HPE - StoreEver MSL 30750 Drive Upgrade Kit - Módulo de unidade para biblioteca de fitas - LTO-8 Ultrium (12 TB / 30 TB) 8Gb Fibre Channel interno 5.25 (13,3 cm) Ver

The HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 FC is a half-height LTO-8 Fibre Channel tape drive designed for use in MSL autoloaders and libraries including the MSL 1/8 Autoloader, MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL3040 and MSL6480. The drive kit includes the tape drive and accompanying documentation and provides a native capacity of 12 TB with up to 30 TB compressed capacity for high-density backup and archiving.

Advantages

This LTO-8 Ultrium drive uses a Fibre Channel interface to deliver reliable, high-throughput data transfers suitable for enterprise backup workflows. The half-height form factor allows compatibility with multiple HPE MSL library models while keeping rack space usage efficient. The drive kit ships with documentation to simplify installation and integration into existing tape library systems.

Suitable for

• Enterprise backup and long-term archiving
• Integration into HPE MSL 1/8 Autoloader and MSL2024, 3040, 4048, 6480 libraries
• High-capacity data retention and disaster recovery storage

Key specifications

• Model: HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 FC (Q6Q67A)
• Native capacity: 12 TB
• Compressed capacity (max): 30 TB
• Interface: Fibre Channel
• Form factor: Half-height tape drive
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 374.9 mm × 175 mm × 335 mm
• Weight: 3.06 kg

How to use

Install the tape drive into a compatible HPE MSL library bay following the supplied documentation and the library installation guide. Connect the Fibre Channel interface to your SAN or host bus adapter, configure the drive in your backup software, and perform a test write and restore to verify correct operation. Use compatible LTO-8 Ultrium cartridges and follow your organization's backup procedures for scheduling and retention.

Recommendations

For reliable performance, use certified LTO-8 media, keep firmware up to date, and operate the drive within the environmental specifications of your HPE library. Maintain regular tape verification and follow HPE guidelines for cleaning and preventive maintenance.