HPE 3PAR StoreServ 3PAR StoreServ 7200c
The HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7200c is a 2-node enterprise Tier-1 storage array powered by the 3PAR Gen4 ASIC. Delivering multi-tenant hardware acceleration, wide striping, and autonomic data tiering for medium enterprises, the 7200c accommodates both flash solid-state drives and traditional SAS mechanical disks, providing high storage efficiency and enterprise disaster recovery capabilities in a compact 2U controller footprint.
Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
|---|---|
| Family | 3PAR StoreServ |
| Form factor | 2U rack enterprise array |
| Released | Jun 2014 |
| End of sale | Oct 2017 |
| End of support | Oct 2022 |
| Controller nodes | 2 |
| Form factor | 2U controller enclosure |
| Asic generation | 3PAR Gen4 ASIC |
| Max drives | Up to 120 SAS/SATA/SSD drives via expansion shelves |
| Max raw capacity | Up to 500TB raw capacity |
| Host interfaces | 16Gb/8Gb Fibre Channel and 10GbE/1GbE iSCSI |
| Operating system | HPE 3PAR OS |
Generations
- Next generation: HPE 3PAR StoreServ 3PAR StoreServ 8200
Check compatibility with HPE
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that HPE has tested with the HPE 3PAR StoreServ 3PAR StoreServ 7200c.
- Compatibility HPE SPOCK (storage, SAN and host compatibility)
- Part lookup HPE PartSurfer (spare and option part numbers)
- Support HPE Support Center
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What is the difference between the 7200 and the 7200c?
The 'c' refresh expanded maximum system cache and host interface bandwidth, adding support for converged block and file serving.
How does 3PAR wide striping prevent storage hotspots?
Data blocks are chunked into 128MB chunklets and distributed evenly across every installed drive in the system, utilizing all spindles and flash channels simultaneously.
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Sources
- HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7200c QuickSpecs (3PAR StoreServ 7200c QuickSpecs), checked 2026-10-27
- HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7200c Overview and Technical Specifications, checked 2026-10-27