HPE QR482-63001 StoreServ 7200 Controller

Organisations still depending on the HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7200 know that controller node availability decides how long the platform can safely remain in production. The HPE QR482-63001 is a controller node spare for the StoreServ 7200, supplied under HPE’s assembly-level part numbering, and it performs the same role as the 683245-001 spare: restoring the array’s dual-node architecture when a controller degrades or fails.

Inside a StoreServ 7200, each controller node contributes host ports, cache, and processing for the array’s mesh-active design, in which both nodes actively serve all volumes. That architecture is why the platform earned its reputation for consistent performance, and it is also why single-node operation is an urgent condition rather than a tolerable one. A replacement QR482-63001 returns the array to full redundancy and rebalances workload across both nodes, closing the exposure window that follows a controller fault.

Because HPE ended sales of the 7000 series years ago, the secondary market is now the realistic source for these nodes. Euroland IT Store, a trusted UK supplier of new, refurbished, and end-of-life HPE hardware and enterprise equipment, stocks the QR482-63001 with every unit tested before dispatch and supported by warranty. We supply storage teams keeping production 7200 arrays alive, third-party maintenance providers who contractually guarantee parts availability, and brokers and resellers sourcing 3PAR components for projects worldwide.

The sensible strategy for any business-critical StoreServ 7200 is to secure spare controller availability before a failure forces the issue. Whether that means buying a QR482-63001 for the shelf, arranging a fast replacement for a live fault, or discussing ongoing spares support for a 3PAR estate, our team can confirm stock and compatibility quickly and provide competitive quotes with UK and international shipping.

Key Features

• Genuine HPE assembly spare, part number QR482-63001
• Controller node for the HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7200 array
• Functionally equivalent to the 683245-001 spare part
• Rebuilds dual-node redundancy in the mesh-active architecture
• Restores balanced host I/O and cache across both nodes
• Field-replaceable module for controlled engineer installation
• Essential shelf spare for business-critical 7200 arrays
• Trusted option for TPM contracts and end-of-life support
• Supplied new or refurbished, tested prior to dispatch
• Keeps proven 3PAR storage in service at minimal cost

Compatibility

• Compatible with the HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7200 storage system
• Interchangeable in function with the 683245-001 spare
• Not suitable for the 3PAR 7200c, which uses the 756817-001 node, or for 8000-series arrays
• Verify your array model and 3PAR OS level before ordering; our team can confirm the correct node from your system serial number

Benefits

Holding or fitting a QR482-63001 changes the risk profile of an ageing StoreServ 7200 estate. With a tested spare available, a controller failure becomes a planned same-day or next-day repair instead of an emergency procurement scramble against unknown lead times. Once installed, the replacement node restores the redundancy, performance balance, and non-disruptive serviceability that make the array safe to operate for critical data. Buyers comparing stock options can also consider the equivalent HPE 683245-001 StoreServ 7200 controller node, while estates running the refreshed variant will need the HPE 756817-001 3PAR 7200c controller node instead.

Financially, this part embodies the value of the secondary market. Rather than accepting that one failed component forces a six-figure storage refresh, a modest investment in a replacement node, new or refurbished, buys years of additional service from infrastructure that already meets requirements. Every unit from Euroland IT Store is tested before dispatch and warranted, addressing the reliability concerns that sometimes deter buyers from end-of-life parts. Third-party maintainers gain a dependable UK source that underpins SLA commitments, and resellers gain access to scarce 3PAR stock with honest condition grading. New and refurbished availability, backed by our wider range of storage controllers, keeps options open for every budget and procurement policy.

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