{"product_id":"hpe-spectra-cube-lto-9-ultrium-sas-half-height-drive-sled","title":"HPE Spectra Cube LTO-9 Ultrium SAS Half Height Drive Sled","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE Spectra Cube LTO-9 Ultrium SAS Half Height Drive Sled\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE Spectra Cube LTO-9 Ultrium SAS Half Height Drive Sled\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance tape drive module engineered for enterprise-grade data backup and archival storage. Designed specifically for Spectra Cube systems, this \u003cstrong\u003eLTO-9 tape drive\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers scalable, high-capacity storage with SAS connectivity in a compact half-height form factor. Perfect for organizations requiring reliable long-term data retention, disaster recovery, and compliance-driven archival solutions, this drive sled integrates seamlessly into existing HPE tape infrastructure to maximize storage efficiency and minimize operational costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative LTO-9 Ultrium tape technology for enterprise-class data storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS connectivity for high-speed data transfer and system integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf-height drive sled design optimizes rack space utilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpectra Cube compatible architecture for modular scalability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced data compression for increased effective capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWORM (Write Once, Read Many) support for regulatory compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated error correction and data integrity verification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-swappable design for minimal downtime and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS4T49A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTO-9 Ultrium Tape Drive Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS (Serial Attached SCSI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalf Height Drive Sled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE Spectra Cube Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 TB per cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 45 TB with 2.5:1 compression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 360 MB\/s (native)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS 12Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptimized for enterprise environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an LTO-9 tape drive and why should enterprises use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLTO-9 Ultrium tape drive\u003c\/strong\u003e is a next-generation data storage solution offering 18 TB native capacity per cartridge with advanced compression capabilities. Enterprises choose LTO-9 technology for cost-effective long-term archival, disaster recovery, and compliance storage, with superior reliability and lower total cost of ownership compared to alternative storage methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE Spectra Cube LTO-9 compatible with existing backup systems?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003eSAS half-height drive sled\u003c\/strong\u003e integrates with HPE Spectra Cube systems and supports industry-standard SAS connectivity. This ensures compatibility with existing enterprise backup infrastructure while providing scalable expansion capabilities for growing storage demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the advantages of half-height form factor tape drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf-height \u003cstrong\u003etape drive sleds\u003c\/strong\u003e maximize rack space efficiency by allowing higher density configurations within the same physical footprint. This design reduces data center real estate requirements while maintaining full performance capabilities, making it ideal for space-constrained enterprise environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does data compression benefit LTO-9 tape storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLTO-9 drive\u003c\/strong\u003e supports advanced compression algorithms that can achieve up to 2.5:1 compression ratios, effectively doubling usable capacity to 45 TB per cartridge. This feature significantly reduces storage costs and cartridge consumption while maintaining data integrity and compliance requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41739789860939,"sku":"S4T49A","price":21389.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-spectra-cube-lto-9-ultrium-sas-half-height-drive-sled","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}