Description
Reliable and High-Performance Storage Solutions
The HPE Modular Smart Array 2040 Lff Chassis Storage Enclosure (part number K2R82A) is a high-performance and reliable storage solution for enterprise-level data centers. This 12-bay storage enclosure provides flexible storage options and supports both Large Form Factor (LFF) and Small Form Factor (SFF) hard drives and solid-state drives (SSDs).
One of the key features of the HPE MSA 2040 is its modular design, which allows users to easily upgrade and scale their storage capacity as their business grows. This storage solution also offers data protection and data availability features, such as hardware-based RAID protection, automatic failover, and hot-swappable components.
In terms of performance, the HPE MSA 2040 is designed to deliver high I/O performance and low latency, making it an ideal solution for demanding applications such as virtualization, databases, and data analytics. It also supports advanced data services such as thin provisioning, snapshots, and remote replication.
In addition to its performance and reliability, the HPE MSA 2040 also offers easy management and administration through its web-based interface and compatibility with industry-standard management tools. This makes it an attractive option for IT administrators who need to manage multiple storage systems and want to reduce the time and resources required for storage administration.
Data Protection and Recovery
Data protection and recovery refers to the measures taken to ensure that data is secure and can be recovered in the event of data loss due to hardware failure, human error, or other types of disaster. The K2R82A HPE Modular Smart Array 2040 Lff Chassis Storage Enclosure 12 Bay is equipped with several data protection and recovery features that help to protect valuable data and minimize downtime.
One of the key data protection features of the K2R82A HPE Modular Smart Array 2040 is its support for data mirroring and snapshots. Data mirroring involves copying data from one disk to another, so that if one disk fails, the other disk will still have a copy of the data. Snapshots are read-only copies of data that are taken at a certain point in time and can be used to restore data in the event of a data loss.
The K2R82A HPE Modular Smart Array 2040 also supports data backup and recovery through its support for remote snapshots, which allow data to be backed up to a remote location. This provides an extra level of protection in the event of a disaster that affects the primary data center.
In addition to data protection features, the K2R82A HPE Modular Smart Array 2040 also includes hardware components that are designed to provide high availability and reliability. The enclosure features redundant power supplies and fans, which help to minimize downtime and ensure that the storage system remains operational even in the event of hardware failures.
Redundant Power and Cooling for High Availability
The K2R82A HPE Modular Smart Array 2040 Lff Chassis Storage Enclosure 12 Bay is a high-performance storage solution that is designed for high availability and reliability. To ensure that the storage system is always available and performing optimally, the system comes equipped with redundant power and cooling features.
Redundant Power: The system is equipped with dual power supplies that provide a redundant power source to the system. In the event of a power supply failure, the other power supply will take over and continue to provide power to the system. This ensures that the system remains operational even if one of the power supplies fails.
Redundant Cooling: The system is equipped with dual fans that provide redundant cooling to the system. In the event of a fan failure, the other fan will take over and continue to cool the system. This ensures that the system remains cool even if one of the fans fails, which in turn ensures that the system remains operational.
General Information:
- Brand Name: HP
- Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Manufacturer Part Number: K2r82a
- Packaged Quantity: 1
- Product Name: Msa 2040 Energy Star Lff Chassis
- Product Type: Drive Enclosure
I/O Expansions:
- Number Of 1.8 Bays: No
- Number Of 2.5 Bays: No
- Number Of 2.5/3.5 Bays: No
- Number Of 3.5 Bays: 12
- Number Of 5.25 Bays: No
- Number Of Total Expansion Bays: 12
Interfaces/Ports:
- Drive Interface: Sas
Miscellaneous:
- Form Factor: Rack-Mountable
Physical Characteristics:
- Depth: 29
- Form Factor: Rack-Mountable
- Height: 11
- Rack Height: 2u
- Width: 26




