HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 Internal Tape Drive

The HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 Internal Tape Drive is a premier solution for enterprise-grade backup, archival storage, and disaster recovery. Engineered for reliability and scalable growth, this internal tape drive delivers powerful capacity, efficient data throughput, and seamless integration with HPE’s StoreEver ecosystem. Designed to protect your most valuable data over the long term, it’s a trusted choice for data centers, IT departments, and SMBs aiming to optimize costs while maintaining rock-solid data integrity.

• High-capacity LTO-8 Ultrium performance: Native storage up to 12 TB per cartridge and up to 30 TB with compression, enabling extended retention with fewer media changes. This makes it ideal for large-scale backups, long-term archives, and retention policies that demand durable, cost-efficient storage.
• Strong data throughput for backup windows: With rapid sequential data transfer capabilities, the drive accelerates backup and restore workflows for multi-terabyte datasets, reducing maintenance windows and ensuring timely recoveries when disasters strike. This performance translates into faster data protection cycles and improved IT agility.
• Enterprise-grade reliability and durability: Built to operate in demanding data-center environments, the LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 delivers advanced error detection, robust media handling, and long-term archival stability. It’s designed for continuous operation, reduced downtime, and predictable service levels in mission-critical backup processes.
• Seamless integration with StoreEver ecosystems: Engineered to work with HPE StoreEver libraries, backup software, and enterprise management tools, this internal tape drive simplifies deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management. Its compatibility streamlines workflows from media creation to rotation, migration, and verification, helping you maintain a compliant, auditable data protection strategy.
• Flexible media support and data security options: Compatible with LTO-8 Ultrium tapes and designed to support archival best practices, including secure data handling and compatible encryption workflows on appropriate media. The drive is built to fit into typical data-center rack configurations, facilitating scalable, future-ready protection for growing archives.

Technical Details of HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 Internal Tape Drive

• Capacity: Native up to 12 TB per cartridge; compressed capacity up to about 30 TB, depending on data type and compression ratios.
• Data transfer rate: Native sustained transfer rates operate in the hundreds of MB per second range, with higher effective throughput when data patterns compress well. Actual speeds vary with data characteristics and media.
• Interface: Internal high-speed SAS connection designed for enterprise servers and backplanes, enabling reliable data paths within rack-mounted environments.
• Form factor and compatibility: Internal drive designed for standard enterprise chassis and 19-inch racks; integrates with common server and tape-library backplanes and supports typical backup workflows.
• Reliability and lifecycle: Engineered for long-term archival storage with robust error detection, correction mechanisms, and compatibility with HPE StoreEver backup software and library ecosystems to ensure consistent data protection across generations.

How to Install HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 Internal Tape Drive

• Prepare the server or tape library chassis by powering down, disconnecting power sources, and ensuring proper static-safe handling of components.
• Verify compatibility with your system’s backplane, cabling, and rack configuration to ensure a proper fit for a standard 19-inch rack and the intended drive bay.
• Remove any existing drive bay blank or cover plate, then align the HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 with guides and connector positions in the drive bay.
• Connect the internal SAS data cable securely to both the drive and the host backplane, followed by connecting the power cable. Ensure cables are neatly routed to maintain airflow.
• Secure the drive with mounting screws, reassemble the chassis, and power on the system. Enter the server or storage management interface to confirm the drive is detected and recognized.
• Install or update necessary drivers, firmware, and backup software integrations per HPE guidance. Run an initial media test and verify drive visibility, media recognition, and basic read/write capability with a test cartridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the capacity of the HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 Internal Tape Drive? - It supports native capacities up to 12 TB per cartridge, with compressed capacities up to roughly 30 TB depending on data type and compression.
• Can I use this drive in my existing HPE StoreEver library? - Yes. The drive is designed to integrate with HPE StoreEver libraries and common enterprise backup environments for streamlined management and operation.
• Does the drive support hardware encryption? - LTO-8 technology commonly enables encryption workflows with compatible media; enabling encryption depends on media selection and software configuration. Consult your environment’s security requirements and HPE documentation for specifics.
• Is LTO-8 backward compatible with older tapes? - LTO-8 drives typically support reading certain older-generation tapes under documented compatibility guidelines. For precise cross-generation capabilities, refer to HPE compatibility matrices and your backup software’s media support.
• What software and firmware should I use with this drive? - Use officially supported HPE firmware updates and compatible backup software. Regularly check the HPE support portal for the latest firmware, drivers, and compatibility notes to ensure optimal performance and security.