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BL540B HP 1.5TB(Native) / 3TB(Compressed) LTO Ultrium 5 SAS 6Gbps 5.25-inch Internal Tape Drive Upgrade Kit for Storage MSL Tape Library

SKU:

BL540B

Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 1.5TB native / 3TB compressed storage capacity
  • Supports LTO Ultrium 5 tape technology
  • 6Gbps SAS interface for fast data transfer
  • Fits into standard 5.25-inch internal drive bays
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$387.00
Product Overview

The BL540B HP 1.5TB LTO Ultrium 5 tape drive provides a straightforward way to boost storage capacity in internal tape library systems. It slots into a 5.25-inch bay and connects via SAS, making it a practical choice for environments that require dependable, high-capacity backup and archiving solutions without overhaul.

General Information
Brand HP
Technical Information
Media Type LTO Ultrium 5 (magnetic tape)
Capacity Compressed 3TB
Capacity Native 1.5TB
Recording Format LTO Ultrium 5 (LTO-5)
Backward Compatibility Read LTO-4, Read LTO-3, Write LTO-4
Cache 64 MB
Hot Pluggable Yes
Hot Swappable Yes
MTBF 250,000 hours
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

This BL540B tape drive upgrade kit is designed to enhance storage capacity and performance in compatible tape libraries. It uses LTO Ultrium 5 technology, which offers a solid balance of capacity and speed for backing up and archiving large data sets.

Often found in enterprise environments, this internal tape drive fits into 5.25-inch bays and connects via a 6Gbps SAS interface to provide reliable, high-speed data transfer. IT professionals managing data archives or backup systems benefit from its compatibility and capacity.

Key Features

  • High native capacity of 1.5TB with 3TB compressed support to maximize storage efficiency
  • Utilizes LTO Ultrium 5, known for durability and broad compatibility
  • 6Gbps SAS interface ensures quick and stable connections
  • Standard 5.25-inch form factor fits most server and storage systems
  • Upgrade kit designed to refresh or expand existing tape library setups

This tape drive upgrade is usually deployed within MSL tape libraries or similar storage systems to extend archive capabilities. It helps organizations manage growing data volumes without changing their entire infrastructure.

By integrating this drive, businesses can maintain reliable backup routines and safeguard critical information with proven tape technology.


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BL540B HP 1.5TB(Native) / 3TB(Compressed) LTO Ultrium 5 SAS 6Gbps 5.25-inch Internal Tape Drive Upgrade Kit for Storage MSL Tape Library
BL540B HP 1.5TB(Native) / 3TB(Compressed) LTO Ultrium 5 SAS 6Gbps 5.25-inch Internal Tape Drive Upgrade Kit for Storage MSL Tape Library
$387.00