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| Product Overview |
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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 | |
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| Brand | HP |
| Technical Information | |
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| 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 | |
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| Interface | SAS 6Gb/s |
| Physical Characteristics | |
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| Condition | Refurbished |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus |
| Product Description |
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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
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. |