HPE (HP) 3PAR StoreServ 8200 Data Storage System

The HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8200 is an enterprise-grade flash-optimized storage array designed to provide Tier-1 data services at an affordable price point. As the entry model of the 8000 series, the 8200 features a dual-controller architecture equipped with the Gen5 Thin Express ASIC, enabling high-speed data compaction and efficient handling of mixed workloads. It supports up to 240 drives with a raw capacity of 750 TiB, offering a seamless transition from traditional HDD setups to high-performance All-Flash or hybrid configurations. With integrated support for block and file protocols and transparent remote replication, the 8200 ensures mission-critical availability for small to mid-sized data centers.

Key Specifications:

• Form Factor: 2U Chassis with 24 SFF drive bays.

• Controllers: 2 controller nodes (Active-Active).

• Cache: 64 GiB total system cache.

• Connectivity: Includes 4 x 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports; expandable with 10GbE iSCSI/FCoE or additional FC ports.

• Drive Support: Up to 240 SAS/SSD drives using 2U (SFF) or 4U (LFF) enclosures.

• Data Efficiency: Hardware-accelerated thin technologies reduce capacity requirements by up to 75%.

• Availability: Redundant power/cooling, RAID 1/5/6, and persistent cache technologies.