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HPE MSA 2060 2U rack array, seven 8TB LFF SAS drives installed

HPE

HPE MSA 2060 P84175-B25 2U rack storage 56TB 7 x 8TB 7.2K LFF SAS

SKU CH-C8BS-XJ2AD MPN P84175-B25

A 2U rack array delivering 56 TB across seven 7.2K LFF SAS drives with dual 12Gb SAS controllers

  • Rack height2U
  • Target workloadGeneral Purpose Server
  • Installed storage56 TB (7 × 8 TB) 7.2K LFF Hard Disk Drives
  • Disk controller2 × 12Gb SAS 4-port Controller
  • Product typeRack
  • 56 TB raw capacity for general-purpose workloads
  • Seven 8 TB 7.2 K LFF drives pre-installed
  • Dual 12 Gb SAS four-port controllers for redundancy
  • 2U rack form factor fits standard cabinets
  • New condition, ready for immediate deployment

General-purpose 2U rack array

The HPE MSA 2060 P84175-B25 is a 2U rack storage array delivering 56TB of raw capacity from seven 8TB 7.2K LFF hard disk drives. Dual 12Gb SAS 4-port controllers provide redundant connectivity for general-purpose server workloads. This new system suits organisations that need a straightforward block-storage platform in a compact rack footprint.

Suited for capacity-focused block workloads

IT teams that prioritise large sequential throughput and cost-effective bulk storage will find this configuration aligns with those requirements. The seven installed LFF drives and dual SAS controllers support typical virtualisation, backup and archive tasks. Buyers who need all-flash latency, a different drive form factor, or a protocol other than SAS should evaluate alternative platforms.

Dual 12Gb SAS 4-port controller architecture

The array ships with two 12Gb SAS 4-port storage controllers, establishing the host-side interface and the internal drive connectivity. This specification determines whether the platform integrates with existing SAS host bus adapters and cabling infrastructure. Confirm that your servers and switches support 12Gb SAS before committing to this model.

How it compares

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Price $8,107.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Product lineMSA 2060
Model nameP84175-B25
Target workloadGeneral Purpose Server
Product typeRack
Storage
Installed storage56 TB (7 × 8 TB) 7.2K LFF Hard Disk Drives
Disk controller2 × 12Gb SAS 4-port Controller
Size & build
Rack height2U
Shipping weight18.14 kg
Package size483 × 457 × 127 mm

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 56TB 7 x 8TB 7.2K LFF SAS configuration or a different capacity for my general-purpose workload?

The 56TB 7 x 8TB 7.2K LFF SAS layout gives you high capacity in a 2U rack form, suited to general-purpose server workloads that need bulk storage.

What does the 12Gb SAS controller speed mean for real-world throughput in this 2U array?

Each of the two controllers provides four 12Gb SAS ports, so the practical ceiling is set by the 7.2K drives and the 12Gb SAS link rather than the controller itself.

Does the 12Gb SAS 4-port controller limit how many shelves I can add later?

The dual 12Gb SAS 4-port controllers support daisy-chaining additional SAS enclosures, so expansion is constrained by port count and SAS addressing limits.

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