HP EH970SB 2.5/6.25TB StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 SAS Tape Drive

SKU EH970SB

Brand HP

HP StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 Tape Drive
SAS interface for high-speed connectivity
6.25TB native storage capacity
15.6TB compressed storage capacity (2.5:1 ratio)
Supports LTO-6 media
High data transfer rates for efficient backups
Designed for enterprise-level data protection
Backward read/write compatible with LTO-5

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Key specifications

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Model: EH970SB
Manufacturer: HP
Tape Technology: LTO-6 Ultrium
Drive Type: Tape Drive
Native Capacity: 6.25TB
Compressed Capacity: 15.6TB

Product details

The HP EH970SB StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 is a high-performance SAS tape drive designed for enterprise data backup and archiving. It offers substantial native and compressed storage capacities, along with fast data transfer rates, making it ideal for large data volumes.

Technical Information

Model	EH970SB
Manufacturer	HP
Tape Technology	LTO-6 Ultrium
Drive Type	Tape Drive
Native Capacity	6.25TB

Additional Specifications

Compressed Capacity	15.6TB
Interface	SAS
Data Transfer Rate (Native)	300 MB/s
Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)	750 MB/s

Description

The HP EH970SB, an LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 tape drive, is a cutting-edge solution for enterprise data backup and long-term archiving. This drive leverages the latest LTO-6 technology to deliver exceptional storage capacity and performance, addressing the growing needs of businesses with large and complex data environments. Its SAS interface ensures high-speed, reliable connectivity to servers and storage systems. With a native capacity of 6.25TB per cartridge, the EH970SB can store vast amounts of data. When utilizing the LTO-6 standard's 2.5:1 compression ratio, this capacity can expand significantly to 15.6TB. This makes it an ideal choice for backing up large databases, virtual machine environments, and extensive media archives. The drive's high data transfer rates, up to 300 MB/s native and 750 MB/s compressed, drastically reduce backup windows, improving operational efficiency. Beyond its impressive capacity and speed, the LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 drive offers backward compatibility, allowing it to read and write LTO-5 tapes, and read LTO-4 tapes. This feature protects existing investments in LTO media. Designed for reliability and continuous operation, the EH970SB is a critical component for robust data protection strategies, ensuring data integrity and availability for businesses of all sizes.

Condition: Refurbished