Name: AQ288D#103 HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 6.25TB SAS Tape Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: AQ288D#103
Price: 738.80 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP AQ288D#103 6.25TB LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 SAS Tape Drive provides a balance of large storage capacity and reliable performance for enterprise backup needs. It fits well in data centers and IT infrastructures that require secure, long-term data archiving and fast access through SAS connections.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO Ultrium 6 tape cartridge
Capacity Compressed	6.25 TB
Capacity Native	2.5 TB
Recording Format	LTO-6 (Linear Tape-Open Ultrium)
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Product Description
This HP AQ288D#103 tape drive is designed for high-capacity data backup and archiving, delivering 6.25TB of native storage on LTO-6 Ultrium cartridges. Often found in enterprise IT environments, it offers dependable performance for protecting critical information over long periods. Built for data centers and businesses that need efficient and scalable storage solutions, this tape drive supports SAS connectivity, which ensures quick and consistent data transfers. It’s commonly used in backup systems, disaster recovery setups, and long-term data retention. Key Features High-capacity tape storage to handle large data volumes Reliable data integrity thanks to proven LTO-6 technology Fast SAS interface reducing backup windows Compatibility with previous generation LTO-5 tapes Robust design for continuous operation in demanding environments This drive is typically deployed in enterprise backup frameworks where data safety and accessibility are crucial. It plays a key role in safeguarding information assets while optimizing storage management.

Use Cases
The HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 SAS Tape Drive is primarily utilized in enterprise data centers and IT environments where secure, high-capacity backup and archival solutions are critical. Organizations managing large datasets, such as financial institutions or media production companies, benefit from its reliable tape storage and fast SAS connectivity. How It's Used: Backup and archiving of virtual machine images in enterprise virtualization environments. Long-term compliance data storage for healthcare providers requiring secure retention of patient records. Disaster recovery storage in corporate data centers with integration into existing SAS storage networks. Offline archival of large-scale media files in broadcasting and content production studios. Data retention for regulatory audits in financial services firms deploying rack-mounted tape libraries. By enabling high-capacity and reliable tape backup through SAS interfaces, this drive supports scalable data preservation workflows and efficient data lifecycle management across demanding IT infrastructures.

AQ288D#103 HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 6.25TB SAS Tape Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases