HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 External Tape Drive
The HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 is a professional-grade external tape drive engineered for enterprises requiring high-capacity backup and archiving solutions. This 5.25-inch half-height LTO-7 Ultrium drive delivers up to 15 TB of compressed storage capacity, making it ideal for organizations managing massive data volumes with strict compliance requirements. With AES 256-bit hardware encryption and WORM capability, it provides secure, tamper-proof data storage for regulated industries. The 6 Gb/s SAS interface and 300 MB/s native transfer rates ensure fast, reliable data protection in a compact external desktop form factor.
Key Features
- 15 TB compressed capacity (2.5:1 compression ratio) for cost-effective large-scale backup
- 6 Gb/s SAS interface for high-speed data transfer and enterprise integration
- 300 MB/s native transfer rate for rapid backup and restore operations
- AES 256-bit hardware encryption for secure data protection and compliance
- WORM (Write Once Read Many) capability for immutable, tamper-proof archiving
- 5.25-inch half-height external form factor for flexible desktop deployment
- LTO-7 Ultrium technology for industry-standard tape reliability and longevity
- Scalable tape-based data protection for growing enterprise environments
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) |
| Part Number |
BB874A#A2S |
| Product Type |
External LTO-7 Ultrium Tape Drive |
| Form Factor |
5.25-inch half-height external |
| Native Capacity |
6 TB |
| Compressed Capacity |
15 TB (2.5:1 ratio) |
| Interface |
6 Gb/s SAS |
| Transfer Rate (Native) |
300 MB/s |
| Encryption |
AES 256-bit hardware encryption |
| Data Security |
WORM (Write Once Read Many) capability |
| Tape Standard |
LTO-7 Ultrium |
| Connection Type |
External desktop connectivity |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best external tape drive for enterprise backup?
The HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 is one of the best external tape drives for enterprise backup, offering 15 TB compressed capacity, 6 Gb/s SAS connectivity, and AES 256-bit encryption. It combines high performance with security, making it ideal for organizations requiring reliable, scalable data protection.
Does this LTO-7 tape drive support hardware encryption?
Yes, the HPE StoreEver LTO-7 includes AES 256-bit hardware encryption, ensuring data is encrypted at the drive level. This provides compliance-ready security for regulated industries and protects sensitive information during backup and archiving operations.
What is WORM capability and why does it matter?
WORM (Write Once Read Many) capability allows data to be written once and read multiple times, but never modified or deleted. This immutable storage feature is critical for compliance, legal holds, and archiving, preventing accidental or malicious data tampering.
How fast is the HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 transfer rate?
The drive delivers a native transfer rate of 300 MB/s over its 6 Gb/s SAS interface, enabling rapid backup and restore cycles. Combined with 15 TB compressed capacity, it significantly reduces backup windows for large-scale enterprise environments.
