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N7P37A - HPE MSL LTO-7 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit N7P37A
Overview
N7P37A Overview
HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 SAS, Storage drive, Tape Cartridge, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS), 2.5:1, LTO, 5.25" Half-height
LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit.
Quick Specs
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Product Number: | N7P37A |
Product Description: | LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit |
Product Line: | HPE StoreEver |
Connector Type: | 29 pin internal SAS (SFF-8482) |
Interface (Storage): | SAS 6Gb/s |
Average Seek Access Time: | 12 sec |
Buffer Size: | 1024 MB |
Compressed Capacity: | 15 TB |
Data Transfer Rate: | 300 MBps |
Data Transfer Rate (Compressed): | 750 MBps |
Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) (GBph): | 2.7 |
Data Transfer Rate (GBph): | 1.08 |
Form Factor: | 5.25" x 1/2H |
Form Factor (metric): | 13.3 cm x 1/2H |
Interface Type: | Serial Attached SCSI 2 |
Native Capacity: | 6 TB |
Recording Standard: | Ultrium 6 , Ultrium 7 |
Recording Standard (for SD): | LTO Ultrium 7 |
Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write): | Ultrium 6 , Ultrium 7 |
Type: | LTO Ultrium |
Form Factor: | 5.25" x 1/2H |
Form Factor (metric): | 13.3 cm x 1/2H |
StoreEver MSL LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit
- Storage drive Tape Cartridge
- Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
- Data storage type: LTO 2.5:1 5.25" Half-height
- Native capacity: 6 TB Compressed capacity: 15 TB
Summary Description
HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 SAS, Storage drive, Tape Cartridge, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS), 2.5:1, LTO, 5.25" Half-height
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Specification
N7P37A Specification
N7P37A Specification | |
| Header | |
| Compatibility | PC, Unix |
| Manufacturer | Hewlett-Packard |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Product Line | HPE StoreEver |
| Model | LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit |
| Brand | HPE |
| Interface Provided | |
| Qty | 1 |
| Connector Type | 29 pin internal SAS (SFF-8482) |
| Interface (Storage) | SAS 6Gb/s |
| Storage Removable | |
| Type | LTO Ultrium |
| Native Capacity | 6 TB |
| Compressed Capacity | 15 TB |
| Recording Standard | Ultrium 6, Ultrium 7 |
| Interface Type | Serial Attached SCSI 2 |
| Buffer Size | 1024 MB |
| Average Seek Access Time | 12 sec |
| Data Transfer Rate | 300 MBps |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | 750 MBps |
| Form Factor | 5.25 x 1/2H |
| Recording Standard (for SD) | LTO Ultrium 7 |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) (GBph) | 2.7 |
| Data Transfer Rate (GBph) | 1.08 |
| Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write) | Ultrium 6, Ultrium 7 |
| Form Factor (metric) | 13.3 cm x 1/2H |
| Storage | |
| Type | Tape library drive module |
| Enclosure Type | Internal |
| Key Features | Encryption |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compliant Standards | BSMI, C-Tick, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950, cCSAus, EN 60950, FCC CFR47 Part 15, IEC 60950, NOM, RRL, TUV, VCCI |
| Bay Required | |
| Type | Front accessible |
| Form Factor | 5.25 x 1/2H |
| Total Qty | 1 |
| Form Factor (metric) | 13.3 cm x 1/2H |
| Environmental Parameters | |
| Min Operating Temperature | 50 °F |
| Max Operating Temperature | 104 °F |
| Humidity Range Operating | 20 - 80% (non-condensing) |
| Power Device | |
| Type | None |
| Slot Provided | |
| Type | None |
| Storage Controller | |
| Type | None |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary function of the N7P37A LTO-7 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit? +
The N7P37A is a factory-authorized upgrade kit designed to increase the storage capacity and performance of existing HPE MSL tape library systems. By integrating this LTO-7 drive, you enable faster data transfer rates and higher cartridge capacity, ensuring your enterprise backup infrastructure keeps pace with growing data archival demands.
Is the N7P37A upgrade kit compatible with all HPE MSL tape library models? +
This specific drive upgrade kit is engineered for compatibility with select HPE MSL series tape libraries that support LTO-7 technology. We recommend verifying your specific MSL library chassis model and current firmware revision to ensure seamless integration and proper hardware recognition within your existing storage environment before installation.
Does the N7P37A support LTO-6 backward compatibility? +
Yes, LTO-7 drives are designed to provide read and write compatibility with LTO-6 media and read-only compatibility with LTO-5 tapes. This allows you to maintain access to legacy data archives while transitioning your primary backup workflows to the higher-density LTO-7 format, effectively bridging the gap between current and previous storage generations.
What is the physical interface used by the N7P37A drive? +
The N7P37A utilizes a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface for host connectivity. SAS is the standard for high-performance tape storage environments, offering robust data throughput and reliable connectivity for backup and restore operations within enterprise-grade server racks and storage area networks.
How does installing the N7P37A improve overall backup performance? +
By leveraging LTO-7 technology, the N7P37A provides significantly increased native transfer rates compared to previous generations. This reduces backup windows, allowing your organization to complete large-scale data protection tasks more efficiently while doubling the native storage capacity per cartridge, which simplifies media management and reduces the footprint of your tape library.
What deployment steps are required after installing the N7P37A hardware? +
Once the physical installation into the MSL library chassis is complete, you must verify that your backup software recognizes the new drive. You may need to perform a firmware update via the tape library's management interface to ensure optimal compatibility with your host bus adapters and server operating system environments.
Can I mix LTO-7 drives with older drive generations in the same MSL library? +
HPE MSL tape libraries generally support mixed-drive configurations, allowing you to house different generation drives within the same chassis. This flexibility is ideal for environments undergoing a phased hardware refresh, provided that the library firmware is updated to support the heterogeneous drive mix and the specific slot assignments are managed correctly.
What are the power requirements for the N7P37A drive upgrade? +
The N7P37A drive is powered directly through the MSL tape library backplane once installed in the drive bay. Because it is a purpose-built kit for the HPE MSL ecosystem, it conforms to the standard power distribution specifications of the library chassis, eliminating the need for external power cabling or additional complex electrical infrastructure.
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How do I request a bulk quote for multiple N7P37A units? +
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