HPE MSA 2070 SFF 2U 12×7.68TB SAS SSD 2×580W P84182-B25

HPE MSA 2070 SFF 2U rack array

The HPE MSA 2070 SFF is a 2U rack storage array delivered with 12 x 7.68TB SAS SSD drives installed. It targets organisations that need general-purpose block storage with redundant controllers and power supplies in a compact form factor. The dual 32Gb FC 4-port controllers provide multiple host connectivity paths for virtualised or database workloads. Certified operating systems include Windows Server, VMware vSphere, Red Hat Linux and SUSE SLES.

Before ordering check your infrastructure

Verify that your host servers or SAN switches have 32Gb Fibre Channel ports and compatible SFP modules for the four-port controllers. Ensure the rack can accommodate a 2U unit and that power distribution units can supply two 580W redundant supplies. Confirm the chosen operating system appears on the certified list and that multipath drivers are current for the 32Gb FC interface. Expansion beyond the installed drives requires additional drive enclosures and available rack space.

Build quality and daily implications

Dual redundant power supplies and dual active controllers mean a single component failure does not interrupt data access. The 12 front-accessible SFF drive bays allow hot-swap replacement without tools during maintenance windows. Four 32Gb SFP FC ports per controller support direct server attachment or fabric connection with standard cabling. The 2U height fits standard racks while leaving room for expansion enclosures up to the 1.84 PB maximum capacity.