HP BL544BR MSL LTO-5 3000 8GB Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Tape Drive

SKU BL544BR

Brand HP

Type: Tape Drive Upgrade
Technology: LTO-5 Ultrium
Capacity: Up to 3TB compressed per cartridge (1.5TB native)
Interface: 8Gb Fibre Channel (FC)
Designed for HP StorageWorks MSL libraries
Provides high-speed data backup and archiving
Enhances storage capacity and performance
Brand: HP
Model: BL544BR

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Product Type: Tape Drive
Technology: LTO-5 Ultrium
Interface: 8Gb Fibre Channel
Capacity (Native): 1.5TB
Capacity (Compressed): 3TB
Brand: HP

Product details

The HP BL544BR is an MSL LTO-5 3000 8GB Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Tape Drive. It is designed to enhance the data storage and backup capabilities of HP StorageWorks MSL libraries by providing high-speed, reliable tape storage.

Technical Information

Product Type	Tape Drive
Technology	LTO-5 Ultrium
Interface	8Gb Fibre Channel
Capacity (Native)	1.5TB

Additional Specifications

Capacity (Compressed)	3TB
Brand	HP
Model	BL544BR

Description

The HP BL544BR is an LTO-5 Ultrium tape drive specifically designed as an upgrade or replacement component for HP StorageWorks MSL (Modular Smart Array Library) tape libraries. This drive leverages the LTO-5 technology, offering a significant native storage capacity of 1.5TB per cartridge, which can be compressed to up to 3TB. This high capacity makes it ideal for backing up and archiving large volumes of data efficiently, reducing the number of tapes required and lowering overall storage costs. Featuring an 8Gb Fibre Channel (FC) interface, the BL544BR provides high-speed connectivity to the host system. Fibre Channel is a robust and high-performance networking technology commonly used in enterprise storage environments, ensuring rapid data transfer rates for both backup and restore operations. This high throughput is crucial for meeting demanding backup windows and ensuring quick data recovery in case of a disaster. This tape drive upgrade is intended to enhance the capabilities of existing HP MSL tape libraries, providing a cost-effective way to improve storage performance, capacity, and reliability. It is a key component for organizations that rely on tape storage for long-term data archiving, regulatory compliance, and disaster recovery strategies. The BL544BR ensures that businesses can maintain efficient and secure data protection with advanced LTO technology.

Condition: Refurbished