Name: P36630-001 HP 18TB/45TB Store ever LTO 9 Ultrium SAS 45000 Internet Tape Drive
Brand: HPE
SKU: P36630-001
Price: 3320.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 18TB/45TB StoreEver LTO 9 Ultrium SAS tape drive delivers high-capacity storage and fast data throughput for enterprise backup and archiving tasks. It fits into IT infrastructures that prioritize long-term data protection and reliable recovery, making it a solid choice for organizations handling large datasets over extended periods.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	P36630-001

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO Ultrium 9
Capacity Compressed	45 TB (2.5:1 compression)
Capacity Native	18 TB
Recording Format	LTO Ultrium 9
Backward Compatibility	Read LTO-8,Read LTO-7,Write LTO-8
Cache	1 GB
Spindle Speed	12 Gbps SAS
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
MTBF	250,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The HP 18TB/45TB StoreEver LTO 9 Ultrium SAS 45000 Internet Tape Drive is built for large-scale data storage and backup. It’s commonly found in data centers and enterprises where long-term data retention and efficient disaster recovery are essential. Professionals managing extensive data archives rely on this drive for its capacity and speed. Key Features Offers up to 18TB native capacity, expandable to 45TB with compression Utilizes a robust SAS interface for consistent and reliable data transfers Supports high-speed streaming to minimize backup windows Engineered for durability and long archival life Integrates seamlessly with HP StoreEver tape libraries and software ecosystems This tape drive is typically deployed in environments requiring secure, long-term data storage such as enterprise IT, healthcare, and government sectors. It helps organizations manage growing data volumes with a storage medium that balances capacity, speed, and durability without relying solely on disk-based backup solutions.

Use Cases
The HP 18TB/45TB StoreEver LTO 9 Ultrium SAS tape drive is primarily utilized in enterprise IT environments that demand high-capacity, durable archival solutions. It is well-suited for organizations managing extensive backup workloads, particularly where long-term data retention and compliance are critical, such as data centers and large-scale storage clusters. How It's Used: Archiving large datasets in financial institutions requiring secure, long-term retention of transactional records. Backup and disaster recovery operations in data centers supporting cloud service providers and virtualization environments. Media and entertainment firms managing high-resolution video archives with rapid data restore capabilities. Government agencies implementing compliance-driven data preservation across distributed storage facilities. Enterprise backup systems integrating tape storage to complement disk-based solutions for scalable capacity. Research institutions storing extensive scientific datasets generated from simulations or experiments with infrequent access needs. This tape drive enhances operational efficiency by enabling scalable storage growth while ensuring data integrity and reliability. Its integration into existing SAS-based infrastructures supports seamless backup workflows and reinforces data protection strategies within complex IT environments.