HPE MSA 2070 SFF 2x32GB FC 4-Port Controller Disk-less Storage Array

The HPE MSA 2070 SFF Storage Array is a high-performance, dual-controller SAN storage solution designed for small to medium businesses. With 64 GB cache (2x32 GB) and 8 x 16Gb Fibre Channel ports (4 per controller), it delivers up to 320,000 IOPS for demanding workloads. This disk-less array supports 24 x 2.5-inch SFF hot-pluggable SAS drives and can be expanded with up to 7 additional enclosures for a maximum raw capacity of 768 TB.

Advantages

Dual active controllers ensure high availability and performance. The 16Gb FC connectivity provides low-latency access for virtualized and database environments. RAID support includes 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and MSA-DP+ for flexible data protection. Snapshot capability (64 standard, upgradeable to 512) and optional remote replication enhance data management.

Suitable for

• Virtualized server environments (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Database and transactional applications
• File sharing and backup
• Small to medium business SAN deployments

Key specifications

• Storage Architecture: SAN
• Controller Configuration: Dual Controller
• Host Interface: 16Gb Fibre Channel
• Host Ports: 8 x 16Gb FC (4 per controller)
• Cache Memory: 64 GB (32 GB per controller)
• Drive Bays: 24 x 2.5-inch SFF hot-pluggable
• Supported Drive Types: SAS HDD, SAS SSD
• Max Internal Raw Capacity: 184.32 TB
• Max External Raw Capacity: 768 TB
• RAID Support: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, MSA-DP+
• Management Ports: 2 x 1GbE per controller
• Expansion Support: Up to 7 HPE MSA 2070 Disk Enclosures
• Power Supply: Dual redundant, hot-swappable
• Form Factor: 2U Rack-mount
• Snapshot Capability: 64 snapshots (upgradeable to 512)
• Replication: Optional Remote Replication
• OS Compatibility: Windows Server, VMware ESXi, RHEL, SLES, HP-UX, Citrix XenServer
• Max IOPS: Up to 320,000 IOPS

Recommendations

This disk-less array is ideal for customers who already have drives or want to purchase them separately. For a complete solution, pair with HPE SAS drives and expansion enclosures.