HP BL544B-REF MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 8GB Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Tape Drive Kit

SKU BL544B-REF

Brand HP

HP MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 Drive Upgrade Kit (Refurbished)
Interface: 8Gb Fibre Channel
Native Capacity: 1.5TB
Compressed Capacity: 3TB
Designed for HP MSL tape libraries
Provides enhanced backup and archive performance
Includes necessary components for installation

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Key specifications

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Capacity (Native): 1.5TB
Capacity (Compressed): 3TB
Interface: 8Gb Fibre Channel
Technology Generation: LTO-5
Product Type: Tape Drive Upgrade Kit

Product details

The HP BL544B-REF is a refurbished MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 8GB Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Tape Drive Kit. It is designed to enhance HP MSL tape libraries with LTO-5 capabilities.

Technical Information

Capacity (Native)	1.5TB
Capacity (Compressed)	3TB
Interface	8Gb Fibre Channel

Additional Specifications

Technology Generation	LTO-5
Product Type	Tape Drive Upgrade Kit

Description

The HP BL544B-REF is a refurbished drive upgrade kit for HP MSL tape libraries, featuring the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 technology. This kit provides an 8Gb Fibre Channel interface, enabling high-speed data transfers for efficient backup and archival operations. As a kit, it typically includes the drive and any necessary cabling or mounting hardware for integration into compatible MSL library systems. This LTO-5 drive offers a native capacity of 1.5TB, expandable to 3TB with compression, making it suitable for organizations needing to manage significant data volumes. The Fibre Channel connectivity ensures a reliable and high-performance link, crucial for minimizing backup times and ensuring data integrity. By choosing a refurbished upgrade kit like the BL544B-REF, businesses can achieve enhanced storage capabilities and performance for their existing HP MSL tape libraries at a more economical price point. It represents a practical solution for extending the life and utility of tape storage infrastructure.

Condition: Refurbished