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HP BL544A MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 8GB FC Drive Upgrade Tape Drive Kit

HP BL544A MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 8GB FC Drive Upgrade Tape Drive Kit

SKU BL544A
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  • LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 technology
  • 8Gb Fibre Channel interface
  • Up to 3TB native capacity per cartridge (15TB compressed)
  • Up to 1TB/hour native transfer rate (3TB/hour compressed)
  • Backward read/write compatible with LTO-4 media
  • AES-256 data encryption
  • WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) capability
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Key specifications

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Drive Type
LTO-5 Ultrium 3000
Interface
8Gb Fibre Channel
Native Capacity
3TB
Compressed Capacity
15TB
Native Transfer Rate
1TB/hour
Compressed Transfer Rate
3TB/hour

Product details

The HP BL544A MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 is an 8Gb Fibre Channel tape drive upgrade kit designed for HP StorageWorks MSL tape libraries. It provides high-capacity, reliable data protection and archiving capabilities for enterprise environments.

Specifications

Drive Type
LTO-5 Ultrium 3000
Interface
8Gb Fibre Channel
Native Capacity
3TB
Compressed Capacity
15TB
Native Transfer Rate
1TB/hour
Compressed Transfer Rate
3TB/hour
Form Factor
Internal Tape Drive

Description

The HP BL544A MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 tape drive upgrade kit is engineered to enhance the data storage and backup capabilities of HP StorageWorks MSL tape libraries. Leveraging the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 technology, this drive offers a substantial native storage capacity of 3TB per cartridge, which can be expanded to an impressive 15TB when utilizing data compression. This makes it an ideal solution for organizations facing rapidly growing data volumes and stringent backup windows. The drive features an 8Gb Fibre Channel interface, ensuring high-speed connectivity and seamless integration into existing SAN environments. With a native data transfer rate of up to 1TB per hour, and a compressed rate of up to 3TB per hour, it significantly reduces backup times and improves operational efficiency. The BL544A is also backward compatible, allowing read and write operations with LTO-4 media, thus protecting existing media investments. Security is a paramount concern for data archiving, and the BL544A addresses this with robust features such as AES-256 data encryption, which safeguards sensitive information from unauthorized access. Furthermore, the inclusion of WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) capability ensures data immutability, preventing accidental or malicious deletion and meeting compliance requirements for long-term data retention. This upgrade kit is designed for reliability and performance, making it a critical component for enterprise-level data protection strategies.

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