Future-Proof Your Storage: Transitioning from HPE Alletra 6000 & 9000 to the B10000
Earlier this year Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) announced the end-of-life (EOL) for its Alletra Storage 6000 and Alletra Storage 9000 systems. With this announcement, customers now have the chance to refresh their infrastructure with the HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000, a next-generation platform designed for cloud-native simplicity, extreme resiliency, and performance that exceeds legacy Tier-0/1 systems.
If your company relies on Alletra 6000 or 9000, now is the time to plan your transition. Here’s what you need to know.
Affected SKUs
HPE Alletra Storage 6000
- R4U28A–R4U32A – Dual Controller Base Arrays (6010–6090)
- R7L26A–R7L30A – Nimble Storage dHCI with Alletra 6010–6090
- S1Z98A–S2A01A – Array Bundles and NVMe Shelf Bundles
- R7S81A–R7S88A – FIO Bundles (23TB–368TB)
- ROP46B, R7G13A, SOR23A, ROR18A, Q8C20C, Q8C17C, R7D08A – Adapter Kits, Power Supplies, Transceivers
HPE Alletra Storage 9000
- RON93A – NVMe Storage Base
- RON99A, ROPOOA, RON94A, RON95A – Controllers (9060 & 9080)
- R3B13A, R3B51A – Drive Enclosures
- R3B24C, ROQ07C–ROQ09C – NVMe Self-encrypting SSDs
- R3B21B–ROQ10BD – NVMe FIPS Encrypted SSDs
- R3B24B–ROQ09B – NVMe SFF SSDs
- R4F94B–R4F97B – NVMe FIPS Encrypted TAA-compliant SSDs
Key Milestone Dates
- June 1, 2025 – End-of-Life Announcement
- November 30, 2025 – Discontinuance (orders subject to inventory availability)
- December 31, 2025 – Obsolescence & End of New Hardware Qualification
- May 31, 2026 – End of New Interoperability Testing
- December 31, 2028 – End-of-sale for Hardware Upgrades
- December 31, 2029 – End-of-sale for Software Upgrades
- December 31, 2030 – End of Engineering Support & End of Support Period
Why Upgrade to the B10000?
- Cloud-native simplicity: Streamlined management and automation reduce complexity.
- Efficient scalability: Grow seamlessly as your data demands increase.
- Extreme resiliency: Built to handle mission-critical workloads with confidence.
- Future-ready roadmap: Active development ensures long-term innovation and support.
Closing thoughts
The retirement of the HPE Alletra Storage 6000 and 9000 is not just a phase-out - it’s a refresh opportunity. By transitioning to the HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000, customers can unlock modern capabilities, simplify operations, and ensure their infrastructure is ready for the future.
With over 20 years of experience supplying HPE technology, COOLPSIRiT's expert team is here to help guide you through features, functions, and options available.
If you would like to learn more and understand how to ensure reliable recovery, then contact our team today by emailing hello@coolspirit.co.uk or call 01246 454222.
