Name: 882279-001 HP 12TB/30TB StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 Hh SAS Internal Tape Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 882279-001
Price: 2900.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 12TB/30TB StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 tape drive serves as a dependable internal SAS device built for enterprise data backup and archiving. It fits seamlessly into half-height slots, delivering fast transfer rates and large storage capacity to handle demanding data environments.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO-8 Ultrium, Linear Tape-Open (LTO) cartridge
Capacity Compressed	30 TB (2.5:1 compressed)
Recording Format	LTO Ultrium 8
Backward Compatibility	Read/Write LTO-7, Read LTO-6
Cache	512 MB
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
MTBF	250,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	41.3 x 102 x 254 mm (H x W x D)
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

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

Product Description
This HP LTO-8 Ultrium tape drive offers reliable, high-capacity storage ideal for long-term data backup and archiving. It’s commonly used in data centers and enterprise environments where secure and cost-effective data retention is a priority. IT professionals and system administrators often find it useful for handling large volumes of data with rapid transfer speeds. Key Features Supports 12TB native capacity and 30TB with data compression Half-height internal design fits into standard server and storage chassis 360 MB/s sustained data transfer rate speeds up backup windows Compatible with SAS interfaces for flexible integration Can read and write LTO-7 cartridges, easing migration and backup workflows This tape drive typically resides in backup servers or tape libraries where it safeguards critical data with durable media. Its combination of capacity and speed helps organizations maintain efficient backup routines without compromising data integrity or accessibility.

Use Cases
The HP 12TB/30TB StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 tape drive is commonly deployed in enterprise IT environments requiring reliable, high-capacity backup and long-term data archiving. It benefits organizations managing large-scale storage infrastructures where data integrity and efficient retrieval are critical, such as data centers and storage clusters. How It's Used: Archiving compliance data for financial institutions operating within regulated data retention frameworks. Backing up virtualization environment snapshots in enterprise data centers to ensure disaster recovery capabilities. Storing large media files for post-production studios that demand scalable and cost-effective offline storage. Maintaining historical datasets for research institutions that require secure, long-term preservation. Supporting remote office data consolidation by enabling centralized tape-based backups over SAS-connected arrays. This tape drive facilitates efficient data lifecycle management by integrating high-capacity, fast transfer capabilities within existing enterprise storage architectures. Its compatibility with previous tape generations allows for scalable deployment while minimizing disruption to established backup workflows.