- The integrated setup and management tools for MSA are easy to manage for ProLiant/BladeSystems IT managers
- High-performance converged SAN controller and SAS controller offer 4x the performance of the other entry-level SAN arrays
- 4-port converged SAN controller supporting fiber channel and iSCSI and a SAS controller with 4 GB cache translating into better application response time and ability to support more virtualized environments
- SSD support with integrated ""wear gauge"" helps improves application performance and allows customers to reduce their operating costs by reducing foot prints and power consumptions
- The 4th generation of MSA's unique data-in-place upgrades provides investment protection
Changing storage needs for server customers now requires greater levels of performance and functionality at a lower cost of ownership. The next generation HP MSA 2040 Storage arrays raises the bar & uniquely addresses HP ProLiant customers' shared storage and data protection needs, reduces TCO while dramatically increasing performance using technologies such as Solid State Drives, Snap and Volume copy, Replication and SEDs. The MSA 2040 Storage arrays are positioned to provide an excellent value for customers needing increasing performance to support initiatives such as consolidation and virtualization. The MSA 2040 delivers this performance by leveraging new controller architecture with a new processor, four ports with 4GB cache per controller and using drive technologies such as SSDs. The MSA 2040 Storage ships standard with 64 Snapshots and Volume Copy enabled for increased data protection and allow replication with optional Remote Snap software between arrays (FC or iSCSI only).