Name: EH958A HP 1.5TB/3TB LTO-5 SAS External Tape Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: EH958A
Price: 719.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 3000 LTO-5 external tape drive offers reliable, high-capacity data storage that fits seamlessly into enterprise backup systems. It supports fast data transfers through its SAS interface and uses proven LTO-5 technology to handle extensive backup and archival tasks efficiently.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO-5 Tape Cartridge (Ultrium)
Capacity Compressed	3 TB (2:1 compression)
Capacity Native	1.5 TB
Recording Format	LTO-5 (Linear Tape-Open 5)
Backward Compatibility	Read: LTO-4, LTO-3; Write: LTO-4
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No

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 HP StorageWorks Ultrium 3000 LTO-5 external tape drive provides robust data backup and archiving capabilities suited for medium to large businesses. Built for secure and efficient storage, it handles large volumes of data with high-speed transfers via the SAS interface. Often found in data centers and enterprise IT setups, this tape drive supports long-term retention and disaster recovery strategies. It’s commonly used by IT professionals who require dependable, scalable storage solutions to safeguard critical business information. Key Features Native capacity of 1.5TB with up to 3TB compressed storage High-speed SAS interface for reliable and fast data access Advanced LTO-5 technology supporting encryption and partitioning Compatible with a wide range of backup and archiving software Designed for external use, simplifying integration with existing systems This tape drive is typically deployed in enterprise backup infrastructures and archival storage setups. It plays a vital role in managing large datasets, ensuring data integrity over time without impacting network performance.

Use Cases
The EH958A HP 1.5TB/3TB LTO-5 SAS External Tape Drive is commonly deployed in enterprise storage environments where high-volume backup and long-term archiving are critical. It is particularly suited for IT departments managing data growth within data centers requiring reliable, high-capacity tape storage solutions integrated with existing SAS infrastructures. How It's Used: Enterprise IT teams leverage the drive for incremental and full backups within virtualization-heavy data centers to ensure data integrity and recovery capabilities. Media and entertainment companies use it to archive large multimedia files, benefiting from the tape’s high capacity and portability for offsite storage. Financial institutions utilize the tape drive in secure archival workflows to meet strict compliance and data retention regulations. Healthcare providers implement it in their remote office setups for periodic backups, supporting disaster recovery strategies across distributed locations. Research organizations employ the drive to store extensive datasets generated by simulations and experimental studies, facilitating long-term data preservation. This external tape drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering scalable storage capacity and high throughput via the SAS interface. It supports enterprise backup infrastructures by providing a robust solution that balances performance with data security and long-term archival needs.

EH958A HP 1.5TB/3TB LTO-5 SAS External Tape Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases