Do you want to reduce your company’s complexity while accelerating data-driven progress? HPE MSA Gen6 provides the ideal balance of strength and usability to achieve the desired results. It is the ideal storage solution for improving IT management and modernizing data centre operations. Continue reading this blog post to learn more about the many advantages of HPE MSA Storage and what you can do with it!

What is HPE MSA Storage?

Do you require effortless and low-cost flash storage? HPE MSA Storage with flash is a system designed for small and remote office deployments that can affordably accelerate applications. Don’tDon’t be fooled by the low price. The MSA provides the trifecta of ease of use, adaptability, and cutting-edge features that you might not expect from a low-cost storage array.

From a base of 3.84 TB of embedded flash capacity, you can scale the system with any combination of solid state disks (SSD), high-performance Enterprise SAS HDDs, or less expensive Midline SAS HDDs. The MSA, which can deliver up to 395,000 IOPS, is an excellent value because it includes a complete software suite and 3.84TB of flash storage. Flash storage is effortless and inexpensive, allowing you to meet tight budgets while achieving high performance.

What’s New 

• MSA 2062 Storage Array and MSA 2060 Drive Enclosure models with 94% efficient power supplies meet EU Lot9 power efficiency requirements.
• Increase the storage capacity of your LFF HPE MSA 2062 Arrays and Drive Enclosures with the new HPE MSA 20 TB SAS 7.2K LFF HDD. A single-drive or a six-drive option is available.
• You can increase the flash storage capacity of your SFF HPE MSA 2062 Arrays and Drive Enclosures by including the new HPE MSA 7.68 TB SAS RI SFF SSD.
• You can extend the functionality of your MSA 2062 Array to support 25Gb iSCSI host connectivity with the new HPE MSA 25Gb SFP28 Short Range 4-pack of iSCSI Transceivers.

Best Features

Affordable Application Acceleration

The HPE MSA 2062 Storage can provide over 395,000 IOPS at a reasonable price for application acceleration in small to medium-sized businesses. Save 25% on the HPE MSA 2062, which comes with 3.84 TB of SSD capacity and all-inclusive software.

HPE MSA’s “Set It and Forget IT” Data Services Need No Storage Administrator

The HPE MSA 2062 Storage is simple to install, use, and maintain, even for an IT novice. The new Storage Management Utility for the HPE MSA 2062 is simple and intuitive for administrators.

In response to workload changes, the automated tiering engine in HPE MSA automatically and instantly moves the busiest data to the fastest media, so you don’tdon’t have to.

Data Protection Features Keep Your Business Running in a Disaster

The virtualized snapshot technology provided by the HPE MSA 2062 Storage simplifies data protection and recovery.

Remote replication via Fibre Channel (FC) or iSCSI enables a cost-effective disaster recovery solution.

An encrypted hybrid flash array can be created using encrypted SSDs and HDDs with local key management.

Modular Architecture for Future Growth

The HPE MSA 2062 Storage solution supports 3.5-inch LFF and 2.5-inch SFF 2060 expansion drive enclosures in nine (10 in total, including the array).

Begin small and scale as needed with any combination of SSDs, Enterprise SAS, or MidLine SAS HDDs.

New, Simplified Daily Dashboard

In Gen6, an at-a-glance dashboard is introduced to provide administrators with immediate access to the required utilization, alerts, performance data, activities, and logged historical changes. Rest assured that your storage is ready to provide the agility and speed you require; drill down for more information.

Hands-free Performance Tiering

Deliver application acceleration in real-time and with minimal effort based on workload demands. So thanks to automated tiering with SSDs, previous HPE MSA generations saw a 2-4x increase in IOPs. Using our new Tiering 2.0 algorithms, we increase that by an additional 45% in Gen6.

Advanced On-array Data Protection

Profit from a new level of in-array data protection that includes drives incorporates sparing. It significantly simplifies expansion—allowing users to include drives of varying capacities. HPE MSA Data Protection Plus (MSA-DP++) for Gen6 eliminates unused HDD spares, improves system productivity, and speeds up rebuild times by up to 25X.

Three New Models Make Simple Storage Simpler

HPE MSA Storage has been a top entry point solution for HPE ProLiant servers for over a decade. So Three new Gen6 models are now available to provide SMBs with simple, high-performance, flash-ready storage:

• The HPE MSA 1060 is intended for users with fixed capacity and performance requirements and supports smaller IT workloads.
• HPE MSA 2060: Provides scalability and capacity to handle the most demanding IT workloads.
• So By bundling an HPE MSA 2060 with two 1.92 TB SSD drives and an Advanced Data Service license, the user receives a significant discount (up to 31%) off the list price and the ability to immediately begin using a high-performance, reasonably priced hybrid-flash storage solution.

Regardless of the model, all MSA Gen6 arrays include standard features ideal for SMB clients who want to transition quickly to hybrid-flash SAN infrastructure. To begin with, the new Gen6 architecture makes it easier than ever to use and interact with the array. sHPE MSA Storage Management Utility (SMU v4) provides simple, step-by-step guided workflows that configure the array right out of the box. Avoiding common errors and improving user experience, especially for infrequent tasks.

Guided workflows make these tasks more accessible and, in essence, eliminate the need for a procedure manual. The Health Check feature has also been improved. Do you want to know how well your system performs and ensure you have noticed everything during system configuration? So MSA Health Check employs a cloud-based utility to assess your system’ssystem’s compliance with all recognized HPE best practices in just a few simple steps. It provides detailed next-step guidance to address any issues that arise.

More than a Decade of Engineering Improvements

HPE MSA has a track record of more than a decade of engineering and technological advancements that continue to simplify, accelerate, and improve the reliability of affordable SAN storage. MSA Gen6 builds on that same legacy of high-quality, dependable products.

If you’re looking for a new data storage solution, your data storage infrastructure has become too complex for you to manage.  your current hardware needs to be updated; HPE MSA Gen6 arrays are a wise choice. So HPE MSA Storage has always been a simple, cost-effective storage option. Therefore, the new Gen6 models push the boundaries of entry-level storage by adapting to current workloads, automating and streamlining IT procedures, and safeguarding corporate data wherever it is.

Conclusion

The HPE MSA Gen6 is an excellent choice for businesses of all sizes, thanks to its powerful storage capabilities, premium features, and simple setup. This storage solution’s simple web interface, lightning-fast performance, scalability, reliability, and affordability ensure top-tier data centre performance. The HPE MSA Gen6 has the power and functionality to finish the job, whether you need a large capacity for archives and backups or faster response times for data services and applications. So Why not right now? With HPE MSA Gen6, you can take advantage of everything it offers right away!

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