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 enterprises requiring reliable, cost-effective backup and archival storage. This LTO-6 external tape drive delivers exceptional capacity and performance for data centers, IT departments, and organizations managing large-scale data retention. With native capacity of 2.5 TB expandable to 6.25 TB compressed, the Ultrium 6250 provides the storage density and reliability your business needs for long-term data preservation and compliance requirements.
Key Features
- Native capacity of 2.5 TB with 6.25 TB compressed capacity for maximum storage efficiency
- LTO-6 and LTO-5 cartridge compatibility ensures flexible media options and backward compatibility
- External SAS connectivity for seamless integration with existing enterprise infrastructure
- Enterprise-grade reliability designed for 24/7 backup and archival operations
- Cost-effective data retention solution compared to alternative storage methods
- Supports sequential data access for rapid backup and restore operations
- Compact external form factor ideal for shared storage environments
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) |
| Part Number |
EH970A#ARR |
| Product Series |
StoreEver LTO Ultrium |
| Drive Type |
LTO-6 Ultrium External Tape Drive |
| Native Capacity |
2.5 TB |
| Compressed Capacity |
6.25 TB |
| Supported Media |
LTO-6 and LTO-5 Cartridges |
| Interface |
External SAS |
| Form Factor |
External Desktop Unit |
| Data Transfer Rate |
160 MB/s native (LTO-6) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an LTO-6 external tape drive used for?
An LTO-6 external tape drive like the HPE StoreEver Ultrium 6250 is primarily used for enterprise backup, disaster recovery, and long-term data archival. Organizations use LTO tape drives to create reliable, offline copies of critical data for compliance, regulatory requirements, and business continuity planning.
Is the HPE StoreEver LTO-6 compatible with older LTO cartridges?
Yes, the Ultrium 6250 supports both LTO-6 and LTO-5 cartridges, providing backward compatibility with existing media libraries. This flexibility allows organizations to leverage current inventory while upgrading to higher-capacity LTO-6 media.
How does external SAS connectivity benefit my backup infrastructure?
The external SAS interface enables direct connection to servers and storage systems without requiring internal installation. This makes the StoreEver LTO-6 tape drive ideal for shared backup environments, allowing multiple systems to access the drive through a SAS-connected hub or switch.
What storage capacity does the HPE Ultrium 6250 provide?
The drive offers 2.5 TB of native storage capacity, which expands to 6.25 TB with data compression enabled. This substantial capacity makes it cost-effective for large-scale backup operations and long-term archival storage requirements.
