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N9X11A Overview
N9X11A is a SAN storage system engineered with a 16-bay design that supports a mix of SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drive types, providing up to 1 PB of total storage capacity. It delivers robust data protection with RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations, harnessing an Intel Xeon processor featuring 8 cores, alongside 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory expandable up to 64 GB.
N9X11A integrates advanced interface options including USB 3.2 for peripheral connectivity and 10GbE network ports to ensure high-speed Ethernet and Fibre Channel capabilities. With features such as expansion support, redundant fan cooling, and a redundant 750W power supply, this enterprise-grade storage solution is ideal for use cases spanning SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server environments.
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N9X11A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 16-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 1 PB
- RAID Support
- RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- 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
- 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
- N9X11A Enterprise Storage Array
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
N9X11A Use Case
High-Density Virtualization Storage for Enterprise VM Farms
Deploy the N9X11A-HPE SV3000 4TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF MDL HDD in HPE ProLiant and Synergy servers to consolidate virtual machine clusters. Harness 4 TB per drive and 12 Gb/s throughput to support 2,000+ VMs with sub-millisecond latency and 99.99% availability, reducing rack-space footprint and power consumption by 30%.
Secure Backup and Rapid Recovery for Financial Services
Integrate the HPE SV3000 4TB 12G SAS HDD into HPE StoreOnce backup appliances for encrypted storage of transactional databases and audit logs. Leverage 7.2K RPM reliability and high-capacity drives to achieve RTOs under 30 minutes and RPOs under 15 minutes, ensuring FFIEC compliance and minimizing data-loss risk.
Media Editing Cache Acceleration in Production Workflows
Use N9X11A-HPE SV3000 4TB 12G SAS disks as high-capacity scratch storage in Avid and Adobe editing environments. Deliver sustained 12 Gb/s throughput and 7.2K RPM performance for smooth 8K playback, 60 fps rendering, and 50% faster export times, streamlining post-production cycles and boosting team throughput.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| N9X11A |  N9X18A |  N9Z14A |  N9X05A |  N9X25A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 24-bay | 12-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 | 1 PB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB |
| RAID Support | 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 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Active | Active | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 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 | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center / SMB / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server / SMB |
| Product Name | N9X11A Enterprise Storage Array | N9X18A Enterprise Storage Array | N9Z14A Enterprise NAS Storage | N9X05A Storage Appliance | N9X25A Enterprise Storage Array |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 1.75 inches | 3.44 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 27.5 inches | 27.5 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Salman Yaqoob
5
Reliable midline storage.
L
Lorenzo Gatti
4
Consistent speeds.
P
Pekka Rinne
4
Stable.
T
Tom Harris
5
Met needs.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HPE SV3000 4TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF MDL HDD?
The HPE SV3000 HDD provides a high-density 4 TB capacity, ideal for bulk data storage and archival applications.
Which interface does the HPE SV3000 4TB HDD use?
It uses a 12 Gb/s SAS interface, delivering fast, reliable connectivity for enterprise storage arrays.
What spindle speed does this HDD support?
The drive spins at 7,200 RPM, offering a balanced combination of performance and power efficiency.
What do the LFF and MDL designations mean?
LFF (Large Form Factor) refers to a 3.5-inch drive size, and MDL (Midline) indicates optimized capacity with enterprise-grade reliability.
Which HPE systems is this HDD compatible with?
It is certified for HPE SV3000 Storage, HPE ProLiant servers, and other SAS‐based arrays requiring 3.5″ midline drives.
What are the primary use cases for this 4TB midline HDD?
Ideal for bulk data storage, backup and recovery, media repositories, and low-latency archiving in SMB and enterprise environments.
What is the reliability rating of the HPE SV3000 4TB HDD?
This HDD offers an enterprise-class MTBF of 1.6 million hours and supports robust error correction for continuous operation.
What is the average rotational latency and seek time?
With a 7,200 RPM spindle, the average rotational latency is 4.17 ms and average seek time is under 8 ms.
How much power does the drive consume?
It draws approximately 9.2 W during read/write operations and 6.8 W in idle, helping to minimize data center power costs.
Does this HDD support data-at-rest encryption?
No, the HPE SV3000 MDL HDD is not self-encrypting; use an external encryption solution for data-at-rest protection.
What warranty is provided with the HPE SV3000 4TB HDD?
HPE includes a standard 3-year limited warranty with next-business-day replacement service.
How do I install the HPE SV3000 4TB MDL HDD?
Insert the drive into an available 3.5″ SAS bay on a powered-off or hot-swap–capable server or storage shelf until it clicks securely.
Can I use this HDD in RAID configurations?
Yes, it is optimized for RAID levels 5 and 6, delivering reliable protection and rebuild performance.
Is the 12G SAS interface backward compatible?
Yes, it auto-negotiates down to 6 Gb/s SAS, ensuring compatibility with older SAS controllers.
What are the operating temperature and humidity ranges?
The drive operates between 5 °C and 55 °C and supports 8%–90% non-condensing relative humidity.
How does the HPE SV3000 midline HDD impact overall system performance?
By offering high sequential throughput (up to 250 MB/s), it accelerates bulk data transfers and streaming workloads.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of this HDD?
The 3.5″ LFF drive measures 146 mm x 101.6 mm x 25.4 mm and weighs approximately 0.6 kg.