Name: 882281-001 HPE 12TB/30TB LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 HH SAS External Tape Drive
Brand: HPE
SKU: 882281-001
Price: 3792.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 12TB/30TB StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 HH SAS External Tape Drive offers a solid solution for storing large amounts of data offline. This tape drive fits well in environments where durable, scalable backup and archiving are priorities, pairing well with existing SAS infrastructure to extend storage capabilities without complexity.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	882281-001

Technical Information
Media Type	Linear Tape-Open (LTO-8) Ultrium
Capacity Compressed	30 TB (2.5:1 compression)
Capacity Native	12 TB
Recording Format	LTO-8 (Ultrium 30750)
Backward Compatibility	LTO-7
Cache	4 GB
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
This HP StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 tape drive is built for reliable, long-term data storage. It’s commonly used in enterprise backup environments where large volumes of data need to be archived securely and cost-effectively. The half-height SAS external design allows it to be integrated into existing storage arrays or backup infrastructures easily. Often found in IT departments, media production, and data centers, this tape drive benefits organizations that require a dependable offline storage solution to protect critical information and meet compliance needs. Key Features Native storage capacity of 12TB with up to 30TB compressed to handle extensive backup needs Speeds reaching 360 MB/s help reduce backup windows Half-height design saves rack space while maintaining performance SAS interface ensures fast and stable connectivity with servers and media libraries Supports backward compatibility with LTO-7 tapes for flexible media use Typically deployed in corporate data centers and archival facilities, this tape drive helps organizations keep long-term records safe and accessible. Its robustness and high capacity make it a practical choice for managing data growth without relying on expensive disk storage.

Use Cases
The HPE 12TB/30TB LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 HH SAS External Tape Drive is designed for enterprise IT environments requiring reliable, high-capacity offline storage. It is well-suited for data centers and organizations focused on long-term archival of large datasets while maintaining compatibility with existing SAS infrastructures. How It's Used: Archiving compliance data in financial institutions where regulatory retention policies require secure, offline storage. Backup operations within data centers managing virtualization workloads to offload primary storage and ensure disaster recovery readiness. Media and entertainment companies storing large video project files for extended periods without impacting network bandwidth. Remote office locations with limited network connectivity using tape drives to securely transport data to central repositories. Scientific research facilities conducting massive data collection that demands scalable, cost-effective offline storage for raw datasets. This tape drive facilitates efficient data management by integrating seamlessly into SAS environments, enabling scalable capacity expansion and sustained performance. It supports IT infrastructures where balancing storage reliability and offline data protection is critical to operational continuity.