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BL544B - HP 1.5 TB/3TB StorageWorks LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 8GB Fibre Channel Internal Tape Library Drive Module
- Technology: LTO-5 Ultrium 3000
- Interface: 8Gb Fibre Channel
- Designed for HP MSL Tape Libraries
- Native Capacity: 1.5TB
- Compressed Capacity: 3TB
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 160 MB/sec (Native)
- Enhances backup and archiving performance
- Provides reliable data protection
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Key specifications
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- Tape Drive Upgrade Kit
- Drive Technology
- LTO-5 Ultrium 3000
- Interface
- 8Gb Fibre Channel
- Native Capacity
- 1.5 TB
- Compressed Capacity
- 3 TB
- Native Transfer Rate
- 160 MB/s
Product details
The HP BL544B is an LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 Fibre Channel drive upgrade kit for MSL tape libraries. It provides enhanced backup and archiving capabilities with high-speed data transfer rates.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Tape Drive Upgrade Kit |
| Drive Technology | LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 |
| Interface | 8Gb Fibre Channel |
| Native Capacity | 1.5 TB |
Additional Specifications
| Compressed Capacity | 3 TB |
| Native Transfer Rate | 160 MB/s |
| Compressed Transfer Rate | 320 MB/s |
| Compatibility | HP MSL Tape Libraries |
Description
The HP BL544B REF MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 drive upgrade kit is engineered to enhance the data protection capabilities of HP StorageWorks MSL tape libraries. This kit features an 8Gb Fibre Channel interface, ensuring high-speed connectivity and efficient data transfer for both backup and restore operations. The LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 drive technology offers a significant leap in capacity and performance, making it an ideal solution for organizations with growing data volumes and stringent backup windows. With a native capacity of 1.5TB and a compressed capacity of 3TB per cartridge, the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 drive significantly reduces the number of tapes required, lowering media costs and simplifying library management. The native data transfer rate of up to 160 MB/sec (and up to 320 MB/sec compressed) allows for rapid data ingestion and retrieval, ensuring that backup jobs complete within scheduled maintenance windows and that data can be restored quickly in case of an incident. This upgrade kit is designed for seamless integration into compatible HP MSL tape libraries, providing a cost-effective way to modernize existing infrastructure and improve overall backup and archiving efficiency. The reliability and performance of LTO technology, combined with HP's robust library solutions, make the BL544B an excellent choice for ensuring data integrity and business continuity.
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