Name: P36631-001 HPE 18TB/45TB LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 SAS External Tape Drive
Brand: HPE
SKU: P36631-001
Price: 5040.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE P36631-001 StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 tape drive is a high-capacity storage device designed for reliable data backup and archiving. It fits well within enterprise environments needing efficient, long-term data protection and works seamlessly with existing SAS-connected storage systems.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	P36631-001

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO Ultrium tape cartridge, Magnetic tape
Capacity Compressed	45 TB (with 2.5:1 compression)
Capacity Native	18 TB
Recording Format	LTO Ultrium 9
Backward Compatibility	Write LTO-8, Read LTO-7
Cache	1 GB buffer

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

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

Product Description
This HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 tape drive offers robust storage capabilities for data backup and long-term archiving. It is built for environments where large datasets need secure, offline storage, commonly found in data centers, media production, and enterprise IT departments. Professionals managing extensive backups or archival records benefit from this tape drive's high capacity and reliable performance. Its external SAS connection provides seamless integration with existing storage infrastructure. Key Features Supports native 18TB and compressed 45TB storage on a single tape cartridge Offers high-speed data transfer rates up to 900 MB/s Compatible with LTO-9 Ultrium tape media for enhanced durability External SAS connectivity for flexible deployment options Built to handle rigorous data backup and archiving demands This tape drive is typically deployed in enterprise backup systems, where data integrity and scalability are crucial. It plays a key role in protecting critical data by providing reliable, offline storage that helps organizations meet compliance and recovery objectives.

Use Cases
The HPE P36631-001 StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 tape drive is primarily utilized in enterprise-scale environments that require robust data retention and cost-effective archival solutions. Ideal for IT departments managing large volumes of infrequently accessed data, it supports compliance and disaster recovery strategies in data centers and hybrid storage architectures. How It's Used: Long-term digital preservation for government agencies subject to strict regulatory data retention policies. Archiving virtual machine snapshots and backups in large-scale virtualization environments within enterprise IT infrastructures. Data backup for financial institutions requiring secure offsite storage and disaster recovery compliance. Integration into storage clusters for media and entertainment companies handling massive video and multimedia archives. Edge computing nodes that require periodic secure transfer of large datasets to centralized data centers for archiving. This tape drive enhances operational efficiency by providing scalable, high-capacity storage that offloads primary storage systems, reducing cost and complexity in managing extensive data archives. Its compatibility with SAS connectivity ensures seamless integration within existing enterprise backup frameworks, supporting long-term data lifecycle management.