Scalable, Reliable Storage – Refurbished HPE MSA Arrays for Diverse Workloads

Refurbished HPE MSA arrays deliver robust, cost-effective storage solutions for small to mid-sized businesses and departmental needs. Choose from hybrid SAN options designed for a wide range of applications, including file serving, database storage, and virtualisation. 

Every system we sell has been fully dismantled, tested under real-world failure scenarios, and rebuilt with a deep technical understanding - hardware that’s been proven in our lab and backed by our industry-leading 3-year warranty.

Our certified Pro Services team supports setup, integration, and remote troubleshooting - ensuring the hardware performs reliably in your environment from day one. 

Enterprise-Grade HPE MSA Storage, Without the Enterprise Price

Save up to 80% compared to new HPE MSA pricing - without compromising on quality. At Intelligent Servers, we back our pricing with a quote match promise on all like-for-like HPE MSA systems, and support it with expert service from a team that understands your infrastructure priorities.

About HPE MSA Storage 

• The HPE MSA series has been a key part of HPE's entry-level storage for over 20 years.

• Early models focused on simplicity and affordability, serving as direct-attached and small-scale SAN solutions.

• Later generations brought increased scalability, better performance, and enhanced data services.

• Today's MSA arrays feature advanced data services, easier management, and support for high-performance drives for current SMB and departmental IT needs.

Key features include:

• Affordable High Performance: Designed to deliver a balance of cost-effectiveness and performance for entry-level and mid-range storage requirements.

• Simplified Management: Intuitive management interfaces aimed at reducing administrative overhead for IT generalists.

• Flexible Connectivity: Support for various host interfaces including Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and SAS, offering versatile integration into existing infrastructures.

• Snapshot and Replication Capabilities: Built-in data protection features to support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.

HPE MSA Storage: Simple & Efficient

• Modular Architecture:

  • Flexible Configuration: Allows for easy customization and expansion with different drive types (SSDs & HDDs) and expansion enclosures.

  • Optimised for General Workloads: Provides reliable performance for file servers, email, small databases, and virtualized environments.

• RAID Protection:

  • Comprehensive Data Protection: Supports various RAID levels (RAID 1, 5, 6, 10, MSA-DP+) to ensure data integrity and availability against drive failures.

  • Hot-Swappable Components: Facilitates easy maintenance and upgrades without service disruption

  • MSA continues to offer a blend of simplicity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness for small to mid-sized storage needs.

Product Description

Refurbished HPE MSA Storage arrays provide a reliable, cost-effective storage platform ideal for small to mid-sized businesses, remote offices, and departmental IT environments. These systems are built to support a wide range of use cases from general file serving to virtualized applications.

Expandable & Flexible

• MSA arrays support scale-up configurations using expansion shelves to meet growing capacity demands.

• Flexible drive options allow for a mix of performance and capacity drives to optimize for specific workloads.

Hybrid Storage

• MSA models, 2060 and MSA 2070 primarily offer limited hybrid storage solutions either all HDD or SSD.  Full hybird solutions require the Advanced Data Services Suite License when mixing HDDs and SSDs within the same system, except when using SSDs exclusively as SSD Read Cache. This Advanced Data Services Suite License is included as standard in the MSA 2062 and MSA 2072. 

Use Cases

• File and print services
• Virtualisation for SMBs
• Backup and archival storage
• Departmental storage solutions

Refurbishment & Testing:

• Diagnostics and full component testing
• Firmware updates and reset
• Cleaning and cosmetic inspection
• Extended burn-in tests and final verification

Rigorously tested and expertly refurbished

• Extensive testing:

  • Full chassis swap tests are performed.

  • We build and test real-world environments, including multiple OS combinations and workload simulations.

  • Systems are rigorously tested under realistic failure scenarios (RAM faults, controller swaps, drive loss) to prove resilience.

• Guaranteed Quality: We only list equipment we are technically aligned with, operationally ready to support, and stand behind with a free 3-year warranty.

Sustainable IT: Environmental Benefits of Refurbished Enterprise Storage

For IT managers focused on sustainable practices, here’s why refurbished enterprise storage matters:

• Reduces E-Waste: Extends the life of existing hardware, significantly cutting down on electronic waste and the environmental impact of manufacturing new systems.

• Supports Circular Economy: Aligns with principles that reduce your data center's carbon footprint and promote long-term eco-friendly infrastructure.

• Aids Sustainability Targets: Directly contributes to meeting corporate goals like reducing Scope 3 emissions and achieving ESG objectives related to waste reduction and resource efficiency.

Incorporating refurbished storage offers both environmental and operational value for responsible resource management.