{"product_id":"hpe-storeever-lto-9-ultrium-45000-external-tape-drive-prev-47261","title":"HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 External Tape Drive","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 External Tape Drive\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-capacity external tape drive engineered for enterprise backup and archiving solutions. Delivering up to \u003cstrong\u003e18 TB native capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e and 45 TB compressed storage per cartridge, this LTO-9 Ultrium drive is ideal for organizations requiring reliable, long-term data protection with exceptional performance. With 12 Gb\/s SAS connectivity, AES 256-bit hardware encryption, and WORM functionality, it provides the security and compliance features demanded by modern data centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18 TB Native \/ 45 TB Compressed Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Maximum storage density per LTO-9 cartridge for cost-effective archiving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300 MB\/s Native Transfer Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — High-speed data backup and restore operations minimize downtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 Gb\/s SAS Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e — Enterprise-grade connectivity for seamless integration with existing infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAES 256-Bit Hardware Encryption\u003c\/strong\u003e — Military-grade encryption protects sensitive data at rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWORM Functionality\u003c\/strong\u003e — Write-once-read-many support ensures data immutability and regulatory compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Form Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Standalone design enables flexible deployment and portability across backup environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise-Class Reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Designed for 24\/7 operation in demanding data center environments\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\u003eBC042A#ABU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal LTO-9 Ultrium Tape Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Gb\/s SAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEncryption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAES 256-Bit Hardware Encryption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWORM (Write-Once-Read-Many)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal Standalone Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise Backup, Archiving, Long-Term Data Retention\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\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between native and compressed capacity on the LTO-9 Ultrium 45000?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative capacity (18 TB) represents the actual uncompressed data storage, while compressed capacity (45 TB) assumes 2.5:1 data compression. The drive automatically compresses compatible data, allowing you to store more information per cartridge when compression is effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE StoreEver LTO-9 suitable for long-term archiving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003eLTO-9 Ultrium 45000\u003c\/strong\u003e is specifically designed for enterprise archiving with WORM functionality, AES 256-bit encryption, and proven LTO technology that supports data retention for 30+ years, making it ideal for compliance and long-term data preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat backup software is compatible with this external tape drive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE StoreEver LTO-9 supports industry-standard backup applications including Veeam, Commvault, Veritas NetBackup, and other enterprise backup solutions that recognize LTO-9 drives via 12 Gb\/s SAS interfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 be used in a tape library or only as a standalone drive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is designed as an external standalone drive for direct-attached backup scenarios. For automated tape library environments, HPE offers integrated LTO-9 library solutions that provide robotic cartridge management and higher throughput.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41637512740939,"sku":"BC042A#ABU","price":8621.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/hpe-storeever-lto-9-ultrium-45000-external-tape-drive-prev-47261","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}