Name: Q6Q68A HP 12TB (Native)/30TB (Compressed) StoreEver MSL LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit
Brand: HPE
SKU: Q6Q68A
Price: 4096.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 12TB StoreEver MSL LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit provides a reliable, high-capacity tape drive solution designed to integrate with existing HP StoreEver MSL libraries. It's intended for expanding backup and archival storage while maintaining fast data transfers through its SAS interface.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	Q6Q68A

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO Ultrium, LTO-8 (Ultrium 30750), Tape Drive (HP StoreEver MSL Drive Upgrade Kit)
Capacity Compressed	30 TB (up to, 2.5:1 compression)
Capacity Native	12 TB
Recording Format	Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 30750
Backward Compatibility	Read LTO-7,Read LTO-6,Write LTO-7
Cache	512 MB
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes

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, UL, cULus

Product Description
This HP StoreEver MSL LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit adds a 12TB native tape drive to existing tape libraries, boosting storage capacity significantly. The drive supports native 12TB and up to 30TB compressed data storage, enabling efficient long-term archiving. Often found in enterprise environments, it’s built for IT teams needing robust backup solutions and scalable storage. Data centers and businesses handling large data volumes benefit from its high throughput and reliable tape technology. Key Features Enables expansion of tape library capacity with native 12TB storage Supports data compression up to 30TB for optimized storage use Integrates seamlessly with HP StoreEver MSL series libraries High-speed SAS connection ensures smooth data transfer Offers dependable tape technology suited for backup and archiving Typically deployed in data centers and backup facilities, this upgrade kit helps organizations maintain effective data protection and disaster recovery processes. Its role is crucial for managing large datasets without compromising access speed or reliability.

Use Cases
The HP 12TB StoreEver MSL LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit is primarily utilized in enterprise and mid-sized data centers requiring scalable, high-capacity backup solutions. It is especially beneficial in environments managing large volumes of archival data where secure, long-term storage and rapid restore capabilities are critical. How It's Used: Archiving large datasets in enterprise IT infrastructures to meet compliance and retention policies. Integrating into virtualized storage clusters for efficient backup of VM images and snapshots. Deploying in remote office locations with centralized HP StoreEver MSL libraries for distributed data protection. Supporting media and entertainment companies with high-throughput data capture and archive workflows. Utilizing in research institutions that require secure, offline storage of extensive scientific data. Facilitating disaster recovery setups by providing reliable tape-based offsite backup capabilities. This upgrade kit enhances operational efficiency by enabling seamless expansion of existing MSL libraries with faster data transfer rates and increased capacity. Its integration with SAS connectivity ensures consistent performance, supporting scalable data protection strategies across diverse IT environments.