HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8440 Storage System
The HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8440 is a converged flash and hybrid storage array with 2 or 4 controller nodes for enterprise mid-range deployments. Supporting up to 960 SSDs and SAS hard disk drives, it delivers autonomous storage tiering, thin provisioning, and multi-tenant isolation with hardware ASIC acceleration.
Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
|---|---|
| Family | 3PAR StoreServ |
| Form factor | 4U rack storage array |
| Released | Aug 2015 |
| End of sale | Apr 2020 |
| End of support | Apr 2025 |
| Controller nodes | 2 or 4 controller nodes with Gen5 Thin Built-In ASIC |
| Cache | Up to 384GB total system cache |
| Drive bays | Up to 960 SSD, SAS, or NL-SAS drives via expansion shelves |
| Host ports | Up to 24 16Gb Fibre Channel or 10GbE iSCSI ports |
| Data reduction | Adaptive sparing, thin deduplication, and thin clone technologies |
Generations
- Previous generation: HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7400c
- Next generation: HPE Primera 600
Compatible parts
Memory
815100-B21 HPE 32GB (1x32GB) Dual Rank x4 DDR4-2666 CAS-19-19-19 Registered Smart Memory Kit
Hard drives
872477-B21 HPE 600GB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF SC Digitally Signed Firmware HDD
872479-B21 HPE 1.2TB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF SC Digitally Signed Firmware HDD
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 8440 Storage System.
- 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 drive types are supported in the 3PAR StoreServ 8440?
It supports high performance SSDs, 10K/15K SAS enterprise drives, and 7.2K NL-SAS drives.
Can the 3PAR 8440 scale from 2 controllers to 4 controllers?
Yes, field upgrade kits allow expanding from a 2-node array to a 4-node cluster.
Buying or selling 3PAR StoreServ 8440 Storage System?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 Storage QuickSpecs, checked 2026-10-28