Name: BC023A HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 12TB Native 30TB Compressed 6Gb/s SAS Tape Drive
Brand: HPE
SKU: BC023A
Price: 3792.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 tape drive provides high-capacity data storage with a 6Gb/s SAS interface. It fits well into enterprise backup and archiving systems, delivering dependable performance for long-term data preservation without fuss.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	BC023A

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO-8 Ultrium,Magnetic tape cartridge,Tape drive
Capacity Compressed	30 TB (compressed)
Recording Format	Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium
Backward Compatibility	Read up to 2 generations back (LTO-6, LTO-7); Write to previous generation (LTO-7)

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
The HP StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium tape drive is built for efficient data backup and archiving, offering large storage capacity with quick access. It’s often found in data centers, enterprise IT setups, and environments where secure, long-term data storage is critical. Commonly used by IT professionals managing large datasets, this tape drive helps protect sensitive information while minimizing storage costs. Its compatibility with HP StoreEver systems ensures smooth integration into existing backup workflows. Key Features Supports up to 12TB native capacity and 30TB compressed storage Uses SAS 6Gb/s interface for reliable, high-speed connectivity Offers strong data integrity with proven tape technology Compatible with a wide range of backup software and systems Designed to handle demanding enterprise storage environments This tape drive is typically deployed in enterprise backup servers and archival systems where large volume data retention is necessary. It plays a key role in protecting business-critical data over long periods without requiring constant maintenance.

Use Cases
The HP StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 tape drive is commonly deployed in enterprise IT environments requiring robust archival and backup solutions. It is particularly suited for organizations managing large-scale data repositories, such as data centers and compliance-driven industries, where long-term data retention is critical. How It's Used: Archiving large datasets in healthcare institutions to meet regulatory compliance and ensure secure long-term storage. Backup and disaster recovery operations in financial services data centers handling high-volume transactional data. Media and entertainment companies storing extensive digital assets and raw footage for future retrieval and editing. Government agencies implementing secure tape storage for classified and sensitive information over multi-decade periods. Enterprise virtualization environments leveraging tape drives for cost-effective backup of virtual machine snapshots and images. Remote office locations utilizing tape backup to transfer critical data to centralized storage clusters efficiently. This tape drive supports operational efficiency by integrating seamlessly with existing storage infrastructure, enabling scalable data growth without performance degradation. Its compatibility with enterprise backup software ensures streamlined workflows and reliable data protection across diverse IT deployments.