HPE Alletra Storage MP 8000 B2 Array
Brand: HPE | Category: Storage Systems
SKU: HPE-R9P10A | Part #: R9P10A | MPN: R9P10A
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About the HPE Alletra Storage MP 8000 B2 Array
The HPE Alletra Storage MP 8000 B2 Array is the second-generation evolution of HPE's flagship all-NVMe block storage platform, purpose-built for enterprise environments demanding the highest levels of performance, availability, and scalability. The B2 refresh introduces upgraded controller ASICs and CPUs that deliver measurably higher IOPS and lower latency compared to the original 8000, while the expanded NVMe SSD support matrix allows organizations to achieve greater raw capacity within the same 2U controller enclosure footprint. The architecture retains the proven active-active dual-controller design with no single point of failure, ensuring six-nines (99.9999%) availability that underpins HPE's data availability guarantee through GreenLake.
At its architectural core, the Alletra MP 8000 B2 leverages NVMe over Fibre Channel (NVMe-oFC) and iSCSI host connectivity alongside a native NVMe backend to eliminate legacy SCSI overhead and deliver sub-150-microsecond latency at scale. The platform is built around HPE's Data Services Cloud Console (DSCC), providing a unified SaaS management plane that delivers predictive analytics, automated QoS, always-on data reduction via inline deduplication and compression, and seamless integration with HPE GreenLake cloud services. Storage administrators gain fleet-wide visibility and policy-driven automation without the complexity traditionally associated with enterprise SAN management.
The 8000 B2 targets organizations running tier-1 databases such as Oracle, SAP HANA, and Microsoft SQL Server, as well as virtualized environments on VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V, AI/ML training pipelines, and high-frequency financial transaction processing. Its expanded NVMe SSD support accommodates both high-performance TLC drives for capacity-optimized deployments and optane-class or QLC configurations for specific workload profiles. With seamless scale-out shelf expansion and non-disruptive upgrades, the platform is engineered to grow alongside enterprise data demands well into the decade.
Ideal for
- Tier-1 Oracle and SAP HANA database acceleration requiring consistent sub-millisecond latency and guaranteed IOPS SLAs across multi-tenant environments
- Large-scale VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization consolidation demanding all-flash performance with thin provisioning and automated storage tiering
- AI and machine learning training data repositories where high sequential and random read throughput directly reduces model iteration cycles
- High-frequency financial trading and transaction processing platforms requiring deterministic low latency, synchronous replication, and continuous data availability
- Enterprise DevOps and container-based application platforms using persistent volumes via CSI drivers, benefiting from instant snapshots and rapid clone provisioning
- Disaster recovery and business continuity implementations leveraging synchronous and asynchronous replication with HPE Peer Persistence for zero-RPO, near-zero-RTO failover
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | HPE |
| Product Line | HPE Alletra Storage MP |
| Model | Alletra Storage MP 8000 B2 Array |
| Generation | B2 (Second Generation, 2025-Q2) |
| Form Factor | 2U dual-controller all-NVMe array |
| Controller Architecture | Active-active dual-controller with no single point of failure |
| Availability Rating | 99.9999% (six-nines) with HPE data availability guarantee |
| Backend Storage Protocol | NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) native backend |
| Host Connectivity Protocols | NVMe over Fibre Channel (NVMe-oFC), Fibre Channel (FC), iSCSI, NVMe/TCP |
| Supported Host Port Speeds | 32Gb Fibre Channel, 64Gb Fibre Channel, 25GbE iSCSI, 100GbE NVMe/TCP |
| Maximum Raw Capacity | Up to 2.8 PB raw (with fully populated expansion shelves) |
| Drive Types Supported | NVMe TLC SSD, NVMe QLC SSD, SCM (Storage Class Memory) NVMe |
| Maximum Drive Count (Base + Expansion) | Up to 336 NVMe SSDs across base array and dNVMe expansion shelves |
| Inline Data Reduction | Always-on inline deduplication, compression, and compaction (no performance penalty) |
| Effective Capacity Multiplier | Up to 5:1 data reduction ratio (workload dependent) |
| Maximum Throughput | Up to 150 GB/s (read); up to 100 GB/s (write) |
| Maximum IOPS | Up to 15 million IOPS (4K random read) |
| Latency | Sub-150 microseconds (read); sub-200 microseconds (write) at 70% load |
| Snapshot and Clone Support | Instant application-consistent snapshots; space-efficient writable clones |
| Replication | Synchronous (HPE Peer Persistence, zero RPO), Asynchronous (RPO configurable from seconds) |
| Cloud Management Platform | HPE Data Services Cloud Console (DSCC) via HPE GreenLake |
| Encryption | AES-256 data at rest encryption; FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validated; self-encrypting drives (SED) support |
| Operating System / Software | HPE Alletra OS (purpose-built NVMe-native storage OS) |
| VMware Integration | vVols, VAAI, vSphere CSI, SRM support |
| Kubernetes / Container Support | CSI driver for Kubernetes persistent volume management via HPE CSI Driver for Kubernetes |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swappable power supplies (N+1) |
| Operating Temperature | 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) |
| Regulatory Compliance | FCC, CE, UL, RoHS, TAA compliant |
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Storage Systems |
| SKU | HPE-R9P10A |
| Part Number | R9P10A |
| Condition | New |
| Product Line | HPE Alletra Storage MP |
| Model | Alletra Storage MP 8000 B2 Array |
| Generation | B2 (Second Generation, 2025-Q2) |
| Form Factor | 2U dual-controller all-NVMe array |
| Controller Architecture | Active-active dual-controller with no single point of failure |
| Availability Rating | 99.9999% (six-nines) with HPE data availability guarantee |
| Backend Storage Protocol | NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) native backend |
| Host Connectivity Protocols | NVMe over Fibre Channel (NVMe-oFC), Fibre Channel (FC), iSCSI, NVMe/TCP |
| Supported Host Port Speeds | 32Gb Fibre Channel, 64Gb Fibre Channel, 25GbE iSCSI, 100GbE NVMe/TCP |
| Maximum Raw Capacity | Up to 2.8 PB raw (with fully populated expansion shelves) |
| Drive Types Supported | NVMe TLC SSD, NVMe QLC SSD, SCM (Storage Class Memory) NVMe |
| Maximum Drive Count (Base + Expansion) | Up to 336 NVMe SSDs across base array and dNVMe expansion shelves |
| Inline Data Reduction | Always-on inline deduplication, compression, and compaction (no performance penalty) |
| Effective Capacity Multiplier | Up to 5:1 data reduction ratio (workload dependent) |
| Maximum Throughput | Up to 150 GB/s (read); up to 100 GB/s (write) |
| Maximum IOPS | Up to 15 million IOPS (4K random read) |
| Latency | Sub-150 microseconds (read); sub-200 microseconds (write) at 70% load |
| Snapshot and Clone Support | Instant application-consistent snapshots; space-efficient writable clones |
| Replication | Synchronous (HPE Peer Persistence, zero RPO), Asynchronous (RPO configurable from seconds) |
| Cloud Management Platform | HPE Data Services Cloud Console (DSCC) via HPE GreenLake |
| Encryption | AES-256 data at rest encryption; FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validated; self-encrypting drives (SED) support |
| Operating System / Software | HPE Alletra OS (purpose-built NVMe-native storage OS) |
| VMware Integration | vVols, VAAI, vSphere CSI, SRM support |
| Kubernetes / Container Support | CSI driver for Kubernetes persistent volume management via HPE CSI Driver for Kubernetes |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swappable power supplies (N+1) |
| Operating Temperature | 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) |
| Regulatory Compliance | FCC, CE, UL, RoHS, TAA compliant |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE Alletra Storage MP 8000 B2 Array
What does the HPE Alletra Storage MP 8000 B2 Array do?
the HPE Alletra Storage MP 8000 B2 Array suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. It is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the HPE Alletra Storage MP 8000 B2 Array?
Key specifications for the HPE Alletra Storage MP 8000 B2 Array: new condition; manufacturer HPE; product line HPE Alletra Storage MP; model Alletra Storage MP 8000 B2 Array; generation B2 (Second Generation, 2025-Q2); form factor 2U dual-controller all-NVMe array; controller architecture Active-active dual-controller with no single point of failure. Manufacturer part number R9P10A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.