HP EH970A Lto-6 Ultrium 6250 Ext. SAS Taspe Drive (storever)

HP EH970A Lto-6 Ultrium 6250 Ext. SAS Taspe Drive (storever)
HP EH970A Lto-6 Ultrium 6250 Ext. SAS Taspe Drive (storever)
The HP Lto-6 Ultrium 6250 External SAS Tape Drive (model EH970A) delivers high-capacity, reliable backup and archival storage for demanding enterprise environments. Designed for seamless integration with HP StoreEver tape libraries, this drive provid... Read More
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$939.95
  • In Stock: 21
  • Manufacturer: HP
  • Model or Part: EH970A
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview

The HP Lto-6 Ultrium 6250 External SAS Tape Drive (model EH970A) delivers high-capacity, reliable backup and archival storage for demanding enterprise environments. Designed for seamless integration with HP StoreEver tape libraries, this drive provides fast data transfer rates, robust error correction, and a durable design that meets the rigorous requirements of modern data centers.

Key Features

  • Native capacity of 6.25 TB per cartridge, up to 15 TB compressed
  • SAS interface for high-speed connectivity (up to 12 Gbps)
  • Advanced Linear Tape File System (LTFS) support for easy file-level access
  • Built-in encryption and secure erase capabilities to protect sensitive data
  • Self-diagnostic sensors that monitor tape tension, temperature and read/write performance
  • Hot-swap ready design minimizes downtime during maintenance or upgrades

Technical Specifications

  • Model / Part Number: EH970A
  • Drive Type: External SAS Tape Drive
  • Generation: Lto-6 (Ultrium)
  • Native Capacity per Cartridge: 6.25 TB
  • Compressed Capacity (assuming 2.5:1 compression): 15 TB
  • Data Transfer Rate (native): up to 160 MB/s
  • Maximum Transfer Rate (compressed): up to 400 MB/s
  • SAS Interface Speed: 12 Gbps
  • Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
  • Power Consumption (typical): 45 W operational, 5 W idle
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.3 in x 7.1 in x 9.8 in
  • Weight: approx 12 lbs

Typical Applications

  • Enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions
  • Long-term archival storage for compliance and regulatory requirements
  • High-performance data migration between storage tiers
  • Secure offsite replication for business continuity planning
  • Integration with HP StoreEver tape libraries in virtualized or cloud environments

This HP Lto-6 Ultrium 6250 External SAS Tape Drive combines capacity, speed and reliability to help organizations protect their critical data while optimizing storage costs.