HPE 3PAR StoreServ End of Support: Dates and Your Options
HPE 3PAR StoreServ end of service life dates: StoreServ 20000 R2 and 9000 series on May 1, 2027; StoreServ 8200, 8400, 8440, 8450 on Aug 31, 2026; StoreServ 7200, 7400, 7440, 7450 and c-models on Oct 31, 2022; StoreServ 10000 (V-class), F-class and T-class on May 31, 2021; Earlier models on Nov 30, 2016. 17 of the 23 dated models are already past OEM support and 6 reach it within the next 12 months. Third-party maintenance keeps every one of these arrays supported for 5+ years past the OEM date, typically 40-70% below the renewal, across North America, the United Kingdom and Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
HPE 3PAR StoreServ end of service life dates by generation
| Generation | EOSL date | Models |
|---|---|---|
| StoreServ 20000 R2 and 9000 series | May 1, 2027 | 6 |
| StoreServ 8200, 8400, 8440, 8450 | Aug 31, 2026 | 4 |
| StoreServ 7200, 7400, 7440, 7450 and c-models | Oct 31, 2022 | 7 |
| StoreServ 10000 (V-class), F-class and T-class | May 31, 2021 (some models Oct 31, 2017 to May 31, 2021) | 5 |
| Earlier models | Nov 30, 2016 | 1 |
Dates are the OEM end of service life as published in our catalog; where a generation has more than one date the range is shown. Every model is listed below.
Why HPE 3PAR StoreServ arrays are still in production
3PAR StoreServ was HPE's tier-1 and midrange block platform for a decade, and the 8000 and 20000 series in particular went into the kind of environments that do not move quickly: hospital systems, ERP back ends, service provider clouds.
HPE publishes end of service life per model. The arrays carry on; HPE's support, 3PAR OS releases and the final renewals that precede the date are what change.
What changes on the end of service life date
- HPE stops selling support renewals and stops shipping 3PAR OS releases for the model.
- Controller node, drive, cage, power supply and SFP replacements have to come from outside HPE.
- Remote Support (Call-home) case creation stops; monitoring moves to the maintainer.
The arrays themselves do not change. The OEM's willingness to sell support ends, and the renewals leading up to that date are usually priced to make a refresh look attractive.
Your three options
1. Refresh with the OEM
HPE proposes Alletra 9000 or Alletra MP, a migration project with new licensing. The right answer when the arrays are at capacity, limiting applications, or the budget cycle has the money anyway. The wrong answer when they are doing their job quietly: a refresh buys newer hardware and another support term at a capital cost that usually exceeds several years of maintenance on what you have.
2. Extend with the OEM to the last date
Possible up to the end of service life date and occasionally beyond under a limited arrangement. The problem is price: final-years renewals are where OEMs recover margin, and each one tends to cost more than the last for the same coverage. It also leaves the deadline in place.
3. Third-party maintenance
Replaces the OEM contract with ours and removes the deadline. For HPE 3PAR StoreServ arrays that means:
- We hold controller nodes, drives, drive cages, power supplies and SFPs for the 7000, 8000 and 20000 series and take over the array's alerting from Call-home.
- Multi-array estates and arrays bridging to an Alletra or cloud migration are priced accordingly.
- 24x7 support desk. Engineers on call around the clock, with a named escalation owner for every contract.
- 4-hour onsite in major metros. Four-hour onsite response available in major metro areas; next-business-day everywhere else we cover.
- Spares held for every model we quote. Global parts logistics with forward-stocked spares, so a replacement part is already on its way when you call.
- 5+ years past end of service life. We keep hardware supported long after the OEM date, on your retirement schedule rather than theirs.
What HPE 3PAR StoreServ maintenance costs
We return an indicative price for HPE 3PAR StoreServ arrays within 24 hours and a firm quote within 48, per unit per year at the response level you choose, with multi-unit, multi-vendor and multi-year discounts.
Parts and engineer onsite next business day; 24x7 phone support.
4-hour onsite response in major metros, business hours.
Mission-critical: 4-hour onsite response around the clock, 365 days.
Every HPE 3PAR StoreServ model and its EOSL date
Each row links to the model's support page, which carries the same dates, the indicative price and a quote form.
StoreServ 20000 R2 and 9000 series (6)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| 3PAR StoreServ 20000 R2 | May 1, 2027 | Get price |
| 3PAR StoreServ 20450 | May 1, 2027 | Get price |
| 3PAR StoreServ 20800 R2 | May 1, 2027 | Get price |
| 3PAR StoreServ 20840 R2 | May 1, 2027 | Get price |
| 3PAR StoreServ 20850 R2 | May 1, 2027 | Get price |
| 3PAR StoreServ 9000 (9450) | May 1, 2027 | Get price |
StoreServ 8200, 8400, 8440, 8450 (4)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| 3PAR StoreServ 8200 | Aug 31, 2026 | Get price |
| 3PAR StoreServ 8400 | Aug 31, 2026 | Get price |
| 3PAR StoreServ 8440 | Aug 31, 2026 | Get price |
| 3PAR StoreServ 8450 | Aug 31, 2026 | Get price |
StoreServ 7200, 7400, 7440, 7450 and c-models (7)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| 3PAR StorServ 7200 | Oct 31, 2022 | Get price |
| 3PAR StorServ 7200c | Oct 31, 2022 | Get price |
| 3PAR StorServ 7400 | Oct 31, 2022 | Get price |
| 3PAR StorServ 7400c | Oct 31, 2022 | Get price |
| 3PAR StorServ 7440c | Oct 31, 2022 | Get price |
| 3PAR StorServ 7450 | Oct 31, 2022 | Get price |
| 3PAR StorServ 7450c | Oct 31, 2022 | Get price |
StoreServ 10000 (V-class), F-class and T-class (5)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| 3PAR F400 | Oct 31, 2017 | Get price |
| 3PAR T400 | Oct 31, 2017 | Get price |
| 3PAR StoreServ 10000 (formerly known as 3PAR V-Series or 3PAR V-Class) | May 31, 2021 | Get price |
| 3PAR StoreServ 10400/V400 | May 31, 2021 | Get price |
| 3PAR StoreServ 10800/V800 | May 31, 2021 | Get price |
Earlier models (1)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| 3PAR F2/400 | Nov 30, 2016 | Get price |
HPE 3PAR StoreServ end of support: frequently asked questions
When does HPE 3PAR StoreServ reach end of support?
StoreServ 20000 R2 and 9000 series: May 1, 2027. StoreServ 8200, 8400, 8440, 8450: Aug 31, 2026. StoreServ 7200, 7400, 7440, 7450 and c-models: Oct 31, 2022. StoreServ 10000 (V-class), F-class and T-class: May 31, 2021. Earlier models: Nov 30, 2016. The full list of 23 dated models is on this page, each linking to its own support page and quote form.
Can a 3PAR 8400 stay in production after HPE end of service life?
Yes. Third-party maintenance covers controller nodes, drives, cages and power supplies with 24x7 engineering support and onsite response for five or more years past the HPE date.
What about 3PAR OS patches after HPE support ends?
HPE stops publishing releases for the model. The array stays on its current 3PAR OS, which is stable at that point in its life; our engineers support that release and its known issues.
How much does third-party maintenance for HPE 3PAR StoreServ cost?
We return an indicative price for HPE 3PAR StoreServ arrays within 24 hours and a firm quote within 48, per unit per year at the response level you choose, with multi-unit, multi-vendor and multi-year discounts.
How far ahead of the HPE 3PAR StoreServ EOSL date should we decide?
Six to twelve months. That leaves time to compare the OEM's final renewal with third-party maintenance, decide whether to extend or refresh, and move coverage without a gap. The last OEM renewal before the date is usually the most expensive one.