HP Modular Smart Array 2040 LFF Disk Enclosure Storage Enclosure 12-Bay – C8R18A

HP MSA 2040 12-Bay LFF Disk Enclosure

The HP C8R18A is a large form factor disk enclosure built to expand the capacity of an existing HP MSA 2040 storage array without replacing the whole system. For storage teams that have outgrown their current drive count but still trust the MSA 2040 controller architecture, this enclosure adds 12 additional LFF bays to scale capacity in place.

Key Features

• 12 large form factor drive bays for expanded storage capacity
• Purpose-built expansion enclosure for the HP MSA 2040 platform
• Rack-mountable design matching existing MSA 2040 deployments
• Straightforward capacity scaling without a full array replacement

Product Specifications

• Model: C8R18A
• Manufacturer: HP
• Drive Bays: 12 bays
• Drive Form Factor: Large Form Factor (LFF)
• Compatible Platform: HP MSA 2040 storage array
• Component Class: Disk expansion enclosure

Use Cases

• Expanding capacity on an existing MSA 2040 array
• Adding large-capacity LFF drives without replacing the core array
• Scaling storage in place as data growth outpaces current bay count
• Standardizing expansion hardware across an MSA 2040 storage fleet

Compatibility

Designed specifically for the HP MSA 2040 storage array platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this replace my existing MSA 2040 array?

No, it”s an expansion enclosure that adds additional drive bays to an existing MSA 2040 system.

What size drives does this enclosure support?

It”s built for large form factor (LFF) drives.

When an MSA 2040 array is running out of room, the C8R18A gives storage teams a direct way to add capacity in place rather than migrating to a new platform.