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N9X12A Overview
N9X12A is a high-performance SAN storage array featuring 12 drive bays that support a mixed array of drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, and NVMe SSD. It delivers a total storage capacity of 512 TB and supports advanced RAID configurations such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and pre-installed 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory that can be expanded up to 128 GB. The system provides interfaces like USB 3.1 and a 10GbE network port with dual LAN connections for robust data transfer rates.
The N9X12A offers expansion support along with a redundant cooling mechanism using redundant fans and a redundant power supply rated at 750W, ensuring high availability and reliability. Optimized for demanding use cases including SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server deployments, this storage solution delivers the performance and fault tolerance required for mission-critical applications.
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N9X12A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Brand
- Hpe
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 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
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.1
- 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
- N9X12A Storage Array
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 55 lbs
N9X12A Use Case
High-Density VMware vSphere Clusters
System architects leverage the N9X12A-HPE SV3000 6TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF MDL HDD to equip VMware vSphere clusters with consistent 12 Gb/s throughput and expanded 6 TB capacity. This configuration supports up to 25 % higher VM density, minimizes I/O bottlenecks, and reduces total cost of ownership by streamlining storage consolidation.
Regulatory Compliant Backup and Disaster Recovery
Financial services organizations deploy the N9X12A-HPE SV3000 6TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF MDL HDD as the primary target for daily snapshots and offsite replication. The 6 TB per-drive capacity increases retention windows by up to 30 %, accelerates recovery point objectives (RPOs) to under 15 minutes, and ensures compliance with stringent data protection regulations.
Scalable Big Data and AI Workload Storage
Research centers implement the N9X12A-HPE SV3000 6TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF MDL HDD in high-density storage arrays for AI and machine learning datasets. With sustained sequential reads up to 250 MB/s per drive, ETL and model-training pipelines accelerate by 25 %, delivering faster time-to-insight and enhanced research productivity.
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Product Comparison Table 
| N9X12A |  B7E27A |  B7E29A |  B7E16AC |  N9X06A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | NAS | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 16-bay | 8-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 1 PB |
| 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 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 | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 350W | 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 | Yes | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | N9X12A Storage Array | B7E27A SAN Storage System | B7E29A | B7E16AC Enterprise SAN Storage | N9X06A Enterprise Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 27 inches | 28.0 inches | 27 inches |
| Weight | 55 lbs | 45 lbs | 50 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs |
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Rigorously Tested & Quality Assured
Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
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Reviews & Ratings
J
Julian Marks
5
6TB LFF drives ideal for capacity expansion.
A
Arslan Mehmood
4
Reliable midline performance.
F
Franz Hofer
4
Recognized immediately.
O
Oskari Niemel'
5
Stable under load.
R
Robert Mills
5
Satisfied.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HPE SV3000 N9X12A hard drive?
The HPE SV3000 N9X12A hard drive offers 6 TB of raw storage capacity.
Which interface does the HPE SV3000 6 TB HDD support?
This drive uses a 12 Gb/s SAS interface for high-speed data transfer.
What rotational speed does the HPE SV3000 N9X12A operate at?
It operates at 7,200 RPM to balance performance and reliability.
What form factor is the HPE SV3000 6 TB SAS HDD?
The drive is a 3.5-inch (LFF) form factor compatible with standard server bays.
Is the HPE SV3000 6 TB HDD hot-swappable?
Yes, the N9X12A drive is hot-swappable for minimal downtime during replacement.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) for this HDD?
The drive is rated for an MTBF of 1.4 million hours under normal operating conditions.
Which HPE servers are compatible with the N9X12A HDD?
It is compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers equipped with 12 Gb SAS controllers.
Can I configure the HPE SV3000 6 TB HDD in RAID arrays?
Yes, it supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and 50 when paired with an HPE Smart Array controller.
What sustained data transfer rate does this HDD deliver?
It delivers up to 237 MB/s sustained sequential transfer rates.
What is the average latency of the HPE SV3000 N9X12A?
The average rotational latency is approximately 4.17 ms at 7,200 RPM.
What power consumption should I expect from this SAS HDD?
Typical active power consumption is 8.5 W and idle power is 5.2 W.
Does the HPE SV3000 6 TB HDD support hardware encryption?
No, this model does not include self-encrypting drive (SED) features.
What warranty terms cover the N9X12A hard drive?
HPE provides a three-year limited warranty with global parts replacement.
How do I install the HPE SV3000 6 TB drive in my server?
Insert the drive into an empty 3.5″ SAS bay, secure the sled, and configure it via the Smart Array utility.
What environmental conditions are required for this HDD?
Operating temperature is 5–55 °C and non-operating temperature is –40–70 °C with 5–95% humidity.
Is the HPE SV3000 6 TB HDD suitable for enterprise workloads?
Yes, its 7,200 RPM speed, high MTBF, and SAS interface make it ideal for mid-tier enterprise storage.
How can I troubleshoot performance issues on this drive?
Use the HPE Smart Storage Administrator to check drive health, firmware updates, and rebuild or replace faulty drives.