HPE LTO-9 45000 External Tape Drive Remanufactured
The HPE LTO-9 45000 external tape drive delivers enterprise-grade data backup and archival solutions for organizations requiring reliable, cost-effective long-term storage. This remanufactured unit combines HPE's proven LTO-9 technology with the affordability of certified pre-owned equipment, making it ideal for IT departments, data centers, and businesses managing large-scale backup operations. Whether you're consolidating storage infrastructure or expanding tape library capacity, this external LTO-9 tape drive provides 18TB native capacity with advanced data protection features.
Key Features
- 18TB native storage capacity with LTO-9 technology
- External connectivity for flexible deployment and portability
- Remanufactured to HPE quality standards with full functionality
- WORM (Write Once Read Many) support for compliance and archival
- Advanced encryption and data security capabilities
- Hot-swappable design for seamless integration
- Backward compatible with LTO-8 media
- Ideal for disaster recovery and long-term data retention
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE |
| Part Number |
BC042AR#AB2 |
| Product Type |
External Tape Drive |
| LTO Generation |
LTO-9 |
| Native Capacity |
18TB |
| Compressed Capacity |
45TB (2.5:1 ratio) |
| Interface |
SAS/SCSI |
| Form Factor |
External Desktop |
| Condition |
Remanufactured |
| Data Transfer Rate |
Up to 400MB/s |
| Encryption |
AES 256-bit |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an external LTO-9 tape drive used for?
An external LTO-9 tape drive is primarily used for enterprise backup, archival, and disaster recovery. Organizations use these drives to store large volumes of data cost-effectively over extended periods, with excellent reliability for compliance and long-term retention requirements.
Can I use remanufactured LTO-9 drives in production environments?
Yes. HPE remanufactured tape drives undergo rigorous testing and refurbishment to meet original specifications. They are fully functional and suitable for production backup and archival operations, offering significant cost savings compared to new units.
Is the HPE LTO-9 45000 backward compatible?
Yes, the LTO-9 drive supports backward compatibility with LTO-8 media, allowing you to read and verify existing tape archives while benefiting from LTO-9's increased capacity and performance.
What storage capacity does this external tape drive provide?
This HPE external tape drive offers 18TB native capacity, expandable to 45TB with 2.5:1 compression, making it ideal for consolidating large backup jobs and reducing the number of tapes required for enterprise storage solutions.
