HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 External Tape Drive
The HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 is a professional-grade external tape drive engineered for enterprises requiring reliable, high-capacity backup and archiving solutions. This SAS-connected drive delivers 6 TB native capacity with up to 15 TB compressed storage per cartridge, making it ideal for organizations managing large-scale data protection across HPE ProLiant servers and heterogeneous IT environments. With native data transfer rates reaching 300 MB/s and integrated hardware encryption, this external tape drive combines performance, security, and scalability for mission-critical backup infrastructure.
Key Features
- 6 TB native / 15 TB compressed capacity per LTO-7 cartridge
- Native data transfer rates up to 300 MB/s for fast backup operations
- SAS 6Gb/s connectivity for reliable enterprise server integration
- Hardware-based encryption for secure data protection
- Compatible with HPE ProLiant and standard enterprise servers
- External form factor for flexible deployment and portability
- WORM (Write Once Read Many) support for compliance archiving
- Supports LTO-7 and backward-compatible LTO-6 cartridges
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) |
| Part Number |
BB874A#ARR |
| Product Type |
External LTO-7 Ultrium Tape Drive |
| Native Capacity |
6 TB |
| Compressed Capacity |
15 TB (2.5:1 compression ratio) |
| Data Transfer Rate |
300 MB/s (native) |
| Interface |
SAS 6Gb/s |
| Encryption |
Hardware-based AES-256 |
| Cartridge Support |
LTO-7, LTO-6 (backward compatible) |
| Form Factor |
External Desktop/Rack-mountable |
| Power Consumption |
Typical 45W |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between native and compressed capacity on the LTO-7 Ultrium 15000?
Native capacity refers to uncompressed data storage (6 TB), while compressed capacity (15 TB) assumes a 2.5:1 compression ratio. Actual compressed capacity depends on your data type and compression algorithms used by your backup software.
Is the HPE StoreEver LTO-7 compatible with non-HPE servers?
Yes, the external tape drive connects via standard SAS 6Gb/s interface, making it compatible with HPE ProLiant servers and other enterprise systems that support SAS connectivity and LTO-7 tape technology.
Does this external tape drive support hardware encryption?
Yes, the HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 includes hardware-based AES-256 encryption, enabling secure data protection without impacting backup performance or requiring additional software overhead.
Can I use older LTO cartridges with the LTO-7 Ultrium 15000?
The LTO-7 drive supports backward compatibility with LTO-6 cartridges, allowing you to read and restore data from previous-generation tape media while leveraging higher capacity with new LTO-7 cartridges.
