This item, EH970A, is the HPE option part number for the product described as StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 External Tape Drive. Further details below.
Protect and archive your data with the HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 External Tape Drive. This LTO Ultrium 6 tape drive boasts a native capacity of 2.5TB (6.25TB compressed) and delivers impressive Data Transfer Rates of up to 160 MBps (native) and 400 MBps (compressed). Encryption capabilities ensure your sensitive information remains secure.
Featuring a SAS-2 interface and a 512MB buffer, this external tape drive integrates seamlessly into your existing infrastructure. Supporting both Ultrium 6 and Ultrium 5 tape cartridges, this item offers versatile compatibility. Compatible machines includes but may not be limited to DL360 Gen9, DL380 Gen9, DL385p Gen8, DL560 Gen8, ML150 Gen9, ML350 Gen9, DL320e Gen8, DL320e Gen8 v2, ML310e Gen8, ML310e Gen8 v2, SL170s G6, and SL250s Gen8 servers.
HPE Option Part #: EH970A
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR EH970A:
- Device Type: Tape drive - LTO Ultrium
- Recording Standard: LTO Ultrium 6
- Enclosure Type: External
- Interface Type: SAS-2
- Key Features: Encryption
- Width: 8.8 in
- Depth: 11.6 in
- Height: 3 in
- Weight: 10.25 lbs
- Type: LTO Ultrium
- Capacity: 2.5 TB (native) / 6.25 TB (compressed)
- Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write): Ultrium 6, Ultrium 5
- Recording Standard: Ultrium 5, Ultrium 6
- Data Transfer Rate (native): 160 MBps (576 GBph)
- Data Transfer Rate (compressed): 400 MBps (1440 GBph)
- Average Seek / Access Time: 50 sec
- Buffer Size: 512 MB
- Interfaces: 1 x SAS-2 - 26 pin 4x Shielded Mini MultiLane SAS (SFF-8088)
- Media Included Qty: 1
- Cables Included: 1 x SAS cable
- MTBF: 250,000 hour(s)
- Compliant Standards: TUV, VCCI, C-Tick, BSMI, EN 60950, NOM, RRL, IEC 60950, CSA 22.2 No. 60950, CB, RoHS, FCC CFR47 Part 15, cCSAus
- Software Included: HP Library and Tape Tools
- Min Operating Temperature: 50 °F
- Max Operating Temperature: 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating: 20 - 80% (non-condensing)
COMPATIBLE WITH:
PROLIANT DL SERIES
PROLIANT ML SERIES
PROLIANT SL SERIES
** This list may not be complete. Contact us via Live Chat if you have any questions about compatibility.
Last updated: 5/7/2025
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Returns
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