HPE StoreEver LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS External Tape Drive
The HPE StoreEver LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 is a high-capacity external tape drive engineered for organizations requiring reliable, secure backup and archiving solutions. Ideal for small and medium-sized businesses, remote offices, and enterprise environments, this SAS external tape drive delivers up to 3 TB of compressed data storage per cartridge with data transfer rates reaching 280 MB/s. Built with hardware data encryption and HP TapeAssure manageability, the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 ensures your critical data is protected, accessible, and compliant with industry standards.
Key Features
- Up to 3 TB compressed data storage capacity per LTO-5 cartridge
- Fast data transfer rates up to 280 MB/s for efficient backup operations
- Hardware-based data encryption for enhanced security
- HP TapeAssure manageability for simplified tape lifecycle management
- Data Rate Matching technology to optimize performance and reliability
- Supports LTO-5 and LTO-4 media for read/write compatibility
- SAS external connectivity for seamless enterprise integration
- Designed for small, medium, and large-scale backup environments
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) |
| Part Number |
EH958BR#AB2 |
| Product Type |
LTO-5 Ultrium External Tape Drive |
| Interface |
SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) |
| Native Capacity |
1.5 TB per cartridge |
| Compressed Capacity |
3 TB per cartridge (2:1 compression) |
| Data Transfer Rate |
Up to 280 MB/s |
| Media Support |
LTO-5 and LTO-4 (read/write) |
| Encryption |
Hardware-based data encryption |
| Management |
HP TapeAssure manageability |
| Form Factor |
External desktop unit |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the storage capacity of the HPE StoreEver LTO-5 Ultrium 3000?
The LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 provides 1.5 TB of native storage capacity per cartridge, expandable to 3 TB with 2:1 data compression. This makes it an excellent choice for organizations seeking high-capacity backup solutions without requiring multiple tape drives.
Is this external tape drive suitable for enterprise backup environments?
Yes, the HPE StoreEver LTO-5 is specifically designed for enterprise-grade backup and archiving. With hardware encryption, HP TapeAssure manageability, and Data Rate Matching technology, it meets the security and performance requirements of medium to large organizations.
What media types does the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 support?
This SAS external tape drive supports both LTO-5 and LTO-4 media for read and write operations, providing flexibility and backward compatibility with existing tape cartridge investments.
How fast is the data transfer rate on this tape storage device?
The HPE StoreEver LTO-5 achieves data transfer rates up to 280 MB/s, enabling efficient backup windows and faster recovery times for critical business data.
