Alletra Storage MP Platform Specifications
Two complementary platforms — B10000 for block/SAN and X10000 for file/object — unified under a single management interface.
Alletra Storage MP Key Capabilities
Massively Parallel Architecture
The B10000 shared-nothing architecture distributes both data and compute across all nodes simultaneously. Adding nodes delivers near-linear performance scaling — 14.2 million IOPS is achieved across a 32-node cluster.
NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF)
NVMe-oF extends the NVMe protocol from the direct-attached PCIe bus across a network fabric (Ethernet, InfiniBand, or Fibre Channel) — delivering sub-50 microsecond storage latency equivalent to local NVMe even across a shared fabric.
SaaS Cloud Management
HPE Data Services Cloud Console (DSCC) provides cloud-native management for Alletra Storage MP — accessible from any browser, with AI-driven predictive analytics, automated provisioning, and real-time telemetry. No on-premises management software to maintain.
AI-Native Data Management
Purpose-designed for AI training workflows — the X10000 provides high-throughput file and object access for GPU cluster training jobs, while the B10000 serves structured database workloads with sub-millisecond latency for AI inference pipelines.
100% Availability SLA
HPE backs the Alletra Storage MP with a 100% data availability guarantee as part of the HPE Alletra storage SLA. Non-disruptive node addition, rolling upgrades, and active-active redundant controllers ensure continuous availability for mission-critical applications.
GreenLake Pay-Per-Use Option
Alletra Storage MP can be consumed as a GreenLake service — deployed in your data centre, managed by HPE, and billed monthly based on actual capacity used. Convert storage from a capital expense to an operational one with no upfront hardware purchase.
Why Alletra Storage MP, Why Now?
AI Workloads Demand NVMe-oF
Training large language models and processing petabyte-scale AI datasets requires storage that can feed GPU clusters at maximum throughput. Traditional FC SANs create bottlenecks; NVMe-oF on the B10000 eliminates them.
Scale Without Rearchitecting
The B10000 scales linearly from 4 to 32+ nodes by simply adding nodes to the cluster. No data migration, no downtime, no rearchitecting — capacity and performance grow together.
Unify Block, File, and Object
The Alletra Storage MP B10000 and X10000 platforms are managed through a single DSCC portal — organisations can unify block SAN, NAS file services, and S3 object storage under one management plane.
Future-Proof NVMe Architecture
The B10000 is designed to accept future NVMe drive generations without platform replacement. As QLC and PLC NVMe densities increase, the platform cost-per-GB continues to improve without changing the controller nodes.
Frequently Asked Questions — HPE Alletra Storage MP
What is HPE Alletra Storage MP?
HPE Alletra Storage MP (Multi-Protocol) is HPE's current flagship enterprise storage platform, launched in 2023. It consists of two complementary systems: the B10000 for block storage (NVMe-oF, iSCSI, Fibre Channel) and the X10000 for scale-out NAS and object storage. The B10000 delivers up to 14.2 million IOPS and 14.4 TB/s bandwidth across 32+ nodes using a massively parallel shared-nothing architecture. Both platforms are managed via HPE Data Services Cloud Console and can be consumed via HPE GreenLake pay-per-use.
What is NVMe-oF and why does it matter for storage?
NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) is a storage protocol that extends the NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) protocol — originally designed for direct-attached PCIe SSDs — across a network fabric. This delivers storage latency of under 50 microseconds over the network, compared to 200–500 microseconds for iSCSI or Fibre Channel. For AI training clusters feeding GPU arrays, and for latency-sensitive database workloads, NVMe-oF eliminates the storage network as a bottleneck. The Alletra Storage MP B10000 supports NVMe-oF over Ethernet (RoCE) and InfiniBand.
How does HPE Alletra Storage MP differ from HPE Alletra 6000 and 9000?
The HPE Alletra 6000 and Alletra 9000 were launched in 2021 as the first generation of the HPE Alletra platform. The Alletra 6000 was based on Nimble Storage NVMe architecture; the Alletra 9000 was based on HPE Primera architecture. Both reached End of Sale (6000: June 2025; 9000: announced). The HPE Alletra Storage MP (launched 2023) is a new architecture entirely — a massively parallel scale-out platform with NVMe-oF support and significantly higher performance ceiling, designed for the AI and cloud-native era. No end-of-life has been announced for Alletra Storage MP.
What is HPE Data Services Cloud Console?
HPE Data Services Cloud Console (DSCC) is the SaaS-based management platform for Alletra Storage MP and other HPE storage systems. It provides a single web-based dashboard for provisioning volumes, monitoring capacity and performance, executing firmware updates, and accessing HPE's predictive analytics. DSCC runs in the cloud and requires no on-premises management server, reducing administrative overhead. It connects HPE InfoSight AI analytics to the storage platform for proactive issue resolution and capacity forecasting.
Can Servnet supply HPE Alletra Storage MP in the UK?
Yes — Servnet is an authorised HPE reseller and can supply the HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 and X10000 platforms in the UK. We provide expert pre-sales consultation on cluster sizing, node count, NVMe drive selection, and networking fabric requirements. We can also design GreenLake consumption models for organisations seeking an operational expenditure approach. Contact sales@servnetuk.com or call 0800 987 4111 for a consultation.
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Servnet is an authorised HPE reseller. Our storage team can design and quote Alletra Storage MP configurations — from single-node entry deployments to full-scale 32-node AI storage clusters.
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