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BB873A, HPE LTO-7 Ultrium Tape Drive, 6TB native/15TB compressed, Internal, SAS interface

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  • Model: BB873A
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    BB873A, HPE LTO-7 Ultrium Tape Drive, 6TB native/15TB compressed, Internal, SAS interface

    BB873A, HPE LTO-7 Ultrium Tape Drive, 6TB native/15TB compressed, Internal, SAS interface

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    Overview

    HPE BB873A Overview

    The BB873A is a high-capacity, reliable data backup and archiving solution designed for mid-range and enterprise-level servers. With a compressed capacity of up to 15 TB and a transfer rate of up to 750 MB/s, it can handle large amounts of data quickly and efficiently. It also offers encryption capabilities to protect your data from unauthorized access.

    Quick Spec

    Table 1 shows the quick spec of BB873A.

    Parameter Value
    Capacity 6 TB (native), 15 TB (compressed)
    Transfer Rate Up to 300 MB/s (native), up to 750 MB/s (compressed)
    Interface SAS-2
    Form Factor 5.25-inch half-height
    Encryption 256-bit AES

    Product Features

    • ● High-capacity and high-speed data backup and archiving
    • ● 256-bit AES encryption for data security
    • ● Supports LTFS for easy file management
    • ● Compatible with HPE LTO-6 and LTO-5 Ultrium tape drives
    • ● Designed for HPE ProLiant and Integrity servers

    Product Applications

    • ● Data backup and archiving for mid-range and enterprise-level servers
    • ● Long-term data storage and retention
    • ● Compliance with data retention regulations
    • ● Disaster recovery and business continuity
    • ● Secure data transfer and exchange

    Supported Options

    Table 2 shows the supported options of BB873A.

    Model Description
    C7978A HPE LTO-6 Ultrium RW Data Cartridge
    C7977A HPE LTO-6 Ultrium RW Bar Code Label Pack
    C7976A HPE LTO-6 Ultrium RW Data Cartridge

    Compare to Similar Items

    Table 3 shows the comparison to similar items of BB873A.

    Model Capacity Transfer Rate Interface Encryption
    BB874A 6 TB (native), 15 TB (compressed) Up to 300 MB/s (native), up to 750 MB/s (compressed) Fibre Channel 256-bit AES
    C7977A 2.5 TB (native), 6.25 TB (compressed) Up to 160 MB/s (native), up to 400 MB/s (compressed) SAS-2 256-bit AES
    C7978A 2.5 TB (native), 6.25 TB (compressed) Up to 160 MB/s (native), up to 400 MB/s (compressed) SAS-2 256-bit AES

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    HPE BB873A Specification

    BB873A Specification

    Bay Required
    TypeFront accessible
    Form Factor5.25 x 1/2H
    Total Qty1
    Form Factor (metric)13.3 cm x 1/2H
    Dimensions & Weight
    Width5.7 in
    Depth8.1 in
    Height1.6 in
    Weight3.2 lbs
    Environmental Parameters
    Min Operating Temperature50 °F
    Max Operating Temperature104 °F
    Humidity Range Operating20 - 80% (non-condensing)
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    CompatibilityPC, Unix
    ManufacturerHewlett-Packard
    Packaged Quantity1
    Product LineHPE StoreEver
    ModelLTO-7 Ultrium 15000
    BrandHPE
    Interface Provided
    Qty1
    Connector Type29 pin internal SAS (SFF-8482)
    Interface (Storage)SAS 6Gb/s
    Miscellaneous
    Compliant StandardsBSMI, C-Tick, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950, cCSAus, EN 60950, FCC CFR47 Part 15, IEC 60950, NOM, RRL, TUV, VCCI
    MTBF250,000 hour(s)
    Power Device
    TypeNone
    Service
    Support Details TypeTechnical support
    Support Details Service IncludedPhone consulting
    Support Details Full Contract Period3 years
    Service & Support
    Type3 years warranty
    Service & Support Details
    Service Availability (Hours a Day)9 hours a day
    Service Availability (Days a Week)Monday-Friday
    Response TimeNext day
    Slot Provided
    TypeNone
    Software
    TypeDrivers & Utilities
    Storage
    TypeTape drive
    Enclosure TypeInternal
    Key FeaturesEncryption
    Storage Controller
    TypeNone
    Storage Removable
    TypeLTO Ultrium
    Native Capacity6 TB
    Compressed Capacity15 TB
    Media TypeLTO Ultrium
    Recording StandardUltrium 6, Ultrium 7
    Interface TypeSerial Attached SCSI 2
    Buffer Size1024 MB
    Average Seek Access Time12 sec
    Data Transfer Rate300 MBps
    Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)750 MBps
    Form Factor5.25 x 1/2H
    Recording Standard (for SD)LTO Ultrium 7
    Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) (GBph)2.7
    Data Transfer Rate (GBph)1.08
    Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write)Ultrium 6, Ultrium 7
    Form Factor (metric)13.3 cm x 1/2H
    System Requirements
    Min Operating SystemHP Tru64 UNIX, HP-UX, IBM AIX, Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux, SunSoft Solaris, SuSe Linux

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    How does the HPE LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 compare with the HPE LTO-6?

    The HPE LTO-7 offers double the storage capacity and 87% faster data transfer rates compared to the HPE LTO-6, making it more suitable for larger data environments.

    What should I do if the HPE LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 Internal Tape Drive encounters errors?

    Troubleshoot common issues by checking cable connections, ensuring firmware is up to date, and consulting the HPE support documentation for error codes.

    Is the HPE LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 Internal Tape Drive backward compatible?

    Yes, the HPE LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 is backward compatible with both reading and writing to LTO-6 cartridges, ensuring flexibility and investment protection.

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