How do I activate the BB950A LTU on my StoreOnce system?

Log into the StoreOnce web console, navigate to Licensing, upload the BB950A key file, and complete activation without service interruption.

Can I mix 1GbE and 10GbE-T ports on the same appliance?

Yes, StoreOnce appliances support simultaneous use of 1GbE and 10GbE-T ports for flexible network topologies.

What network cabling is required for 10GbE-T connectivity?

Standard Cat6a or Cat7 copper cables terminated with RJ45 connectors are recommended to achieve full 10GbE-T speeds.

Will adding the 10GbE-T license cause downtime?

No system downtime is required; the license can be applied live and ports become available immediately after activation.

What level of data deduplication is supported over 10GbE-T?

HPE StoreOnce appliances maintain inline global deduplication rates up to 20:1, regardless of network interface speed.

How does 10GbE-T improve backup and restore speeds?

By delivering up to 10 Gbps of sustained throughput per port, 10GbE-T reduces backup windows and accelerates faster restores.

Which backup software integrations are tested with BB950A?

BB950A is certified with HPE Data Protector, Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault, IBM Spectrum Protect and other major backup applications.

How can I monitor and manage 10GbE-T performance?

Use the StoreOnce web UI, REST API or SNMP tools to view real-time port throughput, latency and error statistics.

What security protocols are supported over 10GbE-T?

StoreOnce supports AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.2 for data in flight, and role-based access control on 10GbE-T interfaces.

What is the licensing model and duration for BB950A?

BB950A is a perpetual license with no annual fees, entitled to one appliance and maintained under the appliance’s active support contract.

How can I purchase or upgrade to BB950A?

Contact your HPE sales representative or authorized reseller, provide your appliance serial number and request SKU BB950A for immediate license delivery.

Where do I go for technical support and warranty?

HPE provides 24x7 support through the HPE Support Center portal, phone, and global field engineers under your active warranty or support contract.

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BB950A Overview

BB950A-HPE StoreOnce 10GbE-T Netwrk Exp LTU is a network management software license designed for IT management in enterprise backup environments. It falls under the Network Management category, is compatible with cross-platform infrastructures, and uses a volume license model with a lifetime duration, making it ideal for environments that require robust network expansion capabilities.

This product is delivered via a digital key through electronic software delivery and supports an online activation process. It is intended for enterprise use cases in IT administration and backup management, operates on a cross-platform basis, and does not specify individual user or device counts, ensuring flexibility for large-scale deployment.

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BB950A Specifications

Product Type: Software License
Software Category: Network Management
License Type: Volume
License Duration: Lifetime
Use Case: Enterprise
User Count: N/A
Device Count: N/A
Platform Compatibility: Cross-Platform
Delivery Method: Digital Key
Activation Type: Online Activation
Language Support: English
Bit Version: 64-bit
Cloud Integration: N/A
Software Format: Downloadable
Support Included: Vendor Support Required
Product Name: BB950A-HPE StoreOnce 10GbE-T Netwrk Exp LTU
License Key Included: Yes
ESD (Electronic Software Delivery): Yes
Renewable: No
Compliance Certifications: N/A
Product Region: Global

BB950A Use Case

Accelerating Large-Scale Database Backups in Enterprise Data Centers

A global financial services firm running nightly 10 TB Oracle and SQL Server backups deploys the BB950A-HPE StoreOnce 10GbE-T Network Expansion LTU to double network throughput and inline deduplication. By leveraging the additional 10GbE-T port, the IT team completes full backups in under 2 hours instead of 4, meeting strict maintenance windows and reducing backup-related network traffic by up to 60%. The outcome: consistent RPO compliance, minimized backup windows, and optimized network efficiency.

Efficient Remote-Site Replication for Disaster Recovery

A multinational retail chain replicates daily point-of-sale and inventory snapshots from regional data centers to a centralized disaster-recovery site. With the BB950A–HPE StoreOnce 10GbE-T LTU activated, replication throughput doubles to 8+ Gbps, halving the replication window from 6 to 3 hours. This ensures SLAs for RTO/RPO are met, reduces WAN utilization by 50% through advanced deduplication, and strengthens business continuity with faster recovery readiness.

Optimized Virtual Machine Protection and Instant Recovery

A large enterprise hosting 500+ VMware VMs leverages HPE StoreOnce with the BB950A expansion license to add a dedicated 10GbE-T network interface for backup traffic. Backup throughput increases by 40%, shrinking full VM-level backup windows to under 1 hour. Combined with StoreOnce Catalyst Instant Access, administrators achieve sub-5-minute virtual machine restores, driving both RPO and RTO down and ensuring high-availability operations without resource contention.

Quality Certifications

To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.

Product Comparison Table

	BB950A	L7B45A	BB949A	L7B57A	Q8K99AAE
Product Type	Software License	Software License	Software License	Software License	Software License
Software Category	Network Management	Operating System	Network Management	Virtualization	Security
License Type	Volume	OEM	Volume	Perpetual	Volume
License Duration	Lifetime	Lifetime	Lifetime	Lifetime	Lifetime
Use Case	Enterprise	Enterprise	Enterprise	Enterprise	Enterprise
User Count	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Unlimited
Device Count	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Unlimited
Platform Compatibility	Cross-Platform	N/A	Cross-Platform	Cross-Platform	Cross-Platform
Delivery Method	Digital Key	License Certificate	Digital Key	Digital Key	Digital Key
Activation Type	Online Activation	Not Required	Online Activation	Online Activation	Online Activation
Language Support	English	English	English	Multilingual	English
Bit Version	64-bit	64-bit	64-bit	64-bit	64-bit
Cloud Integration	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Software Format	Downloadable	N/A	Downloadable	Downloadable	Downloadable
Support Included	Vendor Support Required	Yes	Vendor Support Required	Vendor Support Required	Yes
Product Name	BB950A-HPE StoreOnce 10GbE-T Netwrk Exp LTU	L7B45A-HPE 3PAR 8200 Operating System Suite	BB949A-HPE StoreOnce 10GbE Netwrk Exp LTU	L7B57A-HPE 3PAR 8200 Virtual Copy Base LTU	Q8K99AAE-MSL3040 SECURE MANAGER E-LTU PL-3C
License Key Included	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Renewable	No	N/A	N/A	No	No
Compliance Certifications	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Product Region	Global	Global	Global	Global	Global

Reviews & Ratings

Julian North

10GbE expansion license boosted network throughput.

Hira Jamil

Activation was easy and immediate.

Mats Eriksson

Improved backup window efficiency.

Saif Rehman

No configuration issues encountered.

Kenneth Moore

Effective network upgrade for StoreOnce.

Questions & Answers

What is the HPE StoreOnce 10GbE-T Network Expansion LTU (SKU BB950A)?

The HPE StoreOnce 10GbE-T Network Expansion License (BB950A) is a software-based LTU that enables additional 10 Gigabit Ethernet-T ports on supported HPE StoreOnce backup appliances.

How does the BB950A license enhance StoreOnce appliance performance?

By activating extra 10GbE-T ports, BB950A increases network bandwidth, accelerates backup and restore operations, and maximizes deduplication throughput.

Which HPE StoreOnce models are compatible with the 10GbE-T expansion license?

BB950A is compatible with HPE StoreOnce 5100 and 5200 series appliances running the latest supported OS version.

Does adding BB950A require hardware changes?

No hardware modifications are needed; BB950A is a purely software-based license that unlocks pre-installed 10GbE-T ports.

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BB950A Overview

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BB950A Specifications

Product Type

Software License

Software Category

Network Management

License Type

Volume

License Duration

Lifetime

Use Case

Enterprise

User Count

N/A

Device Count

N/A

Platform Compatibility

Cross-Platform

Delivery Method

Digital Key

Activation Type

Online Activation

Language Support

English

Bit Version

64-bit

Cloud Integration

N/A

Software Format

Downloadable

Support Included

Vendor Support Required

Product Name

BB950A-HPE StoreOnce 10GbE-T Netwrk Exp LTU

License Key Included

Yes

ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)

Yes

Renewable

Compliance Certifications

N/A

Product Region

Global