AJ042B

This upgrade kit replaces older tape drives in HP MSL 2, 4, or 8 tape libraries with the LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 model, which features 4GB Fiber Channel connectivity. It is built for businesses that need improved backup speed and larger storage capacity in their tape backup systems.

Often found in IT environments managing large volumes of data backups, this drive is commonly used to streamline data archiving and retrieval processes. Storage administrators and IT professionals benefit from faster, more reliable tape backups that reduce downtime and improve data security.

Key Features

• Offers native 800GB capacity and up to 1.6TB compressed storage
• Provides up to 120MB/s data transfer rates over 4GB Fiber Channel
• Backward compatible with LTO-3 cartridges for flexible media use
• Designed to fit directly into HP MSL 2/4/8 libraries without hardware modifications
• Supports hardware-based data encryption for secure backups

This drive upgrade is typically deployed in mid-sized business data centers and enterprise backup solutions where tape libraries are standard. It plays a key role in extending the life and capabilities of existing HP tape infrastructures while supporting growing storage needs.