HPE 3PAR StoreServ vs NetApp Private Storage comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and NetApp are both solutions in the NAS category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.8, while NetApp is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.0. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 4.6% mindshare in N, compared to NetApp’s 3.9% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of NetApp users who would recommend it.

HPE 3PAR StoreServ

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 7, 2024

HPE 3PAR StoreServ and NetApp Private Storage compete in the data management category. HPE 3PAR holds the upper hand in thin provisioning and flexible scalability, while NetApp excels in cloud integration and unified storage.

Features: HPE 3PAR StoreServ offers features like thin provisioning, ASIC-based operation, and adaptive optimization. Its integration with various technologies and high performance through ASIC design are notable. NetApp Private Storage is known for smooth cloud integration, unified storage capabilities, and flexible management, providing seamless cloud and on-premises handling.

Room for Improvement: HPE 3PAR needs enhancements in firmware stability, user guides, and data deduplication. It also seeks improvements in automation tools. NetApp's setup can be complex, requiring more user-friendly interfaces and faster support responses. Both brands face criticism over licensing structures but deal differently with cloud integration issues.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Deployment is generally straightforward for both products, with HPE 3PAR noted for flexible scalability and seamless on-premises integration. NetApp provides broad deployment options, especially with cloud environments. HPE is praised for reliable technical support and proactive issue resolution, whereas NetApp experiences varied support responses.

Pricing and ROI: HPE 3PAR StoreServ is expensive but valued for its performance and innovative features, justifying the investment. Users indicate varied ROI perceptions, citing reduced management costs and improved throughput. NetApp's pricing is also high, but its flexibility and cloud integration offer operational efficiencies. However, some users question its value compared to cost when choosing between these options.

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Categories and Ranking

HPE 3PAR StoreServ

Ranking in NAS

7th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

304

Ranking in other categories

Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) (2nd), All-Flash Storage (11th)

NetApp Private Storage

Ranking in NAS

10th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the NAS category, the mindshare of HPE 3PAR StoreServ is 4.6%, up from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetApp Private Storage is 3.9%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

NAS Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
HPE 3PAR StoreServ	4.6%
NetApp Private Storage	3.9%
Other	91.5%

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Muhammad Saqib

System Engineer at Hybrid Tech

Uninterrupted upgrades accelerate performance with good support

I would rate the solution eight out of ten. It should be noted that in Pakistan, some parts are not readily available, and we need to import them from Singapore or other countries. We encountered an issue with a customer where the midplane failed and was not available. We had to wait for several days for a replacement, even in a 24/7 support case. Additionally, we faced motherboard failures in the customer's environment, encountering two motherboard failures simultaneously. We obtained one motherboard immediately, yet had to wait ten days for another. These issues should have been resolved promptly given the 24/7 support level.

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Atilla Celiloglu

Broadcast Technology Director at tv8

Has supported continuous broadcasting with reliable performance and consistent operations

They can make more solutions for cloud integration in NetApp Private Storage. It should be easier to use the cloud S3 integration, maybe from a NetApp interface, where users can choose the type of storage before sending to S3. I would like to see more audit and performance logs via cloud integrations and ONTAP. Without the need for separate software.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The All-flash positions us for growth because of its better performance, which means that our applications are faster."

"All of our servers are HPE, and it links all of the 12 remote ports that we have in Saudi Arabia, so we have only one centralized datacenter."

"The solution’s deduplication functionality works great. We are getting about a 16:1 dedupe ratio on our VM workloads."

"Scalability is easy; we just had HPE come out and put in a whole other shelf for us, for more storage, and you can scale it out almost indefinitely, it works amazingly, I'm a huge fan."

"3PAR is very much reliable; in these four years, I've not raised a single ticket with HPE regarding 3PAR."

"The solution, stability, and the performance work well for us."

"We've seen a huge improvement in processing times and coming from a traditional SAN over to the HP 3PAR all flash solution, we saw about a 90 percent reduction in the processing time to some of the batch processors that we were running, which for us is very, very huge."

"3PAR stability has been there since day one, and it's one of the platforms that has just been a joy to work with because it changed the way that we are able to protect our entire environment."

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"At the moment, we are extensively using SnapMirror."

"Very stable and very scalable."

"Integration with other NetApp solutions and merging them is manageable."

"They have the scalability that we need, that we ask for, and I think it is a very, very good solution."

"In terms of quality and uptime, it is the thing to have."

"NetApp is faster than other storage brands."

"The beauty is it's worth it."

"When it came time to replace, we evaluated EMC, NetApp, IBM again and chose NetApp and have not regretted it."

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Cons

"Deduplication on FC disks needs improvement."

"The Unified Multiprotocol Access to the storage array needs to be improved."

"This solution is becoming dated."

"The first array that they sent us was in some type of a factory mode. We didn't find that out until we loaded a bunch of data onto it, then we had to back it all off. We had to replace the array, which was sort of painful."

"File Persona can be better. I don't use File Persona because it has many problems with my environment. The antivirus that it has is not compatible with File Persona, and that's a big issue with File Persona. 3PAR is not as good as Dell when making a file in the storage. 3PAR for a block is very good, but when comparing row capacity, I get 14% capacity with 3PAR, but with Dell, I get 60% capacity."

"We would like to see a bigger integration with the Nimble Storage solution, so we can take our smaller regional companies and be able to send them into our bigger data centers and have everything work seamlessly."

"I would like to have more details on alerting. It is not real granular right now. What It gives you is sort of basic, and we can't do a lot of tweaking on our own. We would like to be able to tweak some of the alerts for our team."

"I want an easier solution for provisioning new servers."

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"I would like to have the Active-Active feature. Some competitors already have it. I would like NetApp to add it to stay competitive."

"The one thing I've noticed with NetApp when you buy hardware and you can use it for a while and then you have to get new hardware."

"They need a little more technical people in Akola. Most of the NetApp people are in Bangalore, Mumbai, or Delhi, but there are very few in Akola. I think NetApp has few technicians in Akola because they mostly rely on partners to service this area."

"I'm not sure how easy it is to use on the cloud versus on-prem."

"The solution could improve by having better support experts. For example, they do not have clear instructions on configuration."

"The price could be lower."

"This product is probably one of the most complex to set up on the market."

"There may actually be so many features that the end-user gets lost in the volume."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is lower in price as compared to other vendors, such as Dell. As compared to Huawei, all storage solutions are expensive, including this one."

"I have to renew support in October for the existing solution. That will cost me roughly $50,000 this year, which in the grand scheme of things, $50,000 is not that much compared to paying $850,000. However, it will be the last year that I'll be able to get direct support from HPE. Therefore, product has to be replaced in 2020."

"We had to go back and purchase iLO licenses and brocade switches for the flex fabric to have a complete solution."

"It has greatly reduced my management overhead time."

"The price of the license depends. Some people expect more from the hardware. Some expect more from the licensing, and that is because you can receive several licenses nowadays, such as the terabyte license. You buy the storage, and you pay extra for the terabyte license for the software. There is a one-time purchase for the license and you pay annually for the maintenance."

"If HPE reduced the price of 3PAR StoreServ they would be more attractive to mid-range companies."

"Making the decisions to buy it can be complex."

"You need to properly assess your needs before buying the solution since there are chances of overpaying. The type of configuration that you choose can make the price go higher or lower."

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"The price could be lower."

"The product is costly."

"We negotiate whatever deal we can get on the type of storage that it is, but it's totally under our control,."

"It is an expensive solution."

"In general, I am pleased with the pricing, though it is a little high."

"The price of NetApp Private Storage is similar to other solutions. There is typically an annual license required for this solution."

"NetApp Private Storage is cheaper here in India compared to other solutions, such as Dell."

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May 1, 2015

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	73
Midsize Enterprise	74
Large Enterprise	170

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	7

Questions from the Community

What's the difference between HPE 3PAR StoreServ and HPE Primera?

HPE Primera has many great features but one of the best is that it is very easy to deploy. From an overall perspective, it is reliable, easy to set up, stable, and offers quality block storage. All...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE 3PAR StoreServ?

As a customer, I always prefer to have a lower price. Any customer will always ask for the cheaper price.

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What needs improvement with HPE 3PAR StoreServ?

I have no specific ideas for improvement at present. We just need to verify whether our current virtual server setup is acceptable to the RBI, as they had raised questions about the VSO, ISO config...

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What needs improvement with NetApp Private Storage?

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What is your primary use case for NetApp Private Storage?

It consists of a large production company and national television channels broadcasting 24/7. We wanted to choose a stable product with flawless SLA levels for an organization that broadcasts 24/7....

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What advice do you have for others considering NetApp Private Storage?

I believe it will deliver the expected performance and stability for television channels and production studios. On a scale of 1-10, I rate NetApp Private Storage an 8.

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Also Known As

HPE 3PAR Flash Storage, InServ, Storeserv, 3PAR Flash Storage, HP Enterprise Storage, 3PAR Flash Array, HP 3PAR Flash Storage

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Overview

HPE 3PAR StoreServ offers unparalleled performance and flexibility for enterprise storage needs. It is highly valued for its manageability and advanced capabilities, making it ideal for mission-critical workloads.

HPE 3PAR StoreServ is a high-performance storage system known for its ease of use and robust architecture. It supports seamless upgrades and is adaptable to evolving technology, making it an excellent choice for electronic medical records, virtualization, and centralized data management. With integration capabilities supporting applications like SQL Server, VMware, and SAP, it effectively meets diverse business needs.

What are the key features of HPE 3PAR StoreServ?

Ease of Use: Simplifies management tasks with an intuitive interface.
Reliability: Offers high availability and robust architecture for mission-critical workloads.
Flash Storage: Provides fast data access and improved performance.
Dynamic Provisioning: Enhances scalability and resource allocation.
Data Deduplication: Reduces storage costs by eliminating duplicate data.
Tiered Storage: Optimizes data storage with automated tiering.

What benefits should users consider when evaluating HPE 3PAR StoreServ?

Performance: Handles demanding workloads with efficiency.
Scalability: Grows with enterprise needs without compromising performance.
Integration: Seamlessly integrates with existing systems and applications.
Proactive Support: Ensures smooth operation with timely updates and support.

HPE 3PAR StoreServ is employed in industries like healthcare and finance, supporting applications such as Oracle databases and SAP. It enhances data processing and provides essential storage for virtual and real-time applications, meeting the rigorous demands of sectors requiring reliable and high-performance storage solutions.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

NetApp Private Storage provides efficient, cost-controlled storage solutions with fast, seamless cloud integration, ensuring robust security and scalability for diverse applications.

NetApp Private Storage integrates smoothly with cloud platforms like Azure or AWS, offering a unified approach to storage through the ONTAP operating system. With SAN integration, disaster recovery, and strong security measures, it supports scalability and diverse use cases. Users appreciate its effective backup solutions and reliability, enhanced by Snapshot functionality. However, enhanced cloud integration tools and user-friendly interface improvements are desired. Users often confront configuration complexity and support access issues, along with costly upgrade cycles due to hardware limitations.

What are the key features of NetApp Private Storage?

ONTAP Operating System: Facilitates unified storage management across platforms.
Integration Capabilities: Ensures seamless connections with cloud providers like AWS and Azure.
Disaster Recovery: Provides robust options to safeguard data.
Security Measures: Offers strong protection against potential threats.
Scalability: Easily adapts to growing storage demands.

What benefits should users consider?

Cost Control: Allows efficient management of storage expenses.
Ease of Use: Simplifies complex storage management tasks.
Speed: Enhances data processing and access times.
Reliability: Ensures consistent performance across applications.
Flexibility: Adapts to a variety of storage environments and needs.

NetApp Private Storage is employed in industries requiring robust storage solutions, supporting OpenStack cloud backends, VMware environments, and media broadcasts. It aids in database server replication and hybrid flash storage, managing marketing data and facilitating ESXi backend solutions through NFS shares, SnapMirror, and file replication. Recognized for simplifying storage management and connectivity, it efficiently supports demanding applications across sectors.

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Sample Customers

Just Energy, Latisys, team AG, DreamWorks, BlueShore Financial, Erasmus MC

ASE IT, Concerto Cloud

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