HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 External Tape Drive
The HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 is a professional-grade external tape drive engineered for organizations requiring reliable, high-capacity backup and long-term data archival. This LTO-6 external tape drive delivers enterprise-class performance with native 2.5 TB capacity and compressed storage up to 6.25 TB per cartridge. Ideal for IT departments, data centers, and businesses managing critical backup infrastructure, this SAS-2 connected drive provides fast data transfer rates and proven reliability for mission-critical backup operations.
Key Features
- Native capacity of 2.5 TB per cartridge with up to 6.25 TB compressed storage
- Fast 160 MB/s native data transfer rate (400 MB/s compressed) for efficient backup windows
- SAS-2 interface for reliable, high-speed connectivity to backup servers
- 512 MB buffer memory ensures consistent performance during intensive backup operations
- Backward compatible with Ultrium 5 and Ultrium 6 tape cartridges
- External form factor for flexible deployment across multiple systems
- Enterprise-grade reliability for 24/7 backup and archival workflows
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) |
| Part Number |
EH970A#ARS |
| Product Type |
External LTO Ultrium 6 Tape Drive |
| Native Capacity |
2.5 TB |
| Compressed Capacity |
6.25 TB |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) |
160 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) |
400 MB/s |
| Interface |
SAS-2 |
| Buffer Memory |
512 MB |
| Supported Cartridges |
Ultrium 6, Ultrium 5 |
| Form Factor |
External Standalone Drive |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the native capacity of the HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250?
The LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 offers 2.5 TB of native storage capacity per cartridge, with compression support enabling up to 6.25 TB of compressed data storage, making it ideal for large-scale backup and archival projects.
Is this external tape drive compatible with older Ultrium cartridges?
Yes, the HPE StoreEver LTO-6 is backward compatible with both Ultrium 6 and Ultrium 5 tape cartridges, providing flexibility for organizations with existing tape libraries and mixed-generation backup environments.
What interface does the LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 use for connectivity?
This external tape drive connects via SAS-2 interface, delivering reliable high-speed connectivity with data transfer rates up to 160 MB/s native (400 MB/s compressed) for efficient backup operations.
How much buffer memory does the HPE StoreEver LTO-6 include?
The drive features 512 MB of buffer memory, ensuring consistent performance during intensive backup and restore operations while maintaining data integrity throughout the transfer process.
