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N9X96A
HPE MSA 800GB 12G SAS MU 2.5in SSD
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N9X96A Overview
N9X96A is a HDD designed for enterprise storage applications in data centers and high-demand server environments. It is available in a 3.5-inch form factor and uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface to deliver consistent performance.
N9X96A features a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, a capacity of 10 TB, and a 256 MB cache, with an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr and an MTBF of 2 million hours. Built for desktop, server, NAS, and surveillance use, it operates at 7.2 Watts during read/write and 5.1 Watts in idle, and includes advanced features such as helium-sealed construction, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology.
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N9X96A Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SAS 12Gb/s
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 10 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 210 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 7.2 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 5.1 Watts
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–60°C
- Product Name
- N9X96A
- Height
- 1 in
- Width
- 5.8 in
- Depth
- 7.25 in
- Weight
- 1.6 lbs
N9X96A Use Case
Accelerating High-Volume OLTP Databases with N9X96A-HPE MSA 800GB 12G SAS MU 2.5in SSD
In a global e-commerce environment handling 10,000+ daily transactions, IT teams deploy the N9X96A-HPE MSA 800GB 12G SAS MU 2.5in SSD in HPE MSA arrays to deliver sub-1ms latency and 250K sustained IOPS. The outcome is a 40% boost in transaction throughput, consistent query performance under peak load, and 35% lower storage TCO, ensuring real-time inventory updates and superior customer checkout experiences.
Optimizing Enterprise VDI Boot Storms with N9X96A-HPE MSA 800GB 12G SAS MU 2.5in SSD
A Fortune 500 company with 2,000 virtual desktops integrates the N9X96A-HPE MSA 800GB 12G SAS MU 2.5in SSD into its HPE MSA storage pools to mitigate boot-storm delays. By delivering 200K IOPS of consistent random reads, the SSD reduces login times by 60% and eliminates performance bottlenecks during peak shift changes. Result: enhanced end-user productivity, simplified capacity planning, and a 25% reduction in VDI operational overhead.
Streamlining Enterprise Backup & Disaster Recovery with N9X96A-HPE MSA 800GB 12G SAS MU 2.5in SSD
In a financial services data center, storage architects integrate N9X96A-HPE MSA 800GB 12G SAS MU 2.5in SSDs for snapshot-based backups and synchronous replication. The solution achieves sub-5-minute RPO and under 15-minute RTO for critical ledgers, while offloading 70% of IO from primary HDD tiers. Benefit: accelerated compliance reporting, near-instant failover readiness, and a 50% reduction in backup window duration.
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Product Comparison Table 
 N9X96A |  J9F46A |  C8R22A |  J9F48A |  J9V69A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 10 TB | 10 TB | 8 TB | 10 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9 ms |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 7.2 Watts | 8 Watts | 7.2 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8.5 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5.1 Watts | 4 Watts | 4.5 Watts | 5.0 Watts | 6.0 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit |
| Helium Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed |
| Drive Bays Supported | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay |
| Vibration Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Features | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | N9X96A | J9F46A Enterprise HDD 10TB | C8R22A 8TB Helium-Sealed Enterprise HDD | J9F48A Enterprise Helium-Sealed HDD | J9V69A 4TB Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1 in | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.8 in | 5.79 inches | 4.01 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.8 inches |
| Depth | 7.25 in | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.0 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs | 1.56 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 2.2 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Gareth Monroe
4
Improved storage responsiveness immediately.
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Julian Hardman
5
Stable under virtualization workloads.
V
Victor Pollard
5
Reliable and easy to deploy.
A
Andrew Kirkland
5
Strong enterprise SSD option.
Questions & Answers
What is the capacity of the HPE MSA 800GB 12G SAS MU 2.5in SSD?
The HPE MSA 12G SAS MU SSD delivers 800 GB of raw flash capacity in a 2.5-inch form factor, providing high-density storage for enterprise arrays.
Which interface does the HPE MSA 800GB SSD use?
This drive uses a 12 Gb/s SAS interface, ensuring backward compatibility with 6 Gb/s and 3 Gb/s SAS ports for seamless integration.
What are the dimensions and form factor of this SSD?
The SSD comes in a standard 2.5-inch drive bay with a 15 mm z-height, fitting all HPE MSA, ProLiant, and Synergy storage enclosures.
Is the HPE MSA 800GB SSD compatible with HPE MSA storage systems?
Yes, it is fully validated for HPE MSA 1050, 2050, 2052, 2054 and later series arrays for plug-and-play deployment.
What performance can I expect from this 800GB SSD?
It delivers up to 220,000 random read IOPS and 140,000 random write IOPS, with sustained sequential transfer speeds of 2.1 GB/s.
What endurance rating does the HPE MSA 800GB SSD offer?
This SSD is rated for 0.7 drive writes per day (DWPD) over a five-year period, supporting high-write enterprise workloads.
What warranty covers the HPE MSA 800GB 2.5in SSD?
HPE provides a standard five-year limited warranty with advanced part replacement for minimal downtime.
Can I hot-swap the HPE MSA 800GB SSD?
Yes, the drive supports hot-swap capability, allowing insertion or removal without powering down the host system.
How do I install the HPE MSA 800GB SSD into an array?
Insert the drive into an available 2.5-inch SAS slot in your HPE MSA enclosure and confirm recognition via the storage management GUI.
What monitoring tools support drive health for this SSD?
HPE InfoSight and HPE Smart Storage Administrator provide real-time health, temperature and wear-level alerts for proactive maintenance.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) for this drive?
The MTBF is rated at 2 million hours, reflecting enterprise-class reliability for mission-critical applications.
Does the HPE MSA 800GB SSD support data encryption?
This model supports HPE Secure Encryption via the controller, ensuring data-at-rest protection when configured.
What is the power consumption of this 2.5in SSD?
It consumes 6 W active and 2 W idle, delivering energy-efficient flash performance for dense storage environments.
Which operating temperatures does the SSD support?
The drive operates between 0 °C and 55 °C (32 °F to 131 °F) and can be stored from –40 °C to 85 °C (–40 °F to 185 °F).
What workloads are best suited for the HPE MSA 800GB SSD?
It excels in virtualized databases, transaction-heavy applications and tier-1 workloads requiring low latency and high IOPS.