Name: EH848A HP 400/800GB LTO-3 Ultrium 920 SAS Half-Height External Tape Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: EH848A
Price: 595.70 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The EH848A HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 External Tape Drive offers reliable LTO-3 tape backup solutions for enterprise data storage needs. It fits into standard half-height slots and connects via a SAS interface, making it a solid choice for organizations aiming to preserve large volumes of data securely and efficiently.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO Ultrium 3 (LTO-3)
Capacity Compressed	800 GB (2:1)
Capacity Native	400 GB
Recording Format	Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 3
Backward Compatibility	LTO-2 (backward compatible; reads/writes LTO-2 cartridges)
Cache	32 MB
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
MTBF	250000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

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

Product Description
The EH848A HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 tape drive is built for data backup and archiving tasks in enterprise storage systems. It provides high-capacity tape storage with fast read/write speeds through its SAS connection, making it suitable for data centers and IT departments managing large datasets. Often found in server rooms and backup servers, this tape drive supports organizations that require dependable offline storage and long-term data retention solutions. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its compatibility with established tape libraries and storage infrastructures. Key Features Offers native 400GB and compressed 800GB storage capacity for extensive data backups Half-height design fits standard tape libraries and rack enclosures without occupying excessive space Serial Attached SCSI interface ensures efficient and stable connectivity Compatible with LTO-3 media for reliable, industry-standard backup performance Supports fast data transfer to speed up backup windows and restore times This tape drive is typically deployed in medium to large enterprise environments where consistent, high-capacity backup is necessary. It plays a vital role in safeguarding critical data by providing reliable offline storage that complements disk-based backups. Its integration into existing HP StorageWorks setups makes it a practical choice for organizations focused on maintaining a robust data protection strategy without overhauling their current infrastructure.

Use Cases
The EH848A HP 400/800GB LTO-3 Ultrium 920 SAS Half-Height External Tape Drive is commonly deployed in enterprise IT environments where large-scale data archiving and protection are critical. It serves organizations requiring reliable, high-throughput backup solutions integrated into existing HP StorageWorks infrastructures. How It's Used: Data centers implementing tiered storage strategies to offload long-term archives from primary storage arrays. Enterprise backup administrators managing large volumes of transactional and compliance data with scalable tape libraries. Disaster recovery sites that require durable, removable media for secure offsite data retention. Virtualized server environments where periodic full backups to external tape help maintain system integrity. Remote office locations utilizing SAS-connected tape drives for centralized backup consolidation. This tape drive supports operational efficiency by enabling high-capacity data backups with minimal footprint, fitting half-height slots in rack deployments. Its SAS interface ensures consistent performance, making it suitable for scaling within growing IT storage clusters.