Name: EH957SB HP 1.5TB LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS 6Gb/s Internal Tape Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: EH957SB
Price: 429.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The EH957SB HP StorageWorks LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 tape drive delivers robust, high-capacity storage for backup and archive needs. It fits seamlessly into server racks and storage arrays, providing a balance of speed and reliability for IT environments focused on preserving large data volumes over time.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO-5 Ultrium (magnetic tape)
Capacity Compressed	3TB (compressed, 2:1)
Recording Format	LTO-5 (Ultrium) / Linear Tape-Open
Backward Compatibility	LTO-4 (read/write), LTO-3 (read)
Cache	128 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, cULus

Product Description
The EH957SB HP StorageWorks LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 is a tape drive designed for large-scale data backup and archiving. It fits into server environments where secure, high-volume storage is essential. Often found in data centers and IT departments, it's built for organizations that need dependable long-term storage with quick access. Key Features Provides 1.5TB native and up to 3TB compressed tape capacity Utilizes a 6Gb/s SAS interface for efficient data throughput Supports high-speed data transfer rates to minimize backup windows Compatible with standard LTO-5 tapes for broad media availability Built to ensure reliable performance in demanding storage settings This tape drive is typically deployed in enterprise backup systems where data integrity and storage scalability are priorities. Its capacity and speed help reduce backup times and simplify long-term data management.

Use Cases
The EH957SB HP 1.5TB LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 tape drive is primarily used in enterprise IT environments requiring dependable long-term data retention and high-volume backup capabilities. It is well-suited for data centers and storage clusters where large-scale archival media handling and fast, reliable data throughput are critical. How It's Used: Archiving large datasets in enterprise data centers supporting compliance and regulatory requirements. Backup storage solution for virtualized server environments requiring high-capacity, offsite tape retention. Integration into rack-mounted storage arrays for medium to large businesses managing growing data volumes. Disaster recovery workflows in remote office setups where scalable and transportable data archives are essential. Data preservation in media and entertainment firms handling massive video and audio files over extended periods. This tape drive facilitates scalable backup infrastructures by combining high native capacity with fast SAS connectivity, enabling efficient data offloading and recovery. Its design supports operational continuity in complex IT ecosystems demanding reliable archival storage.