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    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 provides mission-critical storage at midrange economics with the industry’s first disaggregated, scale-out block and file storage.

    Built on HPE Alletra Storage MP hardware and managed via the GreenLake, this unique unified block and file storage offering brings an intuitive cloud experience, efficient scale, and extreme resiliency and performance to mission-critical apps from large databases to modern cloud-native apps to consolidated mixed workloads at a midrange price point.

    Overview

    Get an intuitive, AI-driven cloud experience on-premises that simplifies management and shifts operations from infrastructure-centric to app-centric. Scale performance and capacity independently and without disruption with disaggregated storage. Meet every SLA with mission-critical storage that delivers an unrivaled 100% data availability guarantee.

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    What’s New

    • − The new HPE Alletra Storage MP B10140 (4N) is available in a switchless, 4-node configuration that delivers lower total cost of ownership (TCO), increased rack density, and improved power efficiency.
    • − Consolidate your workloads and increase infrastructure efficiency on a single unified block and file storage platform with consistent management and simplicity at scale across the hybrid cloud.
    • − Boost the security of your data with integrated real-time ransomware detection and a comprehensive defense workflow aligned with the NIST cyber resilience framework.
    • HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 is now NEBS Level 3 certified– this includes both B10100 and B10200 models
    • HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 has been rebranded – previously GreenLake for Block Storage built on HPE Alletra Storage MP.
    • Easily and cost-effectively scale to meet evolving workload demands with disaggregated storage: New, multi-node switched models enable you to scale capacity and performance independently for greater efficiency and lower cost.
    • Accelerate mission-critical apps with up to 2X performance boost1. New 2, 3, and 4 controller node switched models (with a choice of 16-core or 32-core configurations) – adding to the existing option of 2 core controller node switchless models – enables a leap in performance of up to 2X.
    • Scale without limitation with 2X more capacity2. Support for up to 16 JBOF expansion shelves enables you to start small and scale big – from 15.36 TB to around 5.8 PB3 - without disruption.
    • Maximize efficiency and cost savings with granular capacity upgrades: Support for 8 to 24 SSDs per enclosure—with the ability to upgrade drives in 2-drive increments and JBOFs in increments of 1—gives you the flexibility to fine-tune, adapt, and elastically scale storage environments in line with specific workload capacity requirements and evolving business needs.
    • Unlock the full power of NVMe for Ethernet networks with NVMe/TCP: With new NVMe over TCP host protocol support, you get all the benefits of a low latency, high performance NVMe fabric without committing to a dedicated storage network like Fibre Channel. You now have the flexibility to choose the front-end storage protocol that best fits your workloads and existing network infrastructure thanks to support for Fibre Channel, NVMe-oF/FC, NVMe-oF/TCP and iSCSI.
    • Simplify management with enhanced and extended AI-driven performance reporting: HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 is powered by industry-leading AIOps for infrastructure, delivered via the Data Services Cloud Console (DSCC) on the GreenLake. The latest release of the Data Ops Manager app on DSCC continues to eliminate the guesswork for customers when it comes to storage optimization through enhanced and extended AI-based performance reporting and analytics for improved troubleshooting and insights. Key reporting enhancements include headroom utilization trend analysis by volume set, top volume set hotspots by latency, improved workload drift detection, and resource contention detection. With the latest release of the Data Ops Manager, customers also get improved capacity reporting, capacity savings, efficiency metrics, and new sustainability metrics (including carbon utilization emissions and energy consumption).
    • Protect your organization from the threat of a ransomware attack: The HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 provides storage teams with all the security and data protection functionality they need to protect their organization from a ransomware attack. The platform integrates cyber‑resilient technologies directly into its architecture to strengthen threat detection, containment, and rapid recovery. HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 ransomware protection framework provides:
      • Real‑time ransomware threat detection
      • Automated response workflows to help contain malicious activity
      • Immutable recovery for secure, tamper‑proof restore points
      • SIEM/XDR alerting with volume‑level identification of affected data
      • Supported by the HPE Cyber Security Ransomware Guarantee

    Learn more: HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 Ransomware Protection Framework (public): https://www.hpe.com/psnow/doc/a50013811enw

    • Take the risk and complexity out of data migration: Remove the risk and complexity of switching to a new storage platform with multiple options for quick, non-disruptive data migration.
      • With HPE Peer Motion, you can move data from HPE 3PAR, HPE Primera, and HPE Alletra 9000 storage arrays to HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000—online, non-disruptively, and without complex planning or dependency on extra tools.
      • With HPE Zerto, you get a simple (4-click), scalable, and risk-free migration experience for large, complex virtualized environments—regardless of hardware or storage platform.
      • If you don’t have the required in-house IT staff availability, expertise, and tools to ensure a successful migration, HPE Data Migration Services will get you up and running fast. This simplifies the data migration process and provides a flexible way to migrate an organization’s critical data safely with minimal impact to operations. You have a choice of several online and offline options for migrating their data to align with their organization’s requirements, budgets, and timelines.
    • Support for QLC SSDs: Provides lower cost per TB and greater storage density; ideal for heavy read workloads
    • Support for 10GBase-T: Enables additional host connectivity for legacy infrastructure
    • Numerous software feature improvements: Including greater system performance, security enhancements, and expanded peer motion support

    Notes:

    1Compared to existing 2 node (16-core/32-core) switchless configurations

    2Compared to release 3 of HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000

    3Fully loaded configuration with 16x JBOFs totalling 384 x 15.36 TB NVMe SSDs.

    Standard Features

    Hardware

    • – HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 is powered by 2-Node, 3-Node, and 4-Node storage controllers and up to 5.9 PB of all NVMe capacity in a single system.

    Simplify management with an intuitive cloud experience on premises

    • Simplify operations and move faster with a cloud operational experience: Reduce on-premises storage complexity across the lifecycle— from install to upgrade—with an AI-driven cloud operational experience powered by the GreenLake.
    • Simplified deployment: Get started in minutes with streamlined device deployment. Simply rack the infrastructure, plug in the power cords, and connect the network cables. With a few clicks, the new system is configured and available in your fleet, ready to serve data for application workloads.
    • Deploy apps faster: Automate app deployment with intent-based provisioning. Select the storage tier, workload type, capacity, and protection policy, and let AI-driven intelligence automatically optimize your SLAs by recommending the best-suited system across your fleet for your new workload.
    • Unified storage management: 100% cloud-managed infrastructure means you can manage, monitor, and protect your global storage environment from a single cloud console that’s accessible from any location, on any device – so managing hundreds of systems across geographies is as simple as managing one.
    • Invisible upgrades: Thanks to SaaS-based delivery, new data services instantly become available to you. Data plane software upgrades are non-disruptive and intelligently matched to a given system.

    Run any app – without compromise with a 100% data availability guarantee

    • Get peace of mind with 100% data availability guaranteed: Built on an AI-driven, disaggregated, no single point of failure platform to guarantee resilient 100% data availability for your mission-critical apps.
    • Advanced DR and HA: Meet any recovery-point objective (RPO) and recovery-time objective (RTO) strategy with transparent business continuity and automatic fail-over across multiple sites, and provide simple and efficient hybrid cloud data protection for on-premises and cloud-native workloads.
    • Accelerate your most demanding applications: Built on a unique, massively parallel, multi-node, and all-active platform, HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 consolidates traditional and next-generation mission-critical applications at scale with predictable performance and ultra-low latency.
    • Industry’s most advanced AI-Ops: Predict and prevent disruptions before they occur across the stack and pinpoint issues between storage and VMs and under-utilized resources. Take the guesswork out of managing data infrastructure with AI-driven recommendations that improve performance, drive higher availability, and optimizes resource utilization and planning.
    • Transformed support experience: Eliminate time-consuming, frustrating escalations via predictive support automation and direct access to the experts and resources you need.

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10100 (switchless)



    B10120

    B10130

    B10140

    B10140 (4N)

    Expansion Shelf (JBOF)

    Base Chassis

    2U

    2U

    2U

    4U (2x 2U)

    2U

    Number of Nodes

    2

    2

    2

    4

    2

    CPUs per Node

    1

    1

    1

    1

    1

    CPU core count

    8-core

    16-core

    32-core

    32-core

    8-core

    Cache Memory per Node

    256 GB

    256 GB

    512 GB

    512 GB

    64 GB (not used as cache)

    Maximum Number of slots per Node1

    4

    4

    4

    4

    2

    Maximum Host Ports per Node

    8-ports

    12-ports

    12-ports

    8-ports

    N/A

    Fibre Channel Host Ports per Node

    0 - 8 ports

    0 - 12 ports

    0 - 12 ports

    0 - 8 ports

    N/A

    10/25 GbE Host Ports per Node

    iSCSI

    NVMe/TCP File

    0-4 ports

    0-4 ports

    0-2 ports

    0-4 ports

    0-4 ports

    0-2 ports

    0-4 ports

    0-4 ports

    0-2 ports

    0-4 ports

    0-4 ports

    0-2 ports

    N/A

    Max Number of NVMe SSDs per shelf

    24

    24

    24

    24

    24

    Max number of drive shelves per system

    1

    3

    1 base +2 JBOF

    3

    1 base +2 JBOF

    3

    2 base +1 JBOF

    N/A

    Max Raw Capacity per shelf

    737.2 TB/670.6 TiB

    737.2 TB/670.6 TiB

    737.2 TB/670.6 TiB

    737.2 TB/670.6 TiB

    737.2 TB/670.6 TiB

    Max Effective Capacity2 per shelf

    1993.5 TB/1813.1 TiB

    1993.5 TB/1813.1 TiB

    1993.5 TB/1813.1 TiB

    1993.5 TB/1813.1 TiB

    1993.5 TB/1813.1 TiB

    Max Raw Capacity per System

    737.2 TB/670.6 TiB

    2211.8 TB/2011.6 TiB

    2211.8 TB/2011.6 TiB

    2211.8 TB/2011.6 TiB

    N/A

    Max Effective Capacity2 per System

    1993.5 TB/1813.1 TiB

    6165.6 TB/5607.6 TiB

    6165.6 TB/5607.6 TiB

    6165.6 TB/5607.6 TiB

    N/A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10200 (switched)



    B10230

    B10240

    Expansion Shelf (JBOF)

    Base Chassis

    2U

    2U

    2U

    Number of Nodes

    2, 3, or 4

    2, 3, or 4

    2

    CPUs per Node

    1

    1

    1

    CPU core count

    16-core

    32-core

    8-core

    Cache Memory per Node

    256 GB

    512 GB

    64 GB (not used as cache)

    Maximum Number of slots per Node1

    4

    4

    2

    Maximum Host Ports per Node

    8-ports

    8-ports

    N/A

    Fibre Channel Host Ports per Node

    0-8 ports

    0-8 ports

    N/A

    10/25 GbE Host Ports per Node

    iSCSI

    NVMe/TCP File

    0-4 ports

    0-4 ports

    0-2 ports

    0-4 ports

    0-4 ports

    0-2 ports

    N/A

    Max Number of NVMe SSDs per shelf

    N/A

    N/A

    24

    Max number of expansion shelves per system

    16

    16

    N/A

    Max Raw Capacity per shelf

    737.2 TB/670.6 TiB

    737.2 TB/670.6 TiB

    737.2 TB/670.6 TiB

    Max Effective Capacity2 per shelf

    1993.5 TB/1813.1 TiB

    1993.5 TB/1813.1 TiB

    1993.5 TB/1813.1 TiB

    Max Raw Capacity per System

    5.9 PB/5.24 PiB

    5.9 PB/5.24 PiB

    N/A

    Max Effective Capacity2 per System3

    16.6 PB/16.21 PiB

    16.6 PB/16.21 PiB

    N/A

    Notes:

    1Slot 3 and Slot 4 can be used for host connectivity (at least one is required), and RCIP is optional; Slot 1 and Slot 2 are used for expansion

    2 Effective capacity assumes 4:1 data compaction ratio (thin provisioning, deduplication, compression, and copy technologies) in a RAID 6 (10+2) configuration. Note TB vs TiB. Actual ratios will vary based on workload. It also factors in 9% free space headroom to ensure optimal array operation.


    Host OS Support

    Microsoft® Windows® Server and Microsoft® Hyper-V™ | VMware ESX and ESXi™ | Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® | SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)


    Host OS support varies by connectivity protocol to host. For the latest information on supported operating systems refer to Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge for HPE Storage Products (SPOCK):

    http://www.HPE.com/storage/spock

    Service and Support

    Warranty

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 has 1-year, parts-only warranty. The warranty on all HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 Solid State Drives (SSD) is 1 year, parts only, and offers unconditional replacement in case of drive failure, media wear-out, or both. Hewlett Packard Enterprise warrants only that the software media will be free of physical defects for a period of ninety (90) days from delivery. For more information about Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Global Limited Warranty and Technical Support, visit: http://www.HPE.com/storage/warranty


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    No matter where you are in your journey to hybrid cloud, experts can help you map out your next steps. From determining what workloads should live where, to handling governance and compliance, to managing costs, our experts can help you optimize your operations.

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    An option available with HPE Complete Care Service and HPE Tech Care service and applies only to Disk or eligible SSD/Flash Drives replaced by HPE due to malfunction.

    Consult your HPE Sales Representative or Authorized Channel Partner of choice for any additional questions and services options.


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    Parts and components that have reached their maximum supported lifetime and/or the maximum usage limitations as set forth in the manufacturer's operating manual, product QuickSpecs, or the technical product data sheet will not be provided, repaired, or replaced as part of these services.


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    GreenLake Solutions for HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000

    GreenLake Solutions with HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 are available for Customers who wish to pursue Storage-as-a-Service (StaaS) or any Hybrid Cloud solutions based on pay-per-use economics. Whether customers require pre-configured or customized solutions and services, or they simply want to pay only for the data they write to disk via a simple monthly payment – HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 is readily available for customers looking to procure Storage-as-a-Service (StaaS) in both simple, standalone or complex GreenLake solutions.


    For More Information, please visit HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000


    HPE Timeless Storage


    The HPE Timeless Storage Program that allows customers to refresh their existing technology via non-disruptive controller upgrades is now available on HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000. Some Key features of the program include:

    • – No forklift upgrades or data migration required.
    • – Renewal Price Protection
    • – Customers shall enjoy existing guarantees including 100% Data Availability, StoreMore (data efficiency), and Satisfaction guarantees.
    • – The program will be launched on HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000, with no change to sales motion, support model, etc.
    • – The program is available when sold as part of:
      • HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 or
      • HPE GreenLake for Block Storage Private Cloud Business Edition or
      • HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 Disconnected
    • – HPE Timeless Storage
      • HPE Alletra Storage MP B10030 Tech Refresh Single Node - S5E84A
      • HPE Alletra Storage MP B10040 Tech Refresh Single Node - S5E85A
      • HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 8-year Tech Refresh Tracking – S7Y63A

    For more details on the program please refer to the datasheet:

    HPE Timeless Storage – For HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000

    Configuration Information

    Step 1: Choose the storage chassis and controller nodes

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 configuration starts with the selection of the Chassis and Controller Nodes. The Chassis is a 2U 2-node chassis that includes 24 bays for small form factor NVMe SSD drives for switchless configuration. Switched configurations do not allow for SSD drives in the same chassis as the controller nodes—NVMe SSDs are added via expansion shelves (JBOFs). The Chassis does not include any controller nodes or power supplies—these must be added.

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 10000 Chassis

    SKU

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10100 Base Configuration

    S0B84A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10200 Base Configuration

    S1R06A

    • – One (1) S0B84A (switchless) or S1R06A (switched) SKU must be ordered for each configuration

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 10000 2U Chassis

    R7C75A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 10000 2U TAA-compliant Chassis

    S0U32A

    • – One (1) Alletra Storage MP 10000 Chassis SKU must be ordered for each switchless array.
    • – One (1) or two (2) Alletra Storage MP Chassis 10000 SKUs must be ordered for each switched array
    • – For switchless configurations, the Alletra Storage MP 10000 Chassis can host two controller nodes and up to 24 small form factor NVMe drives in a 2U chassis.
    • – For switched configurations, the Alletra Storage MP 10000 Chassis can host two controller nodes in a 2U chassis.
    • – The Alletra Storage MP 10000 Chassis does not include any controller nodes or Power Supplies.

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 Controller Nodes

    Switchless controller nodes

    SKU

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10120 Controller Node

    S0S38A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10120 TAA-compliant Controller Node

    S0S40A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10130 Controller Node

    S0R21A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10130 TAA-compliant Controller Node

    S0S41A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10140 Controller Node

    S4V66A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10140 TAA-compliant Controller Node

    S4V67A

    Switched controller nodes

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10230 Controller Node

    R7D02A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10230 TAA-compliant Controller Node

    S0S42A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10240 Controller Node

    R7D03A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10240 TAA-compliant Controller Node

    S0R20A

    • – Each Controller Node SKU includes one controller node
    • – Two (2) Controller Node SKUs must be ordered per chassis
      • For switched configurations, the optional second chassis must have one (1) or two (2) controller nodes. Switched configurations support 2, 3, or 4 controller nodes
      • The HPE Alletra Storage MP B10140 (4N) switchless 4-Node configuration requires two (2) chassis, both populated with two (2) B10140 (32c) controller nodes
    • – Controller nodes need to be of the same type. Different controller node types cannot be mixed in the same chassis
    • – Each switched B10200 Controller Node contains two (2) OCP slots for host adapters (Slot 3 and Slot 4), and Slot 1 and Slot 2 are used for expansion
    • – For a switchless system, each B10140 100 GbE Controller Node (S0S39A or S0S43A) requires (1) 100 GbE 2-port OCP HBA (S2A68A) in Slot 1 (see Adapters section); maximum of two (2) HBAs for host connectivity
    • – For switchless systems, B10130 (S0R21A, S0R41A) and B10140 (S4V66A, S4V67A) each Controller Node can support up to three (3) HBAs for host connectivity
    • – When Expansion Shelves are configured on a switchless system, each B10130 or B10140 Controller Node requires (1) 100 GbE 2-port OCP HBA (S2A68A) in Slot 2 (see Adapters section)
    • – For a switched system, each Controller Node requires (1) 100 GbE 2-port OCP HBA (S2A68A) in Slot 1 and (1) 100 GbE 2-port OCP HBA (S2A68A) in Slot 2 (see Adapters section)

    HPE Alletra Storage MP Switches

    SKU

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 32-port 100GbE Switch Bundle

    S1R08A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 32-port 100GbE -48VDC Switch Bundle

    S1S69A

    HPE Switch Pair Installation Kit with 4U Cable Tray

    S0A95A

    HPE Switch Pair Installation Kit without Tray

    S3V78A

    HPE Alletra Storage 2U Cable Tray

    S4Q37A

    • – When switched systems are configured, min two (2)/max two (2) of the switch bundles are added to the configuration
    • – The Alletra Storage MP switch bundles can only be used for interconnectivity of the Alletra Storage MP B10000 controller nodes and the Alletra Storage MP 10000 expansion shelf nodes
    • – The Alletra Storage MP switch bundles cannot be used for connectivity to host servers or any other systems
    • – The Alletra Storage MP -48VDC switch bundles (S1S69A) are used when DC power is selected for the system
    • – Switched configurations require an Installation Kit—
    • The 4U Cable Tray Installation Kit (S0A95A) is the default for all switched configurations and includes a 4U cable tray and the installation kit; this kit is required if more than 8 chassis are configured (controller chassis plus JBOF chassis)
    • The 2U Cable Tray (S4Q37A) can be used if 8 or fewer chassis are configured (controller chassis plus JBOF chassis). The Installation Kit (S3V78A) must also be ordered when ordering the 2U Cable Tray
    • The Installation Kit without a tray (S3V78A) can be selected for switched configurations that will not grow beyond a total four (4) chassis (controller chassis plus JBOF chassis)

    Step 2: Choose power supplies

    Description

    SKU

    HPE Alletra Storage MP C14 1600W AC Power Supply

    R7C76A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP C14 2200W AC Power Supply

    R9Z97A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 1600W -48VDC Power Supply

    R7C78A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP C20 1500W/1800W AC Power Supply

    R7C77A

    • – The Alletra Storage MP 10000 Chassis requires two (2) Power Supplies per chassis
    • – Power Supplies are factory integrated in the Storage chassis for shipment
    • – The C14 1600 W AC Power Supply (R7C76A) is 80 PLUS Platinum certified
    • – The C14 1600 W AC Power Supply (R7C76A) supports high-line; no low-line support
    • – The C14 2200 W AC Power Supply (R9Z97A) is 80 PLUS Titanium certified for EU Lot9 requirements
    • – The C20 1500 W /1800 W AC Power Supply (R7C77A) is 80 PLUS Titanium certified for EU Lot9 requirements
    • – The C14 2200 W AC Power Supply (R9Z97A) supports high-line; no low-line support
    • – The C20 1500 W /1800 W AC Power Supply (R7C77A) supports both low-line and high-line (switching)
    • – The C20 1500 W AC Power Supply (R7C77A) requires a power cord with a C19 connector
    • – The DC Power Supply (R7C78A) not available for China, Taiwan, and India
    • – R9Z97A and R7C77A are not NEBS Level 3 certified at this time

    HPE Alletra Storage MP Power Cord

    SKU

    HPE C13 - C14 250V 10Amp Black 1.4m WW Power Cord

    R9R52A

    HPE C13 - C14 250V 10Amp Gray 1.4m WW Power Cord

    R9S00A

    HPE C13 - C14 250V 10Amp Black 1.37m IN Power Cord

    R9R53A

    HPE C13 - C14 250V 10Amp Gray 1.37m IN Power Cord

    R9S01A

    HPE C13 - C14 250V 10Amp Black 2m WW Power Cord

    S3L68A

    HPE C13 - C14 250V 10Amp Gray 2m WW Power Cord

    S3L69A

    HPE C13 - C14 250V 10Amp Black 2m IN Power Cord

    S3L70A

    HPE C13 - C14 250V 10Amp Gray 2m IN Power Cord

    S3L71A

    HPE C19 - NEMA 5-15P 125V 15Amp US Power Cord

    R9R71A

    HPE NEMA L6-30P - C19 250V 20Amp 4.5m US/JP Power Cord

    R9R74A

    HPE C19 - JIS8303 125V 16Amp TW/JP Power Cord

    R9R73A

    HPE C19 - C20 250V 16Amp Black 2.5m WW Power Cord

    R9S02A

    HPE C19 - C20 250V 16Amp Gray 2m WW Power Cord

    R9R66A

    HPE C19 - C20 250V 16Amp Black 2.5m IN Power Cord

    R9S03A

    HPE C19 - C20 250V 16Amp Gray 2m IN Power Cord

    R9R67A

    HPE 1600W -48VDC 600V 3.5m Power Cable Kit

    P22173-B21

    HPE 1600W -48VDC Power Cable Lug Kit

    P36877-B21

    • – R9R52A, R9S00A, R9S02A, and R9R66A are for worldwide use except for India
    • – R9R53A, R9S01A, R9S03A, and R9R67A are for India use only
    • – The 2 m power cords are required for the switches

    Step 3: Choose adapters

    Host adapters are used for connection to hosts. They can be ordered standalone to be installed in the field or they can be factory integrated into controller nodes. HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 does not have any built-in host ports therefore any configuration needs to have at least one (1) host adapter per controller node. For RCIP remote copy, the Replication HBAs (R7C82A) can be ordered as an option.

    HPE Alletra Storage MP Host Adapters

    SKU

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 32Gb 4-port Fibre Channel OCP LPm37004 Host Bus Adapter

    S2S64A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 32/64Gb 4-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

    R7C90A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 10/25GbE 4-port Host Bus Adapter

    R7C82A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP Replication

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 10/25GbE 4-port Host Bus Adapter

    R7C82A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP Backend Connectivity

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 100GbE 2-port OCP Host Bus Adapter

    S2A68A

    HPE 100Gb QSFP28 to QSFP28 0.5m Direct Attach Copper Cable

    R8M59A

    HPE Aruba Networking 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 1m Direct Attach Copper Cable

    R9F77A

    HPE Aruba Networking 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 2m Active Optical Cable

    R9F76A

    Requirements for 100 GbE backend connectivity

    The table below shows the adapter and cable requirements for backend connectivity for both switched and switchless configurations. The recommended cables are shown, alternate active optical cable (AOC) lengths in Step 5 may be used.

    Alletra Storage MP B10100 Nodes (switchless)

    100 GbE HBA per node

    Cables per node

    B10120 controller nodes

    N/A

    N/A

    B10130 controller nodes

    (1) S2A68A if JBOF used

    (2) R9F77A if JBOF used

    B10140 controller nodes

    (1) S2A68A if JBOF used

    (2) R9F77A if JBOF used

    B10140 100 GB controller nodes

    (1) S2A68A and

    (1) S2A68A if JBOF used

    (1) R8M59A and

    (2) R9F77A if JBOF used

    B10010 expansion shelf nodes (JBOF)

    (1) S2A68A

    N/A

    Alletra Storage MP B10200 Nodes (switched)

    100 GbE HBA per node

    Cables per node

    B10230 controller nodes

    (2) S2A68A

    (4) R9F76A

    B10240 controller nodes

    (2) S2A68A

    (4) R9F76A

    B10010 expansion shelf nodes (JBOF)

    (1) S2A68A

    (2) R9F76A (Perf Optimized)

    (1) R9F76A (Cap Optimized)

    Host Bus Adapter Transceiver Kit

    SKU

    HPE 10Gb SFP+ Short Wave 1-pack Pull Tab Optical Transceiver

    Q2P65A

    HPE 10GBASE-T SFP+ RJ45 30m 1-pack Transceiver

    R0R41B

    HPE 10GbE SFP+ LR 10km 1-pack Extended Temperature Pull Tab Transceiver

    S6B57A

    HPE 25Gb SFP28 Short Wave Extended Temperature 1-pack Pull Tab Optical Transceiver

    Q2P64B

    HPE 25GbE SFP28 LR 10km 1-pack Extended Temperature Pull Tab Transceiver

    S6B58A

    HPE 32Gb SFP28 Short Wave 1-pack LP Pull Tab Optical Transceiver

    S3N85A

    HPE 32Gb SFP28 Short Wave 1-pack Pull Tab Optical Transceiver

    Q2P62A

    Notes:

    – Each Controller Node must have at least one Fibre Channel HBA (S2S64A), or one 10/25 GbE HBA (R7C82A) for host connectivity. A Controller Node without any host adapters is not a supported configuration.

    – Maximum of two (2) or three (3) Fibre Channel HBA (S2S64A) can be ordered per Controller Node. Mixing of different Fibre Channel HBA SKUs on the same system is not supported

    – Maximum of two (2) 10/25 GbE HBA (R7C82A) can be ordered per Controller Node.

    – For 2-node switchless systems, B10130 (S0R21A, S0R41A) and B10140 (S4V66A, S4V67A) each Controller Node can support up to three (3) HBAs for host connectivity—this can be a mix of FC and 10/25 GbE HBAs.

    – Refer to SPOCK and the Alletra Storage MP iSCSI Best Practices document on Seismic for iSCSI configuration details.

    – For Unified Block and File, the 10/25 GbE HBA (R7C82A) must be installed in Slot 4 with Ports 1 and 2 dedicated to File. Unified Block and File requires ArcusOS 10.5.0 or later

    – The S2S64A 32 GB Fibre Channel Adapter includes two (2) 32 GB transceivers. Additional S3N85A 32 GB transceivers are optional and must be ordered in pairs.

    – The R7C90A 32/64 GB Fibre Channel Adapter does not include any transceivers. The Q2P62A 32 GB transceivers must be ordered in pairs separately—min 2, max 4 per HBA

    – Both the R7C90A and S2S64A Fibre Channel HBAs are 64 GB capable; currently only 32 GB SFPs are supported

    – The 10/25 GbE Adapter does not include any transceivers, the transceivers must be ordered in pairs separately.

    – For each 10/25 GbE Adapter, the 10 GB SFPs or 25 GB SFPs can be ordered with a minimum two (2), and maximum four (4).

    – A pair of 10 GB SFPs and a pair of 25 GB SFPs can be mixed in the same 10/25 GbE Adapter.

    – 10/25 GB SFPs are not required if DAC cables are selected

    – The 25 GB SFP supports only the 25 GB speed—it does not support 10 GB or 1 GB

    – The 10 GB SFP supports only the 10 GB speed—it does not support 25 GB or 1 GB

    – S2S64A and S3N85A are not NEBS Level 3 certified at this time

    Step 4: Choose drives

    Drives are orderable at the time the array is purchased and can be added in the future when additional capacity is required. HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 supports SSDs with NVMe interface and QLC or TLC NAND technology.

    HPE Alletra Storage MP Encrypted TLC Drives

    SKU

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 1.92TB NVMe SFF Self-encrypting SSD

    R9H66A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 3.84TB NVMe SFF Self-encrypting SSD

    R9H67A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 7.68TB NVMe SFF Self-encrypting SSD

    R9H68A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 15.36TB NVMe SFF Self-encrypting SSD

    R9H69A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 30.72TB NVMe SFF Self-encrypting SSD

    S1Z68A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 1.92TB NVMe SFF FIPS Encrypted SSD

    R9H70A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 3.84TB NVMe SFF FIPS Encrypted SSD

    R9H71A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 7.68TB NVMe SFF FIPS Encrypted SSD

    R9H72A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 15.36TB NVMe SFF FIPS Encrypted SSD

    R9H73A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 30.72TB NVMe SFF FIPS Encrypted SSD

    S4P49A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 1.92TB NVMe SFF FIPS Encrypted TAA-compliant SSD

    S0Q01A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 3.84TB NVMe SFF FIPS Encrypted TAA-compliant SSD

    S0Q02A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 7.68TB NVMe SFF FIPS Encrypted TAA-compliant SSD

    S0Q03A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 15.36TB NVMe SFF FIPS Encrypted TAA-compliant SSD

    S0Q04A

    Notes:

    – Minimum of eight (8) TLC SSDs per system

    – Minimum of eight (8) TLC SSDs per chassis

    – Mixing of different capacity SSDs in single system is not supported

    – Mixing of TLC and QLC SSDs in a single system is not supported


    HPE Alletra Storage MP Encrypted QLC Drives

    SKU

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 15.36TB NVMe SFF QLC SSD

    S3L73A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 30.72TB NVMe SFF QLC SSD

    S3L74A

    Notes:

    – Minimum of eight (8) QLC SSDs per system

    – Minimum of eight (8) QLC SSDs per chassis

    – Mixing of different capacity SSDs in single system is not supported

    – Mixing of TLC and QLC SSDs in a single system is not supported

    – QLC drives are self-encrypting

    – When 30 TB QLC SSDs are used, system operating temperature is 5° to 30° C

    – Always reference sizing tools (e.g., Ninja Online) when using QLC SSDs to ensure the QLC drive performance and wear life is appropriate for the given workload

    – QLC SSDs have a lower Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) endurance compared to TLC SSDs. DWPD indicates the number of times the entire drive can be overwritten each day for its entire life. The QLC SSDs in the HPE Alletra Storage MP have a DWPD of 0.26 whereas the TLC SSDs have a DWPD of 1.0.

    – S1Z68A, S3L73A and S3L74A are not NEBS Level 3 certified at this time

    Step 5: NVMe Expansion Shelf Just a Bunch of Flash (JBOF)

    The HPE Alletra Storage MP 10000 NVMe all-flash expansion shelf (JBOF) is a 2U chassis to add additional system capacity. The expansion shelf supports 8-24 NVMe SSDs, in two-drive increments with up to two (2) Expansion Shelves per system (switchless) and up to sixteen (16) Expansion Shelves per system (switched). Each expansion shelf requires:

    Notes:

    – Min 2/Max 2 of Expansion Shelf Nodes

    – Min 2/Max 2 Power Supplies and power cords

    – Min 8/Max 24 SSDs (see SSDs listed above)

    – Min 1/Max 1 100 GbE 2-port OCP HBA (S2A68A) per Expansion Shelf Node

    – Switchless: Min 2/Max 2 100G cables (1 per Expansion Shelf Node), 100G 1 m DAC Cable (R9F77A) recommended—Active Optical Cables listed also supported

    – Switched: Min 2/Max 2 of 100G Active Optical Cable (AOC) for Performance Optimized configurations (1-8 JBOFs); the R9F76A 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 2 m Active Optical Cable is the default; other AOC lengths listed also supported.

    – Switched: Min 1/Max 1 of 100G Active Optical Cable (AOC) for Capacity Optimized configurations (9-16 JBOFs); the R9F76A 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 2 m Active Optical Cable is the default; other AOC lengths listed also supported.

    Description

    SKU

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 10001 NVMe Configure-to-order Expansion Shelf

    S1J10A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 10010 Expansion Shelf Node

    S1R28A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 10001 NVMe Configure-to-order TAA-compliant Expansion Shelf

    S0S46A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 10010 TAA-compliant Expansion Shelf Node

    S1R29A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 100GbE 2-port OCP Host Bus Adapter

    S2A68A

    HPE Aruba Networking 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 1m Direct Attach Copper Cable

    R9F77A

    HPE Aruba Networking 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 2m Active Optical Cable

    R9F76A

    HPE Aruba Networking 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 7m Active Optical Cable

    R9F79A

    HPE Aruba Networking 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 15m Active Optical Cable

    R9F80A

    HPE Aruba Networking 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 30m Active Optical Cable

    R9F81A

    HPE Storage 100GbE QSFP28 to QSFP28 5m Extended Temperature Active Optical Cable

    S2T38A

    HPE Storage 100GbE QSFP28 to QSFP28 10m Extended Temperature Active Optical Cable

    S2T39A

    • – The minimum supported quantity is eight (8) drives per chassis
    • – Drives can be ordered in increments of two drives from 8 to 24 drives per chassis
    • – HPE Alletra Storage B10000 supports only RAID 6
    • – For initial configurations, and within a system (base array plus any expansion shelves), all drives must be of the same capacity and type. Mixing drives of different capacities in the same system is not allowed.
    • – Drives must be loaded starting from the leftmost slot (slot 1) to the right and leaving no empty slots between drives.
    • – The switchless 2-node 16-core and 32-core systems support up to two (2) expansion shelves
    • – The switchless 4-node 32-core systems support up to one (1) expansion shelf
    • – The switched systems support up to eight (8) expansion shelves (Performance Optimized), or 9-16 expansion shelves (Capacity Optimized).
      • When a switched system is ordered with 9-16 JBOFs, it is configured as Capacity Optimized
      • When a switched system is ordered with 1-8 JBOFs, it is configured as Performance Optimized
    • – Capacity Optimized systems require HPE Alletra Storage MP ArcusOS version 10.4.0 or later
    • – Capacity Optimized configurations are not supported with the 30.72 TB QLC drives
    • – The 8-core systems do not support expansion shelves
    • – When expansion shelves are used, drive quantities should be balanced across all shelves—base array shelf and expansion shelves

    HPE Encryption License

    SKU

    HPE Storage FIPS Data Encryption LTU

    S0A99A

    HPE Storage FIPS Data Encryption E-LTU

    S0A99AEE

    HPE Storage Data Encryption LTU

    S0A98A

    HPE Storage Data Encryption E-LTU

    S0A98AEE

    – A data encryption license (LTU) is required to enable encryption on HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000. One encryption license is required for each encrypted storage solution. Once encryption is enabled on the storage solution, it cannot be disabled.

    – Encryption can be turned on, non-disruptively, at any time, even after data has been written to the system.

    – Supports Utimaco® Enterprise Secure Key Manager (ESKM) 4.0, 5.0 and Gemalto® SafeNet KeySecure k460 centralized key management

    – The local key manager is included in the HPE Alletra Storage ArcusOS. There is not a separately orderable part number for the local key manager

    Step 6: Choose cables for host connectivity

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 requires cables for host connectivity, and replication. The OM4 fiber cables are used for host connectivity and Peer Motion.

    OM4 Cables

    SKU

    HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 1m Cable

    QK732A

    HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 2m Cable

    QK733A

    HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 5m Cable

    QK734A

    HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 15m Cable

    QK735A

    HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 30m Cable

    QK736A

    HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 50m Cable

    QK737A

    Direct Attach Copper Cables (10 GbE) - HPE Networking Comware

    SKU

    HPE Networking X240 10G SFP+ SFP+ 3m DAC Cable

    JD097C

    HPE Networking X240 10G SFP+ SFP+ 5m DAC Cable

    JG081C

    HPE Networking Comware X240 40G QSFP+ to 4x10G SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Copper Splitter Cable

    JG330A

    HPE Networking Comware X240 40G QSFP+ to 4x10G SFP+ 5m Direct Attach Copper Splitter Cable

    JG331A

    Direct Attach Copper Cables (10 GbE) – HPE Aruba Networking


    HPE Aruba Networking 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Copper Cable

    J9283D

    HPE Aruba Networking 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 7m Direct Attach Copper Cable

    J9285D

    Direct Attach Copper Cables (10 GbE) – Cisco


    HPE C-series 3M Passive Copper SFP+ Cable

    K2Q21A

    HPE C-series 5M Passive Copper SFP+ Cable

    K2Q22A

    HPE C-series SFP+ to SFP+ Active Copper 7.0m Direct Attach Cable

    QK701A

    Direct Attach Copper Cables (10 GbE) - HPE BladeSystem


    HPE BladeSystem c-Class 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Copper Cable

    487655-B21

    HPE BladeSystem c-Class 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+ 5m Direct Attach Copper Cable

    537963-B21

    Smart Active Optical Cables (25 GbE) - HPE


    HPE 25GbE SFP28 to SFP28 3m Smart Active Optical Cable

    Q9S67A

    HPE 25GbE SFP28 to SFP28 5m Smart Active Optical Cable

    Q9S68A

    AOC/DAC Cables– HPE


    HPE 25Gb SFP28 to SFP28 3m Direct Attach Copper Cable

    844477-B21

    HPE 25Gb SFP28 to SFP28 7m Active Optical Cable

    844483-B21

    HPE 100Gb QSFP28 to 4x25Gb SFP28 3m Direct Attach Copper Cable

    845416-B21

    Ethernet Cables (Management)


    HPE RJ45 to RJ45 Cat5e Black M/M 7.6ft 1-pack Data Cable

    C7535A

    HPE 4.3m/14ft CAT5 RJ45 M/M Ethernet Cable

    C7536A

    HPE 7.6m/25ft CAT5 RJ45 M/M Ethernet Cable

    C7537A

    HPE 15.2m/50ft CAT5 RJ45 M/M Ethernet Cable

    C7542A

    Notes: For the latest information refer to Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge for HPE Storage Products (SPOCK): http://www.HPE.com/storage/spock

    Step 7: Choose bluetooth connectivity kit option

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 10000 supports a Chassis Discovery Module (CDM) which enables the system to have its setup initiated through a Bluetooth connection to a mobile app. This is an optional feature which requires the Bluetooth Connectivity Kit to be included.

    Description

    SKU

    HPE Alletra Storage MP CDM Bluetooth Connect Kit

    S0U79A

    Step 8: Choose racking options

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 is compatible with most industry standard 4-post EIA 19-inch racks with square mounting holes. The B10000 can be factory configured and shipped in a rack or shipped without a rack for field integration into an existing rack. The racks used for factory integration are the HPE G2 Advanced Series Racks or the HPE G2 Enterprise Series Racks.

    Factory Integration

    A factory integrated HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 is configured into the HPE Intelligent Series Rack with the appropriate power distribution units (PDUs). Other products such as servers or back-up products can be factory integrated in the rack and different PDUs can be added or selected (if needed) only via HPE Factory Express Services. Multiple HPE B10000 arrays can be factory integrated in the same rack.

    HPE Intelligent Series Racks

    SKU

    HPE 42U 600mmx1200mm G2 Enterprise Shock Rack

    P9K40A

    HPE G2 Rack 42U 1200mm Side Panel Kit

    P9L16A

    HPE 42U 600mmx1200mm G2 Kitted Advanced Shock Rack with Side Panels and Baying

    P9K10A

    HPE 42U 600mmx1075mm G2 Enterprise Shock Rack

    P9K38A

    HPE G2 Rack 42U 1075mm Side Panel Kit

    P9L15A

    HPE 42U 600mmx1075mm G2 Kitted Advanced Shock Rack with Side Panels and Baying

    P9K08A

    • – HPE recommends using HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 in 1200 mm deep racks with 3-phase power because this combination provides the best rack density.

    Notes:

    – For more information on rack options: Rack and Power Infrastructure Products

    – For more information on PDUs:

    https://www.HPE.com/us/en/product-catalog/servers/power-distribution-units.html


    Step 9: Choose software


    Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides an extensive selection of features in the HPE Alletra Storage ArcusOS software, including Virtual Copy, Remote Copy, Priority Optimization, Peer Motion, and Peer Persistence, etc. Data Encryption is offered separately with a LTU (see the Drive section for more information).


    HPE Alletra Software and Support SaaS

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 include a subscription to HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 Software and Support SaaS that includes all-inclusive software features for the specified raw capacity and term, and it enables cloud-based management of the array from the HPE Data Services Cloud Console and access to data services, and related support.

    • – HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 Software and Support SaaS SKU must be selected for each storage solution
    • – The quantity of SaaS is determined by the raw capacity, in TB, configured. For example, if 100 TB is configured, then the SaaS quantity will equal 100 for the term ordered
    • – The standard terms are shown below; other terms may be available by exception

    HPE Alletra Software and Support SaaS

    SKU

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 per TB 3-year Software and Support SaaS

    S3Q00AAE

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 per TB 4-year Software and Support SaaS

    S3Q01AAE

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 per TB 5-year Software and Support SaaS

    S3Q02AAE

    HPE Alletra Software and Support SaaS Upgrades and Renewal

    SKU

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 per TB GLP Upgrade 1-year Software and Support SaaS

    S6M49AAE

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 per TB GLP Upgrade 3-year Software and Support SaaS

    S6M50AAE

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 per TB GLP Upgrade 4-year Software and Support SaaS

    S6M51AAE

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 per TB GLP Upgrade 5-year Software and Support SaaS

    S6M52AAE

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 per TB GLP Upgrade 6-year Software and Support SaaS

    S6M53AAE

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 per TB GLP Upgrade 7-year Software and Support SaaS

    S6M54AAE

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 per TB Renewal Software and Support SaaS

    S6J58AAE

    In addition to the HPE Alletra Software and Support SaaS SKU, each system will have an HPE Alletra Storage ArcusOS LTU SKU. The quantity for the LTU SKU will always equal one (1) and will match the term of the SaaS SKU and Support

    HPE Alletra Storage ArcusOS per TB 3-year LTU

    S3Q00A

    HPE Alletra Storage ArcusOS per TB 4-year LTU

    S3Q01A

    HPE Alletra Storage ArcusOS per TB 5-year LTU

    S3Q02A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP Disconnected

    HPE Alletra Storage MP Disconnected a simple-to-manage, fully disconnected, and secure block storage solution for an isolated environment without internet connections. This solution is built on HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 with data services delivered on the GreenLake Dedicated Platform for regulated environments, the disconnected counterpart to the GreenLake. It offers the same cloud experience as GreenLake, but within your data centers in an isolated environment. It allows you to meet regulatory requirements with ironclad, highly available enterprise-grade block storage, leveraging a cloud-like operational experience to efficiently manage your data in dark sites.

    New purchase of B10000 Array

    For ordering, in the disconnected menu select the SKU S4W12A – HPE Alletra Storage MP Disconnected. This will populate the appliance, and all other components associated with On-Premises management. HPE Alletra Storage MP Disconnected Solution Add-on Tracking (S6C37A) is used when adding a new HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 to an existing GreenLake Dedicated Platform.

    Description

    SKU

    HPE Alletra Storage MP Disconnected LTU

    S4W12A

    HPE Alletra Storage MP Disconnected Solution Add-on Tracking

    S6C37A

    Existing B10000 customer on air-gapped/cloud connected license

    This solution is intended for customers who already have an HPE Alletra MP B10000 system and wish to convert it from a cloud-connected or air-gapped configuration to a fully disconnected deployment.


    To begin the conversion process, users should search for “Disconnected” or “HPE Alletra Storage MP Disconnected” in the Search Product field and select SKU ‘S4W12A – HPE Alletra Storage MP Disconnected’. Upon selecting the create option, the user will be guided to the Solution Wizard. Within the wizard, the solution type must be set to ‘Expansion Solution (Brownfield)’, which will automatically apply default selections including a TAA-compliant server and a 5-year support term. Storage selection is not required, as this configuration is applicable only to existing B10000 systems. The resulting Bill of Materials (BOM) will include the disconnected appliance and the necessary licenses to complete the conversion, specifically SKU S4W12AAE – HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 Disconnected E-LTU.

    Description

    SKU

    HPE Alletra Storage MP Disconnected E-LTU

    S4W12AAE

    Step 10: Choose support

    Choose HPE Services Tech Care to experience the new operational service for HPE products. For Alletra Storage MP B10000, HPE Services Tech Care is available in three response levels: Basic which provides next-business-day parts exchange where available, Essential which provides 4-hour parts exchange where available, and Critical which includes a 6-hour Hardware-Call-to-Repair for severity 1 and severity 2 incidents where available and outage management response for severity 1 incidents.


    All levels of Tech Care enjoy 7x24 access to experienced technical engineers upon calling HPE for support.

    https://www.HPE.com/psnow/doc/a50003571enw

    Step 11 – Choose installation options

    Storage Installation and Startup Service

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 Installation and Startup Service provides deployment of your B10000, helping to ensure proper installation in your storage environment as well as helping you increase the benefit from your storage investment. The service provides activities required to help you deploy your HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 into operation.


    Self-Installation

    Customers and partners also have the option to self-install HPE Alletra Storage MP B10100 (switchless). The self-installation option can be selected in the configurator tool (OCA) and will remove the Storage Installation and Startup Service from the quote. HPE Alletra Storage MP B10200 (switched) models and configurations are not eligible for self-installation at this time.


    To successfully install the HPE Alletra B10000 Storage, the installer should:

    • – Have a good understanding and knowledge of Storage Area Networks, Fibre Channel fundamentals and a basic understanding of TCP/IP and other networking protocols (DNS/NTP).
    • – Have experience creating Storage LUNs, presenting/exporting LUNs to a server and formatting the LUNs to make them usable for applications.
    • – Be able to troubleshoot hardware and software issues using logs and documentation.

    If the installer does not meet the profile or is not comfortable with the self-installation process, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends engaging the Hewlett Packard Enterprise sales representative or Hewlett Packard Enterprise Channel Partner to purchase HPE Deployment Services.


    Customer responsibilities

    • – Ensure that the host and SAN environment is supported and compliant with HPE recommendations and best practices. Host and SAN Implementation Guides are available at https://support.HPE.com/hpesc/public/home. Support Matrix are available on SPOCK (HPE Storage Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge) http://www.HPE.com/storage/spock.
    • – Resolve any problems with their SAN and host environment prior to installing the HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000.

    Notes: Customers performing a self-install (according to rules identified above) will not void their warranties and will be fully supported.

    HPE Alletra Software MP B10000 Upgrades

    When upgrading Controller Nodes or NVMe SSDs to an existing HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000, use the upgrade products shown below.

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 Controller Node Field Upgrade

    SKU

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10130 Controller Node Field Upgrade

    S0R21B

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10130 TAA-compliant Controller Node Field Upgrade

    S0S41B

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10140 Controller Node Field Upgrade

    S4V66B

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10140 TAA-compliant Controller Node Field Upgrade

    S4V67B

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10230 Controller Node Field Upgrade

    R7D02B

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10230 TAA-compliant Controller Node Field Upgrade

    S0S42B

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10240 Controller Node Field Upgrade

    R7D03B

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10240 TAA-compliant Controller Node Field Upgrade

    S0R20B

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 Upgrade SSDs

    SKU

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 1.92TB NVMe Self-encrypting Upgrade SSD

    R9H66C

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 3.84TB NVMe Self-encrypting Upgrade SSD

    R9H67C

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 7.68TB NVMe Self-encrypting Upgrade SSD

    R9H68C

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 15.36TB NVMe Self-encrypting Upgrade SSD

    R9H69C

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 30.72TB NVMe Self-encrypting Upgrade SSD

    S1Z68C

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 1.92TB NVMe FIPS 140-3 Encrypted Upgrade SSD

    R9H70C

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 3.84TB NVMe FIPS 140-3 Encrypted Upgrade SSD

    R9H71C

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 7.68TB NVMe FIPS 140-3 Encrypted Upgrade SSD

    R9H72C

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 15.36TB NVMe FIPS 140-3 Encrypted Upgrade SSD

    R9H73C

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 30.72TB NVMe FIPS 140-3 Encrypted Upgrade SSD

    S4P49C

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 1.92TB NVMe FIPS 140-3 Encrypted TAA-compliant Upgrade SSD

    S0Q01C

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 3.84TB NVMe FIPS 140-3 Encrypted TAA-compliant Upgrade SSD

    S0Q02C

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 7.68TB NVMe FIPS 140-3 Encrypted TAA-compliant Upgrade SSD

    S0Q03C

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 15.36TB NVMe FIPS 140-3 Encrypted TAA-compliant Upgrade SSD

    S0Q04C

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 15.36TB NVMe QLC Upgrade SSD

    S3L73C

    HPE Alletra Storage MP 30.72TB NVMe QLC Upgrade SSD

    S3L74C

    Technical Specifications

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 Specifications

    Physical Dimensions

    Width in/mm

    Depth in/mm

    Height in/mm/U

    Weight lb/kg

    HPE 42U 1075 mm G2 Advanced Series Rack

    23.50/ 597

    43.78/ 1111

    78.99/ 2006

    281/ 127

    HPE 42U 1075 mm G2 Enterprise Series Rack

    23.54/ 598

    44.30/ 1125

    78.98/ 2007

    230/ 105

    HPE 42U 1200 mm G2 Advanced Series Rack

    23.50/ 597

    50.65/ 1286

    78.99/ 2006

    311/ 141

    HPE 42U 1200 mm G2 Enterprise Series Rack

    23.54/ 598

    51.19/ 1300

    78.98/ 2007

    251/ 114

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 Base

    Enclosure

    (Enclosure, two Controller IOMs, two PS, one CDM, no drives, no HBAs)

    19.00/ 483

    33.11/ 841

    3.44/ 87.5/ 2

    74.0/ 33.6

    HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 Base Enclosure Packaging Pallet

    23.00/584

    24.00/610

    38.75/984

    40.00/1016

    11.50/292


    HPE Alletra Storage MP NVMe SSD with carrier

    3.11/ 79

    6.57/ 167

    0.59/ 15.0

    0.63/ 0.28

    HPE 32 GB 4-port FC Host Bus Adapter

    3.33/ 84.6

    5.20/ 132

    0.59/ 15.0

    0.50/ 0.23

    HPE 10/25 GB 4-port Ethernet Host Bus Adapter

    3.33/ 84.6

    5.20/ 132

    0.59/ 15.0

    0.50/ 0.23

    Power Requirements


    Input Voltage - AC PCM options

    • − HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000:
      • High-Line: 200 to 240 VAC (50 to 60 Hz)
      • Low-Line: 100 to 120 VAC (50 to 60 Hz)
      • DC: -48 VDC

    Notes:

    – Refer to the Power Supplies section to find the proper power supplies for the intended infrastructure

    – Refer to the HPE Power Advisor online tool or Ninja Online for power consumption, heat loading, and circuit sizing information.

    Environmental Specifications

    Operating Temperature

    • – Standard
    • – with 30 TB QLC SSDs

    41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) - Reduce the rating by 1°F for each 1,000 ft altitude (1.8°C/1,000 m) 41°F to 86°F (5°C to 30°C) - Reduce the rating by 1°F for each 1,000 ft altitude (1.8° C/1,000 m)

    Shipping Temperature

    -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F). The maximum temperature change rate is

    20°C per hour (36°F per hour).

    Operating Altitude (ft/m) max.

    10,000 ft/ 3,048 m

    Shipping Altitude (ft/m) max.

    40,000ft/ 12,192 m

    Humidity

    10% to 90% non-condensing

    Shipping Humidity

    10% to 90% non-condensing

    Operating Vibration

    0.25 G, Sine, 5-500 Hz; 0.25 GRMS, Random 5-500 Hz

    Non-operating Vibration

    0.75 G, Sine, 5-500 Hz

    Operating Shock

    5G, 11ms, half-sine

    Non-operating Shock

    10 G, 11ms, half-sine

    Maximum Exhaust Air Flow

    HPE Alletra Storage MP Base: 267 CFM

    Acoustic Sound Pressure Level

    Typical, 27C Ambient**

    Maximum, 100% Duty Cycle Fans

    HPE Alletra Storage MP Base

    58.9 dBA to 72 dBA

    78.3 dBA

    Notes: **Typical Acoustic emission varies based on hardware configuration and options

    Electromagnetic Compatibility

    • – CISPR 32:2015/ EN 55032: 2015 +A11:2020 Class A
    • – BS EN 55032:2015 +A11:2020
    • – CISPR 35:2016/ EN 55035:2017 +A11:2020
    • – BS EN 55035:2017 +A11:2020
    • – IEN 61000-3-2: 2019 +A1:2021
    • – EN 61000-3-3: 2013 +A2:2021
    • – AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015 +A1:2020 Class A
    • – CNS 13438:2006 Class A
    • – 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart b Class A
    • – ICES-003 Issue 7 Class A
    • – VCCI-CISPR 32: 2016 Class A
    • – RRA Notice No. 2021-3 (2021.02.08) Class A
    • – RRA Notice No. 2021-10 (2021.02.08)

    Safety

    • – IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition); +A1:2009 +A2:2013
    • – EN 62479:2010
    • – IEC 62368-1: 2014/ IEC 62368-1:2018
    • – EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017/ EN 62368-1:2020 +A11:2020
    • – CNS 14336-1
    • – ANSI/UL 62368-1:2021
    • – CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62368-1:19 Update No. 1-2021

    Certifications/Markings

    • – BIS
    • – BSMI
    • – cCSAus
    • – CE
    • – ENERGY STAR (B10140)
    • – FCC Class A
    • – IC Class A
    • – KCC
    • – Morocco
    • – NEBS Level 3
    • – RCM
    • – VCCI
    • – WEEE
    • – China RoHS
    • – EU RoHS
    • – UKCA

    Summary of Changes

    Date

    Version History

    Action

    Description of Change

    20-Jul-2026

    Changed

    Configuration Information section was updated – New Host Bus Adapter Transceiver Kits have been added,

    Added

    New SKUs added - S6B57A, S6B58A.

    Removed

    Obsolete or not supported SKUs removed – J9151E, Jl486A, S7J58A, S7J59A, S7L76A, S7L77A

    04-May-2026

    Changed

    HPE Timeless Storage program information was updated.

    Main updates:

    • – Renewal Price Protection
    • – HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 Disconnected
    • – HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 8-year Tech Refresh Tracking – S7Y63A.

    02-Mar-2026

    Changed

    Updated Step 9: Choose software to include Renewal section.

    • – Added new optional SSD offerings in Step 4: Choose drives, including FIPS‑encrypted and self‑encrypting NVMe SFF SSDs (7.68 TB and 15.36 TB).
    • – Added HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 per TB Renewal Software and Support SaaS (S6J58AAE) to Step 9: Choose software.

    19-Jan-2026

    Changed

    Visual rebranding only—updated typography, colors, and design elements to align with new HPE brand standards. No technical specifications or content were modified.

    01-Dec-2025

    Changed

    Removed reference to “See HPE Store More Guarantee for more information” from the Run any app – without compromise with a 100% data availability guarantee section.

    03-Nov-2025

    Changed

    Overview, Standard Features and Configuration Information sections were updated - The new HPE Alletra Storage MP B10140 (4N) is available in a switchless. New purchase of B10000 Array information included.

    08-Sep-2025

    Changed

    Configuration Information section was updated - Cables per node SKUs were updated in Requirements for 100 GbE backend connectivity section.

    Removed

    Obsolete SKUs were removed - S0S39A, S0S43A.

    25-Aug-2025

    Changed

    Configuration information section was updated - Notes on Power supplies section were updated. Power Cord SKUs were added.

    Added

    R9S02A, R9R66A, R9S03A, R9R67A.

    04-Aug-2025

    Changed

    Configuration information section was updated - Notes on Racking Options Step 8 were updated.

    Added

    S0R21B, S0S41B, S4V66B, S4V67B, R7D02B, S0S42B, R7D03B, S0R20B, R9H66C, R9H67C, R9H68C, R9H69C, S1Z68C, R9H70C, R9H71C, R9H72C, R9H73C, S4P49C, S0Q01C, S0Q02C, S0Q03C, S0Q04C, S3L73C, S3L74C.

    07-Jul-2025

    Changed

    Overview section was updated – New Features added

    Standard Features section was updated- Switches Information table updated Technical Specifications section was updated -Certifications/Markings.

    02-Jun-2025

    Changed

    Configuration Information section was updated

    Added new 30 TB FIPS SSD information.

    28-Apr-2025

    Changed

    Configuration Information and Technical Specifications sections were updated.

    07-Apr-2025

    Changed

    Overview, Service and Support and Configuration Information sections were updated.

    03-Feb-2025

    Changed

    Configuration Information section was updated.

    16-Dec-2024

    Changed

    Configuration Information section was updated.

    02-Dec-2024

    Changed

    Service and Support and Configuration Information sections were updated.

    20-Nov-2024

    Changed

    Overview, Standard Features, Service and Support and Configuration Information sections were updated.

    HPE Product Name Rebranding.

    21-Oct-2024

    Changed

    Overview, Standard Features, and Configuration Information sections were updated.

    07-Oct-2024

    Changed

    Standard Features, Configuration Information and Technical Specifications sections were updated.

    19-Aug-2024

    Changed

    Standard Features and Configuration Information sections were updated.

    05-Aug-2024

    Changed

    Overview, Standard Features, and Configuration Information sections were updated.

    03-Jun-2024

    Changed

    Configuration Information section was updated

    26-Feb-2024

    Changed

    Networking product names were updated.

    05-Feb-2024

    Changed

    Overview, Standard Features, and Configuration Information sections were updated.

    08-Jan-2024

    Changed

    Configuration Information section was updated

    13-Nov-2023

    Changed

    Overview, Standard Features, Service and Support and Configuration Information sections were updated.

    HPE Services Rebranding

    02-Oct-2023

    Changed

    Standard Features and Configuration Information sections were updated

    07-Aug-2023

    Changed

    Configuration Information and Technical Specifications sections were updated

    10-Jul-2023

    Changed

    Configuration Information and Technical Specifications sections were updated

    15-May-2023

    Changed

    Configuration Information section was updated

    03-Apr-2023

    New

    New QuickSpecs.

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