HPE 3PAR StoreServ 3PAR StoreServ 7400c
The HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7400c is an enterprise quad-node modular storage array designed for consolidated multi-tenant virtualization and enterprise ERP deployments. Supporting two or four active controller nodes interconnected through a passive high-speed backplane, the 7400c provides persistent cache mirroring, automatic tiering with Adaptive Optimization, and high availability against controller failures.
Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
|---|---|
| Family | 3PAR StoreServ |
| Form factor | 4U rack enterprise array |
| Released | Jun 2014 |
| End of sale | Oct 2017 |
| End of support | Oct 2022 |
| Controller nodes | 2 or 4 active controller nodes |
| Form factor | 4U for 4-node controller setup |
| Asic | 3PAR Gen4 ASIC with hardware zero-detect engine |
| Max drives | Up to 480 drives with expansion enclosures |
| Raw capacity | Up to 1.2PB raw capacity |
| Connectivity | 16Gb/8Gb Fibre Channel, 10GbE iSCSI, and 10GbE FCoE |
| Management | 3PAR Management Console and SSMC |
Generations
- Next generation: HPE 3PAR StoreServ 3PAR StoreServ 8400
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 7400c.
- 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 benefit of a 4-node architecture over 2 nodes?
A 4-node architecture maintains full performance and write cache mirroring even during the planned maintenance or hardware failure of an individual node.
Can the 7400c be upgraded to 8000-series arrays without data migration?
Data can be migrated online using 3PAR Peer Motion peer-to-peer data migration between arrays over Fibre Channel fabrics.
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Sources
- HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7400c QuickSpecs (3PAR StoreServ 7400c QuickSpecs), checked 2026-10-27
- HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7400c Overview and Technical Specifications, checked 2026-10-27