HPE StoreOnce
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What is HPE StoreOnce
HPE StoreOnce is a disk-based backup storage and deduplication platform delivered as purpose-built appliances and as a virtual edition. It is used by IT infrastructure and backup administrators to store and manage backup copies, reduce backup storage footprint through deduplication, and support backup retention and replication workflows. The product typically sits behind enterprise backup applications and integrates via common backup protocols and APIs, with options for replication between sites for disaster recovery use cases.
Built-in deduplication for backups
StoreOnce provides source- and target-side deduplication to reduce backup storage consumption and WAN bandwidth for replication. This is particularly useful for environments with frequent full backups or long retention requirements. Deduplication is implemented as part of the platform rather than requiring a separate software layer.
Broad backup software integration
StoreOnce integrates with common enterprise backup applications using standard interfaces such as VTL, NAS (CIFS/NFS), and Catalyst-based integrations. This allows organizations to adopt it without changing existing backup tooling and operational processes. It also supports replication workflows commonly used for secondary-site protection.
Appliance and virtual options
The product is available as physical appliances for on-premises deployments and as a virtual edition for virtualized environments. This provides flexibility for remote offices, test environments, or smaller sites that do not need dedicated hardware. It also supports scaling by selecting different appliance models to match capacity and performance needs.
Not general-purpose cloud storage
StoreOnce is designed primarily for backup targets and deduplicated backup repositories, not as an object storage service for application data. Organizations looking for native cloud object storage features (e.g., bucket-level policies, multi-region storage classes, or direct application integration) typically need separate cloud storage services. Hybrid-cloud workflows may rely on external backup software and cloud targets rather than StoreOnce alone.
Hardware-centric scaling model
Capacity and performance scaling generally follows an appliance model, which can require procurement cycles and data migration planning when upgrading. This can be less elastic than consumption-based or cloud-native storage approaches. Virtual edition deployments can reduce hardware dependency but still require careful sizing and management.
Feature depth depends on ecosystem
Many operational capabilities—such as backup policy orchestration, application-aware backups, and long-term archival to cloud—depend on the connected backup application rather than being fully managed within StoreOnce. This can increase solution complexity and vendor coordination during troubleshooting. Organizations may need to validate compatibility matrices and integration modes for their specific backup software versions.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan / SKU | Price (Buy Now on HPE Store) | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| HPE StoreOnce VSA Stackable 1TB E‑LTU (SKU BC003AAE) | $766.14 | Electronic license to use (1 TB stackable VSA). Listed on HPE Store (Buy Now price). |
| HPE StoreOnce 3100 8TB System (SKU BB913A) | $7,980.99 | Physical appliance (8 TB raw capacity). Listed on HPE Store (Buy Now price). |
| HPE StoreOnce Options — Gen4 10/25Gb SFP Network Card LTU (example option) | $20.00 | StoreOnce options/accessories shown on HPE Store; "Starting at $20.00" on StoreOnce Options page (may represent smallest option price). |
| HPE 4-Year Tech Care Essential — StoreOnce 3640 48TB System (service SKU) | $3,523.20 | Example support/service offering (4-year Tech Care Essential) listed on HPE Store (Buy Now price). |
Notes: Prices are HPE Store (buy.hpe.com) "Buy Now" prices and may vary by country/reseller. HPE product pages (hpe.com) advertise a free 1 TB HPE StoreOnce VSA evaluation (without support) for evaluation — specific terms (time limit, permanence) are not clearly stated on the product overview page. For quotes or larger appliance SKUs, HPE directs customers to contact sales or an authorized reseller.
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
Spring, Texas, USA
2015
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