HPE Enhances StoreOnce Portfolio with New 3720 & 3760 Appliances for Modern Data Protection

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HPE Enhances StoreOnce Portfolio with New 3720 & 3760 Appliances for Modern Data Protection

The News

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) announced the latest updates to its StoreOnce portfolio by introducing the HPE StoreOnce 3720 and StoreOnce 3760 appliances. These new models are purpose-built to address the backup and recovery needs of remote offices, branch locations, and small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs). As cyber threats intensify and data volumes grow, these systems offer scalable, high-performance protection that is simple to manage and cost-efficient. To learn more, visit hpe.com/storage/storeonce.

Analysis

Small and midsized businesses face the same cyber risks as large enterprises, but with fewer resources. The HPE StoreOnce 3720 and 3760 extend enterprise-grade cyber resiliency, performance, and hybrid cloud integration to SMBs in a form factor and price point that matches their needs. 

According to research, organizations modernizing backup infrastructure reduce recovery times by 50% and storage costs by 40%. HPE’s latest StoreOnce updates give customers peace of mind, operational control, and a foundation for future growth.

Why Modern Data Protection Matters Now More Than Ever

Data protection is not just a priority—it’s a foundational requirement in the face of rising ransomware incidents and sprawling hybrid IT environments. According to industry analysts, 90% of mid-sized organizations are expected to adopt enhanced cyber resiliency measures by 2026. The HPE StoreOnce 3720 and 3760 directly support this shift by offering resilient, scalable backup solutions that combine affordability with advanced enterprise features.

HPE’s Three-Pillar Strategy for Data Protection

HPE has aligned its StoreOnce product strategy around three customer-driven pillars:

  • Cyber Resilience: Built-in encryption, immutability, secure erase, dual authorization, and air-gapped protection make these systems robust against evolving ransomware threats.
  • High Performance: Up to 25TB/hour backup speeds enable organizations to meet tight backup windows and restore SLAs, reducing the risk of operational disruption.
  • Integrated Ecosystem: Native integration with major ISVs and HPE Cloud Bank Storage enables seamless hybrid protection strategies and long-term retention across on-prem and cloud environments.

What’s New in StoreOnce 3720 and 3760

These new models are built on the HPE Alletra Storage Server 4120 platform and introduce improved performance, density, and power efficiency:

HPE StoreOnce 3720:

  • Entry-level 2U appliance ideal for ROBO and small-site deployments
  • 18TB–72TB usable capacity, with a 68% lower starting capacity than previous models
  • Delivers affordable backup at edge locations

HPE StoreOnce 3760:

  • Mid-range 2U system designed for growing SMBs
  • 108TB–216TB scalable capacity
  • 67% less data center space and 29% lower power use compared to HPE StoreOnce 3660
  • Simplified deployment through a single chassis, no need for expansion enclosures

Both systems maintain support for StoreOnce Catalyst, VTL, and NAS and seamlessly integrate with FC and Ethernet-based networks.

Security Without Complexity

HPE continues to embed zero trust principles into its StoreOnce architecture. The systems support:

  • Data encryption in-flight and at rest
  • Immutability with policy-based retention
  • Secure erase capabilities for compliance
  • Integrity checks throughout the backup lifecycle

These features are critical as SMBs often face increased risk due to limited security budgets and operational staff. HPE StoreOnce provides enterprise-grade protection in a format accessible to smaller teams.

Cloud-Ready and Cost-Efficient

The inclusion of HPE Cloud Bank Storage allows customers to:

  • Seamlessly tier backups to cloud providers without gateways
  • Reduce cloud storage bandwidth by 20x through deduplicated transfer
  • Avoid egress fees through encrypted, self-describing formats

With a 95% data reduction ratio, HPE StoreOnce makes long-term backup retention practical and affordable, especially for budget-conscious organizations.

Looking Ahead

HPE is doubling down on simplifying backup operations from edge to cloud. We expect:

  • Expanded integrations with GreenLake for backup-as-a-service
  • Enhanced AI-driven automation for anomaly detection in backup workflows
  • More compact and container-native options for emerging cloud-native use cases

Author

  • Paul Nashawaty

    Paul Nashawaty, Practice Leader and Lead Principal Analyst, specializes in application modernization across build, release and operations. With a wealth of expertise in digital transformation initiatives spanning front-end and back-end systems, he also possesses comprehensive knowledge of the underlying infrastructure ecosystem crucial for supporting modernization endeavors. With over 25 years of experience, Paul has a proven track record in implementing effective go-to-market strategies, including the identification of new market channels, the growth and cultivation of partner ecosystems, and the successful execution of strategic plans resulting in positive business outcomes for his clients.

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