HPE Primera A650 All-Flash Storage System
The HPE Primera A650 is a 4-node all-flash NVMe enterprise storage platform engineered for core data center workloads and consolidated transactional databases. Utilizing a multi-controller active-active fabric with multi-gigabyte cache, it provides linear scalability and sub-millisecond latency under heavy mixed enterprise workloads.
Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
|---|---|
| Family | Primera |
| Form factor | 4U rack storage array |
| Released | Jun 2019 |
| Controller nodes | 4 active-active controller nodes with dedicated hardware ASICs |
| Cache | 512GB total system memory cache |
| Drive bays | Up to 576 SFF solid state drives via expansion shelves |
| Host ports | Up to 48 Fibre Channel or Ethernet host ports |
| Data services | Hardware-accelerated inline deduplication, compression, and thin provisioning |
Generations
- Previous generation: HPE 3PAR StoreServ 9450
- Next generation: HPE Alletra 9000
Compatible parts
SSDs
P50227-B21 HPE 1.6TB NVMe Gen4 High Performance Mixed Use SFF BC U.3 PM1735a SSD
P64999-B21 HPE 800GB NVMe Gen4 Mainstream Performance Mixed Use SFF BC U.3 Static V2 SSD
P65007-B21 HPE 1.6TB NVMe Gen4 Mainstream Performance Mixed Use SFF BC U.3 SSD
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 Primera A650 All-Flash 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
How many controller nodes does the Primera A650 contain?
The Primera A650 contains four independent active-active controller nodes.
Can the A650 be upgraded non-disruptively?
Yes, controller software updates and hardware repairs occur non-disruptively.
Buying or selling Primera A650 All-Flash 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 Primera All-Flash Storage QuickSpecs, checked 2026-10-27