HP StoreEver MSL LTO Ultrium Drive Upgrade Kit

This upgrade kit is specifically engineered for integration into HP StoreEver MSL tape libraries. Please verify your specific MSL model chassis supports LTO-6 drive modules before installation.

The Fibre Channel interface provides high-speed, low-latency data transfer, which is essential for enterprise-level backup environments. It ensures reliable, dedicated connectivity between your server and the tape library, minimizing bottlenecks during large-scale data transfers.

You can store 2.50 TB of data natively on a single LTO-6 cartridge. With hardware-based compression enabled, this capacity can reach up to 6.25 TB, depending on the type of data being backed up.

Linear serpentine technology refers to how the drive reads and writes data across the tape in multiple tracks. This method optimizes tape movement and reduces wear, leading to more efficient data access and longer media lifespan.

LTO-6 drives are generally backward compatible with LTO-5 media, allowing you to read data from older cartridges. However, you cannot write to LTO-5 media using an LTO-6 drive, so you will need LTO-6 tapes to take advantage of the full capacity and performance.