• Silver and black hpe msa gen7 2u 12-drive 3.5in storage expansion enclosure with green accent stripe on front panel
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HPE S1H54A | MSA Gen7 2U 12-Drive LFF 3.5in Storage Expansion Enclosure

HPE S1H54A | MSA Gen7 2U 12-Drive LFF 3.5in Storage Expansion Enclosure

S1H54A

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Description

The HPE MSA Gen7 2U Drive Enclosure delivers scalable LFF storage expansion for HPE MSA Gen7 Storage Arrays, housing up to 12 x 3.5-inch dual-ported 12 Gb SAS SSDs or SAS Midline HDDs in a compact 2U rack-mount chassis. With up to 288 TB raw capacity per enclosure and support for up to 9 additional enclosures per array, it enables organisations to scale total array capacity beyond 2.88 PB without disrupting operations — ideal for data-intensive workloads in enterprise and mid-market environments.

Two included I/O modules and redundant 580W AC power supplies ensure high availability, while hot-plug drive support simplifies maintenance. The enclosure ships with Mini-SAS HD to Mini-SAS HD cables and a 19-inch rack-mount kit for straightforward deployment alongside existing MSA Gen7 infrastructure. ENERGY STAR certified for energy efficiency. Available now at iptrading.com.au — competitive prices and local support.

Features

- Scales storage with up to 9 expansion enclosures per MSA Gen7 array — LFF and SFF mixing supported
- Dual-ported 12 Gb SAS drive connectivity delivers high-speed, reliable storage performance
- Hot-plug drive support enables non-disruptive capacity additions and drive replacements
- Redundant 580W AC power supplies ensure continuous availability for business-critical workloads
- Supports RAID levels: NRAID, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and MSA-DP+ for flexible data protection
- Battery-free cache backup via super capacitors and MMC on the connected MSA Gen7 array
- Compatible with MSA Gen6/Gen7 drive carriers — protects existing drive investments
- Ships with 2 x 0.5m Mini-SAS HD cables and a 19-inch rack-mount kit for ready deployment
- ENERGY STAR certified — reduces operational energy costs in the data centre

Warranty

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) offers a standard limited hardware warranty on its products, with coverage periods varying by product line. For instance, HPE ProLiant servers typically come with a 1 to 3-year limited warranty, while other products may have different durations.
Extended Warranty Options via IP Trading:
IP Trading offers tailored extended warranty solutions and support packages for HPE products, ensuring your IT infrastructure remains protected beyond the standard warranty period. Contact our team to explore options that align with your organisation's needs.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

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Technical Specifications

- Drive Bays: 12 x LFF (3.5-inch)
- Form Factor: 2U Rack-mountable
- Drive Interface: 12 Gb SAS (dual-ported SSDs and SAS Midline HDDs)
- Host Interface: Mini-SAS HD (High Density)
- I/O Modules: 2 included
- Power Supplies: 2 x redundant 580W AC
- Raw Capacity per Enclosure: Up to 288 TB (LFF)
- Maximum Expansion: Up to 9 drive enclosures per MSA Gen7 array
- Maximum Array Capacity: Up to 2.88 PB (LFF enclosures) / 7+ PB with mixed SFF
- Included Cables: 2 x 0.5m Mini-SAS HD to Mini-SAS HD
- Rack Kit: 19-inch rack-mount kit included
- Certification: ENERGY STAR

FAQs

Q: Which HPE storage arrays is the S1H54A compatible with?
A: The HPE MSA 2U 12-drive LFF Drive Enclosure (S1H54A) is designed for use with HPE MSA Gen7 Storage Arrays. It is also compatible with MSA Gen6/Gen7 drive carriers.

Q: How many drive enclosures can be connected to a single MSA Gen7 array?
A: Up to 9 additional drive enclosures can be connected per HPE MSA Gen7 array. LFF and SFF enclosures can be mixed, enabling arrays to scale beyond 7 PB total raw capacity.

Q: What drive types does this enclosure support?
A: The enclosure supports dual-ported 12 Gb SAS SSDs and SAS Midline HDDs in LFF (3.5-inch) form factor, providing flexibility for both performance-oriented and high-capacity storage configurations.

Q: Does the S1H54A support hot-plug drives?
A: Yes. All 12 drive bays support hot-plug functionality, allowing drives to be added or replaced without powering down the enclosure, minimising downtime during maintenance or capacity expansion.

Q: What RAID levels are supported?
A: When connected to an HPE MSA Gen7 array, supported RAID levels include NRAID, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and MSA-DP+ (the HPE proprietary double-parity RAID variant for enhanced data protection).

Q: Can I purchase the HPE S1H54A in Australia with local support?
A: Yes. The HPE MSA 2U 12-drive LFF Drive Enclosure is available now at iptrading.com.au with competitive pricing and local Australian support. Contact the team at IP Trading for volume pricing and compatibility advice.

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