HPE Modular Smart Array 2062 16Gb Fibre Channel SFF Storage - 6th Generation - 3.84 TB - 24 Bays (SAS-3) SSD 1.92 TB x 2 16Gb Fibre Channel (External) Rack Mountable 2U

The HPE Modular Smart Array 2062 is a 6th generation (MSA Gen6) dual controller SAN storage array designed for high-performance and reliability. With 24 SFF (2.5-inch) drive bays and 8x 16Gb Fibre Channel host ports, it delivers exceptional throughput and scalability for demanding enterprise environments. This unit includes two 1.92TB SAS SSDs, providing 3.84 TB of raw capacity, and supports expansion up to 96 drives with additional enclosures.

Advantages

Optimized for flash storage, the MSA 2062 offers low latency and high IOPS, making it ideal for virtualized workloads, databases, and mixed workloads. The dual active-active controllers with 16 GB cache each ensure high availability and performance. Advanced data protection features like snapshots and volume copy are included at no extra cost.

Suitable for

• Small to medium businesses requiring a cost-effective SAN solution
• Virtualization environments (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Database and transactional applications
• Remote office/branch office deployments

Key specifications

• Storage Architecture: Dual Controller SAN Array
• Generation: 6th Generation (MSA Gen6)
• Host Interface: 16Gb Fibre Channel
• Host Ports: 8x 16Gb FC ports (4 per controller)
• Drive Bays: 24 SFF (2.5-inch)
• Included Drives: 2x 1.92TB SAS SSDs
• Raw Capacity (Included): 3.84 TB
• Max Raw Capacity: Up to 368.64 TB (with 24x 15.36TB SFF SSDs)
• Internal Drive Interface: 12Gb/s SAS-3
• RAID Levels: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, MSA-DP+
• Cache per Controller: 16 GB (Flash-backed write cache)
• Form Factor: 2U Rack-mountable
• Expansion Capability: Up to 96 drives with 3 additional enclosures
• Management Interface: Ethernet (for SMU)
• Included Software: MSA Data Protection Suite (Snapshots, Volume Copy)
• Power Supply: Dual, hot-swappable
• Supported Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows Server, VMware ESXi, HP-UX, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Citrix XenServer

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair with HPE 16Gb Fibre Channel HBAs and use SSDs for high-demand workloads. Ensure proper cooling and power in the rack environment.