{"product_id":"hpe-storeever-lto-6-ultrium-6250-external-tape-drive","title":"HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 External Tape Drive","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 External Tape Drive\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional-grade external tape drive engineered for organizations requiring reliable, high-capacity backup and long-term data archival. This \u003cstrong\u003eLTO-6 external tape drive\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers enterprise-class performance with native 2.5 TB capacity and compressed storage up to 6.25 TB per cartridge. Ideal for IT departments, data centers, and businesses managing critical backup infrastructure, this SAS-2 connected drive provides fast data transfer rates and proven reliability for mission-critical backup operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative capacity of 2.5 TB per cartridge with up to 6.25 TB compressed storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast 160 MB\/s native data transfer rate (400 MB\/s compressed) for efficient backup windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS-2 interface for reliable, high-speed connectivity to backup servers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e512 MB buffer memory ensures consistent performance during intensive backup operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackward compatible with Ultrium 5 and Ultrium 6 tape cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal form factor for flexible deployment across multiple systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade reliability for 24\/7 backup and archival workflows\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\u003eEH970A#ARS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal LTO Ultrium 6 Tape Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.25 TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rate (Native)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rate (Compressed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffer Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512 MB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltrium 6, Ultrium 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal Standalone Drive\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 the native capacity of the HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLTO-6 Ultrium 6250\u003c\/strong\u003e offers 2.5 TB of native storage capacity per cartridge, with compression support enabling up to 6.25 TB of compressed data storage, making it ideal for large-scale backup and archival projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this external tape drive compatible with older Ultrium cartridges?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the HPE StoreEver LTO-6 is backward compatible with both Ultrium 6 and Ultrium 5 tape cartridges, providing flexibility for organizations with existing tape libraries and mixed-generation backup environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat interface does the LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 use for connectivity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eexternal tape drive\u003c\/strong\u003e connects via SAS-2 interface, delivering reliable high-speed connectivity with data transfer rates up to 160 MB\/s native (400 MB\/s compressed) for efficient backup operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much buffer memory does the HPE StoreEver LTO-6 include?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drive features 512 MB of buffer memory, ensuring consistent performance during intensive backup and restore operations while maintaining data integrity throughout the transfer process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41675768135755,"sku":"EH970A#ARS","price":6102.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-storeever-lto-6-ultrium-6250-external-tape-drive","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}