Aruba R0Q78B | MSA 2060 12Gb SAS Host SFF 24-Bay 2U Storage Array
SKU:R0Q78B
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Description
Description
The MSA 2060 12Gb SAS SFF is a 2U hybrid-flash SAN storage array with 24 x 2.5-inch drive bays and two 4-port 12Gb SAS controllers for direct-attached host connectivity. It suits small to medium-sized businesses that need tiered SSD and HDD storage with room to grow, scaling to 10 enclosures in total using SFF or LFF expansion shelves. Thin provisioning, automated tiering and snapshot protection make it a practical choice for virtualisation and general business workloads.
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Features
Features
- Automated tiering engine moves hot data to the fastest media in real time
- Virtualised snapshot technology for data protection and instant recovery
- Encrypted SSDs and HDDs with local key management for a secure hybrid flash array
- Supports any mix of SSDs, Enterprise SAS HDDs or Midline SAS HDDs
- Expandable with SFF or LFF drive enclosures
- Certified for use with HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Software
Warranty
Warranty
All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.
All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.
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Technical Specifications
FAQs
Technical Specifications
- 2U rack-mountable SFF chassis with 24 x 2.5-inch drive bays
- Up to 24 SFF HDD and/or SSD per array
- 2 x MSA 2060 12Gb SAS controllers, 4 ports each
- Host interface: 8 x 12Gb SAS ports (4 per controller)
- Up to 9 expansion enclosures (24-bay SFF and/or 12-bay LFF), 10 enclosures in total including the array
- Maximum capacity: 1843.2 TB with SFF expansion, 2344.32 TB with LFF expansion
- Up to 395,000 IOPS
- RAID levels: 0 (read cache only), 1, 5, 6, 10, MSA-DP+
- 24GB data cache plus system memory per array, up to 8TB read cache per array
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 44.5 x 50.8 cm, weight 5 kg
- ENERGY STAR certified
FAQs
Q: What host connectivity does the R0Q78B provide?
A: It has two controllers with four 12Gb SAS ports each, giving 8 x 12Gb SAS host ports in total for direct-attached server connections.
Q: How does the R0Q78B differ from the R0Q78A?
A: The R0Q78B is the 12Gb SAS host model. The R0Q78A is the sibling SKU in the MSA 2060 range with a different host interface, so confirm the host connectivity you need before ordering.
Q: Can the array be expanded?
A: Yes. It supports up to 9 additional expansion enclosures, using 24-bay SFF and/or 12-bay LFF shelves, for 10 enclosures in total including the array.
Q: Which drive types can be installed?
A: The 24 SFF bays accept any mix of SSDs, Enterprise SAS HDDs or Midline SAS HDDs, which allows a hybrid-flash configuration with automated tiering.
Q: Does it support remote replication?
A: Remote replication over Fibre Channel or iSCSI is available on FC/iSCSI models. This 12Gb SAS model is designed for direct-attached host connections.
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