Data sheet
HPE MSA Gen7 Storage
HPE MSA 2072 16Gb Fibre Channel SFF Storage (S2C83A)
What's new Overview
– 32 Gb Fibre Channel host
connectivity now supported across Looking for simple, high-performance, and low-cost shared storage that
the entire MSA Gen7 portfolio delivers application acceleration across all your server workloads? HPE MSA
including MSA 2070, 2072, and 2070 Storage has been the leading shared storage solution for HPE ProLiant
Smart Choice array models. servers for almost three decades. With over 600,000 storage arrays sold,
MSA continues to deliver on its promise of simple, fast, and affordable
– Next generation HPE MSA Gen7
shared storage portfolio including the storage for SMB customers. The HPE MSA Gen7 Storage array sets a new
HPE MSA 2070, HPE MSA 2070 Flash standard for entry-level shared storage by providing an affordable path to
Bundles, HPE MSA 2072 Hybrid Flash high-performance storage without compromising on the simplicity and
Bundles, and TAA-Compliant HPE reliability that its customers depend on. The MSA Gen7 array portfolio
MSA 2070 Storage arrays.
delivers up to 2X more system performance while supporting user scalability
– Up to 2x more IOPS (random) and beyond 7 PB per array with new high-capacity media options. New Gen7
30% more bandwidth (sequential) innovations supporting online system and media firmware updates, as well
performance as compared to the as simpler and faster access to the HPE MSA Health Check tool, reduce the
previous generation HPE MSA Gen6 complexity and time required for routine system maintenance.
Storage.[1]
– Scale beyond 7 PB per array by
adding up to 9 MSA 2U LFF 12-drive
and/or SFF 24-drive expansion drive
enclosures and new high-capacity
HDD and SSD MSA media options.[2]
– Updated MSA Storage Management
Utility (SMU v.4) that supports simple,
fast access to the MSA Health Check
Tool for routine system maintenance.
– Support for non-disruptive, online
firmware updates for both MSA Gen7
controllers and drive media.
Features
Simple - The Shared Storage System Anyone Can Use
Start with the unique and intuitive graphical user interface of HPE MSA Storage Management Utility (SMU) that
provides step-by-step instructions and guided workflows to set up the array within minutes.
System monitoring and maintenance available through a simplified dashboard offers "at-a-glance" views of
system alerts, performance, and capacity usage. New HPE MSA Gen7 innovations include support for online
controller/media firmware updates as well as simpler and faster access to MSA Health Check.
System architecture supporting hot-swap controllers, drives, and power supplies, enabling users to quickly
complete upgrades and maintenance with minimal downtime.
Fast - Real Performance You Can See and Feel
Next generation system architecture supporting incredibly fast performance for an entry-level storage solution.
HPE MSA Gen7 delivers up to 2X more IOPS (random) performance with up to 30% more system bandwidth
(sequential) as compared to HPE MSA Gen6 Storage.[1]
Real-time, automated data tiering for hybrid configurations, optimizing the use of high-performance SSD media
as well as lower-cost HDD storage within the same array. With minimal investment in SSDs, users can increase
system IOPS by up to 4X versus HDD-only configurations.[3]
HPE MSA-DP+ advanced RAID technology eliminates the use of idle spare drives by distributing spare capacity
across all drives in the disk group and enabling drive rebuild times that are up to 25X faster than traditional
RAID.[4]
Affordable - Great Value Across All MSA Configurations
Start small and scale as needed with any combination of SSDs, Enterprise SAS or Midline SAS HDDs. "Grow as
you go" upgrades are available through low-cost HPE MSA SSD and HDD media 6-packs.
Wide range of HPE MSA Gen7 Storage Array models including value-driven solution bundles for hybrid-flash and
all-flash configurations providing a cost-effective path to high-performance storage on Day 1.
Minimize resources dedicated to daily maintenance and focus on business outcomes with HPE MSA Health
Check. A cloud-based tool available to all MSA users at no additional charge, Health Check uses MSA system
logs to assess performance and configurations against HPE MSA best practice guidelines.
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Technical specifications HPE MSA 2072 16Gb Fibre Channel SFF Storage
Product Number S2C83A
Drive description Two 1.92 TB Read Intensive SSDs included
Add up to twenty-two additional SFF HDD and/or SSD per base array
Capacity Up to 2.76 PB with maximum capacity expansion
Storage controller 2x 16 Gb Fibre Channel 4-port Controller
Compatible operating Windows Server®;
systems VMware vSphere™;
Red Hat® Linux;
SUSE™ SLES;
See HPE SPOCK for more details.
Form factor 2U rack mount
Warranty Three-year limited warranty, parts exchange next business day delivery on all base arrays
and drive enclosures. MSA drives and other options carry a separate warranty.
[1] Up to 2X performance increase compares HPE MSA Gen7 IOPS (783K) to HPE MSA Gen6
IOPS (395K).
[2] Scalability to 7.37 PB of raw storage capacity with the HPE MSA 30.72 TB SAS 12opeG Read
Intensive SFF SSD using 9 additional HPE MSA 2U 24-drive SFF Drive Enclosures.
[3] Testing performed by Demartek Test Labs comparing performance of HDD-only
configurations versus hybrid-flash configurations utilizing both HDD and SSD media.
[4] Based on testing performed at HPE internal test labs.
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Defective Media Retention is optional and allows you to retain Disk or eligible SSD/Flash Drives replaced by
HPE due to malfunction.
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