HPE MSA 2040 Upgrade Guide
Maximize the performance and lifespan of your HPE MSA 2040 (MSA-Gen4). Every upgrade option below is verified compatible.
Verified Specifications
| Processor Options | 2x MSA 2040 SAN or SAS controllers (dual active/active) |
| Memory Configuration | 6 GB cache per controller (12 GB per array): 4 GB read/write data cache + 2 GB metadata/system OS; transportable, battery-free with super-cap and compact flash |
| Drive Configurations | 24 SFF or 12 LFF per enclosure; up to 7 disk enclosures; max 199 SFF / 96 LFF drives; SSD, enterprise SAS and SAS MDL |
| Power Supply Options | 2x power supplies per enclosure (AC standard; DC-power models available) |
| RAID Controllers | RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 50 |
| Networking Options | 4 host ports per controller (8 per array); SAN controller: 8Gb/16Gb FC and/or 1GbE/10GbE iSCSI (SFP-selectable); SAS controller: 4x 6/12Gb SAS (mini-SAS HD) |
| Specification Source | HPE official documentation (verified 2026-07-02) |
Upgrade Storage
Moving from spinning disk to SSD or NVMe storage provides the largest single performance improvement — often 10-50x faster I/O. Consider NVMe for boot drives and high-IOPS workloads.
192825 HPE Single ULTRA3 I O Module
295573-B22 HP 12-PORT FC Hub
302969 HPE B21 Storageworks MSA30 4414R 14 Bay Enclosure
335880R-605 HP MSA500 G2 CTO Chassis.
335882R-B21 HP MSA500 G2 Smart Array Multipath Software with 4-PORT I/O Module
335921 HPE B21 Storageworks MSA20 SATA Storage Enclosure No Drives
Upgrade Networking
Stepping up from 1GbE to 10GbE or 25GbE eliminates network bottlenecks for VM migration, iSCSI storage traffic, and backup windows. Most modern workloads benefit from at least 10GbE.
222093-001 HP Storageworks SAN Switch El 16 Port
489864 HPE AJ820A Brocade 8 12C 8GB FC SAN Switch for C Class Blade
5183-2687 HPE Ethernet Cable 7.6M CAT5 MALE-MALE
5183-2691 HPE Ethernet Cable 15.24M CAT5E MALE-MALE
647980-001 HPE 3PAR Service Processor Cable Adapter Set
649991-001 HPE FC Cable OM3 2M
Upgrade Controllers
Upgrading your RAID controller enables faster disk I/O, larger cache, and support for newer drive technologies. Essential when adding NVMe or SAS-4 drives.
012216 HPE MSA1500 Power Controller Board
218231-B21 HP MSA1000 Controller 128MB
241375-002 HP RAID Array 4100 Enclosure
287484-B21 HP Single Bus ULTRA320 SCSI Module
390856 HPE HSV200 B 4GB FC Controller for EVA4100 EVA6100
390859 HPE Operator Control Panel for EVA6000 EVA8000
Upgrade Power & Cooling
This category provides verified compatible upgrade paths. ICD engineers validate every part for compatibility with your specific server model and workload requirements.
313337 HPE HSV100 EVA3000 Controller Dual Power Supply
383280R-B21 HP Smart Array P-series BATTERY-BACKED Write Cache (BBWC) Upgrade Kit (remarketed)
460581 HPE AG637 63601 Array Battery HSV300 EVA4400
462967R-B21 HP 512MB P-series Battery Backed Write Cache Upgrade.
462969R-B21 HP 650MAH P-series Battery Kit.
640805 HPE 970 200004 3PAR Battery Back Up Module
Upgrade Chassis
This category provides verified compatible upgrade paths. ICD engineers validate every part for compatibility with your specific server model and workload requirements.
271929-001 HP ProLiant Server Front Bezel
683257-001 HPE 3PAR 7200 Bezel Right Side
683258-001 HPE 3PAR 7400 Bezel Left Side
Upgrade Memory
Memory is the most impactful upgrade for virtualization and database workloads. Upgrading from 64GB to 128GB or 256GB can dramatically improve VM density and application response times.
683806-001 HPE 3PAR 8GB DDR3 Vlp Sdram Rdimm. Compatible With: 3PAR Storeserv 7200, 7400. Very Low Profile DDR3 Registered Memory.
809807-001 HPE 3PAR 16GB Vlp DIMM 2-RANK DDR3L Memory
809808-001 HPE 3PAR 32GB Vlp DIMM 4-RANK DDR3L Memory
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