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HPE MSA 2040

End of saleStorage2U rack enterprise SAN
HPE MSA 20402U rack enterprise SAN

The HPE MSA 2040 is an enterprise 2U entry-to-midrange SAN storage system designed for growing virtualization, SQL Server, and Microsoft Exchange deployments. Providing Converged SAN controller architecture supporting 16Gb/8Gb Fibre Channel and 10GbE/1GbE iSCSI on the same hardware, the MSA 2040 was one of the earliest entry arrays to introduce sub-LUN automated SSD tiering and high-performance flash caching.

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Specifications

BrandHPE
FamilyMSA
Form factor2U rack enterprise SAN
ReleasedMay 2013
End of saleSep 2017
End of supportSep 2022
Form factor2U 12-drive LFF or 24-drive SFF chassis
ControllersDual active-active controllers (8GB total cache with supercap protection)
Host ports4 converged SFP+ ports per controller (16Gb FC or 10GbE iSCSI)
Max drivesUp to 199 SFF or 96 LFF drives with seven expansion shelves
Raid supportRAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 50

Generations

Works together

How the HPE MSA 2040 connects to servers, storage and the network: 2 ways, with the parts and products on each path.

Fibre Channel SANiSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet

Fibre Channel SAN

Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).

Servers

Adapters for the server

Switches

Optics

Fibre Channel SAN: how it fits together

iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet

Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.

Servers

Adapters for the server

Switches

Optics

iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet: how it fits together

Plan and size it

Check compatibility with HPE

Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that HPE has tested with the HPE MSA 2040.

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FAQ

Can the MSA 2040 mix Fibre Channel and iSCSI ports?

Yes, controllers with Converged SAN ports can run Fibre Channel SFPs on one pair of ports and 10GbE iSCSI SFPs on the other pair.

How does the cache backup work during power loss?

Supercapacitors maintain power while memory contents are written to non-volatile flash memory, eliminating the need to periodically replace chemical batteries.

Buying or selling MSA 2040?

New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.

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