MSA Quick Start Instructions
Feature overview
The HPE MSA 1050 is available in two models:
• 24 drive capacity model for 2.5 inch Small Form Factor (SFF) drives
• 12 drive capacity model for 3.5 inch Large Form Factor (LFF) drives
For detailed reference information, instructions, and cabling examples, see the following documents:
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HPE MSA 1050 QuickSpecs
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HPE MSA 1050 User Guide
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HPE MSA 1050 Cable Configuration Guide
MSA 1050 front features
24 drive slots for SFF drives
12 drive slots for LFF drives
MSA 1050 rear features
Dual Power Supply and Fan modules
Dual Array Controller modules
Prepare for the installation
Prerequisites
The following items will be shipped with the MSA 1050:
• HPE MSA 1050 LFF or HPE MSA 1050 SFF chassis.
• Rack mounting kit
• Mini-USB CLI cable
• PDU power cords
• HPE MSA 1050 front faceplate
Other items you may need:
• Screwdrivers (Phillips #1 and #2)
• Antistatic protection device
• Expansion drive enclosures and cables
• Servers that need access to the MSA Storage array
• SAN or Ethernet Switches
• Cables for connecting to the host
• RJ-45 Ethernet cable for connecting to a remote management host
• Access from a workstation or a server to the MSA Storage array management to access the Storage
Management Utility (SMU) and validate host connections
• Access to the Internet (to access HPE websites for the latest QuickSpecs, user documents, and firmware)
MSA Quick Start Instructions
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