HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 External Tape Drive
The HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 is a high-capacity external tape drive engineered for enterprises requiring reliable, long-term backup and archiving solutions. With up to 45 TB of compressed capacity per cartridge and 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity, this standalone drive delivers enterprise-grade data protection for mission-critical environments. Ideal for organizations managing large-scale data repositories, compliance-driven archives, and disaster recovery workflows, the LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 combines performance with security through AES 256-bit encryption and WORM capability.
Key Features
- 45 TB compressed capacity (2.5:1 ratio) per LTO-9 cartridge for maximum storage density
- 12 Gb/s SAS host connectivity for fast, reliable data transfer
- Native transfer rate of 300 MB/s for efficient backup operations
- AES 256-bit encryption for secure data protection and compliance
- WORM (Write Once Read Many) capability for immutable archiving
- 5.25-inch half-height form factor for flexible deployment
- External standalone design for easy integration into existing infrastructure
- Long-term data preservation with proven LTO technology reliability
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) |
| Part Number |
BC042A#AB2 |
| Product Series |
StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 |
| Drive Type |
External SAS Tape Drive |
| Native Capacity |
18 TB per cartridge |
| Compressed Capacity |
45 TB per cartridge (2.5:1) |
| Host Interface |
12 Gb/s SAS |
| Transfer Rate |
300 MB/s native |
| Encryption |
AES 256-bit |
| Data Protection |
WORM capability supported |
| Form Factor |
5.25-inch half-height external |
| Use Cases |
Enterprise backup, archiving, disaster recovery, compliance storage |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum storage capacity of the HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000?
The drive supports up to 45 TB of compressed capacity per LTO-9 cartridge using a 2.5:1 compression ratio, with 18 TB native capacity. This makes it ideal for high-volume backup and archiving environments requiring maximum storage density.
Does this external tape drive support encryption for secure backups?
Yes, the HPE StoreEver LTO-9 includes AES 256-bit encryption for data security and regulatory compliance. It also supports WORM (Write Once Read Many) capability for immutable archiving and long-term data protection.
What are the connectivity and performance specifications?
The drive features 12 Gb/s SAS host connectivity with a native transfer rate of 300 MB/s, enabling fast and reliable data transfers for enterprise backup operations and large-scale archiving workflows.
Is the HPE StoreEver LTO-9 suitable for long-term data archiving?
Absolutely. The LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 is specifically designed for long-term data preservation with proven reliability, WORM capability for compliance, and encryption for security—making it ideal for regulatory archives and disaster recovery strategies.
