HPE unità a nastro esterna LTO-8 5XLTO-8

The HPE LTO-8 External Tape Drive delivers exceptional storage capacity and performance for data backup and archival. With a native capacity of 12 TB and up to 30 TB compressed, it provides a reliable solution for managing growing data volumes. The drive features a 6 Gb/s SAS interface and a half-height form factor, ensuring seamless integration into existing backup infrastructures.

Advantages

LTO-8 technology offers a significant leap in capacity and speed compared to previous generations. The drive supports hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption, ensuring data security without performance degradation. WORM (Write Once, Read Many) capability enables compliance with regulatory requirements for immutable data retention. The included HPE StoreOpen Standalone software simplifies file-based access to tape via LTFS, making it easy to use like a disk.

Suitable for

• Small to medium businesses requiring reliable long-term data archiving
• IT departments needing automated backup with high capacity and fast transfer rates
• Organizations with compliance mandates for encrypted and WORM-protected storage
• Professionals seeking a portable, external tape solution for offsite data protection

Key specifications

• Tape Technology: LTO-8 Ultrium
• Native Capacity: 12 TB (Compressed: up to 30 TB)
• Native Data Transfer Rate: 360 MB/s (Compressed: up to 900 MB/s)
• Interface: 6 Gb/s SAS
• Form Factor: External, Half-height
• Buffer Size: 1024 MB
• Encryption: AES 256-bit hardware
• WORM Support: Yes
• Compatibility: Read/Write LTO-8 and LTO-7

Recommendations

For reliable, high-capacity backup with hardware encryption and WORM support, the HPE LTO-8 External Tape Drive is an excellent choice. Its LTFS capability makes it as easy to use as a disk, while the external form factor provides portability for offsite data protection.