HP C0H27A 2.50TB/6.25TB StoreEver MSL LTO6 Ultrium 6250 SAS Tape Drive

Product Description

The HP C0H27A is a state-of-the-art tape drive that forms a critical component of HP's StoreEver MSL (Multi-Software Library) tape automation solutions. This specific model, the LTO6 Ultrium 6250, leverages the LTO-6 generation of Ultrium tape technology, renowned for its high capacity, performance, and reliability in enterprise data backup and archiving scenarios. With a native storage capacity of 2.50TB per tape cartridge, it can store vast amounts of data, and this capacity can be significantly expanded to 6.25TB when using hardware compression, making it highly efficient for large datasets. Connectivity is established via a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, which provides a high-speed, reliable connection essential for enterprise-level data transfer. The drive is designed to integrate seamlessly into HP's MSL tape libraries, such as the MSL6480 or MSL3040, enabling automated tape handling, loading, and unloading for continuous backup operations. This integration is key for environments requiring unattended, high-volume data protection. Performance-wise, the LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 offers impressive data transfer rates, typically up to 300 MB/s in native mode (which can reach up to 1.08 GB/s with compression enabled). This speed ensures that backups and restores can be completed efficiently, minimizing downtime and operational impact. The C0H27A is an ideal choice for organizations needing a robust, scalable, and cost-effective solution for long-term data archiving, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance.