Hpe Msa 2060 10Gbe Iscsi Sff Storage - R0Q76B

The HPE MSA 2060 is a dual-controller entry-level SAN storage array featuring 10GbE iSCSI host connectivity and a Small Form Factor (SFF) drive bay design. Built for SMB and remote office environments, it delivers enterprise-class block storage with automated tiering, snapshot, and replication capabilities at an accessible price point.

Key Features

• Dual active-active controllers for high availability and load balancing
• 10GbE iSCSI host ports for high-speed network storage connectivity
• SFF (2.5-inch) drive bay design for high-density storage
• Automated storage tiering (Performance Tier + Standard Tier)
• Snapshot and remote replication for data protection

Product Specifications

• Part Number: R0Q76B
• Manufacturer: HPE
• OEM Status: OEM
• Model: MSA 2060
• Host Interface: 10GbE iSCSI
• Drive Form Factor: SFF (2.5-inch)
• Controllers: Dual Active-Active

Storage Specifications

• Host Ports per Controller: 4x 10GbE iSCSI (8 total)
• Max Drive Bays: 24 SFF (base enclosure) + expansion
• Supported Drive Types: SAS HDD, SAS SSD, SSD (Performance Tier)
• Max Raw Capacity: Up to 460.8TB (with expansion)
• Cache per Controller: 4GB read/write cache

Use Cases

• SMB and branch office SAN storage requiring iSCSI block access
• VMware and Hyper-V datastores with automated tiering for mixed workloads
• Backup target storage with snapshot and replication capabilities
• Database storage requiring dual-controller HA and consistent IOPS

Compatibility

• Compatible with VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Linux iSCSI initiators
• Managed via HPE MSA Storage Management Utility (SMU) and HPE InfoSight
• Supports HPE MSA expansion enclosures for additional capacity

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the MSA 2060 support automated storage tiering?

Yes — it supports two-tier automated tiering: a Performance Tier (SSD) and a Standard Tier (SAS HDD), automatically moving hot data to faster storage.

How many host ports does the MSA 2060 have?

Each controller has 4x 10GbE iSCSI ports, giving 8 total host ports across both controllers for multipath connectivity.

Can I expand capacity beyond the base enclosure?

Yes — the MSA 2060 supports HPE MSA expansion enclosures, scaling raw capacity up to 460.8TB.

The HPE MSA 2060 10GbE iSCSI SFF storage array delivers enterprise SAN capabilities at SMB pricing. Order today and build a scalable, highly available storage foundation for your virtualized environment.