HPE LTO-9 45000 External Tape Drive Remanufactured
The HPE LTO-9 45000 external tape drive delivers enterprise-grade data backup and archival storage for organizations requiring reliable, cost-effective tape solutions. This remanufactured LTO-9 tape drive combines HPE's proven reliability with significant savings, making it ideal for data centers, backup administrators, and IT teams managing large-scale storage infrastructure. Whether you're expanding tape library capacity or replacing aging drives, this external LTO-9 drive provides native 18TB capacity with WORM support for compliance-critical environments.
Key Features
- 18TB native capacity with 45TB compressed storage potential
- External USB 3.0 connectivity for flexible deployment
- LTO-9 technology with backward compatibility to LTO-5 cartridges
- WORM (Write Once Read Many) support for regulatory compliance
- Remanufactured to HPE quality standards with full functionality
- Ideal for enterprise backup, archival, and disaster recovery
- Supports LTFS (Linear Tape File System) for simplified data access
- Energy-efficient operation with reduced power consumption
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) |
| Part Number |
BC042AR#ACD |
| Product Type |
External Tape Drive |
| Format |
LTO-9 |
| Native Capacity |
18TB |
| Compressed Capacity |
45TB (2.5:1 ratio) |
| Interface |
USB 3.0 |
| Data Transfer Rate |
Up to 400MB/s (native) |
| Condition |
Remanufactured |
| Compatibility |
LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8, LTO-9 |
| WORM Support |
Yes |
| Encryption |
AES 256-bit |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an LTO-9 external tape drive used for?
An LTO-9 external tape drive is primarily used for enterprise backup, long-term archival storage, and disaster recovery. Organizations use LTO-9 drives to store large volumes of data cost-effectively while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. The external form factor allows easy integration into existing backup workflows without requiring internal installation.
Is the HPE LTO-9 remanufactured drive reliable?
Yes. HPE remanufactured tape drives undergo rigorous testing and restoration to meet original equipment specifications. This remanufactured LTO-9 drive provides the same reliability as new units at a significantly lower cost, making it an excellent choice for budget-conscious enterprises without compromising performance or durability.
Can I use LTO-9 cartridges with older tape libraries?
The LTO-9 drive supports backward compatibility with LTO-5 through LTO-8 cartridges, allowing you to read and archive legacy data. However, you cannot use LTO-9 cartridges in older LTO-8 or earlier drives. This backward compatibility makes the HPE LTO-9 45000 external drive ideal for mixed-generation storage environments.
What storage capacity does this external tape drive provide?
The HPE LTO-9 45000 offers 18TB of native storage capacity, expandable to 45TB with standard 2.5:1 compression. This makes it one of the highest-capacity external tape solutions available, perfect for organizations managing petabyte-scale data archives and backup operations.
