Front view of HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 external tape drive showing status LED indicators and tape slot

Massive 45TB Storage with Enterprise-Grade Security Features

The HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 presents a front-facing view that emphasizes its robust enterprise design. The clean interface features status indicators for Ready, Drive, Tape, Clean, and Encryption functions, enabling quick system monitoring. The high-capacity drive combines 18TB native storage with advanced 256-bit encryption capabilities, making it ideal for secure data archiving and backup operations.

Technical Specifications

  • Linear Serpentine recording method for consistent data writing
  • 12Gb/s SAS interface for high-speed data transfer
  • 256-bit encryption for enterprise-grade security

Applications

  • Long-term data archiving for regulatory compliance
  • Secure backup for sensitive enterprise data
  • High-volume data protection for large organizations
Angled view of HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 external tape drive showing compact design and cooling vents

Compact Design with Industrial-Strength Reliability

The angular perspective showcases the LTO-9 drive's space-efficient external form factor, measuring just 8.8 inches wide and 11.7 inches deep. The robust chassis features integrated cooling vents and reinforced corners for durability in data center environments. This design enables continuous operation with transfer speeds up to 300 MB/s, while the half-height form factor optimizes rack space utilization.

Technical Specifications

  • Half-height form factor for efficient space utilization
  • Integrated cooling system for optimal performance
  • 300 MB/s native transfer rate capability

Applications

  • Data center backup infrastructure
  • Off-site disaster recovery solutions
  • Enterprise-scale data archiving systems

Product details

General Information
Manufacturer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Manufacturer Part Number

BC042A#ABA

Brand Name

HPE

Product Line

StoreEver

Product Name

StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 External Tape Drive

Product Type

Tape Drive

Technical Information
Drive Type

LTO-9

Compressed Storage Capacity

45 TB

Native Storage Capacity

18 TB

Recording Method

Linear Serpentine

Encryption

Yes

WORM Support

Yes

Encryption Standard

256-bit

Drive Performance
Maximum Native Data Transfer Rate

300 MB/s

Interfaces/Ports
Host Interface

12Gb/s SAS

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor

External

Drive Width

5.25

Drive Height

1/2H

Height

3

Width

8.8

Depth

11.7

Weight (Approximate)

10.25 lb

Warranty
Limited Warranty

3 Year

Included in the Box

  • icon_list|tape drive|Tape Drive Main unit icon

    Tape Drive

  • icon_list|sas cable|SAS Cable Data cable icon

    SAS Cable

  • icon_list|user guide|User Guide Documentation icon

    User Guide

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 tape drive?
The HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 tape drive offers 18TB of native storage capacity and up to 45TB of compressed storage capacity per cartridge. This high capacity makes it ideal for organizations with large data backup and archiving requirements.
What is the data transfer rate of this tape drive?
The HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 tape drive features a maximum native data transfer rate of 300MB/s. This high-speed transfer rate helps organizations meet tight backup windows and efficiently manage large data volumes.
What security features does the HPE StoreEver LTO-9 tape drive include?
The tape drive includes robust security features such as 256-bit encryption for data protection and WORM (Write Once, Read Many) support. These security capabilities help organizations maintain data privacy, meet compliance requirements, and ensure secure long-term archiving of sensitive information.
What is the interface type and connectivity of this tape drive?
This tape drive features a 12Gb/s SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, providing high-speed connectivity. It's qualified to work with both HPE and non-HPE servers, including platforms from Dell, IBM, and Sun, offering broad compatibility across different server environments.
What are the physical dimensions and form factor of the tape drive?
The HPE StoreEver LTO-9 is an external tape drive with dimensions of 3" height x 8.8" width x 11.7" depth, and weighs approximately 10.25 lb. It features a 5.25" drive width and a 1/2H drive height form factor, making it suitable for various installation scenarios.

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