HPE BC005A Storeonce VSA Server 100TB LTU

HPE BC005A StoreOnce VSA Server 100TB License to Use

Overview

The HPE BC005A is a 100TB License to Use (LTU) for HPE StoreOnce Virtual Storage Appliance (VSA) — HPE's software-defined, deduplication-based backup target designed to run on existing VMware or Hyper-V infrastructure. Rather than deploying a dedicated physical appliance, you deploy the VSA on a virtual machine and license capacity in increments; BC005A covers up to 100TB of protected data. This approach lets organizations consolidate backup infrastructure onto existing virtualization platforms, eliminating the cost and rack space of a standalone backup appliance while still leveraging HPE's StoreOnce Catalyst and deduplication technology.

Key Features

• 100TB Capacity License: The BC005A unlocks 100TB of usable VSA capacity — enough to serve as a mid-to-large site backup target for mixed workloads including file servers, databases, and virtual machines, without purchasing additional physical hardware.
• Virtual Deployment Model: Because StoreOnce VSA runs as a VM, you can deploy it on hardware you already own. This removes the lead time and capital cost of a physical appliance and lets you scale capacity by adding license increments rather than replacing hardware.
• LTU Licensing: As a perpetual License to Use, BC005A is a one-time purchase — not a subscription. There are no recurring license fees tied to the capacity itself, which simplifies budget planning for multi-year environments.
• HPE StoreOnce Platform: The VSA participates in the same StoreOnce ecosystem as HPE's physical appliances, supporting Catalyst federated deduplication across sites and integration with HPE Data Protector and third-party backup applications that support the StoreOnce Catalyst API.
• Multi-Country Manufacturing: BC005A ships from HPE facilities in CN, CZ, MX, SG, or US depending on regional distribution — relevant for procurement teams tracking country-of-origin for compliance purposes.

Integration and Compatibility

The BC005A LTU integrates with HPE's broader HPE data protection portfolio, including physical StoreOnce appliances and HPE Data Protector. Organizations standardizing on backup and storage solutions can combine VSA instances at remote sites with physical StoreOnce at core data centers for a unified deduplication namespace. Consult HPE's storage licensing guides and StoreOnce compatibility matrix to confirm hypervisor version and host resource requirements before purchasing — VSA requires dedicated vCPU, RAM, and datastore allocation that scales with licensed capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the HPE BC005A?

A: The BC005A is a 100TB License to Use (LTU) for the HPE StoreOnce Virtual Storage Appliance — a software-defined backup target that runs as a virtual machine on VMware or Hyper-V infrastructure.

Q: Is the BC005A a perpetual license or a subscription?

A: It is a perpetual License to Use (LTU), meaning it is a one-time purchase with no recurring capacity license fees.

Q: Does the BC005A include physical hardware?

A: No. The BC005A is a software license only. The StoreOnce VSA runs on existing virtualization infrastructure that you provide. Physical hardware, hypervisor licenses, and host resources are not included.

Q: What countries is the BC005A manufactured or distributed from?

A: The BC005A has listed countries of origin including CN, CZ, MX, SG, and US, reflecting HPE's multi-region manufacturing and distribution network.

Q: What backup applications work with HPE StoreOnce VSA?

A: StoreOnce VSA supports HPE Data Protector and third-party applications that support the HPE StoreOnce Catalyst API. Verify compatibility with your specific backup application version against HPE's current support matrix before deployment.

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The HPE BC005A is a 100TB LTU for StoreOnce VSA — the software path into HPE's deduplication backup ecosystem when you need backup target capacity without buying another appliance. The value case is straightforward: if you have spare VMware or Hyper-V capacity, deploying VSA and licensing BC005A is faster and cheaper than racking a physical StoreOnce box for a remote or secondary site.

Technical Highlights:

• 100TB Licensed Capacity: Covers mid-to-large site backup volumes in a single SKU — avoids stacking multiple smaller-increment licenses for most enterprise branch deployments.
• Perpetual LTU Model: One-time purchase with no recurring capacity fee — total cost of ownership is predictable across a 3–5 year infrastructure cycle without subscription renewal exposure.
• Multi-Region Origin (CN, CZ, MX, SG, US): Relevant for procurement and compliance teams that must document country of origin — HPE's multi-site sourcing means fulfillment origin may vary by region and order date.

Deployment Considerations:

• VSA host resource requirements (vCPU, RAM, datastore) scale with licensed capacity — confirm your hypervisor host can support the VSA VM at 100TB before purchasing; under-provisioned hosts will throttle throughput and deduplication performance.
• BC005A is a license only — it does not bundle HPE support or a software maintenance contract. Factor in HPE Care Pack or equivalent support coverage separately if you need firmware updates and TAC access post-deployment.

BC005A is the right call for organizations standardizing on HPE StoreOnce Catalyst across distributed sites, particularly where a branch or DR location needs a deduplicated backup target but capital budget or rack space rules out a physical appliance.