Name: BC042A HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 18TB/45TB SAS Tape Drive
Brand: HPE
SKU: BC042A
Price: 5040.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 tape drive offers a balanced solution for enterprise data storage needs. It fits into backup systems where large data sets require efficient, secure archiving and quick retrieval. This drive supports the latest LTO-9 technology while maintaining backward compatibility, which helps organizations manage evolving storage demands without replacing entire infrastructures.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	BC042A

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO-9 Ultrium Tape Cartridge / Linear Tape-Open (LTO)
Capacity Compressed	45 TB (2.5:1 compression)
Capacity Native	18 TB
Recording Format	LTO Ultrium (LTO-9)
Backward Compatibility	Read: LTO-8,LTO-7, Write: LTO-8
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

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

Product Description
The HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 tape drive is built to handle large-scale data backup and archival needs efficiently. It is often found in data centers and enterprise environments where secure and durable storage is critical. Designed for IT professionals, backup administrators, and organizations requiring high-capacity, cost-effective storage solutions, this tape drive simplifies safeguarding vast amounts of data. Commonly used in backup servers and storage libraries, the drive supports fast data transfer rates that minimize backup windows. Its compatibility with the latest LTO-9 cartridges ensures future-proof storage with dependable performance. Key Features Native capacity of 18TB with up to 2.5:1 compression reaching 45TB Robust SAS interface for consistent 140 MB/s transfer speed Backward compatibility with LTO-8 cartridges provides flexibility Advanced data integrity features to protect stored information Designed for high-volume, long-term data retention This tape drive is typically deployed in environments where data preservation and quick access to archived data are essential, such as enterprise backup infrastructures and media production facilities. It plays a vital role in balancing storage costs with reliability and longevity, making it a practical choice for long-term data management.

Use Cases
The HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 tape drive is primarily leveraged in enterprise IT environments where large-scale data backup and long-term archiving are critical. It is suited for organizations managing high data volumes that require reliable and secure offline storage, such as data centers and backup facilities focusing on compliance and disaster recovery. How It's Used: Data centers implementing tiered storage strategies to offload infrequently accessed data while maintaining rapid recovery capabilities. Enterprise backup operations requiring scalable, high-capacity archival solutions to protect virtualized workloads and cloud data snapshots. Media and entertainment companies preserving large multimedia files with a need for long-term retention and fast tape access. Financial institutions ensuring compliance through secure backup of transaction records and regulatory data archives. Remote or branch office environments utilizing centralized tape backup repositories to consolidate data protection workflows. This tape drive enhances operational efficiency by providing scalable capacity and backward compatibility, facilitating seamless integration into existing storage architectures while supporting future growth. Its robust performance ensures that large datasets can be archived securely without impacting primary system throughput.