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Silver 2U rack enclosure with twelve drive carriers visible at the front

HPE

HPE MSA 1060 SFF 12×1.2TB SAS 2U P79251-B25

SKU CH-7BRB-7S1J3 MPN P79251-B25

A 2U SAN storage array with twelve 1.2 TB SAS drives, dual 12 Gb SAS controllers and twenty-four drive bays for expansion

  • Rack height2U
  • Target workloadStorage Server
  • Installed storage14.4 TB (12 × 1.2 TB)
  • Disk controller2 × 12 Gb SAS 2-port Controller
  • Drive interfaceSAS
  • Maximum storageUp to 475 TB with maximum capacity expansion

Model 2 x 12 Gb SAS 2-port controllers

  • 12 installed 1.2 TB SAS drives deliver 14.4 TB raw capacity
  • Dual 12 Gb SAS controllers provide redundant host connectivity
  • 2U rack form factor fits standard cabinets for space efficiency
  • Two 580 W redundant power supplies maintain uptime during failures
  • Expandable to 475 TB using 2060 drive enclosures for growth

HPE MSA 1060 SFF 12×1.2TB SAS Storage Array

The HPE MSA 1060 Gen6 is a 2U rack-mount storage array pre-populated with twelve 1.2TB SAS drives for 14.4TB of raw capacity. It targets small-to-mid-size organisations that need shared block storage on a constrained budget. Dual 12Gb SAS 2-port controllers provide redundant host connectivity. The platform supports Windows Server 2016 through 2022, VMware vSphere 6.7, Red Hat Linux 8 and SUSE SLES 15.

Sustained workload behaviour

Dual 580W redundant power supplies keep both controllers online during drive rebuilds or heavy backup windows. RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10 maintain data availability while the array services concurrent host I/O. The 24-bay SFF chassis accepts additional MSA 2060 SFF enclosures — up to three — so raw capacity can grow toward 475TB without interrupting production volumes.

Pre-deployment checklist

Verify that your hosts have 12Gb SAS HBAs or compatible RAID adapters and that multipath software is configured for the certified operating systems listed. Confirm rack space for a 2U unit measuring 3.5" high, 17.5" wide and 20.0" deep with adequate front-to-rear airflow. Ensure two independent PDU circuits are available for the redundant power supplies.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Product lineMSA 1060 Gen6
Model nameP79251-B25
Target workloadStorage Server
Product typeSmall Form Factor
Storage
Installed storage14.4 TB (12 × 1.2 TB)
Disk controller2 × 12 Gb SAS 2-port Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
Maximum storageUp to 475 TB with maximum capacity expansion
Drive bays24 drive bay SFF 2060 drive enclosure or 12 drive bay LFF 2060 drive enclosure (add up to 3)
Power
Power supplyTwo 580 W redundant power supplies
Size & build
Rack height2U
Product dimensions3.5 in × 17.5 in × 20.0 in
Product weight11 lb (4.99 kg)
Shipping weight13.61 kg
Package size762 × 635 × 254 mm

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Questions about this item

How much power do the dual 580W supplies draw when the array runs 24/7?

The system ships with two redundant 580W power supplies; actual draw depends on drive load and RAID activity.

Which host bus adapters or switches must I already have to connect the 12Gb SAS controllers?

You need 12Gb SAS HBAs or a SAS switch with compatible cables to link the dual 2-port controllers to your servers.

Can I add the existing 1.2TB SAS drives to a newer MSA 2060 enclosure without reformatting?

The 12Gb SAS drives are compatible with MSA 2060 expansion enclosures; they can be added to the same array or used in a new volume.

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