Storage Options for SMBs: HP MSA 1040 vs. MSA 2040

Storage Options for SMBsHP MSA 1040 vs. MSA 2040

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HP Modular Smart Array (MSA)


MSA 1040• Budget-Friendly• Simple, Solid Performance• Easy Upgrade Path to MSA 2040• 12Gb SAS, 1GbE / 10GbE iSCSI, 8Gb FC


Spec Comparison


MSA 1040 MSA 2040

Controller Architecture MSA Gen 4 MSA Gen 4

Host Port Count 2 Ports per Controller 4 Ports per Controller

Controller Cache 4GB 4GB

Controller Design Factory-configured, SFPs included

Converged SAN, SFP Designed, Mixed Mode Supported (iSCSI/FC)

Interfaces Supported

6Gb / 12Gb SAS, 1Gb iSCSI, 10Gb iSCSI, 8Gb FC

6Gb / 12Gb SAS, 1Gb iSCSI, 10Gb iSCSI, 8Gb FC, 16Gb FC

Expansion 3 Additional Enclosures Max 7 Additional Enclosures Max

HDDs Supported SAS SAS

Snapshots 64 Standard, 512 Optional 64 Standard, 512 Optional

Replication Local Standard, Remote Optional

Local Standard, Remote Optional

Performance29.4k/19.7k Random R/W

iOPS; 3.1/1.5 Sequential R/W GB/s

82k/30k Random R/W iOPS; 6.4/4.8 Sequential R/W GB/s

MSA 2040• Performance-Driven• 12Gb SAS, 1GbE / 10GbE iSCSI, 8Gb / 16Gb Fibre• Converged SAN Controllers• User-Defined Interface Based on SFP Choice


MSA 2040 Cont.• Converged SAN Networking

• Improved Manageability & Scalability• ↓ Power & Cooling Needs• Agile for Virtual & Physical Servers

• Flexible Network Options• Adjust Connectivity as Needs Change

• SSD Support• 2x Host Ports• 2x Expandability


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