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N7P37A Overview
N7P37A is a SAN storage system featuring a 24-bay design that supports mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It offers a total storage capacity of 1 PB with RAID levels including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 RAM (expandable up to 64 GB). The system is equipped with interfaces such as USB 3.2, 10GbE network ports, and Fibre Channel support, ensuring high performance in demanding environments.
N7P37A is engineered for enterprise data centers, virtualization, media servers, and SMB backup scenarios. It includes expansion support, active cooling, redundant power supplies rated at 750W, and robust network connectivity with 4 LAN ports, making it a reliable and scalable choice for critical storage applications.
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N7P37A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 24-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
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- 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
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- N7P37A Enterprise Storage System
- Height
- 4 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 14 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
N7P37A Use Case
Enterprise Tape Library Modernization with N7P37A-UPG KIT MSL LTO7 SAS Drive
A global financial services firm leveraged the N7P37A-UPG KIT MSL LTO7 SAS Drive to upgrade its legacy IBM MSL tape library, doubling archive capacity to 6 TB per cartridge and boosting throughput by 40%. This upgrade reduced nightly backup windows by 30% and lowered total cost of ownership through extended drive lifecycle and improved data density.
HIPAA-Compliant Long-Term Retention for Healthcare Records
A regional healthcare network deployed the N7P37A-UPG KIT MSL LTO7 SAS Drive to enforce 30-year retention of electronic patient records with hardware-based WORM encryption. By integrating LTO7 tape technology into its MSL library, the organization achieved full HIPAA compliance, reduced offsite storage costs by 45%, and guaranteed forensic-grade data integrity.
Distributed Disaster Recovery for Remote Office Data Protection
A nationwide retail chain installed the N7P37A-UPG KIT MSL LTO7 SAS Drive in branch-level MSL libraries to create automated local backups of POS and inventory databases. Central IT now performs weekly tape rotation to a secure vault, slashing recovery-time objectives by 60% and ensuring rapid failover without impacting store operations.
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Product Comparison Table 
| N7P37A |  AG119A |  C7975WL |  C7972A |  C0H28A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 24-bay | 16-bay | 24-bay | 8-bay | 8-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 | 1 PB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 256 TB |
| RAID Support | 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 | 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 | 4 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 500W | 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 | No | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server / SMB | Enterprise Data Center / SMB / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization |
| Product Name | N7P37A Enterprise Storage System | AG119A Storage System | C7975WL Enterprise SAN Storage System | C7972A Enterprise NAS Storage System | Premium SAN C0H28A Storage System |
| Height | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 14 inches | 27.5 inches | 29 inches | 18 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 75 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Saima Riaz
5
Installed cleanly with no configuration issues.
K
Kees van Dijk
5
Reliable SAS drive upgrade.
W
Wajid Hassan
5
Stable operation under load.
N
Norman Ellis
5
A worthwhile upgrade for MSL libraries.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP N7P37A UPG Kit MSL LTO7 SAS Drive?
The HP N7P37A UPG Kit MSL LTO7 SAS Drive is a factory-certified upgrade kit that installs a native LTO-7 SAS tape drive into supported HP MSL tape libraries, delivering high-capacity backup and archive performance.
Which HP MSL tape library models are compatible with the N7P37A upgrade kit?
The N7P37A upgrade kit is compatible with HP MSL G3, MSL G4, MSL2024, and MSL4048 tape libraries that feature an available SAS expansion slot.
What native and compressed capacity does the LTO-7 SAS drive support?
The LTO-7 SAS drive provides up to 6 TB native capacity and up to 15 TB compressed capacity (2.5:1 compression ratio) per cartridge.
What data transfer rates can I expect from the LTO-7 SAS drive?
The LTO-7 SAS drive delivers up to 300 MB/s native transfer speed and up to 750 MB/s with 2.5:1 compression under optimal conditions.
Which interface does the N7P37A LTO-7 drive use?
The drive uses a dual-port 6 Gbps SAS interface for high-speed connectivity to supported HP MSL tape libraries.
How do I install the N7P37A upgrade kit in my HP MSL library?
To install the kit: power down the library, open the drive bay, slide in the LTO-7 module, secure mounting screws, connect the SAS cables, close the bay, power on, and update firmware via the HP TapeAssure utility.
Does the N7P37A kit include all required cables and mounting hardware?
Yes. The kit ships with the LTO-7 drive module, SAS interface cable, bezel, mounting screws, and installation guide—no additional purchases are required.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the LTO-7 drive kit?
The drive module measures 147 × 101.8 × 25.4 mm (W×D×H) and weighs approximately 1.2 kg when fully assembled.
What warranty is provided with the HP N7P37A upgrade kit?
The N7P37A kit carries a standard three-year limited hardware warranty backed by HP Global Services.
What environmental conditions does the LTO-7 SAS drive require?
Operating temperature: 10 °C to 35 °C; storage: –40 °C to 65 °C; relative humidity: 20%–80% (non-condensing) per HP specifications.
Can I mix LTO-7 drives with older generation drives in the same MSL library?
HP supports mixed-generation operation, but optimal reliability and performance require consistent drive generations and cartridge media.
How do I update the LTO-7 drive firmware after installation?
Run the HP Firmware Upgrade Utility via TapeAssure or your tape library management software to automatically detect and install the latest LTO-7 firmware.
Will installing the N7P37A kit require extended downtime?
No. Typical installation and firmware update take under 30 minutes, minimizing backup window disruptions.
What maintenance does the LTO-7 SAS drive require?
Use HP cleaning cartridges every 20 media loads or monthly, monitor drive alerts in TapeAssure, and ensure proper library airflow to extend drive life.
What are the primary use cases for the HP LTO-7 SAS drive upgrade?
Ideal for enterprise backup, long-term archiving, disaster recovery, and high-throughput data protection in mid- to large-scale environments.
How can I order the N7P37A kit and what is its regular list price?
Order through any HP authorized reseller or the HP online store using SKU N7P37A. Regular list pricing is available on request from HP sales or your reseller.