Name: EH957A HP LTO-5 SAS Internal Tape Drive 1.5TB/3TB Ultrium 3000
Brand: HP
SKU: EH957A
Price: 447.61 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 3000 LTO-5 SAS internal tape drive acts as a dependable storage solution for enterprises needing efficient data backup and archiving. It fits neatly into data center infrastructures, providing scalable capacity and solid transfer speeds to handle large volumes of data securely and effectively.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO-5 Ultrium Tape Cartridge, Tape Drive
Capacity Compressed	3 TB (with 2:1 compression)
Capacity Native	1.5 TB
Recording Format	LTO-5 (Ultrium)
Backward Compatibility	Read: LTO-4,LTO-3; Write: LTO-4
Cache	256 MB
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 HP StorageWorks Ultrium 3000 LTO-5 SAS internal tape drive is built for secure, high-volume data storage and backup. It often finds use in enterprise environments where efficient, reliable tape backup is critical for disaster recovery and long-term data retention. This drive is commonly found in data centers and IT departments, supporting server backups and archival storage. It benefits businesses looking to safeguard large datasets with cost-efficient tape technology. Key Features Up to 1.5TB native and 3TB compressed capacity for extensive data storage SAS interface ensures fast and stable connectivity with compatible systems Native data transfer speeds reaching 140 MB/s to reduce backup windows Backward-compatible with LTO-4 media for flexible tape usage Reliability suited for frequent, heavy-duty backup routines This tape drive is typically deployed in environments where consistent, long-term data protection is necessary, such as financial institutions or healthcare facilities. It plays a key role in maintaining compliance and ensuring data availability in case of system failures.

Use Cases
The EH957A HP StorageWorks Ultrium 3000 LTO-5 SAS internal tape drive is predominantly utilized in enterprise data centers and medium to large IT infrastructures requiring robust, high-capacity backup solutions. It suits environments where large-scale data archiving and secure retrieval are critical, such as in backup servers supporting virtualization platforms or storage clusters. How It's Used: Data centers implementing tiered storage strategies use this tape drive to offload infrequently accessed data from primary storage systems. Enterprise IT departments deploy it for long-term archival of compliance-related records and regulatory data sets. Virtualized environments leverage the drive for periodic backups of virtual machines, ensuring disaster recovery readiness. Media and entertainment firms utilize the tape drive for high-volume, sequential storage of video and digital assets. Remote office locations integrate it into their backup infrastructure to centralize data protection across distributed sites. By integrating the EH957A tape drive, organizations gain a scalable and efficient mechanism to manage vast data workloads and maintain operational continuity. Its compatibility with existing SAS-based storage ecosystems ensures seamless integration without compromising speed or reliability.

EH957A HP LTO-5 SAS Internal Tape Drive 1.5TB/3TB Ultrium 3000

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General Information

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