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AA937A - HP ESL E-Series Ultrium 460 Drive Upgrade Kit Single Tape Drive Installed into Drive Cluste...

SKU E-Series
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  • HP ESL E-Series Ultrium 460 Tape Drive.
  • Designed as a drive upgrade kit.
  • Single tape drive included.
  • Intended for installation into a drive cluster.
  • Enhances storage capacity and functionality.
  • Utilizes Ultrium 460 technology.
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Key specifications

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Product Type
Tape Drive Upgrade Kit
Drive Technology
Ultrium 460
Interface
N/A (Internal to library)
Capacity
N/A (Depends on media)
Compatibility
HP ESL E-Series Libraries
Brand
HP

Product details

The AA937A is an HP ESL E-Series Ultrium 460 Drive Upgrade Kit. This kit includes a single tape drive designed to be installed into a drive cluster, enhancing the storage capacity and capabilities of compatible HP libraries.

Specifications

Product Type
Tape Drive Upgrade Kit
Drive Technology
Ultrium 460
Interface
N/A (Internal to library)
Capacity
N/A (Depends on media)
Compatibility
HP ESL E-Series Libraries
Brand
HP
Part Number
AA937A

Description

The AA937A is an HP ESL E-Series Ultrium 460 Drive Upgrade Kit, specifically engineered to expand the data storage and backup capabilities of compatible HP ESL E-Series tape libraries. This kit provides a single, high-performance Ultrium 460 tape drive, which is designed to be integrated into an existing drive cluster within the library. By adding this drive, organizations can increase their backup throughput, improve restore times, and expand their overall tape storage capacity. The Ultrium 460 technology represents a generation of LTO (Linear Tape-Open) standards, offering significant capacity and speed for enterprise data protection. This upgrade kit is ideal for businesses experiencing data growth and requiring a scalable solution to manage their backup and archival needs without replacing their entire tape library infrastructure. The ease of installation into a drive cluster simplifies the upgrade process, minimizing downtime. This specific upgrade kit is crucial for maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of HP's tape storage solutions. It allows IT departments to leverage the latest tape drive technology within their existing library hardware, providing a cost-effective path to enhanced performance and capacity. The AA937A ensures that HP ESL E-Series libraries can continue to meet the demanding requirements for data backup, disaster recovery, and long-term archiving.

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