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P9L72A Overview
P9L72A is a SAN storage system featuring a 12-bay design that supports Mixed drive types—including SATA, SAS, SSD, and NVMe—to deliver a total storage capacity of 512 TB with RAID configurations such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10. It is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes pre-installed with 16 GB of ECC DDR4 RAM that can be expanded up to 64 GB, while also supporting high-performance interfaces including USB 3.0 and 10GbE Ethernet.
P9L72A is engineered for demanding environments with redundant cooling via a redundant fan and a redundant 750W power supply, as well as expansion support for future upgrades. It is designed for robust use cases including SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media servers, featuring 2 LAN ports and additional Fibre Channel connectivity options to ensure seamless and reliable network support.
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P9L72A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- 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
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- 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
- P9L72A Enterprise SAN Storage System
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 50 lbs
P9L72A Use Case
Branch Office Daily Incremental Backup with HPE P9L72A RDX 3TB USB 3.0
A regional sales office implements the HPE P9L72A RDX 3TB USB 3.0 External Disk Backup System for nightly incremental backups of CRM databases and financial records. The rugged media and USB 3.0 throughput ensure sub–30-minute backup windows, delivering bullet-proof data protection and rapid restore capability for uninterrupted business continuity.
Media Production On-Site Archive and Rapid Restore
A post-production studio uses the HPE RDX 3TB USB 3.0 External Disk Backup System to archive high-resolution video projects at the end of each shoot day. With sustained 120 MB/s transfer rates and durable cartridges, editors achieve secure off-site transport and instant access to raw footage, shortening turnaround times and safeguarding multi-terabyte assets.
Legal Compliance Archival for Small Law Firms
A boutique law firm leverages the HPE P9L72A RDX 3TB USB 3.0 solution to meet regulatory retention mandates for client files, emails and case documents. Automated weekly full backups and encrypted cartridges provide verifiable chain-of-custody, reducing e-discovery risk and ensuring fast retrieval during audits or litigation.
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Product Comparison Table 
| P9L72A |  C8S07B |  B7B66B |  BB913A |  C8S06A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | NAS | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 12-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 | 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 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 |
| 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 | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 1GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 750W | 500W | 500W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | N/A | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | No | N/A | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / SMB / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | P9L72A Enterprise SAN Storage System | C8S07B Enterprise SAN Storage | B7B66B Enterprise NAS | BB913A Storage System | C8S06A Enterprise NAS Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.2 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 27 inches | 24 inches | 24 inches | 28.7 inches |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 48 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Marco Villani
5
Solid external backup solution. Media handling is simple and restores are quick.
J
Javed Iqbal
5
Works perfectly for offsite rotation. Performance has been consistent.
T
Thomas Riedel
4
Reliable disk based backup with good durability.
C
Chris Donnelly
4
Straightforward setup and dependable operation.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE RDX 3TB USB 3.0 External Disk Backup System (SKU: P9L72A)?
The HPE RDX 3TB USB 3.0 External Disk Backup System (SKU: P9L72A) is a removable disk-based backup solution delivering 3 TB capacity, USB 3.0 speed, and enterprise-grade reliability for small- to mid-sized environments.
What backup capacity does the HPE RDX 3TB USB 3.0 system provide?
This system provides 3 TB of raw storage capacity on a rugged, removable RDX cartridge, allowing up to 3 TB of data to be backed up and archived.
Which interface does the HPE RDX 3TB USB 3.0 use?
The device uses a USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface, supporting up to 5 Gbps transfer rates while remaining backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports.
Is the HPE RDX 3TB USB 3.0 drive hot-swappable?
Yes. The RDX cartridge is hot-swappable, enabling you to insert or remove disks without powering down your host system.
Which operating systems are supported?
The RDX USB 3.0 system is natively compatible with Windows (Windows Server and Windows 10/11), Linux distributions, and macOS via standard USB mass-storage drivers.
What data transfer speeds can I expect?
USB 3.0 provides up to 5 Gbps theoretical throughput; in real-world scenarios, you can achieve sustained write speeds of around 200–300 MB/s, depending on host performance.
Does the RDX 3TB system support hardware encryption?
Yes. The RDX cartridge supports optional AES-256 hardware encryption when used with compatible encryption keys, ensuring data confidentiality at rest.
What file systems can I use with the RDX USB 3.0 drive?
You can format the RDX cartridge with NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, ext4, HFS+ or APFS, depending on your operating system and backup requirements.
Can I run my own backup software with the RDX system?
Absolutely. The RDX cartridge appears as a standard block device, so you can use any backup or archiving software that supports disk-based targets.
How durable is the RDX 3TB cartridge?
RDX cartridges are rated for up to 1 meter drop tolerance and 1,000 insertion/removal cycles, providing rugged reliability in office or remote environments.
Is the RDX 3TB backup system portable?
Yes. The compact, lightweight design of the RDX drive and cartridges makes them highly portable for off-site backup or rotation.
What power does the HPE RDX USB 3.0 drive require?
The drive draws bus power from USB 3.0 (5 V/900 mA) and does not require an external power adapter for standard desktop and laptop connections.
How do I install the RDX 3TB USB 3.0 system?
Simply connect the RDX drive to a USB 3.0 port, insert a cartridge, initialize and format it in your OS, then configure your backup software as you would any external disk.
What is the warranty coverage for SKU P9L72A?
HPE provides a one-year limited hardware warranty on the RDX USB drive and a five-year media retention guarantee for stored data on the cartridges.
Can I mix multiple RDX cartridges on one drive?
Yes. A single RDX USB 3.0 drive can read and write any compatible RDX cartridge, enabling simple media rotation and off-site storage.
What are common use cases for the HPE RDX backup system?
Typical use cases include local disk-based backup, quick data retrieval, archives, off-site rotation, and disaster-recovery preparation for SMBs and remote offices.
How does RDX compare to traditional tape backups?
RDX offers faster random access, higher reliability, plug-and-play simplicity, and improved durability over tape while maintaining the offline protection benefits of removable media.