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HPE P84179-B25 MSA 2070 2U rack storage 12 x 3.84 TB SSD 2 x 10/25 GbE iSCSI
2U rack array with 12 x 3.84 TB SAS SSDs, dual 10/25 GbE iSCSI controllers and 24 drive bays for expansion
- WorkloadGeneral Purpose Server
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Storage Controller2 x 10/25 GbE iSCSI 4-port Controllers
- SSD (Installed)12 x HPE MSA 3.84 TB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF (2.5in) M2 S
- Max HDD CapacityUp to 1.8 PB with maximum capacity expansion
- 12 pre-installed SSDs deliver 46 TB of flash capacity
- Dual 10/25 GbE iSCSI controllers provide high-speed network connectivity
- 24 drive bays support expansion up to 1.8 PB
- 2U rack form factor fits dense data-centre deployments
- Redundant 580W power supplies maintain uptime during failures
HPE MSA 2070 SFF 2U storage array
The HPE P84179-B25 is a 2U rack-mount SAN system from the MSA 2070 SFF series. It ships with twelve 3.84 TB SAS 12G read-intensive SSDs installed, providing 46 TB of raw capacity. Dual 10/25 GbE iSCSI four-port controllers handle host connectivity and redundancy. The platform supports Windows Server, VMware vSphere, Red Hat Linux and SUSE SLES for general-purpose server workloads.
Suits iSCSI environments needing all-flash
This array fits organisations that want a compact, dual-controller block store with 10 or 25 GbE iSCSI links and room to grow. Buyers who require Fibre Channel connectivity will not find that protocol on this model. Teams without SFP28 networking infrastructure or 2.5-inch drive cabling should evaluate other form factors. The 24-bay chassis allows future expansion with additional SAS SSDs or HDDs.
Dual 10/25 GbE iSCSI four-port controllers
The pair of controllers each expose four SFP28 ports that negotiate at 10 GbE or 25 GbE, defining the host-side bandwidth and protocol. Redundant 580 W power supplies keep both controllers online during a single supply failure. RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10 are available across the installed and future drives.
Highlights
- 12 pre-installed SSDs deliver 46 TB of flash capacity
- Dual 10/25 GbE iSCSI controllers provide high-speed network connectivity
- 24 drive bays support expansion up to 1.8 PB
- 2U rack form factor fits dense data-centre deployments
- Redundant 580W power supplies maintain uptime during failures
Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
|---|---|
| Series | MSA 2070 SFF |
| Model | P84179-B25 |
| Workload | General Purpose Server |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| Storage Controller | 2 x 10/25 GbE iSCSI 4-port Controllers |
| SSD (Installed) | 12 x HPE MSA 3.84 TB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF (2.5in) M2 SSD |
| Max HDD Capacity | Up to 1.8 PB with maximum capacity expansion |
| Ethernet Controller | HPE MSA 25Gb SFP28 Short Range 4-pack iSCSI Transceivers |
| Compatible/Certified OS | Windows Server; VMware vSphere; Red Hat Linux; SUSE SLES |
| Power Characteristics | 2 x 580W redundant power supplies |
| Shipping weight | 18.14 kg |
| Package size | 483 × 457 × 127 mm |
Questions about this item
Which host-bus adapters or switches do I need to connect the 10/25 GbE iSCSI controllers?
You need SFP28 transceivers and cables that support 10 or 25 GbE iSCSI; the system includes four HPE MSA 25Gb SFP28 short-range transceivers for direct switch links.
Can I mix the installed 3.84 TB SAS SSDs with older SAS HDDs in the same 24-bay chassis?
Yes, the 24 SFF bays accept both the 12 installed 3.84 TB SAS SSDs and additional SAS HDDs, allowing mixed-media tiers within the same enclosure.
How do I verify the dual controllers are active and the 46 TB pool is healthy after racking the 2U unit?
Log into the MSA 2070 management UI; both controllers should show "Active/Optimal" status and the dashboard will report 46 TB of configured SSD capacity with RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 or 10.
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