HPE LTO-8 Ultrium Tape Drive
Best high capacity archival solution for data intensive enterprise environments.
This is the gold standard for long-term data security, offering a reliable, encrypted vault for your most critical archives. While it lacks the instant accessibility of cloud storage, it trades that convenience for total control and peace of mind, ensuring your massive datasets remain safe, organized, and permanently offline.
$4897.00
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Who it's for
- Enterprises needing to store massive datasets with a small physical footprint
- Security-conscious IT managers protecting sensitive data from remote hackers
- Compliance officers requiring dependable long-term data retention for legal standards
Who should skip it
- Small business owners with limited immediate capital for backup hardware
- Users requiring frequent and rapid access to individual archived files
- Operators in rugged or unconditioned workspaces without precise climate control
Performance breakdown
Archival Capacity
Massive 30TB compressed storage handles enormous datasets with ease.
Data Transfer Speed
Rapid throughput ensures backup windows stay short and efficient.
Security Standards
Hardware-level AES encryption provides robust protection for sensitive archives.
File Accessibility
Linear Tape File System makes tape contents feel like standard storage.
Streaming Consistency
Intelligent rate matching keeps performance stable during intensive write operations.
Build Durability
Rugged external design built to withstand demanding, high-volume enterprise environments.
Key Specs
Native Capacity
12 TB
Compressed Capacity
30 TB
Native Data Transfer Rate
300 MB/s
Compressed Data Transfer Rate
750 MB/s
Interface
SAS 6Gb/s
Form Factor
External
Tape Technology
LTO-8
Buffer Size
1024 MB
Hardware Encryption Support
Yes
Weight
10.3 lbs
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