HPE MSA 2060 Drive Enclosure
The HPE MSA 2060 drive enclosure expands an MSA 2060 array with more drives. It comes as a 2U 12 LFF enclosure (R0Q39B) or a 2U 24 SFF enclosure (R0Q40B), each with two I/O modules and 12Gb SAS connections. The QuickSpecs allow up to nine enclosures per array and LFF and SFF mixing between the array and the enclosures. Each enclosure ships with two mini-SAS HD cables.
Also written as: MSA 2060 LFF Drive Enclosure, MSA 2060 SFF Drive Enclosure
Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
|---|---|
| Family | MSA |
| Form factor | 2U drive enclosure |
| Variants | 12 LFF (R0Q39B) and 24 SFF (R0Q40B) |
| Interface | 12Gb SAS |
| Io modules | two I/O modules |
| Array support | MSA 2060 LFF or SFF storage systems |
| Max enclosures per array | 9 |
Compatible parts
Cables
716195-B21 HPE External 1.0m (3ft) Mini-SAS HD 4x to Mini-SAS HD 4x Cable
716197-B21 HPE External 2.0m (6ft) Mini-SAS HD 4x to Mini-SAS HD 4x Cable
SSDs
R0Q46A HPE MSA 960GB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF (2.5in) M2 3yr Wty SSD
R0Q47A HPE MSA 1.92TB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF (2.5in) M2 3yr Wty SSD
R0Q49A HPE MSA 1.92TB SAS 12G Read Intensive LFF (3.5in) M2 3yr Wty SSD
R3R30A HPE MSA 3.84TB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF (2.5in) M2 3yr Wty SSD
Hard drives
R0Q54A HPE MSA 600GB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5in) M2 3yr Wty HDD
R0Q57A HPE MSA 2.4TB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5in) M2 3yr Warranty HDD
R0Q61A HPE MSA 12TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) M2 1yr Wty HDD
Power supplies
R0Q90A HPE MSA 764W -48VDC Hot Plug Power Supply Kit
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 2060 Drive Enclosure.
- Compatibility HPE SPOCK (storage, SAN and host compatibility)
- Part lookup HPE PartSurfer (spare and option part numbers)
- Support HPE Support Center
Buying a used MSA 2060 Drive Enclosure: what to check
Check that the enclosure model matches the drive form factor you plan to use, and that both I/O modules are present. Confirm that the array controller firmware supports the enclosure before buying a used unit.
FAQ
Which enclosure part numbers does the MSA 2060 use?
R0Q39B for the 12 LFF enclosure and R0Q40B for the 24 SFF enclosure, per the QuickSpecs.
How many enclosures can an MSA 2060 take?
The QuickSpecs list zero to nine drive enclosures per array.
Buying or selling MSA 2060 Drive Enclosure?
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.
Sources
- HPE MSA 2060 Storage QuickSpecs, checked 2026-10-28