{"product_id":"hpe-spectra-cube-lto-9-sas-fh-drive-sled","title":"HPE Spectra Cube LTO-9 SAS FH Drive Sled","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE Spectra Cube LTO-9 SAS FH Drive Sled\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSpectra Cube LTO-9 SAS FH Drive Sled\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for enterprises requiring high-capacity tape storage solutions with enterprise-grade reliability. This \u003cstrong\u003eLTO-9 tape drive sled\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers exceptional data archival performance, making it ideal for organizations managing massive backup and compliance workloads. Built for integration into HPE Spectra Cube systems, this full-height SAS drive sled provides seamless scalability for long-term data retention and disaster recovery strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLTO-9 technology with 18TB native capacity per cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS interface for high-speed data transfer and enterprise compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-height form factor optimized for Spectra Cube enclosures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-swappable design for minimal downtime and easy maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative data compression support for extended storage efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade reliability with MTBF specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackward compatible with LTO-8 and earlier tape formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated error detection and correction capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS4T45A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTO-9 SAS Full-Height Drive Sled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS (Serial Attached SCSI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-Height (FH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18TB per LTO-9 cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 45TB with 2.5:1 compression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 400MB\/s (native)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE Spectra Cube systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackward Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTO-8, LTO-7, LTO-6 formats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an LTO-9 tape drive sled used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eLTO-9 tape drive sled\u003c\/strong\u003e is used for enterprise backup, archival, and disaster recovery. It provides cost-effective long-term data retention with massive capacity, making it ideal for compliance requirements and large-scale data preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Spectra Cube LTO-9 SAS compatible with older tape formats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003eHPE Spectra Cube LTO-9 SAS FH drive sled\u003c\/strong\u003e maintains backward compatibility with LTO-8, LTO-7, and LTO-6 cartridges, allowing seamless integration with existing tape libraries and legacy data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the advantages of SAS interface for tape storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SAS interface provides superior performance, reliability, and enterprise compatibility compared to SCSI. It enables faster data transfer rates, better error handling, and integration with modern data center infrastructure for tape-based backup solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the drive sled be replaced without system downtime?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003eLTO-9 SAS FH drive sled\u003c\/strong\u003e features hot-swappable design, allowing technicians to replace or upgrade drives without powering down the Spectra Cube system, minimizing operational disruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41739789598795,"sku":"S4T45A","price":26702.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/hpe-spectra-cube-lto-9-sas-fh-drive-sled","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}