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N7P36A Overview
N7P36A is a high-performance NAS storage system featuring an 8-bay design that supports a range of drive types including SATA, SAS, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD in a mixed configuration. It offers a total storage capacity of 256 TB with support for multiple RAID levels such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory, expandable up to 32 GB.
The system interfaces include USB 3.2, 10GbE network connectivity with 2 LAN ports, and additional expansion support for future upgrades. With redundant power supply rated at 350W and a redundant fan cooling solution, N7P36A is engineered for mission-critical environments and ideal for use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media servers.
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N7P36A 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
- 256 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 32 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- 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
- No
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization
- Product Name
- N7P36A Enterprise NAS Storage System
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 27 inches
- Weight
- 30 lbs
N7P36A Use Case
Accelerating Enterprise Backup Windows with N7P36A-UPG KIT MSL LTO7 FC Drive
In a global financial services firm facing shrinking backup windows, IT teams integrated the N7P36A-UPG KIT MSL LTO7 FC Drive into their HP MSL tape library. By leveraging LTO7’s up to 300 MB/s native throughput over Fibre Channel, nightly full-image backups completed 40% faster, ensuring RPO targets are met and reducing peak-hour I/O contention. This upgrade delivers high-speed data protection, minimal operational disruption, and predictable backup SLAs.
Ensuring Long-Term Regulatory Compliance in Healthcare Archiving
A multi-hospital network required a scalable, cost-effective archive for 20+ years of medical imaging to satisfy HIPAA and state retention mandates. Deploying the N7P36A-UPG KIT MSL LTO7 FC Drive enabled 15 TB (uncompressed) per cartridge and seamless integration into existing MSL libraries. The result is a hardened offline archive with linear scalability, reduced media churn by 30%, and audit-ready retention policies—protecting patient data and minimizing TCO for long-term compliance.
Optimizing Disaster Recovery and Offsite Vaulting for Media Production
A large video-post production studio needed reliable offsite vaulting for 4 PB of raw footage to meet disaster-recovery SLAs. By upgrading their HP MSL array with the N7P36A-UPG KIT MSL LTO7 FC Drive, they achieved 250 MB/s sustained writes, cutting tape staging time by 45%. This high-capacity, Fibre Channel-optimized solution simplified automated vault workflows, ensured rapid content recall, and delivered a 35% reduction in offsite storage costs.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| N7P36A |  Q2007A |  C7974A |  C7982A |  Q2016A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | NAS | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | 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 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 | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 350W | 750W | 350W | 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 | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | N7P36A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Q2007A Enterprise NAS Storage System | C7974A Multi-Bay Enterprise NAS Storage Solution | C7982A All-In-One SAN Storage | Q2016A Enterprise NAS |
| Height | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 27 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 25 lbs | 40 lbs | 35 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Lubna Tariq
5
Installed easily and recognized immediately.
R
Rafael Costa
5
Consistent throughput during backups.
N
Noman Ashfaq
4
Reliable Fibre Channel performance.
S
Stephen Moore
4
Good upgrade for MSL libraries.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE N7P36A UPG KIT MSL LTO7 FC DRIVE?
The HPE N7P36A Upgrade Kit (MSL LTO-7 FC Drive) integrates an 8 Gb Fibre Channel LTO-7 tape drive into compatible HPE MSL libraries, delivering 6 TB native (15 TB compressed) capacity and up to 300 MB/s native (750 MB/s compressed) throughput.
Which HPE MSL tape library series are compatible with the N7P36A kit?
The N7P36A kit is compatible with HPE MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL3040, MSL6480 and future MSL-generation libraries that support LTO drive upgrades.
What are the native and compressed capacities of LTO-7 tapes?
LTO-7 tape cartridges store 6 TB of native data and up to 15 TB compressed data (2.5:1 compression ratio).
What is the data transfer rate of the LTO-7 FC drive?
The LTO-7 FC drive supports up to 300 MB/s native and 750 MB/s compressed throughput over an 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel interface.
What connectivity interface does the N7P36A drive use?
The drive uses an 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel interface with standard SFP+ transceivers for host connectivity.
What components are included in the N7P36A upgrade kit?
The kit includes one LTO-7 FC drive, rack/rail kit, mounting hardware, power cables, Fibre Channel cable guide, and a step-by-step installation guide.
How do I install the HPE N7P36A upgrade kit?
Mount the drive using supplied rails, connect power and Fibre Channel cables, then update the library firmware per the HPE installation guide.
Are firmware updates required for the upgrade?
Yes. Ensure the MSL library firmware is updated to version 4.50 or later. Use HPE Library and Tape Tools to apply drive firmware as needed.
Which operating systems support the LTO-7 FC drive?
Supported OS include Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi, IBM AIX, Oracle Solaris and HP-UX.
What maintenance tasks are recommended for the LTO-7 drive?
Regularly perform head cleaning using HPE-certified cleaning cartridges every 50 tape mounts, update firmware, and inspect tape media for wear.
Does the N7P36A drive support data encryption?
Yes. The drive supports hardware-accelerated AES-256 encryption when used with compatible encryption management software.
What warranty coverage is provided with the N7P36A kit?
The kit includes a one-year HPE limited warranty with 24×7 electronic support and parts replacement service.
Can I extend support beyond the standard warranty?
Yes. Optional HPE Care Pack services extend parts, labor and on-site support up to five years for the LTO-7 FC drive.
What are the environmental operating specifications?
Operating temperature 10–35 °C (50–95 °F), relative humidity 20–80% non-condensing, altitude up to 3,000 m (9,840 ft).
How do I purchase the HPE N7P36A upgrade kit?
Order through HPE authorized resellers or the HPE online store using SKU N7P36A. Contact HPE sales for volume pricing and delivery options.
What is the typical delivery time for the N7P36A kit?
Standard delivery is 3–5 business days, subject to regional availability and reseller stock levels.
How does upgrading to LTO-7 improve backup performance?
Upgrading to LTO-7 doubles native storage capacity over LTO-6 and increases throughput by up to 40%, significantly reducing backup windows.