Store and archive data with the HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 Internal Tape Drivefrom Hewlett Packard Enterprise. This internal tape drive installs into a 5.25" bay and features a 15TB compressed storage capacity complete with data transfer rates of up to 300 MB/s. In addition to enhanced transfer rates, this drive also helps to keep your data secure as it supports the 256-bit AES encryption standard. HPE TapeAssure provides improved manageability and hardware data encryption.

LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 Recording Technology    15TB Compressed Storage Capacity    1024MB Buffer Size    6 Gb/s SAS Host Interface    300 MB/s Max. Transfer Rate    256-Bit AES Encryption    5.25" Half-Height Form Factor

This HPE StoreEver LTO Ultrium Tape Drive provides 15TB of compressed capacity on a single cartridge. Both HPE StoreOpen and Linear Tape File Systems (LTFS) allow customers to store data in an open format making the tape self-describing and file-based.

HPE TapeAssure allows users to monitor and optimize the health, performance, and encryption of the tape drive and cartridges.

This tape drive continuously adjusts its speed to maximize performance and reduce start/stops, which significantly increase reliability of HPE drives and media.

This drive includes HPE LTO media, a data cable, and a free copy of the downloadable Yosemite Server Backup Basic software, which includes support for hardware data encryption.

For IT organizations with stringent, long-term data retention requirements, WORM data protection capability offers a simple and secure method for archiving records allowing customers to affordably meet the toughest industry compliance regulations.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What model number is this? If you are selling it, you should at least know that? Right ? You're a legit company, right ?

A: The manufacturer model number of the mLogic Internal LTO-8 SAS Tape Drive (TAA Compliant) is: DRIVE-LTO8.

Q: 2. I have 2x11TB Pegasus Promise RAID hard drives. I want to back these up for off-site storage after this year's project is complete. I don't expect to use the tape directly, just need to archive.Is this the best solution? What Drive is needed to write/read.

A: Yes, this solution would be the best option. The cartridges can hold up to 15TB of compressed data. A good option to read/write to the cartridges is the mLogic mTape Thunderbolt 2 LTO-7 Ultrium External Tape Drive.

Q: 3. Will the older DAT tape carts work with this unit?

A: The Quantum LTO Ultrium 8 Data Cartridge is only compatible with LTO-8 tape cartridges.

Q: 4. is this a brand new drive, or is it a refurbished drive?

A: This mLogic Internal LTO-8 SAS Tape Drive is brand new.

Q: 5. Does this come with SAS Card? Or Should I buy SAS Card separately? Which SAS Card is compatible for LTO-8 Drive?

A: SAS card not included. Which SAS card would depend on the computer or server you would be using it with.

Q: 6. Are these tapes: IBM 95P4436 LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Cartridge (800GB/1.6TB) bar-code labeled?

A: Yes: UPC: 883436006538

Q: 7. Which kind of Tape this device does use? Also Which connection ports does it have? Is it compatible with PC?

A: The is an LTO Ultrium media which can use a reader such as: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1273487-REG/qualstar_900360_13_2_q24_tape_library_with.html

Q: 8. will these work with the IBM LTO Drive 3580?

A: The FUJIFILM LTO Ultrium 7 6TB Data Cartridge will not be compatible with the IBM 3580, as that drive accepts LTO 3 cartridges.

Q: 9. What is the uncompressed capacity of the LTO-8 data cartridges?

A: This one is 12 TB.

Q: 10. Would this work in a Mac Pro 7,1? (current Mac Pro tower)

A: The mLogic Desktop SAS LTO-9 Tape Drive, (B&H # MLSASD9), is only compatible with a Mac Pro 7,1 if you have SAS connections already installed in your system. By default, Mac Pro 7,1 does not, in that case, you should get the mLogic Desktop SAS LTO-9 Tape Drive with SAS Host Bus Adapter, (B&H # MLSASD9HBA), which includes a PCIe card with SAS connections for the drive.