Name: C0H28SB HP StoreEver LTO-6 Tape Drive 2.5TB Native 160MB/s Fibre Channel
Brand: HP
SKU: C0H28SB
Price: 434.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP StoreEver Tape Drive C0H28SB is a reliable LTO-6 device used for backing up and archiving large data volumes. It fits into standard internal bays and connects through Fibre Channel, offering a solid balance of speed and storage capacity for enterprise data management.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO-6 (Ultrium 6) Tape Cartridge
Capacity Compressed	6.25 TB
Capacity Native	2.5 TB
Recording Format	LTO Ultrium (Linear Tape-Open) - LTO-6
Backward Compatibility	LTO-5 (read/write), LTO-4 (read)
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

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

Product Description
This HP StoreEver Tape Drive C0H28SB is designed to store large volumes of data securely and efficiently. Often found in enterprise backup environments, it provides reliable long-term storage for critical information. Built for IT professionals managing data archives or disaster recovery solutions, this tape drive integrates into existing storage infrastructures using Fibre Channel connectivity. Key Features High-capacity LTO-6 format delivers 2.5TB native storage, suitable for extensive data sets Fibre Channel connection enables consistent transfer rates up to 160 MB/s native Compact form factor fits standard internal slots without consuming excessive space Compatible with a wide range of backup software and systems Supports compressed throughput up to 400 MB/s for efficient data handling Commonly deployed in data centers and enterprise backup servers, this tape drive helps organizations maintain secure copies of vital data. Its reliability and capacity make it a practical choice for maintaining archives and ensuring business continuity.

Use Cases
The HP StoreEver LTO-6 Tape Drive is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and large-scale IT environments where reliable, high-capacity backup and archiving are critical. It is particularly valuable for organizations managing extensive datasets that require secure offline storage and efficient long-term retention. How It's Used: Backup and archival for enterprise IT departments managing virtualization clusters and large storage arrays. Data protection in financial institutions requiring secure, high-throughput tape storage for compliance archives. Media and entertainment firms storing vast video libraries with rapid recovery needs in internal rack deployments. Disaster recovery solutions for remote office locations leveraging Fibre Channel for fast data transfer to central backup repositories. Scientific research facilities archiving large datasets from high-performance computing clusters with scalable tape capacity. This tape drive enhances operational efficiency by providing scalable, high-throughput data protection suitable for complex storage infrastructures. Its compatibility with standard internal bays and Fibre Channel connectivity supports seamless integration within diverse enterprise environments requiring dependable offline storage.