HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 External Tape Drive
The HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 is a professional-grade external tape drive engineered for enterprises requiring reliable, cost-effective backup and long-term archival storage. This LTO-8 external tape drive delivers exceptional capacity and security, making it ideal for organizations managing large-scale data retention, compliance requirements, and disaster recovery operations. With native 30TB compressed storage per cartridge and enterprise-class encryption, the StoreEver LTO-8 provides the performance and protection your critical data demands.
Key Features
- 30TB compressed data capacity (2.5:1 compression ratio) per LTO-8 cartridge
- Native 300 MB/s transfer rate for fast backup and restore operations
- 6 Gb/s SAS host interface for reliable connectivity
- AES 256-bit hardware encryption for secure data protection
- WORM (Write Once Read Many) capability for compliance and data integrity
- 5.25-inch half-height external desktop form factor
- Designed for enterprise backup, archival, and disaster recovery workflows
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) |
| Product Name |
StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 External Tape Drive |
| Part Number |
BC023A#AB2 |
| Drive Type |
LTO-8 Ultrium |
| Native Capacity |
12TB per cartridge |
| Compressed Capacity |
30TB per cartridge (2.5:1 ratio) |
| Transfer Rate (Native) |
300 MB/s |
| Host Interface |
6 Gb/s SAS |
| Encryption |
AES 256-bit hardware encryption |
| Data Protection |
WORM capability supported |
| Form Factor |
5.25-inch half-height external desktop |
| Use Cases |
Enterprise backup, archival storage, disaster recovery, compliance |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the storage capacity of the HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750?
The HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 offers 12TB of native storage capacity per LTO-8 cartridge, which expands to 30TB with 2.5:1 data compression. This exceptional capacity makes it ideal for large-scale enterprise backup and archival solutions.
Does this external tape drive support encryption for secure data storage?
Yes, the StoreEver LTO-8 includes AES 256-bit hardware encryption to protect sensitive data during storage and transfer. It also supports WORM (Write Once Read Many) functionality for compliance-driven archival requirements.
What interface does the HPE StoreEver LTO-8 use for connectivity?
The drive features a 6 Gb/s SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) host interface, delivering reliable, high-speed connectivity for enterprise backup environments. The 300 MB/s native transfer rate ensures efficient backup and restore operations.
Is the HPE StoreEver LTO-8 suitable for long-term archival storage?
Absolutely. The external tape drive is specifically designed for long-term data archival with enterprise-grade reliability, WORM capability for data integrity, and AES encryption for security. LTO-8 technology provides proven durability for compliance and disaster recovery workflows.
