Name: 596278-001 HP 3TB LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Internal Tape Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 596278-001
Price: 541.68 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 596278-001 3TB LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Internal Tape Drive provides high-capacity, reliable backup storage for enterprise environments. It fits neatly inside servers and connects via SAS to support fast, secure data transfers, making it a practical choice for IT teams managing extensive data archives.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO-5 Ultrium tape
Capacity Compressed	3 TB (2:1)
Capacity Native	1.5 TB
Recording Format	Linear Tape-Open (LTO-5, Ultrium 3000)
Backward Compatibility	Read: LTO-4, LTO-3; Write: LTO-4
Cache	512 MB buffer
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No
MTBF	250,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The HP 596278-001 is an LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 tape drive designed for secure, high-capacity data backup and archiving. It offers 3TB native capacity and uses a SAS interface to ensure swift and stable data transfer rates. Often found in enterprise data centers and IT environments, this tape drive is built for handling large volumes of critical data efficiently. It's commonly used by IT professionals needing dependable backup solutions with scalable storage options. Key Features Supports 3TB native storage capacity for extensive data backup Uses SAS interface to improve transfer speeds and connectivity Compatible with a wide range of servers for internal installation Offers hardware-based data encryption options Built to ensure long-term data preservation and reliability This tape drive is typically deployed within corporate backup systems and archival setups where robust data retention is essential. It plays a key role in disaster recovery plans and helps organizations maintain data integrity over time.

Use Cases
The HP 596278-001 LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Internal Tape Drive is primarily utilized in enterprise IT environments requiring high-capacity, secure backup solutions. It is ideal for data centers and server rooms where integration with existing SAS-based infrastructure and efficient long-term data archiving are critical. How It's Used: Backup and archival operations in large-scale data centers managing petabyte-level storage pools. Disaster recovery setups for enterprise servers hosting virtualization platforms. Data protection workflows within financial institutions needing compliance with retention regulations. Storage tiering in hybrid environments combining disk and tape for cost-effective long-term retention. Remote office server backups where limited bandwidth necessitates offline data transfer methods. This tape drive supports operational efficiency by enabling seamless integration into SAS-equipped servers, facilitating scalable data protection strategies. Its deployment helps IT teams manage growing data volumes without compromising backup window constraints or storage reliability.

596278-001 HP 3TB LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Internal Tape Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases