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- In Stock: 8
- Manufacturer: HP
- Model or Part: 603881-001
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The HP Lto5 SAS HH Td with Msl Tray (part number 603881-001) is a high-performance, half-height tape drive designed for reliable data backup and archival in demanding enterprise environments. Featuring the proven Linear Tape Open version 5 (LTO-5) technology and a fast Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, this unit delivers consistent throughput while maintaining a compact footprint that fits easily into standard server racks.
Key Features
- Native data transfer rate up to 140 MB per second for rapid backup windows
- Compressed transfer speed up to 280 MB per second with LTO-5 native compression (2.5:1)
- Half-height form factor optimised for space constrained rack installations
- SAS host interface provides reliable high-speed connectivity and easy integration with existing storage arrays
- MSL (Media Service Layer) tray enables quick loading and unloading of LTO-5 cartridges without exposing the internal mechanism
- Support for both 8 mm tape media and standard LTO-5 cartridge formats
- Built-in error correction and data integrity verification to protect critical information
Technical Specifications
- Media type: LTO-5 (up to 1.5 TB native, 3.0 TB compressed per cartridge)
- Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 6 Gb/s
- Form factor: Half height (HH), 2U rack mountable
- Power consumption: Approx 45 watts operational, 8 watts idle
- Operating temperature range: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Relative humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 4.5 in x 17 in x 13 in
- Weight: Approx 12 lbs (5.4 kg)
- Supported operating systems: Windows Server, Linux, Unix and VMware environments
Typical Applications
- Enterprise backup solutions that require high capacity and fast restore times
- Long-term archival of critical business data, complying with regulatory retention policies
- Disaster recovery sites where reliable tape storage is essential
- Data centre environments seeking to offload primary storage workloads
- Hybrid cloud strategies that combine on-premises tape backup with cloud tiering services
- Media and entertainment workflows that generate large volumes of high-resolution content
The HP Lto5 SAS HH Td with Msl Tray offers a balanced blend of speed, capacity, and durability, making it an ideal choice for organisations looking to safeguard their data while maximising rack space efficiency.