HPE MSA 1040 Storage

More affordable MSA arrays using the latest shared storage technologies delivering entry-level features to small and midsize customers—simple to deploy and simple to manage.

Entry consolidation and virtualization initiatives are now well within your budgetary reach. HPE MSA 1040 Storage offers many of the MSA 2040 features but at lower entry price points. ProLiant and BladeSystems administrators as well as IT generalists will find storage management tasks simple and intuitive with MSA.

The MSA 1040 arrays leverage a new fourth-generation controller architecture with a new processor, 2-host ports and 4 GB data (read/write) cache and 2 GB of system memory per controller. Take advantage of the latest hard drive and solid state drive advances by selecting the HDD form factor and technology which best meet your application and budget requirements. Unlike many competing arrays, the MSA 1040 ships standard with intuitive management tools and powerful data services such as snapshots for increased data protection

Key features and benefits

Simple: Flexible architecture. Easy to setup. Easy to manage.

• The integrated setup and management Web-based interface (WBI) makes MSA easy to manage for ProLiant/BladeSystems administrators and IT generalists.

• Leverage the latest Large and/or Small Form Factor hard disk drives—choice of high-performance enterprise-class SAS or high-capacity SAS Midline drives based on application, performance, and budget requirements.

• On-board management tools: augment OS and hypervisor views, navigate firmware upgrades, and monitor array performance with ease, locally or remotely.

Affordable: Popular configurations starting at $6,500 USD

• Dual controller configurations are standard and available at single controller price points.

• More capacity/performance within your budget.

• Latest MSA technology for 25 percent lower cost when compared to MSA P2000 G3.

Fast: The MSA 1040 delivers up to 50 percent more performance compared to P2000 G3

• The MSA 1040 leverages the fourth-generation MSA technology, 2-port controllers with 4 GB data (read/write) cache and 2 GB of system memory on each controller, faster processor and a performance optimized I/O engine.

• Increased performance translates into better application response times and facilitates entry consolidation and virtualization initiatives.

• SSD support2 helps improve application performance and helps customers to reduce their operating costs by reducing foot prints and power consumption.

Future-proof: Built-in expandability along with an MSA 2040 upgrade option

• Add Disk Enclosures as needed to boost capacity and spindle count. Most low-cost entry arrays don’t allow expansion.

• MSA Unique Data-in-Place upgrades eliminate time-consuming and risky data migrations during generational upgrades within the MSA family.

• MSA 1040 allows a simple controller swap to flagship MSA 2040. Other value-priced arrays force you to compromise.