. Would you like to accelerate your performance-hungry applications with flash storage? The HPE MSA 2042 SAN Storage offers an entry level storage platform with built-in hybrid flash for application acceleration and high-performance. It is ideal for performance-hungry applications and includes 800 GB of Solid State Drive (SSD) capacity. The all-inclusive set and forget software suite includes built-in real-time data tiering that dynamically moves frequently used data to flash and less used data to lower-cost media tiers. This suite also includes 512 snapshots out-of-the-box for instant recovery and remote replication for affordable application availability. The software delivers management tools that are ideal for IT generalists and server administrators. The MSA 2042 allows for flexible growth now and into the future. Data-in-place upgrades reduce data migration and drive investments. Start small and scale as needed with any combination of SSD SAS or mid-line SAS drives..