wty Solid State Drive

P9M80A

MSA Large Form Factor (LFF) SAS DP Self-Encrypted Drives for MSA 2040 Array

HPE MSA 4TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF (3.5in) Midline Self Encrypted 1yr Warranty Hard Drive

Q1H48A

MSA Small Form Factor (SFF) SAS DP Self-Encrypted Drives for MSA 2040 Array

HPE MSA 1.2TB 12G SAS 10K SFF (2.5in) Enterprise Self Encrypted 3yr Wty Hard Drive

P9M81A

NOTE:

• All drives within the MSA 240 array must be self-encrypted drives to enable the encryption feature. There cannot be a mixture of encrypted and non-encrypted drives within the same array.
• SEDs can be used in a non-SED environment, but will not be encrypted unless all drives in the array are SED
• Self-encrypted drives are only supported on the MSA 2040 Storage array and requires Firmware version GL105. Customers must upgrade their MSA 2040 controller firmware to GL105 or later for Self-Encrypting Drive functionality
• All MSA SEDs are FIPS 140-2 compliant FIPS 140-2 Validated Self-Encrypting Drives (SEDs) have been certified by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Canadian Communications Security Establishment (CSE) as meeting the Level 2 security requirements for cryptographic modules as defined in the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 Publication

NOTE:

• For instructions to setup and use SEDs, refer to the MSA 2040 CLI Reference Guide and MSA 2040 SMU Reference Guide located on the HPE MSA 2040 Manuals page:

Step 2d - Drive Enclosure Options

Use any disk enclosure with large or small form factor, single or dual controller MSA 2040 storage systems. Each disk enclosure ships with two .5m mini-SAS to mini-SAS cables.

HP MSA 2040 Energy Star LFF Disk Enclosure

M0S96A

HP D2700 Disk Enclosure

AJ941A

HPE MSA 2050 LFF Disk Enclosure

Q1J06A

HPE MSA 2050 SFF Disk Enclosure

Q1J07A

NOTE:  

• The MSA 2050 LFF and SFF Disk Enclosures are the recommended disk enclosures for capacity expansion on the MSA 2040 storage systems.
• The use of MSA 2050 LFF and SFF Disk Enclosures with MSA 1040/2040/2042 storage requires requires GL225 array controller firmware, or newer.

Step 2e - SAS Cable Options

mini-SAS to mini-SAS Cables:
Connecting MSA 2040 Controller to a JBOD if a longer cable is desired.

HP External Mini SAS 1m Cable ALL

407337-B21

HP External Mini SAS 2m Cable

407339-B21

Step 3 - Other MSA 2040 Options

Choose optional AC Power Cords (2 required)
NOTE: Two PDU cables: one 142263-008 (Black) and one 1422633-013 (Grey), ship standard with all AC-powered enclosures.

HP ProLiant 12 ft Power Cord

227099-001

Power Cord, (Australia/China/New Zealand)

227098-001

Power Cord, (Central Europe)

157215-001

Power Cord, (United Kingdom/Hong Kong)

157216-001

Power Cord, (Switzerland)

157219-001

Power Cord, (Italy)

157217-001

Power Cord, (Denmark)

157218-001

Power Cord, (Japan)

139867-001

Power Cord, (South East Asia/India)

157220-001

Step 4 - Choose Supported Options For Fibre Channel Infrastructure

Fibre Channel
Host Bus Adapters -
X86 servers

Model

SKUs

NOTE: Please visit http://www.hpe.com/storage/spock for compatibility details.

FC HBAs

HP StoreFabric SN1000Q 16GB 1-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

QW971A

HP StoreFabric SN1000Q 16GB 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

QW972A

HP StoreFabric SN1100E 16Gb Single Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

C8R38A

HP StoreFabric SN1100E 16Gb Dual Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

C8R39A

BladeSystem c-Class Fibre Channel Mezzanine HBAs

QLogic QMH2562 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for c-Class BladeSystem

451871-B21

Emulex LPe1205 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for c-Class BladeSystem

456972-B21

C-class HBA

HP QMH2572 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for BladeSystem c-Class

651281-B21

HP LPe1205A 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for BladeSystem c-Class

659818-B21

HP 82Q 8Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

AJ764A

Fibre Channel
Host Bus Adapters -
Integrity servers

Integrity

HP 4Gb 1-port PCI-X 2.0 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

AB378B

HP 4Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

AD300A

HP 4Gb 1-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

AD299A

HP 4Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

AD355A

HP PCIe 1-port 4Gb and 1-port 1000BT Adapter

AD221A

HP PCIe 2-port 4Gb and 2-port 1000BT Adapter

AD222A

HP PCIe 2-port 4Gb and 2-port 1000BSX Adapter

AD393A

HP PCI-X 1-port 4Gb FC and 1-port 1000BT Adapter

AD193A

HP PCI-X 2-port 4Gb FC and 2-port 1000BT Adapter

AD194A

HP PCI Express 1-port 8Gb Fibre Channel SR (QLogic) Adapter

AH400A

HP PCI Express 2-port 8Gb Fibre Channel SR (QLogic) Adapter

AH401A

HP 8Gb 1-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

AH402A

HP 8Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

AH403A

Brocade Fibre Channel HBAs

HP 81B 8Gb 1-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

AP769B

HP 82B 8Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

AP770B

Emulex Fibre Channel HBAs

HP 81E 8Gb 1-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

AJ762B

HP 82E 8Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

AJ763B

QLogic Fibre Channel HBAs

HP 81Q 8Gb 1-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

AK344A

HP 82Q 8Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

AJ764A

Integrity server blades

QLogic QMH2562 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for c-Class BladeSystem

451871-B21

Emulex LPe1205 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for c-Class BladeSystem

456972-B21

PremierFlexOM4 type cables

HP Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 fiber 1m Cable

QK732A

HP Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 fiber 2m Cable

QK733A

HP Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 fiber 5m Cable

QK734A

HP Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 fiber 15m Cable

QK735A

HP Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 fiber 30m Cable

QK736A

HP Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 fiber 50m Cable

QK737A

OM3 FC LC-LC cables

HP LC to LC Multi-mode OM3 2-Fiber 0.5m 1-Pack Fiber Optic Cable

AJ833A

HP LC to LC Multi-mode OM3 2-Fiber 1.0m 1-Pack Fiber Optic Cable

AJ834A

HPE LC to LC Multi-mode OM3 2-Fiber 2.0m 1-Pack Fiber Optic Cable

AJ835A 

HP LC to LC Multi-mode OM3 2-Fiber 5.0m 1-Pack Fiber Optic Cable

AJ836A

HP LC to LC Multi-mode OM3 2-Fiber 15.0m 1-Pack Fiber Optic Cable

AJ837A

HP LC to LC Multi-mode OM3 2-Fiber 30.0m 1-Pack Fiber Optic Cable

AJ838A

HP LC to LC Multi-mode OM3 2-Fiber 50.0m 1-Pack Fiber Optic Cable

AJ839A

Step 4a - Choose Supported Options For SAS Infrastructure

Supported options

Mini-SAS Cables

HP 1.0m External Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS Cable

716189-B21

HP 2.0m External Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS Cable

716191-B21

HP 4.0m External Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS Cable

716193-B21

NOTE: These cables are used to connect 6Gb SAS initiator to MSA 2040 SAS controller. These are not used for connecting to a disk enclosure.

HP External 1.0m (3ft) Mini-SAS HD 4x to Mini-SAS HD 4x Cable

716195-B21

HP External 2.0m (6ft) Mini-SAS HD 4x to Mini-SAS HD 4x Cable

716197-B21

HP External 4.0m (13ft) Mini-SAS HD 4x to Mini-SAS HD 4x Cable

NOTE: These cables are used to connect 12Gb SAS initiator to MSA 2040 SAS controller. These are not used for connecting to a disk enclosure.

716199-B21

SAS Host Bus Adapters (HBAs)

HP H241 12Gb 2-ports Ext Smart Host Bus Adapter

726911-B21

HP H221 PCIe 3.0 SAS Host Bus Adapter

729552-B21

SAS Controllers

HP Smart Array P741m/4GB FBWC 12Gb 4-ports Ext Mezzanine SAS Controller

726782-B21

HP Smart Array P721m/2GB FBWC 6Gb 4-ports Ext Mezzanine SAS Controller

650072-B21

HP Smart Array P721m/512 FBWC 6Gb 4-ports Ext Mezzanine SAS Controller

655636-B21

HP Smart Array P712m/256 6Gb 2-ports Int/2-ports Ext Mezzanine SAS Controller

488348-B21

HP Smart Array P711m/1G 6Gb FBWC 4-ports Ext Mezzanine SAS Controller

513778-B21

HP Smart Array P441/4GB FBWC 12Gb 2-ports Ext SAS Controller

726825-B21

HP Smart Array P431/2GB FBWC 12Gb 2-ports Ext SAS Controller

 698531-B21

Switches

HP 6Gb SAS Switch Single Pack for HP BladeSystem c-Class

BK763A

HP 6Gb SAS Switch Dual Pack for HP BladeSystem c-Class

BK764A

Step 4b - Choose Supported Options For 10GbE Infrastructure
- verify that the cable/transceiver is supported with the connecting device (i.e. switch or NIC/iSCSI HBA)

For detailed information on NICs and OS initiator please go to: http://www.hpe.com/storage/spock

Copper Cable

HP BladeSystem c-Class 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+ 0.5m Direct Attach Copper Cable

487649-B21

HP BladeSystem c-Class 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+ 1m Direct Attach Copper Cable

487652-B21

HP BladeSystem c-Class 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Copper Cable

487655-B21

HP BladeSystem c-Class 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+ 5m Direct Attach Copper Cable

537963-B21

HP BladeSystem c-Class 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+ 7m Direct Attach Copper Cable

487658-B21

DAC Cable

HPE X242 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 1m Direct Attach Copper Cable

J9281B

HPE X242 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Copper Cable

J9283B

HPE X242 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 7m Direct Attach Copper Cable

J9285B

HPE FlexNetwork X240 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 0.65m Direct Attach Copper Cable

JD095C

HPE FlexNetwork X240 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 1.2m Direct Attach Copper Cable

JD096C

HPE FlexNetwork X240 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Copper Cable

JD097C

HPE FlexNetwork X240 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 5m Direct Attach Copper Cable

JG081C

HPE FlexNetwork X240 10G SFP+ SFP+ 7m Direct Attach Copper Cable

JC784C

Step 5;  Software

Software

The MSA advanced virtualization functionalities are available as salable options for new and existing MSA 2040.  A firmware upgrade may be required.

NOTE: The Advanced Data Services Suite includes a Performance Tiering LTU, 512 Snapshot Software LTU, and the Remote Snap Software LTU.

HPE MSA Advanced Data Services Suite LTU

Q0H99A

HPE MSA Advanced Data Services Suite E-LTU

Q0H99AAE

MSA 2040

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Input Power Requirements
(typical-running I/O)
SFF/LFF arrays

• 110VAC 3.32A, 344-390 W; 220VAC 1.61A,374-432W

Max Input Power

100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz., 4.5-1.9A; 48-60 VDC 10.4A/8.3A

Heat Dissipation

1622 BTU/hr

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY RANGES

Operating Temperature

41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)

Shipping Temperature

-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)

Operating Humidity

10% to 90% RH @ 104°F (40°C) non-condensing

Non-Operating Humidity

Up to 93% RH @ 104°F (40°C)

DECLARED ACOUSTIC NOISE LEVELS

Sound Power

A weighted sound power LWAd=6,75 B

Sound Pressure

A weighted sound pressure LpAm - 55dB

SHOCK AND VIBRATION

Shock, Operational

3G's for 11 milliseconds

Shock, Non-Operational

15G 11ms half sine

Vibration, Operational

5-500Hz, 0.14 Grms shaped

Vibration, Non-Operational

3-365-3Hz, 1.22 Grms,z-axis,0.85 Grms, X&Y axis shaped spectrum

PHYSICAL

Height

3.5 in/ 8.9 cm

Depth (excluding cables) (back of ear to back of controller handle)

MSA 2040 SFF 24-bay array: 19.5 in / 49.5 cm
MSA 2040 LFF 12-bay array: 22.5in. / 57.2 cm

Width (body only)

17.6 in / 44.7 cm (w/ ears 19 in / 48.26 cm)

Chassis Weight
(no controllers)

MSA 2040 LFF chassis: 31 lbs. (DC-pwr model: 32.6 lbs)
MSA 2040 SFF chassis: 29.1 lbs (DC-pwr model: 30.7lbs)

MSA 2040 Controllers:

User Interface

Status and activity provided via management interfaces. Status Indicators on front of Controller

RAID Support

0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 50

Cache Memory

4GB Read/Write. ECC protection with backup to Flash memory (indefinite backup)

Cache Backup

ECC protection with back up to flash memory (indefinite backup)

Upgradeable Firmware

yes

Disk Drive and Enclosure Protocol Support

6 Gb SAS - Serial Attached SCSI

Host Ports

FC: 4 x 8Gb Fibre Channel (per controller)
FC: 4 x 16Gb Fibre Channel (per controller)
iSCSI: 4 x 10GbE iSCSI (per controller)
iSCSI: 4 x 1GbE iSCSI (per controller)

SAS: 4 x 12 Gb mini-SAS HD using SAS 3.0 SFF-8644 connect interface (per controller)

Expansion Port

SAS (SFF8088) 4x lane 6 Gb SAS

Weight, controller

MSA 2040 SAN Controllers 4.8 lbs.

MSA 2040
Regulatory Info

Safety

UL 60950-1 (USA)

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1-03 (Canada)

EN 60950-1 (European Union)

GS mark (Germany)

IEC 60950-1 (International)

CCC Mark (power supply only, China PRC)

Electromagnetic Compatibility

VCCI:2008-04 Class A (Japan)

FCC 15:109(g) Class A (USA)

ICES-003:2004 Class A (Canada)

EN55022 : (European Union Class A); CISPR 22 (International Class A)

EN61000-3-2 : (Harmonics) (European Union)

EN61000-3-3 : (Flicker) (European Union)

EN 55024 (European Union, Immunity, Class A);CISPR 24 (International Immunity, Class A)

AS/NZS CISPR 22, Class A (Australia, New Zealand)

CNS 13438 Taiwan, Class A (Taiwan)

KN22 Class A (Emissions Class A); KN24 (Immunity) (S Korea)

RoHS and WEEE

RoHS-6/6 Compliance, China RoHS, WEEE

Country Approvals

United States ,Australia/New Zealand, Canada, China (PRC), European Union, Germany (GS Mark), Japan, South Korea, Taiwan

Date

Version History

Action

Description of Change

05-Mar-2018

From Version 28 to 29

Added

Added MSA 2050 SFF and LFF Disk Enclosures as supported options on the MSA 2040 storage systems.

05-Feb-2018

From Version 27 to 28

Changed

Features, Family Information, and Configuration Information were revised.

06-Nov-2017

From Version 26 to 27

Changed

Added new drive capacities.

02-Oct-2017

From Version 25 to 26

Changed

Changes made throughout the QuickSpecs

26-Aug-2016

From Version 24 to 25

Changed

Changes made to the Overview, Features and Configuration Information Sections.

15-Aug-2016

From Version 23 to 24

Changed

Changes made throughout the QuickSpecs

13-May-2016

From Version 22 to 23

Changed

Changes made to the Configuration Info and Features Sections.

31-Mar-2016

From Version 21 to 22

Changed

Changes made throughout the QuickSpecs.

16-Feb-2016

From Version 20 to 21

Changed

Changes made throughout the QuickSpecs.

04-Dec-2015

From Version 19 to 20

Added

Made two important updates on:

1. Added a note on Performance Auto Tiering LTU
2. Added a note on Read cache

01-Dec-2015

From Version 18 to 19

Changed

Changes made throughout the QuickSpecs. Rebranded Edition.

18-Sept-2015

From Version 17 to 18

Changed

Changed made to the Configuration Information section.

21-Aug-2015

From Version 16 to 17

Changed

Changes made to the Models, Features, Software and Configuration Information Sections.

17-Aug-2015

From Version 15 to 16

Changed

Changes made throughout the QuickSpecs.

19-Jun-2015

From Version 14 to 15

Changed

1. New Link to the ENERGY STAR listing on the EPA website

2. Correction to one of the ENERGY STAR SKU

3. Formatting changes and alignment

4. Update of the Benchmark Performance results

5. Note on the GL210 storage pool limit

1-Jun-2015

From Version 13 to 14

Changed

Changes made throughout the QuickSpecs.

10-Apr-2015

From Version 12 to 13

Changed

What´s new, Models, Family Information, Configuration Information sections were updated

3-Apr-2015

From Version 11 to 12

Changed

Changes made to the What´s New, Models, Family Info, Optional SW and Config Info. Sections.

30-Mar-2015

From Version 10 to 11

Changed

SKUs descriptions were updated, Obsolete SKU were removed.

0-Jan-1900

Added

Support for 12G SFF and LFF w Hard Disk Drives

12-Dec-2014

From version 9 to 10

Changed

Added the Configuration Table for mixing SFPs. on the Features Section

1-Dec-2014

From Version 8 to 9

Changed

Changes made throughout the QuickSpecs.

29-Sep-2014

From Version 7 to 8

Changed

Changes made throughout the QuickSpecs.

2-May-2014

From Version 6 to 7

Changed

Operate and Support and Basic Care were revised.

25-Apr-2014

From Version 5 to 6

Changed

Models and mini-SAS cables were revised.

31-Mar-2014

From Version 4 to 5

Changed

Hard Drives were revised.

9-Dec-2013

From Version 3 to 4

Changed

Changes made to the What's New section:

Introducing a new 1.2 TB SFF 10K Enterprise Hard Drive (E7W47A)

Adding two new MSA 2040 bundles using the new 1.2 TB SFF SAS Hard Drive

C8R16A - HPE MSA 2040 SAN Dual Controller 24x1.2TB SAS 10K SFF HDD 28.8TB Bundle

C8S56A - HPE MSA 2040 SAS Dual Controller 24x1.2TB SAS 10K SFF HDD 28.8TB Bundle

30-Sep-2013

From Version 2 to 3

Changed

Changes made throughout the entire QuickSpec.

Changed What's New in the MSA 2000 array family to:

Adding 12Gb SAS Models -support up to Four 6Gb/12Gb SAS connections per controller.

Adding support for 1GbE/10GbE iSCSI to MSA 2040 SAN Controller.

NOTE: Customers must upgrade their MSA 2040 controller firmware to GL101 or later for iSCSI functionality.

Adding support for HPE MSA 2040 SAN Controller to offer a combination of host interface protocols by mixing FC and iSCSI SFPs on the same controller. Please refer to the valid Configuration Table for Mixing SFPs in this doc.

Adding support for new 1.2 TB SFF SAS and 4TB LFF SAS Midline drive.

21-Aug-2013

From Version 1 to 2

Changed

Changes made in the Family Information and Configuration Information sections.