Name: EH958SB HP LTO5 Ultrium 3000 1.5TB Native 3TB Compressed SAS Tape Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: EH958SB
Price: 549.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP StorageWorks LTO5 Ultrium 3000 offers high-capacity tape storage with a native 1.5TB and compressed 3TB capacity, ideal for businesses needing reliable backup solutions. It fits into a 5.25-inch drive bay and utilizes a SAS interface to maintain fast, stable data transfers. This tape drive is a practical choice where long-term data retention and secure archiving are priorities.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO Ultrium tape cartridge
Capacity Compressed	3 TB
Capacity Native	1.5 TB
Recording Format	LTO-5 (Linear serpentine)
Backward Compatibility	Read/write LTO-4 (one generation backward compatible); read LTO-3
Cache	64 MB
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
MTBF	250000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus

Product Description
The HP StorageWorks LTO5 Ultrium 3000 tape drive is designed for efficient data backup and long-term archiving. It offers a native storage capacity of 1.5TB with compression boosting it to 3TB, ideal for managing large data sets. The SAS interface ensures rapid and reliable data transfer, making it a solid choice for businesses handling critical information. Often found in IT environments where dependable storage is essential, this tape drive fits into standard 5.25-inch bays, making integration straightforward for servers and storage systems. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its compatibility and robustness, which help safeguard important data assets. Key Features Native 1.5TB capacity with up to 3TB compressed storage SAS interface for improved connectivity and speed Standard 5.25-inch form factor fits most server bays Supports high data throughput rates for efficient backups Built to handle demanding archival workloads This tape drive is commonly deployed in medium to large-scale data centers and enterprise IT setups. It provides a dependable method to store backups offsite or on-premises, ensuring data integrity over time without taking up excessive storage space. Its role in preserving data continuity is crucial for organizations with rigorous backup schedules.

Use Cases
The HP StorageWorks LTO5 Ultrium 3000 tape drive is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and medium to large SMB environments where high-capacity, secure data backup is critical. It is especially suited for IT infrastructures requiring scalable archival solutions and efficient long-term data retention using rack-mounted or tower server setups. How It's Used: Backing up large virtualization environments to ensure rapid recovery and minimal downtime in enterprise IT operations. Archiving compliance-sensitive data within financial or healthcare organizations requiring long-term retention and secure offsite storage. Supporting media and entertainment workflows by storing large volumes of digital content generated from video editing and production studios. Providing secondary backup for remote office locations where network bandwidth limits cloud backup feasibility. Enabling data protection in storage clusters through periodic offline backups that safeguard against ransomware and data corruption. By integrating this tape drive into existing backup architectures, organizations benefit from reliable, high-throughput data transfers and scalable storage that supports efficient operational workflows. This enhances data durability while aligning with the evolving needs of enterprise-grade data management.