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 #11 with an average rating of 8.0. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 4.4% mindshare in N, compared to NetApp’s 3.1% 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

11th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the NAS category, the mindshare of HPE 3PAR StoreServ is 4.4%, up from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetApp Private Storage is 3.1%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

NAS Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
HPE 3PAR StoreServ	4.4%
NetApp Private Storage	3.1%
Other	92.5%

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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

"For us, this product is a very good, full-flash storage."

"Its stability is the most valuable. It has soft alerts. When an alert is raised, we get a call from HP saying that there is this type of alert, and they need to do a remote session to check things. Similarly, for firmware updates, they get in touch to say that a firmware upgrade is required on your storage. They schedule a time and take control remotely to upgrade the firmware. In all such cases, there is no downtime. Everything is done when a full-fledged operation is going on. Its user interface is also quite good. We are quite accustomed to this user interface. We can easily take a look at the current usage or the amount of storage. It is quite easily understandable, and I can present those things to my seniors or other people who are not that tech-savvy, and they can easily understand what we are trying to tell them. We can easily show them that we are using around 87% of the storage, so we need to plan for another tree and things like that."

"The features which are most valuable are the availability of the system and the management."

"To me, the deduplication features and compression are really helpful, the all-flash integration is valuable, and its high-density storage makes the total cost of ownership of the solution good for a company."

"The most valuable features are the functions and the flash disks, which make our storage system much faster than previous systems."

"If you can handle the IOPS, throughput is a natural byproduct. Usually, IOPS is where you are capped. HPE has done a great job in making sure that our IOP-intensive EMRs stay up and running. We have really good performance on them."

"It is easy to set up, easy to use, and user-friendly; it is easier to work with HPE 3PAR than with Hitachi, and its technical support is also good."

"We've had faster internet connectivity and improved communications between various groups in our organization, and of course, this means that we are more efficient and can use resources more cost-effectively."

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"Disaster recovery. And I like the security very much. I think they have the needed options for security. Can manage NPS using the same tools and process that we use today."

"We feel that NetApp gave us a platform (base) which could clearly arrange all our files and volumes."

"The beauty is it's worth it."

"As opposed to cloud, we have full control over security, use, who uses it. We own a number of different companies, so we can partition however we want."

"Its flexibility and ability to configure volumes is its most valuable aspect; I have no problem configuring the product for different kinds of use cases and configuring throughput or configuring some kind of logical volumes and so on."

"The solution is stable."

"NetApp has its own dedicated operating system, so it will not be affected by any wireless piggybacking or malware. That's the beauty of NetApp's operating system."

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

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Cons

"With me being a 3PAR person, my struggle with HP is that when I know more about the product they still take me to the level one person, which wastes my time."

"3PAR has StoreOnce and replication. I would like it if they worked together."

"We have seen one area, where we have highly virtualized Solaris instances, where we're getting into the queue depth, so we probably need to do some work in the queue-depth area in the arrays."

"The only drawback on it is they seem really busy."

"I would like to see a proper unified system (same controller serving both SAN and NAS solutions) such as NetApp offers."

"This solution only provides active-passive replication, as opposed to active-active."

"I have to contact them for any inquiries about storage or compatibility with new systems. This slows down our ability to make quick decisions."

"As a management tool, it would help us to have more customer reports."

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"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 the GUI management simplified in the next release."

"The documentation could be improved."

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

"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."

"NetApp Private Storage is still integrated into the ISCSI connectivity and the FC protocol. I would recommend them to migrate to the FCIP because the SAN switches are moving further to an FCIP, and are scaling out of the ISCSI connectivity. Sooner or later, that will be an issue for NetApp Private Storage. An NFCIP should be available to them moving three years down the line."

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

"We had to write a number of custom tools or scripts ourselves to use it as a staging area between our on-premises datacenter and our cloud installation."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"This licensing fees for this solution are merged with all of our HP annual costs, which in total are a couple hundred thousand dollars."

"We paid for five years of support when we purchased the product."

"We don't pay for any licensing fees."

"Its price is a bit high for adding another tree, but when we purchased it, it was okay with us. We had compared it with EMC and other solutions, and it was okay at that point in time. Our storage has a lifespan of seven to eight years. When you purchase it, you need to keep a headroom of around 40% to 50%. After three to four years, you generally plan for an upgrade. The price is not so bad today for two years or so, and within a year, I might find that I have to upgrade or increase the storage. This usually happens when there is a radical change or a new application has come that is consuming a lot of data, but generally, there is a plan for the amount of data that we generate and the storage upgrade."

"It's a good price."

"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."

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

"The support for the solution is free for three years, then it is an additional cost. It is approximately $30,000 annually. The price includes a lot of equipment we have not only HPE 3PAR StoreServ."

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"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."

"The price could be lower."

"The product is costly."

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

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

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May 1, 2015

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Construction Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Marketing Services Firm

Construction Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Outsourcing Company

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

By reviewers
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

NPS

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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