Detailed Specifications
HP E7X53B - RDX External Disk Backup System
Overview :
The HP E7X53B is an external removable-disk backup system designed for IT engineers and infrastructure teams to protect server and workstation data in branch, remote, or departmental environments. It features a 2 TB RDX cartridge and USB 3.0 connectivity to support task-specific backup workloads and data-transport workflows. The unit fits well at the edge or in a small data center rack as a compact tabletop device, delivering data protection without needing the footprint of tape libraries. This model integrates with broad OS and backup-application ecosystems, making it suitable for environments where removable-media portability and reliability matter.
Key Features :
2 TB native cartridge capacity in external dock
USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface for up to ~100 MB/s sustained transfer
External USB Y-cable or power adaptor connectivity
Forward/backward compatible with higher capacity RDX cartridges
Rugged removable drive design with >10,000 dock cycles and 5,000 load/unload cycles
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Part Number | E7X53B |
| Product Type | External RDX Removable Disk Backup System |
| Native Capacity | 2 TB |
| Interface | USB 3.0 SuperSpeed (USB Type-B 9-pin) |
| Average Sustained Transfer Rate | ~100 MB/s (native) |
| MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) | 550,000 hours |
| Physical Dimensions (HxWxD) | 2.04 in × 4.32 in × 7.00 in |
| Weight | 19.05 oz (~1.19 lbs) |
| Operating Temperature | +5 °C to +26 °C (41 °F to 78 °F) |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +65 °C (-40 °F to +149 °F) |
| Supported Cartridge Life | 5,000 insert/remove cycles |
| Host OS Support | Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2008 R2; major Linux distros |
| Media Universal Dock Compatibility | Works with RDX docking station family |
