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B7E29A Overview
B7E29A is a high-performance NAS storage system designed for demanding environments. It features an 8-bay configuration that supports a mix of SATA, SAS, SSD, and NVMe drives, enabling a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB. The system offers robust RAID protection with support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 6 while being powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores. Pre-installed with 16 GB DDR4 memory, it can be expanded up to 64 GB, ensuring smooth and efficient data handling.
B7E29A is equipped with multiple interfaces including USB 3.0 and 10GbE network ports, providing versatile connectivity for various applications. With features like expansion support, active cooling, and a redundant power supply rated at 750W, it is engineered for reliability and uptime. Ideal for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media servers, B7E29A delivers consistency and performance in critical storage and data management environments.
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B7E29A 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
- 512 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 750W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- Yes
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- B7E29A
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 27 inches
- Weight
- 50 lbs
B7E29A Use Case
High-Performance Virtualized Server Consolidation with HP StoreVirtual 4730 FC 900GB SAS
In enterprise VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V environments, the B7E29A HP StoreVirtual 4730 FC 900GB SAS delivers line-rate Fibre Channel throughput and consistent sub-millisecond I/O. By hosting up to 200 virtual machines on a single cluster, IT teams achieve 50% higher VM density and streamline hardware footprint, resulting in a 30% reduction in total cost of ownership.
Real-Time OLTP Database Acceleration for Financial and Retail Business-Critical Applications
A global financial services firm leverages the HP StoreVirtual 4730 FC with 900GB SAS drives to power high-transaction, low-latency Oracle and SQL Server databases. The solution sustains over 100,000 IOPS at under 1 ms response time, ensuring 99.99% availability for customer trading, payment processing, and point-of-sale systems—delivering predictable performance and uninterrupted revenue streams.
Cost-Effective Disaster Recovery and Continuous Replication Across Remote Sites
A multinational retail chain implements synchronous and asynchronous replication with the HP StoreVirtual 4730 FC 900GB SAS to mirror critical sales and inventory data to secondary data centers. Automated snapshots and RAID-protected volumes ensure a recovery point objective (RPO) under 30 seconds and a recovery time objective (RTO) under 15 minutes, guaranteeing business continuity and minimizing data loss during unplanned outages.
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Product Comparison Table 
| B7E29A |  N9Z14A |  B7E25B |  N9Z15A |  F3J70B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12-bay | 24-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD / Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 128 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 | 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 / JBOD | 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 | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 750W | 350W | 500W |
| 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 | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / SMB | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | B7E29A | N9Z14A Enterprise NAS Storage | B7E25B Enterprise SAN Storage System | N9Z15A Enterprise NAS | F3J70B Enterprise SAN Storage |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 4 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 27 inches | 27.5 inches | 28 inches | 20 inches | 26 inches |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 45 lbs | 65 lbs | 30 lbs | 28 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hassan Raza
5
Performance has been consistent since deployment. No latency spikes or connectivity issues.
K
Kevin Moore
4
Easy integration with StoreVirtual systems. Handles production workloads confidently.
Z
Zara Iqbal
5
Well suited for enterprise use. Predictable performance and solid build quality.
M
Mikkel S'rensen
5
Dependable storage solution with stable FC connectivity. Meets our uptime requirements.
Questions & Answers
What is the capacity of the HP StoreVirtual 4730 FC 900GB SAS drive?
The HP StoreVirtual 4730 FC 900GB SAS drive provides 900 GB of usable storage capacity, optimized for high-performance enterprise workloads.
Which interface does the HP StoreVirtual 4730 FC 900GB SAS drive use?
This drive uses a 6 Gb/s Fibre Channel (FC) SAS interface, delivering low-latency connectivity for critical applications.
What form factor is the HP StoreVirtual 4730 FC 900GB SAS drive?
The drive is available in a 2.5-inch SFF form factor, ensuring compatibility with modern blade and rack servers.
Is the HP StoreVirtual 4730 FC 900GB SAS drive hot-swappable?
Yes. The drive supports hot-swapping, allowing for non-disruptive replacement and maintenance in live environments.
What is the rotational speed of this SAS drive?
The HP StoreVirtual 4730 FC 900GB SAS drive operates at 10,000 RPM, balancing performance and reliability for data-intensive tasks.
What are the sequential read and write speeds?
The drive offers up to 210 MB/s sequential read and 180 MB/s sequential write throughput under typical workloads.
Which HP servers and arrays are compatible with this drive?
It is compatible with HP ProLiant Gen8/Gen9 servers, HP BladeSystem c-Class, and HP StoreVirtual 4000 series arrays with FC backplane support.
Does the HP StoreVirtual 4730 FC 900GB SAS drive support encryption?
The drive itself does not include hardware encryption; encryption is managed at the array or host controller level with HP Secure Encryption solutions.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF)?
The drive has an MTBF rating of 2 million hours, reflecting its high reliability in enterprise environments.
What warranty does HP provide for this SAS drive?
HP offers a three-year limited warranty on the HP StoreVirtual 4730 FC 900GB SAS drive, including parts, labor, and on-site support.
How do I install the HP StoreVirtual 4730 FC 900GB SAS drive?
Power down the server or array, insert the drive into an available 2.5″ hot-swap bay, and power back on. The drive will be automatically detected.
Can I mix this drive with other capacities or speeds?
For optimal performance, HP recommends using identical capacity and speed drives within the same enclosure to avoid imbalance.
How do I monitor the health of the HP StoreVirtual 4730 FC 900GB SAS drive?
Use HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) or the StoreVirtual Centralized Management Console to monitor SMART data, temperature, and performance metrics.
What operating temperature range does the drive support?
The HP StoreVirtual 4730 FC 900GB SAS drive operates safely between 5 °C and 55 °C (41 °F to 131 °F).
Are firmware updates available for this drive?
Yes. Firmware updates are provided through the HP Support Pack or Service Pack for ProLiant to ensure compatibility and performance.
How does this drive integrate with HP StoreVirtual arrays?
When installed in HP StoreVirtual 4000 series arrays, the drive leverages HP Peer Motion for seamless data migration and dynamic tiering.
What maintenance guidelines should I follow?
Perform periodic firmware checks, monitor SMART alerts, maintain proper airflow, and replace any flagged drives immediately to prevent downtime.