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H6Y97B Overview
H6Y97B is a high-performance SAN storage system designed for enterprise data centers, offering 12-bay support for mixed drive types including SATA, SAS, SSD, and NVMe. It features up to 1 PB of total storage capacity with extensive RAID support options such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, ensuring optimal data protection and performance.
H6Y97B is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory, expandable up to 64 GB. The system offers robust connectivity with 10GbE network ports, four LAN ports, and USB 3.2 interfaces, along with expansion support, redundant cooling via redundant fan technology, and a redundant 750W power supply. It is ideally suited for use cases in enterprise data centers, virtualization environments, SMB backup solutions, and media servers.
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H6Y97B Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 1 PB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 750W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- H6Y97B Enterprise SAN Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28.0 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
H6Y97B Use Case
High-Performance Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with HPE 3PAR 8440 2N+SW Storage Base
A global financial services firm deploys 5,000 virtual desktops using the HPE 3PAR 8440 2N+SW Storage Base. Leveraging sub-millisecond latency and 1.6 million IOPS, the organization delivers consistent end-user performance across multiple data centers. Benefit: Simplifies VDI management, scales on demand, and boosts user productivity while reducing per-desktop storage costs by 40%.
Mission-Critical Database Consolidation and Cloud Burst Acceleration
A manufacturing enterprise consolidates Oracle and SAP HANA workloads onto the HPE 3PAR 8440 2N+SW Storage Base and dynamically tiers cold data to public cloud. Integrated with HPE Cloud Volumes for on-demand capacity, the solution supports 99.9999% availability and automated data placement. Benefit: Cuts TCO by 50%, ensures continuous uptime for core ERP systems, and enables seamless cloud-bursting during peak demand.
Zero-Data-Loss Backup and Disaster Recovery for Healthcare Imaging
A regional healthcare provider protects its PACS archive by replicating data in real time from the HPE 3PAR 8440 2N+SW Storage Base to a remote DR site using HPE Peer Persistence. With guaranteed RPO under 15 minutes and automated failover workflows, clinical teams maintain uninterrupted access to patient imaging. Benefit: Achieves regulatory compliance, eliminates data-loss risk, and accelerates recovery time objectives (RTO) to under 5 minutes.
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Product Comparison Table 
| H6Y97B |  QK734A |  H6Y98B |  Q0E92A |  H6Z13B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | NAS | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 750W | 350W | 750W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | H6Y97B Enterprise SAN Storage System | QK734A Storage System | H6Y98B Enterprise Storage System | Q0E92A Enterprise SAN Storage System | H6Z13B High-Performance Storage Array |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28.0 inches | 30 inches | 27.0 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 50 lbs | 50 lbs | 35 lbs | 50 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Shayan Mir
5
Good redundancy and uptime.
C
Carlos Jimenez
4
No issues since deployment.
T
Timo Salmi
4
Enterprise ready platform.
J
Jason Wright
5
Worked well.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE 3PAR 8440 2N+SW Storage Base?
The HPE 3PAR 8440 2N+SW Storage Base is an all-flash enterprise storage solution featuring dual-node controllers and bundled software for high performance, scalability, and advanced data services.
What performance does HPE 3PAR 8440 2N+SW deliver?
It delivers up to 1.5 million IOPS with sub-millisecond latency and scalable throughput, ensuring consistent performance for mission-critical applications.
How scalable is the HPE 3PAR 8440 2N+SW Storage Base?
The system scales non-disruptively to support up to 960 NVMe drives and more than 10 PB of raw capacity within a single federation.
What high-availability features are included?
Dual-node controller architecture, active-active data paths, redundant power supplies, and non-disruptive firmware updates deliver 99.9999% availability.
Which host connectivity options are supported?
It offers 16 Gb Fibre Channel, 12 Gb SAS, 10/25 GbE iSCSI, and NVMe over Fabrics for flexible, high-speed host attachment.
What core software is included with the 2N+SW bundle?
Included software features thin provisioning, data compaction, snapshots, synchronous/asynchronous replication, and QoS controls at no additional license cost.
Does the HPE 3PAR 8440 support data reduction?
Yes, built-in inline deduplication and compression can reduce physical capacity requirements by up to 5:1, maximizing storage efficiency.
How does it integrate with virtualization platforms?
It provides native VMware vSphere (VAAI, VVols) and Microsoft Hyper-V (SMI-S, PowerShell) integration for seamless virtual machine provisioning and management.
Can I secure data at rest on the 3PAR 8440?
Yes, self-encrypting drives (SEDs) with FIPS 140-2 compliance protect data at rest without impacting array performance.
What remote replication capabilities are available?
HPE 3PAR Remote Copy offers synchronous and asynchronous replication with RPOs as low as zero, supporting disaster recovery and business continuity.
Which management and monitoring tools come with this storage base?
It includes HPE 3PAR Management Console, HPE OneView integration, and optional HPE InfoSight AI operations for proactive monitoring.
What workloads and use cases are ideal for HPE 3PAR 8440?
It is ideal for large databases, virtual desktop infrastructure, private/hybrid cloud deployments, and mixed or all-flash tier environments.
Are non-disruptive upgrades supported?
Yes, online controller firmware updates, drive additions, and software upgrades can be performed without downtime or performance impact.
How energy efficient is the HPE 3PAR 8440 Storage Base?
Its ASIC-based architecture and power-optimized NVMe drives reduce energy use by up to 50% per IOPS compared to traditional disk arrays.
What warranty and support options are available?
The standard 3-year warranty includes parts, labor, and firmware updates. Extended support and HPE Proactive Care services are also available.