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HP BL544AR MSL LTO-5 3000 8GB Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Tape Drive
- HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 Drive Upgrade
- Interface: 8Gb Fibre Channel
- Native Capacity: 1.5TB
- Compressed Capacity: 3TB
- Designed for HP MSL tape libraries
- Enhances backup and archive performance
- Provides reliable data protection
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity (Native)
- 1.5TB
- Capacity (Compressed)
- 3TB
- Interface
- 8Gb Fibre Channel
- Technology Generation
- LTO-5
- Product Type
- Tape Drive Upgrade
Product details
The HP BL544AR is an MSL LTO-5 3000 8GB Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Tape Drive. It is designed to enhance HP MSL tape libraries with LTO-5 technology.
Technical Information
| Capacity (Native) | 1.5TB |
| Capacity (Compressed) | 3TB |
| Interface | 8Gb Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Technology Generation | LTO-5 |
| Product Type | Tape Drive Upgrade |
Description
The HP BL544AR is an upgrade tape drive designed to enhance the functionality of HP MSL tape libraries. This LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 drive features an 8Gb Fibre Channel interface, offering high-speed data transfer rates essential for efficient backup and archival processes. It is intended to replace or add a drive within compatible HP MSL library systems. With a native capacity of 1.5TB and a compressed capacity of up to 3TB, the LTO-5 technology provides a substantial storage capability suitable for growing data needs. The Fibre Channel connection ensures robust and reliable performance, minimizing backup windows and improving overall data management efficiency for businesses. This drive upgrade is a cost-effective way to modernize existing tape infrastructure, providing improved performance and capacity without the need for a complete library replacement. It ensures reliable data protection and long-term archiving for critical business information.
Condition: Refurbished
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