Name: EH900B HP 1.5TB LTO Ultrium 5 SAS External Tape Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: EH900B
Price: 2069.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The EH900B HP Ultrium 3280 tape drive delivers efficient high-capacity backup through LTO Ultrium 5 technology. It fits into external 5.25-inch bays and connects via SAS, making it suitable for enterprise environments that require dependable archiving and quick data access.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO Ultrium 5 (LTO-5) Tape Cartridge
Capacity Compressed	3 TB (2:1 compressed)
Capacity Native	1.5 TB
Recording Format	LTO Ultrium
Backward Compatibility	LTO-4 (read/write), LTO-3 (read)
Cache	64 MB buffer
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

Product Description
The EH900B HP Ultrium 3280 is a tape drive designed for high-capacity data backup and archiving. It is often found in IT environments where secure, long-term data storage is essential. Built for businesses managing large volumes of data, this drive offers a practical solution for offloading critical information. Commonly used in data centers and enterprise backup systems, it supports fast and reliable data transfers with its SAS connection. IT professionals and system administrators rely on this device to keep backups organized and accessible. Key Features Offers up to 1.5TB of native storage and 3TB with compression Compatible with LTO Ultrium 5 tape media for broad support Fast SAS interface ensures quick data reads and writes External 5.25-inch design for easy integration with existing systems Provides robust data protection and archiving capabilities This tape drive is typically deployed in server rooms or backup facilities where large datasets need reliable storage. Its use helps reduce data loss risks and supports compliance with data retention policies.

Use Cases
The EH900B HP Ultrium 3280 tape drive is primarily deployed in enterprise IT environments that demand secure, high-capacity data archiving and backup solutions. It is particularly suited for organizations managing large datasets who require reliable, scalable storage integrated within their existing server racks. How It's Used: Archiving critical corporate data in data centers supporting virtualization infrastructures. Incremental backups for distributed enterprise storage clusters ensuring data integrity and disaster recovery readiness. Long-term retention of compliance and regulatory records in financial and healthcare institutions. Offsite backup solutions for remote branch offices requiring robust data protection with limited on-premises storage. High-throughput data backup in media production environments handling large multimedia files and projects. Integration into hybrid cloud storage strategies where tape serves as an offline, cost-effective archival tier. This tape drive enhances operational efficiency by enabling fast data transfer rates and scalable capacity, fitting seamlessly into standard rack deployments. Its design supports demanding workloads while providing a dependable medium for long-term data preservation in complex IT infrastructures.

EH900B HP 1.5TB LTO Ultrium 5 SAS External Tape Drive

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General Information

Technical Information

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Physical Characteristics

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