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Silver 2U rack enclosure with twelve drive bays occupied, front panel showing HPE branding and status LEDs

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HPE MSA 1060 Gen6 2U rack server 12x1.2TB SAS P79250-B25

SKU CH-HE6F-A6PXW MPN P79250-B25

A 2U rack storage array with 12 installed 1.2 TB SAS drives and dual 16 Gb Fibre Channel controllers

  • WorkloadStorage Server
  • TypeSmall Form Factor
  • Rack Height2U
  • Hard Drive (Installed)14.4TB (12 x 1.2TB)
  • Storage Controller2 x 16 Gb Fibre Channel 2-port Controller
  • HDD InterfaceSAS

Option 2 x 16 Gb Fibre Channel 2-port controllers

  • Ready to deploy with 12 x 1.2TB SAS drives installed
  • Dual 16Gb Fibre Channel controllers for high-speed SAN connectivity
  • Scales to 24 drives in 2U for dense rack capacity
  • Redundant 580W power supplies keep the array running
  • Supports Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016 and VMware vSphere 6.7

HPE MSA 1060 Gen6 2U SAN array

The HPE MSA 1060 Gen6 is a 2U rack-mount storage array designed for entry-level shared storage workloads. It ships with twelve 1.2TB SAS hard drives providing 14.4TB of raw capacity. Dual 16Gb Fibre Channel controllers and four SFP+ transceivers are included for host connectivity. The platform supports Windows Server, VMware vSphere and Linux operating systems.

Suits budget-focused SAN deployments

This system suits organisations that need affordable block storage with Fibre Channel connectivity and room to grow. It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10 for data protection and performance tuning. Buyers who require all-flash latency or a larger initial drive count should evaluate other platforms. The array can scale to 24 drives internally and accepts up to three expansion enclosures.

Dual 16Gb Fibre Channel controller

The defining specification is the pair of 16Gb Fibre Channel 2-port controllers that set the host interface speed and protocol. This determines whether the array matches existing SAN fabric and HBA capabilities. The installed SAS drives deliver capacity for general-purpose workloads, while the controller choice locks the connectivity path. Confirm Fibre Channel requirements before purchase.

Highlights

  • Ready to deploy with 12 x 1.2TB SAS drives installed
  • Dual 16Gb Fibre Channel controllers for high-speed SAN connectivity
  • Scales to 24 drives in 2U for dense rack capacity
  • Redundant 580W power supplies keep the array running
  • Supports Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016 and VMware vSphere 6.7

Specifications

BrandHPE
SeriesMSA 1060 Gen6
ModelP79250-B25
WorkloadStorage Server
TypeSmall Form Factor
Rack Height2U
Hard Drive (Installed)14.4TB (12 x 1.2TB)
Storage Controller2 x 16 Gb Fibre Channel 2-port Controller
HDD InterfaceSAS
Max HDD CapacityUp to 475 TB with maximum capacity expansion
Expansion Bays24 drive bay SFF 2060 drive enclosure or 12 drive bay LFF 2060 drive enclosure (add up to 3)
Compatible/Certified OSWindows Server 2022
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2016
VMWare vSphere 6.7
Red Hat Linux 8
SuSE SLES 15
Power CharacteristicsTwo 580W redundant power supplies
Dimensions3.5" x 17.5" x 20.0"
Weight11 lbs.
Package ContentsHPE MSA 16 Gb Short Wave Fibre Channel SFP+ 4-pack Transceiver
Shipping weight13.61 kg
Package size762 × 635 × 254 mm

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Questions about this item

What host interface standard does the 16 Gb Fibre Channel controller use and what speed does it cap at?

The dual 16 Gb Fibre Channel controllers connect hosts at up to 16 Gb/s per port.

What rack space and drive bay layout does the 2U chassis require?

The 2U rack-mount enclosure occupies 3.5" height and provides 12 small form factor drive bays populated with 1.2 TB SAS drives.

How is the storage array installed in a rack and which step is commonly missed?

Mount the 2U chassis using the included rails, insert the 12 SAS drives, connect the redundant 580 W power supplies and the 16 Gb Fibre Channel cables, then configure RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 or 10 before presenting volumes to hosts.

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