HPE Data Storage S2C85A HPE MSA 2072 10GBASE-T iSCSI SFF Storage

The S2C85A is the high-performance "Flash-Included" specialist designed for the ultimate simplicity of RJ45 Copper networking. This model features the seventh-generation MSA 2072 SFF (Small Form Factor) chassis, which differentiates itself by coming pre-configured with two high-speed SAS SSDs and the full Advanced Data Services software suite. By utilizing 10GBASE-T iSCSI connectivity, the S2C85A delivers elite, low-latency block storage directly over standard Category 6A/7 cabling. It is the premier choice for organizations that need immediate flash acceleration for virtualization and databases but want to avoid the cost and complexity of optical transceivers and fiber-optic infrastructure.

• Immediate Hybrid Acceleration: With two SSDs included out-of-the-box, the S2C85A immediately establishes a high-speed "Performance Tier," providing the sub-millisecond response times required by modern mission-critical apps.

• Universal 10Gb Copper Speed: Provides full 10Gb/s iSCSI throughput over familiar twisted-pair copper, ensuring high-speed data access without the fragility or specialized handling required by fiber optics.

• Real-Time Tiering Engine: The Gen7 software automatically moves "hot" data to the integrated SSDs every few milliseconds, ensuring your most active workloads always run at peak flash speeds without manual tuning.

• Distributed Sparing (MSA-DP+): This technology eliminates traditional dedicated spare drives, instead spreading spare capacity across the array. This results in RAID rebuilds that are up to 25x faster than legacy RAID 6.

• The "All-In-One" Copper Solution: By bundling the flash media, the 10GBASE-T connectivity, and the premium software licenses into a single SKU, HPE provides a guaranteed compatible, high-performance hybrid system.

• Lowest Networking Infrastructure TCO: Eliminate the expense of SFP+ transceivers and fiber patches. The S2C85A allows you to deploy a professional SAN using the same cost-effective cabling and tools as your standard servers.

• IT Generalist Friendly: Designed for ease of use, the MSA 2072 automates complex tasks like performance optimization and health monitoring, allowing your team to focus on business growth rather than storage maintenance.

• Elite Resilience & Data Protection: Despite its focus on simplicity, this system provides 99.999% availability and advanced disaster recovery features, ensuring your organization’s digital assets are always secure.