Description
The HPE MSA 1060 16Gb Fibre Channel SFF Storage (R0Q85B) is an entry-level, flash-ready storage solution built for small businesses and remote office deployments. Featuring (2) 2-port 16Gb Fibre Channel controllers, this 2U Small Form Factor chassis delivers excellent performance and scalability at a budget-friendly price point. With support for up to 737.28 TB using SFF expansion or 904.32 TB with LFF expansion, the MSA 1060 enables hybrid configurations, automated tiering, and remote replication—perfect for growing businesses needing reliable data services without complexity. Easy to deploy and manage, the system accelerates applications with over 154,000 IOPS and integrates with industry-standard operating systems.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| SKU | R0Q85B |
| Drive Description | Up to 24 SFF HDD and/or SSD |
| Capacity | 737.28 TB (SFF expansion), 904.32 TB (LFF expansion) |
| Storage Expansion Options | Add up to 3 x 2060 expansion enclosures (SFF or LFF) |
| Host Interface | 4 x 16Gb Fibre Channel |
| Storage Controller | (2) 2-port 16Gb Fibre Channel Controllers |
| Form Factor | 2U |
| Weight | 5 kg (11 lb) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 8.9 x 44.5 x 50.8 cm (3.5 x 17.5 x 20.0 in) |
| Energy Efficiency | Yes |
| Clustering Support | Yes |
| SAN Backup Support | Yes |
| Storage Mirroring Support | No |
| Systems Insight Manager Support | No |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows Server 2022/2019/2016, VMware vSphere 6.7, Red Hat Linux 8, SLES 15 |
| Host Connectivity | 16Gb FC, 10GBase-T iSCSI, or 12Gb SAS (depending on model) |
| Warranty | 3-year limited warranty, next business day parts exchange |
Payment & Security
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Return Policy (Short Summary)
We offer a 30-day return window for most unopened, factory-sealed items.
Returns must be authorized before shipping back and must include all original packaging and accessories. Opened or used items are not returnable unless defective.
Some products—such as custom orders, special-order items, audio gear, software, and LED video walls—are non-returnable. Non-defective returns may be subject to a 20–30% restocking fee, and customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
For damaged or incorrect items, please contact us immediately.
From Scope to Sign-Off
A structured delivery process designed to reduce risk and keep projects moving.
Plan
Discovery, site review, requirements gathering, and project alignment. We define scope, constraints, and success criteria before any design work begins.
- Discovery calls & stakeholder interviews
- On-site survey & infrastructure review
- Requirements & use-case documentation
- Project scope, timeline & milestone alignment
Engineer
System design, schematics, signal flow, BOM development, and documentation. Every project leaves this phase with a complete engineering package.
- AV system design & signal flow diagrams
- Equipment selection & BOM development
- Rack layout & control system design
- As-built documentation package
Deploy
Procurement, logistics, installation, programming, commissioning, and training. We own the delivery from first shipment to final handoff.
- Authorized procurement & logistics coordination
- Physical installation & cable management
- Control system programming & configuration
- Commissioning, testing & end-user training
Support
Monitoring, maintenance, lifecycle planning, and long-term service agreements. We stay engaged long after project close.
- 24/7 remote system monitoring
- Preventive & reactive maintenance
- Technology lifecycle & refresh planning
- Long-term service level agreements
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