Name: 603881-001 HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 3TB Native 1.6TB Compressed SAS Tape Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 603881-001
Price: 509.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 tape drive delivers high-capacity, reliable backup storage mainly used in enterprise and data center environments. It's designed to handle large volumes of data efficiently, fitting into compact server racks while offering secure and fast SAS connectivity for data transfers.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO-5 Ultrium Tape Cartridge, Magnetic Tape
Capacity Compressed	3 TB (2:1 compression)
Capacity Native	1.5 TB
Recording Format	LTO-5 Ultrium
Backward Compatibility	LTO-4 (read/write), LTO-3 (read)
Cache	128 MB buffer
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

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

Product Description
This HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 tape drive offers a robust solution for large-scale data storage and backup needs. Built for enterprise environments, it supports both native and compressed storage capacities, making it flexible for various data retention requirements. Commonly found in data centers and IT departments, this tape drive is ideal for businesses that require reliable archiving and disaster recovery systems. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its balance of storage density and access speed. Key Features High-speed SAS connectivity allows efficient data transfer and backup Supports up to 3TB native and 6TB compressed storage per cartridge Half-height design fits into space-constrained rack systems Backward compatible with previous LTO generations for smooth migration Integrated hardware encryption to secure sensitive data This tape drive is often deployed in enterprise backup servers and archival storage arrays. It plays a crucial role in safeguarding data by providing a durable and cost-effective medium that can be stored offline for long-term retention. Its reliable performance and compatibility make it a practical choice for maintaining business continuity.

Use Cases
The HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 tape drive is primarily utilized in enterprise data centers and medium to large IT environments where high-volume data backup and archiving are critical. It benefits organizations requiring secure, long-term data retention with efficient storage density in limited rack space. How It's Used: Data centers implementing tiered storage strategies to offload infrequently accessed data from primary storage systems. Enterprise IT departments conducting regular full-system backups to meet compliance and disaster recovery mandates. Backup administrators in remote or branch office environments requiring reliable, compact tape drives for local data protection. Organizations managing virtualization environments that generate large datasets needing scalable and cost-effective archival solutions. Data archival workflows in media and entertainment sectors handling large volumes of video and multimedia content. This tape drive supports operational efficiency by integrating into existing storage infrastructures with its half-height form factor and SAS interface, facilitating scalable backup performance. It enables businesses to maintain data integrity and accessibility while optimizing physical storage footprint and data transfer speeds.