Brand: HPE | Category: Storage Systems
SKU: HPE-S2C83A | Part #: S2C83A | MPN: S2C83A
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The HPE S2C83A MSA 2072 storage array features dual active-active controllers with 4 x 16Gb Fibre Channel host ports—2 ports per controller—delivering high-availability connectivity and fault-tolerant architecture for mission-critical workloads. This 2U rack-mount system accommodates up to 24 SFF (Small Form Factor, 2.5-inch) drives, supporting both SAS HDD and SAS SSD configurations with automated storage tiering to optimize performance and cost. Each controller provides 4 GB of mirrored read/write cache, ensuring data resilience and consistent I/O performance across your storage environment.
Built for enterprise data centers and virtualized environments, the HPE MSA 2072 (part number S2C83A) supports RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, and 10 for flexible capacity and protection strategies. Advanced features include remote replication to other HPE MSA arrays, snapshot support, and thin provisioning to maximize storage utilization. The array integrates seamlessly with VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows Server and Hyper-V, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server environments. For storage architects and IT procurement teams seeking a compact, high-connectivity Fibre Channel SAN solution, the S2C83A combines redundant controllers, solid-state acceleration, and proven HPE reliability in a space-efficient footprint. Management is straightforward via the HPE Storage Management Utility with a web browser-based GUI, enabling rapid deployment and monitoring. Contact Omnixon Global to request a detailed quote for the HPE S2C83A and explore how this storage system fits your infrastructure strategy.
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Storage Systems |
| SKU | HPE-S2C83A |
| Part Number | S2C83A |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 16GB |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Interface | 16Gb FC |
| Manufacturer Part Number | S2C83A |
| Product Line | HPE MSA 2072 |
| Form Factor | 2U Rack-mount |
| Drive Form Factor | SFF (Small Form Factor, 2.5-inch) |
| Number of Controllers | 2 (Dual active-active controllers) |
| Host Interface | 16Gb Fibre Channel |
| Host Ports per Controller | 2 x 16Gb Fibre Channel ports |
| Total Host Ports | 4 x 16Gb Fibre Channel ports (2 per controller) |
| Maximum Drive Bays | 24 SFF (2.5-inch) |
| Supported Drive Types | SAS HDD, SAS SSD |
| Cache per Controller | 4 GB read/write cache (mirrored between controllers) |
| Connectivity Standard | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| RAID Levels Supported | RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10 |
| Storage Tiering | Automated tiering (SSD and SAS tiers) |
| Supported Operating Systems / Hypervisors | VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows Server / Hyper-V, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server |
| Replication | Remote replication to HPE MSA arrays |
| Snapshot Support | Yes |
| Thin Provisioning | Yes |
| Management Interface | HPE Storage Management Utility (SMU), web browser-based GUI |
| Power Supplies | Redundant hot-plug power supplies |
| Standard | Genuine HPE hardware with HPE manufacturer support included |
the HPE S2C83A - HPE MSA 2072 16Gb Fibre Channel SFF Storage suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The 16Gb FC interface is supported by major server platforms.
Key specifications for the HPE S2C83A - HPE MSA 2072 16Gb Fibre Channel SFF Storage: form factor SFF (2.5in); interface 16Gb FC; 3 years HPE next-business-day on-site support; new condition. Manufacturer part number S2C83A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
The HPE S2C83A - HPE MSA 2072 16Gb Fibre Channel SFF Storage uses a 16Gb FC interface in a SFF (2.5in) form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.