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The new HP MSA 1040 Storage is designed for entry-level market needs, features 8Gb Fibre Channel, 1GbE, and 10GbE iSCSI at
previously unattainable entry price points. The new array allows users to take advantage of the latest storage technologies in simple
and efficient ways by providing a good balance between performance and budget resulting in a highly favorable $/GB return on their
investment.
Entry consolidation and virtualization initiatives are now well in your budgetary reach. The MSA 1040 offers many of MSA 2040
features but at more affordable entry price points. ProLiant and BladeSystems administrators as well as IT generalists will find storage
management tasks simple and intuitive with MSA.
The MSA 1040 arrays leverage a new 4th-generation MSA architecture with a new processor, 2-host ports and 4GB cache per controller.
Take advantage of the latest hard drive advances by choosing the form factor and technology which best meets your application and
budget requirements. Unlike many competing arrays, the MSA 1040 ships standard with intuitive management tools and powerful data
services such as Snapshots and Volume Copy for increased data protection.
HP MSA 1040 Storage (SFF)
HP MSA 1040 Storage (LFF)
MSA 1040, shown with 2 controllers installed
1. Power supplies 4. Management Ethernet port
2. 8Gb Fibre Channel, 1GbE iSCSI or
10GbE iSCSI
5. Expansion port
3. CLI port (mini-USB)
QuickSpecs
HP MSA 1040 Storage
Overview
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