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AP746A Overview
AP746A is an enterprise-grade NAS storage system designed for high-capacity data management with 8 drive bays supporting Mixed drive types, including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It boasts a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB while providing robust data protection through RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60, and JBOD configurations. The system is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, comes with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 RAM (expandable to 64 GB), and features industry-leading connectivity with USB 3.2 and a 10GbE network port, complemented by 4 LAN ports.
AP746A further enhances scalability and reliability with expansion support, redundant fan cooling, and a redundant power supply rated at 350W. Tailored use cases include SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications, ensuring a versatile and resilient storage solution for mission-critical environments.
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AP746A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 1 PB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 350W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- Yes
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
- Product Name
- AP746A Enterprise NAS Storage System
- Height
- 4 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
AP746A Use Case
Enterprise-Grade Archival Backup with AP746A-HP Mini-SAS Cable
In a financial services data center, IT teams deploy the AP746A-HP Mini-SAS Cable to connect LTO Internal Tape Drives for compliant, high-capacity archival storage. This solution delivers up to 12 Gbps throughput and AES-256 encryption, ensuring secure, durable retention of mission-critical records while meeting SOX and GDPR requirements.
Disaster Recovery Automation for Hybrid Cloud Environments
A global enterprise integrates the AP746A-HP Mini-SAS Cable with LTO Internal Tape Drives in its on-premises backup appliance to automate offsite vaulting and streamline cloud failover. The cable’s robust signal integrity minimizes data errors, accelerating recovery point objectives (RPOs) and recovery time objectives (RTOs) for business-critical applications.
High-Throughput Media Production Backup Workflow
A post-production studio uses the AP746A-HP Mini-SAS Cable to link multiple LTO Internal Tape Drives for large-format video archiving. Achieving sustained transfers at full 12 Gbps bandwidth, this setup reduces backup windows by 50%, safeguards multi-terabyte projects, and ensures immediate access to archived assets.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| AP746A |  AH199A |  EH899B |  AH166A |  C7976BN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 750W | 750W | 500W | 750W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center / SMB / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | AP746A Enterprise NAS Storage System | AH199A | EH899B Enterprise Storage Array | AH166A Enterprise NAS Storage System | C7976BN Enterprise Storage System |
| Height | 4 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 4 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 21 inches |
| Depth | 18 inches | 29 inches | 27 inches | 14.1 inches | 25 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hina Bukhari
5
Good build quality and flexibility.
O
Oskar Lund
4
No signal issues observed.
W
Waleed Akhtar
5
Reliable connection for internal tape drives.
S
Scott Bradley
4
Solid replacement cable.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP Mini-SAS Cable AP746A for LTO internal tape drives?
The HP Mini-SAS Cable AP746A is a 36-pin internal SAS cable engineered to connect HP LTO tape drives to compatible SAS controllers.
Which HP LTO tape drives are compatible with the HP Mini-SAS Cable AP746A?
The AP746A is compatible with HP LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 internal tape drives featuring SFF-8087 interfaces.
What connector types does the HP Mini-SAS Cable AP746A use?
It uses dual SFF-8087 mini-SAS male connectors on both ends for internal server and storage connections.
What is the cable length of the HP Mini-SAS Cable AP746A?
The AP746A measures 0.8 meters (2.6 feet), offering optimal routing inside server and tape library enclosures.
What data transfer rates does the HP Mini-SAS Cable AP746A support?
It supports up to 6 Gbps per lane (SAS-2), delivering an aggregated throughput of 24 Gbps over four lanes.
Can I hot-swap tape drives using the HP Mini-SAS Cable AP746A?
Yes, when paired with a hot-plug-capable SAS controller, the AP746A supports drive hot-swapping without downtime.
Is the HP Mini-SAS Cable AP746A intended for internal or external use?
The AP746A is designed exclusively for internal use within server, storage and tape drive enclosures.
Which host bus adapters are supported by the HP Mini-SAS Cable AP746A?
Any SAS host bus adapter featuring internal SFF-8087 ports is fully supported by the AP746A cable.
How do I install the HP Mini-SAS Cable AP746A?
Align each SFF-8087 connector with the drive or controller port and press firmly until the latch engages.
Does the HP Mini-SAS Cable AP746A have EMI shielding?
Yes, it features braided shielding and gold-plated contacts to minimize electromagnetic interference.
What warranty covers the HP Mini-SAS Cable AP746A?
HP provides a one-year limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship for the AP746A.
Can I extend the HP Mini-SAS Cable AP746A with adapters?
We recommend using the direct AP746A; third-party adapters may compromise signal integrity and void the warranty.
What is included in the packaging of the HP Mini-SAS Cable AP746A?
The package includes one HP Mini-SAS Cable AP746A and a quick-start installation guide.
Where can I purchase genuine HP Mini-SAS Cable AP746A?
You can purchase it through authorized HP resellers, the HP online store or certified distribution partners.
Does the HP Mini-SAS Cable AP746A support SAS-3 at 12 Gbps?
The AP746A is optimized for SAS-2 (6 Gbps per lane) and is not certified for SAS-3 (12 Gbps) operation.
Is the HP Mini-SAS Cable AP746A compatible with HP ProLiant servers?
Yes, it supports HP ProLiant Gen8 and later servers equipped with internal SFF-8087 SAS ports.
How do I troubleshoot connectivity issues with the HP Mini-SAS Cable AP746A?
Verify connectors are fully seated, inspect for bent pins or damage, and test with a known good SAS port.