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HP AQ273-20103 LTO5 Ultrium3280 8GB Fibre Channel Tape Drive

SKU AQ273-20103
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  • Supports LTFS for file system access
  • High reliability for enterprise environments
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Key specifications

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Drive Type
Internal Tape Drive
Technology
LTO-5 Ultrium
Native Capacity
1.5TB
Compressed Capacity
3.0TB
Interface
8Gb Fibre Channel
Data Transfer Rate (Native)
Up to 160 MB/sec

Product details

The HP AQ273-20103 is an LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 tape drive featuring an 8Gb Fibre Channel interface. It is designed for high-performance enterprise backup and archiving solutions, offering significant capacity and speed.

Specifications

Drive Type
Internal Tape Drive
Technology
LTO-5 Ultrium
Native Capacity
1.5TB
Compressed Capacity
3.0TB
Interface
8Gb Fibre Channel
Data Transfer Rate (Native)
Up to 160 MB/sec
Form Factor
Internal

Description

The HP AQ273-20103, identified as the Ultrium 3280, is a high-performance internal tape drive built on the LTO-5 standard. It offers a substantial native storage capacity of 1.5TB, which can be expanded to 3.0TB when using data compression. This makes it an ideal solution for large-scale backup, archiving, and disaster recovery operations in enterprise data centers. The drive is equipped with an 8Gb Fibre Channel interface, providing high-speed, low-latency connectivity essential for demanding enterprise storage networks. Fibre Channel ensures robust and reliable data transfer, crucial for maintaining the integrity of large data sets during backup and restore operations. The Ultrium 3280 is designed for integration into tape libraries and servers that support this high-speed interconnect. Supporting Linear Tape File System (LTFS), the AQ273-20103 allows tape media to be used like a hard drive, simplifying file access and management. This feature enhances usability and interoperability, making it easier to archive and retrieve data. With its impressive capacity, speed, and enterprise-grade connectivity, the HP Ultrium 3280 is a powerful tool for long-term data retention and protection.

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