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HPE StoreOnce Storage: Model Comparison, Specs, and Upgrade Options

If you’re managing backups for your data center, you’ve likely heard of HPE StoreOnce. It’s a popular backup storage solution in the market, especially for businesses using HPE hardware.


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While its speed and scalability are solid selling points, IT professionals often focus more on the hardware side—specifically the parts that power these systems. Components like SSDs, HDDs, memory modules, and CPUs play a huge role in performance, cost-efficiency, and upgrade paths.


HPE StoreOnce backup storage system featuring scalable SSD, HDD, memory module, and CPU configurations. Ideal for data protection, backup, and recovery in enterprise environments. Designed for high-performance workloads, HPE StoreOnce offers deduplication, Cloud Bank integration, and expansion options with HPE StoreOnce expansion shelves. Suitable for businesses seeking reliable backup solutions, efficient storage management, and fast data recovery with HPE StoreOnce drives, CPUs, and memory upgrades. Server-parts.eu

Existing HPE StoreOnce Backup Storage infrastructure can be enhanced by upgrading to faster, higher-capacity HPE StoreOnce SSDs, memory modules, and more powerful CPUs, improving performance, scalability, and overall efficiency.

 

HPE StoreOnce Storage Model Comparison & Specs


HPE StoreOnce offers a range of models suited to different workloads. Below is an overview of their key specifications, including details on HPE StoreOnce drives, memory, and CPUs.


Entry-Level HPE StoreOnce Storage Models

HPE StoreOnce 3620

  • Capacity: Starts at 16 TB, scales to 36 TB locally, 108 TB with Cloud Bank

  • Type: All HDD configuration

  • Ideal For: Small offices or remote locations with limited budgets

  • Performance: Up to 8 TB/hour backup speed


HPE StoreOnce 3660

  • Capacity: Begins at 80 TB, expands to 144 TB locally, 432 TB with Cloud Bank

  • Type: All HDD storage

  • Ideal For: Small-to-medium environments needing cost-effective capacity

  • Performance: Up to 25 TB/hour backup speed


 

Mid-Range HPE StoreOnce Storage Models

HPE StoreOnce 3640

  • Capacity: 36 TB to 108 TB locally, 324 TB with Cloud Bank

  • Type: All HDD storage

  • Ideal For: Expanding businesses requiring dependable storage growth

  • Performance: Up to 18 TB/hour backup speed


HPE StoreOnce 5200

  • Capacity: 48 TB to 216 TB locally, 648 TB with Cloud Bank

  • Type: All HDD configuration

  • Ideal For: Mid-sized data centers seeking balanced performance and cost

  • Performance: Up to 33 TB/hour backup speed


 

Enterprise HPE StoreOnce Models

HPE StoreOnce 5650

  • Capacity: 36 TB to 1.7 PB locally, 5.2 PB with Cloud Bank

  • Type: Hybrid (HDD + SSD)

  • Ideal For: Enterprises managing petabyte-scale data volumes

  • Performance: Up to 77 TB/hour backup speed


HPE StoreOnce 5660

  • Capacity: 144 TB to 1.1 PB locally, 3.3 PB with Cloud Bank

  • Type: Hybrid (HDD + SSD)

  • Ideal For: High-performance enterprise environments with stringent requirements

  • Performance: Up to 105 TB/hour backup speed


 

Virtual HPE StoreOnce Option

HPE StoreOnce VSA

  • Capacity: 1 TB (free trial) to 500 TB

  • Type: Software-based, compatible with VMware or Hyper-V

  • Ideal For: Flexible deployments without dedicated hardware

  • Performance: Up to 20 TB/hour backup speed (varies by server specs)


 

HPE StoreOnce Expansion Shelves Options & Specs


For businesses anticipating data growth, HPE StoreOnce expansion shelves provide a scalable solution. These additional enclosures seamlessly increase storage capacity without replacing existing systems.


HPE StoreOnce Compatible Models:

  • Supported by most physical appliances (e.g., 5200, 5250, 5650)


HPE StoreOnce Expansion Module Name and Type:

  • HPE StoreOnce 10GbE Expansion Module (for connectivity expansion)

  • HPE StoreOnce Expansion Shelf (for additional storage capacity)


HPE StoreOnce Expansion Types:

  • HPE StoreOnce 5250/5650 60 TB Drawer/Capacity Upgrade Kit (Part Number: BB966A)

    • Includes a D6020 storage enclosure (5U) with 15 x 4 TB preconfigured data disks, redundant power supplies, SAS cabling, and a Capacity Upgrade License Certificate.


  • HPE StoreOnce 5250/5650 44 TB Capacity Upgrade Kit (Part Number: BB974A)

    • Provides 36 TB of usable storage with 11 x 4 TB preconfigured data disks and a Capacity Upgrade License Certificate.


  • HPE StoreOnce 5250/5650 120 TB Drawer/Capacity Upgrade Kit (Part Number: BB968A)

    • Includes a D6020 storage enclosure (5U) with 15 x 8 TB preconfigured data disks, redundant power supplies, SAS cabling, and a Capacity Upgrade License Certificate.


HPE StoreOnce Shelf Capacity:

  • Entry-level models: 1-2 shelves

  • Enterprise models like the 5650: Up to 7 shelves


HPE StoreOnce Expansion Installation:

  • Connects via SAS cables to RAID controllers—straightforward and efficient


HPE StoreOnce Expansion Options:

  • HDD shelves for cost-effective capacity

  • Hybrid shelves with SSDs for improved performance or hybrid shelves with SSDs for improved performance


 

Technical Specifications: HPE StoreOnce Storage Components


HPE StoreOnce Drives

  • HPE StoreOnce HDDs: LFF drives with 4 TB, 8 TB, 12 TB, and 16 TB capacities; 12 Gb/s SAS interface

  • HPE StoreOnce SSDs: SFF drives with 400 GB, 800 GB, 1.6 TB, and 3.84 TB capacities for hybrid storage models


 

HPE StoreOnce Memory Modules

  • Entry-level: 32 GB to 64 GB RAM

  • Mid-range: 128 GB to 256 GB RAM

  • Enterprise: 256 GB to 512 GB RAM

  • Type: DDR4 ECC for stability during intensive deduplication tasks


 

HPE StoreOnce CPUs

  • Entry-level: Single CPU, 4-8 cores (e.g., Xeon Bronze)

  • Mid-range: Dual CPUs, 8-16 cores (e.g., Xeon Silver)

  • Enterprise: Dual CPUs, 16-24 cores (e.g., Xeon Gold)

  • Clock Speed: 2.1 GHz to 3.0 GHz with Turbo Boost for optimized performance


 


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