HPE MSL LTO-8 FC Drive Upgrade Kit
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HPE MSL LTO-8 FC Drive Upgrade Kit.
Device Type: Tape library drive module - LTO Ultrium. General — Recording Standard: LTO Ultrium 8. Enclosure Type: Internal. Interface Type: 8Gb Fibre Channel. Key Features: Encryption. Built-in Devices: Led panel. Width: 4.1 cm. Depth: 14.5 cm.
Specifications
- Capacity
- 12 TB (native) / 30 TB (compressed)
Highlights
- Native storage capacity of 12 TB and up to 30 TB compressed
- High-speed 8Gb Fibre Channel host interface
- Native data transfer rates up to 300 MBps
- Read and write support for LTO Ultrium 7 and Ultrium 8 media
- Hardware-based AES-256 encryption support
- Internal 5.25-inch half-height form factor with integrated LED panel
General
- Device Type
- Tape library drive module - LTO Ultrium
- Recording Standard
- LTO Ultrium 8
- Enclosure Type
- Internal
- Interface Type
- 8Gb Fibre Channel
- Key Features
- Encryption
- Built-in Devices
- Led panel
- Width
- 4.1 cm
- Depth
- 14.5 cm
- Height
- 20.6 cm
- Weight
- 1.45 kg
Compatibility Information
- Designed For
- P/N: R1R75A, R1R75AR
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Shipping Width
- 24 cm
- Shipping Depth
- 31 cm
- Shipping Height
- 39 cm
- Shipping Weight
- 4.65 kg
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 10 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 35 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 20 - 80% (non-condensing)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 1 x 8Gb Fibre Channel
- Compatible Bay
- 1 x front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
Miscellaneous
- MTBF
- 250,000 hour(s)
- Compliant Standards
- TUV, VCCI, C-Tick, BSMI, EN 60950, NOM, RRL, IEC 60950, FCC CFR47 Part 15, AES-256, cCSAus, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950
Storage Removable
- Type
- LTO Ultrium - 5.25" x 1/2H
- Capacity
- 12 TB (native) / 30 TB (compressed)
- Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write)
- Ultrium 7, Ultrium 8
- Recording Standard
- Ultrium 7, Ultrium 8
- Data Transfer Rate (native)
- 300 MBps
- Average Seek / Access Time
- 15 sec
- Buffer Size
- 1024 MB
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The HPE MSL LTO-8 FC Drive Upgrade Kit is an internal half-height tape library drive module designed for high-capacity enterprise backup and archiving. Delivering 12 TB native and up to 30 TB compressed storage per cartridge with an 8Gb Fibre Channel interface, it allows organisations to scale backup performance and retain critical data securely.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE MSL LTO-8 FC Drive Upgrade Kit used for?
- This kit is used to expand or upgrade the backup capacity and transfer speeds of compatible HPE MSL tape libraries. It provides high-density, long-term offline data storage and ransomware protection for enterprise IT environments.
Which tape cartridges are supported by this LTO-8 drive?
- The drive supports both read and write operations for LTO Ultrium 8 cartridges as well as previous-generation LTO Ultrium 7 cartridges, allowing easy integration into existing backup workflows.
Does the upgrade kit come with a warranty in South Africa?
- Yes, orders fulfilled by Server Hub include a local South African warranty to ensure reliable enterprise hardware support.