HPE MSA 1040/2040/2050/2052 End of Life: Upgrade Path to HPE MSA Gen7 Storage
The HPE MSA 1040/2040/2050/2052 storage array family spans two generations that are both past their sell date: the original 1040/2040/2042 models were retired from HPE support on April 30, 2023, and the Gen5 follow-ons (1050/2050/2052) are off the price list with no published support end-date — HPE's own product change notice lists it as TBD. HPE's documented upgrade path runs through the Gen6 MSA (1060/2060/2062) to the currently-shipping MSA Gen7 (2070/2072), the platform Uniqcli recommends and quotes for buyers replacing this family today.
Where HPE MSA 1040/2040/2050/2052 stands
HPE confirmed end-of-support for the original MSA 1040/2040/2042 on April 30, 2023, while the follow-on MSA 1050/2050/2052 (Gen5) family has no HPE-published end-of-support date — its own PCN lists it as TBD — so those units should be treated as approaching end of support.
HPE's published lifecycle data is inconsistent across this family: 1040/2040/2042 has a confirmed end-of-support date, but Gen5 (1050/2050/2052) does not. Don't rely on this page alone — look up your array's exact model and serial number on HPE's official Product Lifecycle / Retirement tool (support.hpe.com) to confirm current support status before making a purchasing decision.
Why move to HPE MSA Gen7 Storage (2070/2072)
Close the support gap
MSA 1040/2040/2042 lost HPE support in April 2023, and the Gen5 (1050/2050/2052) siblings have no published end-of-support date at all — HPE's own PCN lists it as TBD, itself a warning sign for planning. MSA Gen7 restarts the support clock with full engineering coverage and active security patching.
More performance headroom
MSA Gen7 (2070/2072) is built for materially higher IOPS and bandwidth than the outgoing platform, with NVMe-ready options and faster host connectivity (up to 32Gb FC / 25GbE) that the 1040/2040/2050/2052 generation wasn't designed for.
Simplified, modern management
Gen7 arrays ship with HPE's current management and monitoring tooling instead of the legacy interfaces on the older MSA line, reducing day-to-day operational overhead for IT teams.
TAA/NDAA-ready procurement
Uniqcli can configure MSA Gen7 in TAA-compliant configurations for federal, SLED, and healthcare buyers who need Trade Agreements Act sourcing, and our team will quote the upgrade and help plan the data migration.
HPE MSA 1040/2040/2050/2052 vs HPE MSA Gen7 Storage (2070/2072)
Frequently asked
Is the HPE MSA 1040/2040/2050/2052 still supported by HPE?
It depends on the exact model. HPE confirmed end-of-support for the original MSA 1040/2040/2042 as of April 30, 2023. The Gen5 follow-on models (MSA 1050/2050/2052) don't have a published end-of-support date from HPE — their official product change notice lists it as TBD — so treat that missing date as a planning risk, not a clean bill of health. Confirm your exact model and serial number on HPE's official product lifecycle tool before deciding.
What is the official replacement for the MSA 1040/2040/2050/2052 family?
HPE's documented refresh path runs through the Gen6 MSA (1060/2060/2062), but the platform actively shipping and recommended for new purchases today is MSA Gen7 (2070/2072), which is what Uniqcli quotes for customers replacing this family.
Can Uniqcli help migrate data off my old MSA array?
Yes. Our team can help plan and execute data migration from an MSA 1040/2040/2050/2052 array to a new MSA Gen7 system as part of the upgrade project.
Is the MSA Gen7 available in a TAA-compliant configuration?
Yes, we can configure MSA Gen7 systems to meet Trade Agreements Act (TAA) requirements for federal, SLED, and other public-sector purchases — flag your compliance requirements when you request a quote.
How do I get pricing for the upgrade?
Contact Uniqcli for a quote. As an authorized HPE reseller, we can price an MSA Gen7 configuration sized to replace your current array, plus any migration services you need.
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