Name: EH921B HP LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SCSI Internal Tape Drive 800GB/1.6TB
Brand: HP
SKU: EH921B
Price: 334.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The EH921B HP LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 tape drive provides a dependable solution for internal backup storage in servers and workstations. It fits into a standard 5.25-inch bay and connects through SCSI for solid compatibility with existing infrastructures. This drive helps organizations manage large data sets with efficient compression and fast transfer speeds, making it a practical choice for routine backup and archival tasks.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO-4 Ultrium Tape Cartridge
Capacity Compressed	1.6 TB (2:1 compression)
Capacity Native	800 GB
Recording Format	LTO-4, Ultrium
Backward Compatibility	Read LTO-3,Read LTO-2,Write LTO-3
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1/2H x 5.25in x (depth not specified)
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The EH921B HP LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 is an internal tape drive designed for data backup and long-term storage. It uses Linear Tape-Open (LTO) generation 4 technology, which offers high capacity and fast transfer rates. This drive is often found in servers or storage arrays where reliable and secure archiving is essential. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, it supports large-scale data management tasks, including routine backups and disaster recovery. Its SCSI interface ensures compatibility with many enterprise storage environments and legacy systems. Key Features Native capacity of 800GB with up to 1.6TB compressed storage Uses LTO-4 Ultrium technology for fast and reliable data transfer Half-height, 5.25-inch form factor fits common server bays SCSI interface ensures broad compatibility with enterprise hardware Supports high-speed data backup and restore operations This tape drive is typically deployed in data centers, backup servers, and archival storage systems where consistent performance over time matters. It plays a key role in maintaining data integrity and managing large volumes of critical information without frequent media replacements.

Use Cases
The EH921B HP LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 tape drive is primarily deployed in enterprise and medium-sized data centers where robust data backup and archival are critical. IT administrators managing legacy SCSI-based storage infrastructures benefit from its compatibility and high-capacity storage, particularly in environments requiring secure, long-term data retention. How It's Used: Backup operations in enterprise data centers preserving large volumes of transactional and compliance data. Archival storage for regulated industries such as finance and healthcare requiring retention of historical records. Integration within SMB server environments relying on existing SCSI infrastructure for cost-effective data protection. Offsite data replication and disaster recovery setups where physical tape media is transported securely. Use in virtualization host servers needing offline backups to reduce primary storage load. The drive's reliable performance and compatibility with standard bay sizes make it adaptable for scaling backup strategies across diverse IT environments. It supports operational continuity by enabling efficient data lifecycle management without imposing significant infrastructure changes.