HPE LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS External Tape Drive
The HPE LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS External Tape Drive is engineered for enterprises requiring reliable, high-capacity data backup and archival solutions. This external tape drive delivers enterprise-grade performance for organizations managing large-scale data protection across distributed IT environments. Whether you're backing up critical databases, archiving compliance records, or implementing disaster recovery protocols, the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 provides the dependable capacity and speed your infrastructure demands. Built on proven LTO-5 technology, this SAS-connected external drive integrates seamlessly into existing storage ecosystems while offering cost-effective long-term data retention.
Key Features
- LTO-5 Ultrium technology for reliable enterprise-class data backup
- SAS interface for high-speed connectivity and consistent performance
- External form factor enables flexible deployment across multiple servers
- Native compression support for optimized storage capacity utilization
- Hot-swappable design for minimal downtime during maintenance
- Enterprise-grade reliability with extended MTBF ratings
- Compatible with HPE backup and archival software solutions
- Supports both standalone and rack-mount deployment configurations
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) |
| Part Number |
EH958B#A2S |
| Product Line |
LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 |
| Interface |
SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) |
| Form Factor |
External |
| Technology |
LTO-5 Ultrium |
| Data Protection |
Enterprise backup and archival |
| Deployment Options |
External standalone or rack-mount variant |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an LTO-5 external tape drive used for?
The LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 external tape drive is primarily used for enterprise data backup, archival, and disaster recovery. Organizations use LTO-5 tape drives to create reliable, long-term backups of critical data, maintain compliance archives, and implement cost-effective data retention strategies. The external SAS interface allows easy connection to servers and storage systems.
Is the HPE LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 compatible with existing backup software?
Yes, the HPE LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS external tape drive integrates with HPE backup and archival software solutions, as well as industry-standard backup applications that support LTO-5 technology. Verify compatibility with your specific backup platform before deployment.
Can the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 be used in a rack-mount configuration?
The HPE LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 is available in both external standalone and rack-mount variants. The external SAS model (part number EH958B#A2S) provides flexible deployment options, while HPE also offers corresponding rack-mount configurations for data center environments requiring integrated storage solutions.
What are the advantages of SAS connectivity for tape drives?
SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) provides high-speed, reliable connectivity for the LTO-5 external tape drive, ensuring consistent performance during backup and restore operations. SAS interfaces offer superior data transfer rates compared to older connection standards, making them ideal for enterprise backup environments handling large data volumes.
