HP Q2078AD LTO-8 1.5Tb /30TB RW Non-Cust Lib 20 Pack Tape Drive

SKU Q2078AD

Brand HP

Technology: LTO-8 Ultrium
Native Capacity: 1.5TB per tape
Compressed Capacity: Up to 30TB per tape (with compatible compression)
Type: Tape Drive (part of a non-customizable library)
Read/Write (RW) capability
Designed for enterprise data backup and archiving
High data transfer rates for efficient backups

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Key specifications

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Technology: LTO-8 Ultrium
Native Capacity: 1.5TB
Compressed Capacity: 30TB
Type: Tape Drive
Interface: SAS (assumed for LTO-8)
Brand: HP

Product details

The HP Q2078AD is a LTO-8 Ultrium tape drive, part of a non-customizable library solution designed for high-capacity data archiving and backup. It supports a native capacity of 1.5TB per tape, with a compressed capacity of up to 30TB per tape when used with compatible compression technologies.

Technical Information

Technology	LTO-8 Ultrium
Native Capacity	1.5TB
Compressed Capacity	30TB
Type	Tape Drive

Additional Specifications

Interface	SAS (assumed for LTO-8)
Brand	HP
Model	Q2078AD

Description

The HP Q2078AD is a key component within HP's LTO-8 Ultrium tape library solutions, specifically designed for robust data protection and long-term archiving. This drive offers a native storage capacity of 1.5TB per cartridge, which can be significantly expanded to up to 30TB when utilizing data compression techniques. This makes it an extremely cost-effective solution for managing large volumes of data, especially for organizations with stringent backup and archival requirements. As an LTO-8 drive, it is backward compatible, allowing it to read LTO-7 tapes and write to LTO-8 tapes, ensuring a smooth transition and investment protection. The drive is integrated into a non-customizable library, simplifying deployment and management for environments that require a pre-configured, high-density tape storage solution. The SAS interface (commonly used for LTO drives) ensures high-speed data transfer, minimizing backup windows and improving operational efficiency. This tape drive is ideal for enterprise-level backup and disaster recovery strategies, offering high reliability and durability for data that needs to be stored for extended periods. Its ability to handle large capacities efficiently makes it suitable for sectors such as finance, healthcare, and research, where data retention and compliance are critical. The Q2078AD represents a powerful and scalable solution for safeguarding valuable digital assets.

Condition: Refurbished