The HPE 3PAR series started in the early 2000s, created by 3PAR Inc., known for its smart thin provisioning technology. HPE acquired 3PAR in 2010 and later replaced it with Primera and Alletra, officially discontinuing 3PAR in 2021.
HPE 3PAR Storage and Storage Parts: Save up to 80%
Even though HPE 3PAR is no longer sold, it’s still one of HPE's most popular storage systems. What keeps 3PAR useful today is the wide availability of refurbished parts. These systems can still be improved with:
SSDs for faster performance
Memory and CPU upgrades to boost controller power
Expansion shelves to add more storage space
HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Specs & Features
The HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7000 series introduced enterprise-grade features at a mid-range price. It supports hybrid storage configurations and integrates thin provisioning, automated tiering, and hardware-assisted deduplication.
Key Features of HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7000
✔ Scalability: 2 to 4 controller nodes
✔ Data Reduction: Thin provisioning and deduplication
✔ Dynamic Optimization: Automatic tiering for improved efficiency
✔ High Availability: Multi-controller design with redundancy
Best for: Small to mid-range enterprises, virtualization, hybrid storage
Max Connectivity: 8Gb FC, 10GbE iSCSI
Model Comparison of HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7000
Model | Controllers | Max Drives | Max Raw Capacity | Drive Types | Max System Cache |
3PAR StoreServ 7200 | 2 | 240 | 1 PB | SAS HDD, SSD | 64GB |
3PAR StoreServ 7400 | 4 | 480 | 2 PB | SAS HDD, SSD | 128GB |
3PAR StoreServ 7450 (All-Flash) | 4 | 480 | 2 PB | SSD Only | 128GB |
Expansion Options of HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7000
✔ M6710 Shelf (2U): 24 x 2.5” SSD & SAS HDDs
✔ M6720 Shelf (4U): 24 x 3.5” NL-SAS HDDs
HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 Specs & Features
The HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 series improved upon the 7000 series, with higher scalability, better performance, and lower latency. It supports both hybrid and all-flash deployments.
Key Features of HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000
✔ Thin Deduplication & Compression: ASIC-accelerated for storage efficiency
✔ Multi-Controller Architecture: Redundant nodes for high availability
✔ Adaptive Flash Cache: Accelerates read and write speeds
✔ Quality of Service (QoS):
Best for: Mid-range enterprises, virtualization, hybrid/all-flash storage
Performance isolation for critical workloads
Max Connectivity: 16Gb FC, 10GbE iSCSI
Model Comparison of HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000
Model | Controllers | Max Drives | Max Raw Capacity | Drive Types | Max System Cache |
3PAR StoreServ 8200 | 2 | 240 | 2 PB | SAS HDD, SSD | 128GB |
3PAR StoreServ 8400 | 4 | 480 | 4 PB | SAS HDD, SSD | 256GB |
3PAR StoreServ 8450 (All-Flash) | 4 | 480 | 4 PB | SSD Only | 256GB |
Expansion Options of HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000
✔ M6710 Shelf (2U): 24 x 2.5” SSD & SAS HDDs
✔ M6720 Shelf (4U): 24 x 3.5” NL-SAS HDDs
HPE 3PAR StoreServ 9000 Specs & Features
The HPE 3PAR StoreServ 9000 series is a pure SSD storage solution, designed for high-speed, low-latency applications such as databases, AI/ML, and large-scale virtualization.
Key Features of HPE 3PAR StoreServ 9000
✔ All-Flash Performance: Optimized for SSDs with minimal latency
✔ Hardware-Accelerated Data Reduction: In-line deduplication and compression
✔ Active-Active Redundancy: Ensures uninterrupted operations
✔ Multi-Tenant Workload Support: Optimized for large environments
Best for: High-performance, all-flash enterprise workloads
Max Connectivity: 16Gb FC, 10GbE iSCSI
Model Comparison of HPE 3PAR StoreServ 9000
Model | Controllers | Max Drives | Max Raw Capacity | Drive Types | Max System Cache |
3PAR StoreServ 9000 | 2 or 4 | 480 | 4 PB | SSD Only | 256GB |
Expansion Options of HPE 3PAR StoreServ 9000
✔ M6710 Shelf (2U): 24 x 2.5” SSDs
HPE 3PAR StoreServ 20000 Specs & Features
The HPE 3PAR StoreServ 20000 series is the most scalable and powerful 3PAR model, supporting both SSD and HDD configurations. It is ideal for data-intensive operations, cloud-scale applications, and service providers.
Key Features of HPE 3PAR StoreServ 20000
✔ Massive Scalability: Up to 8 controllers
✔ Hybrid Storage Support: Combines SSDs and HDDs
✔ Converged Storage Federation: Seamless multi-array integration
✔ Multi-Tenant Enterprise Storage: Designed for extreme workloads
Best for: Large-scale enterprises, high-performance storage environments
Max Connectivity: 16Gb FC, 10GbE iSCSI
Model Comparison of HPE 3PAR StoreServ 20000
Model | Controllers | Max Drives | Max Raw Capacity | Drive Types | Max System Cache |
3PAR StoreServ 20450 (All-Flash) | 8 | 1024 | 6 PB | SSD Only | 512GB |
3PAR StoreServ 20850 (Hybrid) | 8 | 1024 | 6 PB | SSD + HDD | 512GB |
Expansion Options of HPE 3PAR StoreServ 20000
✔ M6710 Shelf (2U): 24 x 2.5” SSD & SAS HDDs
✔ M6720 Shelf (4U): 24 x 3.5” NL-SAS HDDs
HPE 3PAR Storage and Storage Parts: Save up to 80%
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