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HP BS580B SPS Blade Enclosure with LTO5 Drive PN. AQ697A
- Type: Blade Enclosure
- Integrated Drive: LTO-5 Tape Drive (PN. AQ697A)
- Capacity (LTO-5): 1.5TB native / 3TB compressed
- Interface (LTO-5): SAS or Fibre Channel (depending on configuration)
- Designed for blade server infrastructure
- Provides integrated backup and archiving
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Product Overview
The HP BS580B is a StorageWorks SPS Blade Enclosure that includes an LTO5 tape drive (PN. AQ697A). It provides integrated storage and backup capabilities for blade server environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Blade Enclosure |
| Included Drive | LTO-5 Tape Drive (AQ697A) |
| LTO-5 Native Capacity | 1.5 TB |
Additional Specifications
| LTO-5 Compressed Capacity | 3 TB |
| Compatibility | Blade Servers |
Product Description
The HP BS580B, identified as a StorageWorks SPS Blade Enclosure, is a component designed to integrate storage and backup functionalities directly into a blade server infrastructure. This particular enclosure comes equipped with an LTO-5 tape drive, specified by part number AQ697A, offering a comprehensive solution for data protection within a consolidated environment. The integrated LTO-5 tape drive provides significant storage capacity, with 1.5TB of native data storage that can be expanded to 3TB when utilizing compression. LTO-5 technology ensures reliable performance for both backup and archival operations. The drive's interface, typically SAS or Fibre Channel, allows for high-speed data transfer, crucial for minimizing backup windows and ensuring data availability. This solution is particularly beneficial for organizations that utilize HP blade servers and seek to streamline their data management and backup processes. By combining the enclosure and the tape drive, the BS580B offers a space-efficient and integrated approach to safeguarding critical business data, enhancing the overall efficiency and reliability of the IT infrastructure.
