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 archiving solutions. This LTO-8 external tape drive delivers up to 30 TB of compressed storage capacity per cartridge, making it ideal for organizations managing large-scale data protection environments. With native 300 MB/s transfer rates and AES 256-bit hardware encryption, the StoreEver LTO-8 provides secure, high-performance data backup for mission-critical infrastructure. Whether you're protecting databases, virtual machines, or long-term archives, this tape drive combines enterprise-grade reliability with flexible deployment options for desktop or rack environments.
Key Features
- 30 TB compressed capacity per LTO-8 cartridge (2.5:1 compression ratio)
- 300 MB/s native transfer rate for fast backup operations
- 6 Gb/s SAS interface for reliable connectivity
- AES 256-bit hardware encryption for data security
- WORM (Write Once Read Many) capability for compliance
- 5.25-inch half-height external form factor
- Desktop and rack-mount deployment flexibility
- HPE StoreEver ecosystem integration
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE |
| Part Number |
BC023A#ARS |
| Product Type |
External Tape Drive |
| Tape Format |
LTO-8 Ultrium |
| Native Capacity |
12 TB per cartridge |
| Compressed Capacity |
30 TB per cartridge (2.5:1) |
| Transfer Rate (Native) |
300 MB/s |
| Interface |
6 Gb/s SAS |
| Encryption |
AES 256-bit hardware encryption |
| Form Factor |
5.25-inch half-height external |
| Compliance Features |
WORM capability |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an LTO-8 external tape drive used for?
An LTO-8 external tape drive is primarily used for enterprise backup, disaster recovery, and long-term data archiving. The HPE StoreEver LTO-8 provides cost-effective, reliable storage for protecting large volumes of business-critical data with minimal ongoing maintenance.
How much data can the HPE StoreEver LTO-8 store?
The HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 stores up to 12 TB natively per cartridge, or 30 TB with 2.5:1 compression enabled. This high capacity makes it ideal for consolidating multiple backup jobs onto fewer cartridges, reducing storage costs and management overhead.
Is the HPE StoreEver LTO-8 suitable for compliance and archiving?
Yes. The drive features AES 256-bit hardware encryption and WORM (Write Once Read Many) capability, making it fully compliant with regulatory requirements for secure data retention, including HIPAA, GDPR, and SEC Rule 17a-4 compliance mandates.
What interface does the HPE StoreEver LTO-8 use?
The HPE StoreEver LTO-8 connects via a 6 Gb/s SAS interface, providing reliable high-speed connectivity to servers and backup appliances. This standard enterprise interface ensures broad compatibility with existing IT infrastructure.
