HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit

The HPE N7P37A is a drive upgrade kit for StoreEver MSL tape libraries, giving you an LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 SAS drive that raises both capacity and throughput without forcing a complete system replacement.

Each cartridge stores up to 6 TB of native data or 15 TB when compressed, so weekly backups, long-term archives, and large project files can live on fewer tapes. A sustained transfer rate of up to 300 MB per second means full backups finish sooner, freeing the library for other tasks.

A one-gigabyte buffer and adaptive speed control help the drive stay in sync with host data flow, smoothing performance and reducing unnecessary stop-start wear on tapes. The SAS 6 Gb/s interface connects easily to existing MSL library backplanes, and the drive slips into a standard 5.25-inch half-height bay with no need for custom brackets.

Built-in hardware encryption lets administrators protect sensitive records without extra software, while backward read-write compatibility with Ultrium 6 media safeguards earlier investments. Operating ranges from 50 to 104 °F and 20 to 80 percent humidity allow dependable service in typical data center environments.

Whether you manage a mid-sized business archive, a video production vault, or a research lab that accumulates data faster than spinning disks can handle, this kit extends the life and usefulness of your current StoreEver MSL library while preparing it for years of high-capacity tape storage.

Highlights:

• 6 TB native and 15 TB compressed capacity per cartridge
• Up to 300 MB/s sustained transfer rate
• Hardware-based encryption support for secure media
• Compatible with Ultrium 6 and Ultrium 7 cartridges
• Fits a standard 5.25-inch half-height bay
• 1 GB buffer for smoother data streaming
• SAS 6 Gb/s interface for fast, reliable connection
• Operates from 50 to 104 °F and 20 to 80 percent humidity