HPE Ultrium 15000 LTO-7 FC 8Gb/s HH Internal Tape Drive Module — N7P36A

The HPE N7P36A is the Ultrium 15000 LTO-7 Fibre Channel 8Gb/s half-height internal tape drive module for HPE StoreEver MSL tape libraries. Delivering 6TB native / 15TB compressed capacity per cartridge and 300 MB/s native / 750 MB/s compressed transfer rates, it provides high-capacity, high-throughput tape backup and archive for enterprise data protection and long-term retention workloads.

Key Features

• LTO-7 FC 8Gb/s HH tape drive — 6TB native/15TB compressed per cartridge for StoreEver MSL
• Fibre Channel 8Gb/s interface for high-throughput SAN-attached tape library connectivity
• 300 MB/s native / 750 MB/s compressed sustained transfer rate for rapid backup windows
• LTO-7 backward read/write compatibility with LTO-6, and read compatibility with LTO-5

Product Specifications

• Part Number: N7P36A
• Manufacturer: HPE
• Drive Type: LTO-7 (Ultrium 15000)
• Interface: Fibre Channel 8Gb/s
• Form Factor: Half-Height (HH) Internal Module
• Native Capacity: 6TB per cartridge
• Compressed Capacity: 15TB per cartridge (2.5:1)
• Compatible Library: HPE StoreEver MSL

Storage Specifications

• LTO Generation: LTO-7 (Ultrium 15000)
• Cartridge Capacity: 6TB native / 15TB compressed
• Interface: FC 8Gb/s for SAN-attached MSL library operation
• Form Factor: Half-Height internal module for StoreEver MSL library bay
• Backward Compatibility: Read/write LTO-6, read LTO-5

Performance Specifications

• Transfer Rate: 300 MB/s native / 750 MB/s compressed sustained throughput
• Interface Speed: FC 8Gb/s for high-bandwidth library-to-SAN connectivity
• Compression: 2.5:1 hardware compression ratio (varies by data type)

Use Cases

• HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-7 FC tape library expansion with additional drive modules
• Enterprise SAN-attached tape backup and archive for high-capacity data protection
• Long-term data retention requiring LTO-7 cartridge capacity and FC library connectivity
• Compliance and regulatory archive requiring cost-effective long-term tape storage

Compatibility

• HPE StoreEver MSL2024, MSL3040, MSL6480, and MSL LTO-7 FC compatible tape libraries
• LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridges (HPE C7977A and compatible media)
• FC 8Gb/s SAN infrastructure — compatible with 8Gb/4Gb/2Gb FC switches and HBAs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is N7P36A interchangeable with 834167-001?

Yes — N7P36A is the option kit and 834167-001 is the spare part. Both are HPE Ultrium 15000 LTO-7 FC 8Gb/s HH internal tape drive modules for StoreEver MSL with identical specifications — fully interchangeable in compatible MSL library configurations.

What LTO cartridge generations can N7P36A read and write?

LTO-7 drives read and write LTO-7 and LTO-6 cartridges, and read-only LTO-5 cartridges. LTO-5 and older cartridges cannot be written by LTO-7 drives per LTO specification. For maximum compatibility, use HPE LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridges for new backups.

What is the difference between Fibre Channel and SAS tape drive modules?

FC tape modules connect to a SAN fabric via Fibre Channel, enabling tape library sharing across multiple servers through SAN zoning. SAS tape modules connect directly to a SAS HBA in a single server. FC is preferred for multi-host tape library sharing in enterprise environments; SAS for dedicated single-server backup.

The HPE N7P36A Ultrium 15000 LTO-7 FC 8Gb/s tape drive module delivers high-capacity, high-throughput SAN-attached tape backup for HPE StoreEver MSL enterprise data protection. Order today — in stock at the lowest price.