HPE StoreEasy Storage 7th Gen: Focus on your business, not your storage

[StorageExperts]

Explore the advanced capabilities of HPE StoreEasy Storage 7^th Generation models, designed to optimize data storage, security, and management.  

–By Alex Duarte, Global GTM and Product Marketing Lead for HPE StoreEasy

The evolution of this digital age is now pushing your enterprise’s success to focus on effectively managing data. And why not? Especially when a reliable data storage tech removes manual labor, streamlines processes, and improves productivity. Over the years, we've seen that businesses – especially those with Microsoft-centric environments and storage needs of up to several hundred terabytes – demand a data storage solution that is simple, scalable, secure, and easy to manage.  

HPE has been diligently working to meet these demands, and we’re excited to introduce our latest 7^th Gen HPE StoreEasy Storage solutions that give you exactly what your business data needs. Just released, it’s arguably our best work yet and shows our commitment to fulfilling the diverse storage needs of your modern enterprise–  particularly for businesses in retail, hospitality, hospitals, education institutions, and government offices.  

What’s new in the 7^th Gen? 

We’ve integrated the latest and distinctive features in the 7^th Gen HPE StoreEasy Storage solutions, including Windows Server IoT 2022, which further enhanced hybrid cloud integration from our 6th Gen models. Additionally, we have equipped them with PCIe 5.0, 4th Gen Intel Xeon processors for improved hardware security and unbeatable DDR5 memory modules.

What’s more, these intelligent storage ecosystems are not only configured using the latest and next-gen HPE ProLiant Gen11 components but are also built on the Gen11 platform to provide a solid foundation for performance, scalability, and manageability. 

Watch the ChalkTalk video for a quick overview of this newest generation of  HPE StoreEasy Storage. Then keep reading to dig into more details.

Unveiling efficiency: The HPE StoreEasy Storage 7^th Generation lineup 

Our experience always leads us to have clearer insight into the future. Building on the robust foundation of the 6^th Generation, the 7^th Gen introduces new layers of performance, scalability, and manageability that promptly respond to your business’s ever-evolving demands. 

Here are the brief specifics of each model in our 7^th Generation lineup: 

HPE StoreEasy 1470 Storage 

• Entry-level 1U rack mount NAS, ideal for small sites, with configurations from 8TB to 48TB
• Compact design featuring 4 LFF drive bays and pre-installed Windows Server IoT 2022
• Choice between performance model with hardware controller and standard model with software RAID (VROC)

HPE StoreEasy 1570 Storage 

• Tower-based NAS solution, suitable for locations with limited equipment racks, offering up to 32TB raw capacity
• Features Intel Xeon Bronze 3408U processor, 16GB DDR5 memory, and an expansion option of up to 112TB of raw storage with an optional drive cage
• Flexibility with network interfaces, offering standard 2-port 1GbE NIC with 10/25GbE options and choice of software or hardware RAID 

HPE StoreEasy 1670 Storage 

• 2U rack mount solution built on DL380 Gen11, scalable from the standard 12 LFF up to 16 LFF drive slots and ~300TB raw capacity 
• Offers customizable Intel Xeon 4th generation processors: Xeon Bronze 3408U (standard model) OR Xeon Gold 5416S (performance model)
• Designed for a large number of users and diverse application workloads

HPE StoreEasy 1670 Expanded Storage 

• Ultra-dense 2U solution featuring 28 LFF drive slots and scalability up to 560TB raw capacity, ideal for bulk storage  
• Built on Apollo 4200 Gen10 Plus, with options for 3^rd generation processors and 20TB hard drives 
• Utilizes an Intel Xeon Silver 4309Y processor and an expandable 32GB DDR4-3200 MT/s memory 
• Suited for workloads like backups, video surveillance, and bulk file storage

HPE StoreEasy 1870 Storage 

• Performance-optimized, hybrid flash-ready 2U rack mount NAS, unique for its small-form-factor design 
• Offers configurations with single Xeon 4th generation processors, Smart Cache license, and separate storage pools 
• Ready for 10/25GbE, tailored for more latency-sensitive tasks

Key features of Our HPE StoreEasy Storage 7^th Gen modules 

With the introduction of our StoreEasy Storage 7^th Generation, we’re setting a new standard for what your business can expect from your file storage systems: 

• Enhanced performance and security – with the integration of 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, DDR5 memory, Gen11 platform and PCIe 5.0², the HPE StoreEasy 7th generation offers higher performance and enhanced security features, making it ideal for Microsoft-centric businesses with demanding storage needs 
• Versatility and scalability – from the compact 1470 model to the ultra-dense 1670 Expanded model, there is a solution for every scale of business. Whether you are a small business or a medium enterprise, the scalability options ensure your storage can grow with your needs 
• Efficient management and automation – with management console to simplify monitoring with notifications and automatic update features, ensuring your systems are always up to data – which is essential for businesses like retail stores, hospitality, and government offices 
• Comprehensive support – featuring a standard 3-year warranty and knowledgeable support engineers, HPE provides robust support for your HPE StoreEasy storage solutions via our partners and distributors to enhance reliability and ease IT staff burdens  
• Data deduplication with ReFS support – supporting data deduplication in ReFS that can significantly increase storage efficiency (sometimes by up to 95%), allowing for huge cost savings and a much better utilization of storage resources which is essential for businesses in the education and medical sectors
• Hybrid flash configuration for enhanced performance – with the option to add SSDs as a cache in certain models provides a cost-effective way to boost performance for latency-sensitive applications without a full migration to more expensive all-flash storage, a feature highly beneficial for healthcare institutions and hospitals

Unleash your business growth with HPE StoreEasy Storage 

With enhanced network capabilities, substantial bandwidth improvements, and the introduction of hybrid flash configurations, our 7^th Generation HPE StoreEasy Storage significantly improves on the 6^th Gen and introduces new features for enhanced performance, capacity, and versatility.  

This means we’re enabling your business to not only manage but also leverage your data effectively, securely, and efficiently to better serve your unique storage needs. With our 7^th Generation, your business becomes equipped to define the future of data storage. Consider this a technological transformation rather than a simple update. It’s our crystal-clear vision of the future of storage solutions, delivered today through our network of distributors and resellers. 

Interested to learn more about the future of data storage with 7th Generation HPE StoreEasy Storage and become a part of our awesome family? You can find our trusted HPE partners and distributors here. 

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Meet Storage Experts blogger Alex Duarte

Alex is the Global GTM and Product Marketing Lead for HPE StoreEasy. He has prior experience at companies such as SAP, Microsoft, and Cohesity. Connect with Alex on LinkedIn. 

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