Name: SL500/8500, LTO5, 4GB FC TAPE Drive, with Tray
Brand: HP
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HP AQ273-20701 SL500/8500, LTO5, 4GB FC TAPE Drive, with Tray

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Manufacturer: HP
Model or Part: AQ273-20701
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 3.00lb

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Description

Overview

The HP SL500/8500 LTO5 4GB FC Tape Drive with Tray is a high-performance, enterprise-grade backup solution designed for demanding data protection environments. Engineered to work seamlessly with HP StorageWorks tape libraries and compatible servers, this drive delivers reliable, fast, and secure storage of critical information on LTO5 cartridges. Its built-in tray mechanism simplifies media handling while the Fibre Channel (FC) interface ensures high-speed connectivity in modern SAN infrastructures.

Key Features

Native 4GB capacity per cartridge with up to 8TB compressed storage
Fibre Channel host interface for up to 2Gb/s data transfer rates
Integrated tray system for quick loading and unloading of tapes
Backward compatible with LTO1-LTO4 media for flexible migration paths
Advanced error correction and data integrity verification
Low power consumption and quiet operation for rack deployment

Technical Specifications

Model/Part Number: AQ273-20701
Drive type: LTO5, 4GB native / 8TB compressed per cartridge
Interface: Fibre Channel (FC) - 2Gb/s
Media handling: Tray loading with auto-eject capability
Operating temperature: 10 to 35 degrees Celsius (50 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit)
Relative humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing
Power requirements: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H): 438 mm x 442 mm x 176 mm
Weight: Approx. 13 kg

Typical Applications

Enterprise backup and disaster recovery for servers and databases
Archival storage of large multimedia files, scientific data sets, and regulatory records
Long-term offsite tape vaulting in compliance with industry standards
Integration into high-density tape libraries for automated tiered storage
Data migration projects moving from older LTO generations to modern capacities

By choosing the HP SL500/8500 LTO5 Tape Drive, organizations gain a robust, scalable solution that protects valuable information while optimizing storage costs and operational efficiency.