Looking for simple, high-performance, and low-cost shared storage that delivers application acceleration across all your server workloads? HPE MSA Storage has been the leading shared storage solution for HPE ProLiant servers for almost three decades. With over 600,000 storage arrays sold, MSA continues to deliver on its promise of simple, fast, and affordable storage for SMB customers. The HPE MSA Gen7 Storage array sets a new standard for entry-level shared storage by providing an affordable path to high-performance storage without compromising on the simplicity and reliability that its customers depend on. The MSA Gen7 array portfolio delivers up to 2X more system performance while supporting user scalability beyond 7 PB per array with new high-capacity media options. New Gen7 innovations supporting online system and media firmware updates, as well as simpler and faster access to the HPE MSA Health Check tool, reduce the complexity and time required for routine system maintenance.

What is new supporting point:
32 Gb Fibre Channel host connectivity now supported across the entire MSA Gen7 portfolio including MSA 2070, 2072, and 2070 Smart Choice array models.
Next generation HPE MSA Gen7 shared storage portfolio including the HPE MSA 2070, HPE MSA 2070 Flash Bundles, HPE MSA 2072 Hybrid Flash Bundles, and TAA-Compliant HPE MSA 2070 Storage arrays.
Up to 2x more IOPS (random) and 30% more bandwidth (sequential) performance as compared to the previous generation HPE MSA Gen6 Storage.^[1]
Scale beyond 7 PB per array by adding up to 9 MSA 2U LFF 12-drive and/or SFF 24-drive expansion drive enclosures and new high-capacity HDD and SSD MSA media options.^[2]
Updated MSA Storage Management Utility (SMU v.4) that supports simple, fast access to the MSA Health Check Tool for routine system maintenance.
Support for non-disruptive, online firmware updates for both MSA Gen7 controllers and drive media.