HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Tape Drive
Best high-capacity archiving solution for businesses needing secure, long-term data storage.
This is the gold standard for long-term data preservation, offering massive capacity and ironclad encryption for your most critical archives. It’s not built for active, daily file manipulation, but for set-it-and-forget-it security, it provides a level of reliability and compliance that cloud storage simply cannot match.
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Who it's for
- Enterprise IT managers handling massive, long-term data archives
- Budget-conscious organizations prioritizing low-cost, long-term data retention
- Security-focused administrators needing robust protection against ransomware attacks
Who should skip it
- Users requiring near-instant access to specific, frequently retrieved files
- Small businesses with limited capital for upfront hardware investments
- Teams managing legacy archives on older LTO tape formats
Performance breakdown
Storage Density
Massive 45 TB capacity per cartridge handles immense archival workloads effortlessly.
Data Throughput
High-speed transfer rates easily meet demanding backup windows for enterprise environments.
Security Robustness
Hardware-level 256-bit encryption provides ironclad protection for sensitive archival data.
File Accessibility
LTFS support makes tape data feel as accessible as standard disk.
System Compatibility
Broad integration ensures seamless operation across diverse server and software ecosystems.
Operational Reliability
Engineered for continuous, heavy-duty streaming without compromising long-term data integrity.
Key Specs
Native Storage Capacity
18 TB
Compressed Storage Capacity
45 TB
Host Interface
12Gb/s SAS
Maximum Native Data Transfer Rate
300 MB/s
Maximum Compressed Data Transfer Rate
750 MB/s
Encryption Standard
256-bit
Buffer Size
1024 MB
Limited Warranty
3 Year
Form Factor
Internal/External
Tape Technology
LTO Ultrium 9
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