Hewlett Packard Enterprise StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 External Tape Drive for Enterprise Data Backup and Archiving

HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 External Tape Drive

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 External Tape Drive is designed to meet the demanding needs of enterprise backup and archival environments. With a native storage capacity of 12TB and up to 30TB of compressed storage on a single cartridge, this drive offers exceptional data capacity and reliable performance for large-scale data management. Its linear serpentine recording method ensures high-density data recording, enabling efficient storage solutions for growing data repositories. The drive supports data transfer speeds of up to 300 MB/s, ensuring quick backups and restores, which is critical for tight backup windows and operational efficiency. The inclusion of hardware data encryption with AES 256-bit provides a robust security layer to protect sensitive information, while the WORM support allows for secure, write-once, read-many data retention, ideal for compliance with industry regulations. The drive's support for LTFS (Linear Tape File System) and HPE StoreOpen makes data management straightforward by enabling tape to be used as a self-describing, file-based storage medium, simplifying data access and retrieval.

This external tape drive is compatible with a variety of server platforms, including HPE, Dell, IBM, and Sun, thanks to its SAS host interface supporting data transfer rates of 6Gb/s. Its design leverages the proven reliability of previous HPE tape drives, allowing for high-duty cycle operations with minimal downtime. The solution includes everything needed for immediate deployment—HPE LTO media, cables, user guides, and a 60-day trial of Veritas Backup Exec with a 50% discount off the MSRP, providing a complete backup solution out of the box. Additionally, the drive features support for LTO-7 Type M media, offering flexibility for existing tape libraries. For organizations with stringent long-term data retention and compliance requirements, the drive's WORM data protection capability ensures data integrity and security over time. Backed by a three-year limited warranty, the Hewlett Packard Enterprise StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 External Tape Drive delivers enterprise-grade performance, security, and reliability for comprehensive data backup and archiving needs.

Features:

• High capacity: Up to 30TB compressed per cartridge for large data sets

• Fast data transfer: Native speeds up to 300 MB/s for quick backups and restores

• Security: Hardware encryption with AES 256-bit ensures data confidentiality

• LTFS & StoreOpen: Simplifies data management with self-describing, file-based storage

• WORM support: Write-Once-Read-Many for compliance and data integrity

• Compatibility: Supports a wide range of enterprise servers and backup software

• Reliable performance: Designed for high-duty cycles with optimized streaming technology

• Complete solution: Includes media, cables, guides, and software trial for immediate deployment

• Flexible media support: Compatible with LTO-8 and LTO-7 Type M tapes for legacy integration

• Warranty: Backed by a 3-year limited warranty for peace of mind