HPE 3PAR StoreServ 3PAR StoreServ 9450
The HPE 3PAR StoreServ 9450 is a high-density, quad-node all-flash array built on an upgraded multi-core processor architecture and the 3PAR Gen5 ASIC. Providing massive throughput improvements over the 8450, it supports up to 80 host ports, 576 enterprise SSDs, and petabyte-scale effective storage, delivering high IOPS density and multi-tenant performance for large enterprise datacenter consolidations.
Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
|---|---|
| Family | 3PAR StoreServ |
| Form factor | 4U rack all-flash array |
| Released | May 2017 |
| End of sale | Oct 2020 |
| End of support | Oct 2025 |
| Controller nodes | 2 or 4 active controller nodes |
| Form factor | 4U controller footprint |
| Processors | Intel Xeon multi-core processors per controller node |
| Asic | 3PAR Gen5 ASIC with inline deduplication and compression engine |
| Max drives | Up to 576 enterprise SAS SSDs |
| Host connectivity | Up to 80 host ports supporting 32Gb/16Gb FC and 10GbE iSCSI |
| Max effective capacity | Up to 9.6PB effective capacity |
Generations
- Previous generation: HPE 3PAR StoreServ 3PAR StoreServ 8450
- Next generation: HPE Primera 600
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 9450.
- 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 performance uplift does the 9450 offer over the 8450?
The 9450 delivers roughly 70% higher IOPS and twice the host port connectivity compared to the 8450 due to upgraded node CPUs and system memory.
Can a 9450 peer with an HPE Primera or Alletra array?
Yes, 3PAR Peer Motion enables native online volume migration between 9450 arrays and newer Primera or Alletra 9000 systems.
Buying or selling 3PAR StoreServ 9450?
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Sources
- HPE 3PAR StoreServ 9450 QuickSpecs (3PAR StoreServ 9450 QuickSpecs), checked 2026-10-27
- HPE 3PAR StoreServ 9450 Overview and Technical Specifications, checked 2026-10-27