EH899B, HPE EH899B LTO Tape Drive, LTO-5 3TB/6Gb SAS/Internal

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    Overview

    HPE EH899B Overview

    HPE StoreEver LTO Ultrium Tape Drives represent seven-generations of LTO technology capable of storing up to 15 TB per cartridge, with HPE TapeAssure for manageability, hardware data encryption, HPE StoreOpen with LTFS for ease of use at an unprecedented performance.

    Quick Specs

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    Product Number:

    EH899B

    Product Description:

    HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 SAS Internal Tape Drive

    Connector Type:

    29 pin internal SAS (SFF-8482)

    Interface (Storage):

    Serial Attached SCSI 2

    Buffer Size:

    256 MB

    Compressed Capacity:

    3 TB

    Data Transfer Rate:

    140 MBps

    Data Transfer Rate (Compressed):

    280 MBps

    Form Factor:

    5.25" x 1H

    Form Factor (metric):

    13.3 cm x 1H

    Interface Type:

    Serial Attached SCSI 2

    Media Included Qty:

    1

    Media Type:

    LTO Ultrium

    Native Capacity:

    1.5 TB

    Recording Standard:

    Ultrium 4 , Ultrium 5

    Recording Standard (for SD):

    LTO Ultrium 5

    Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write):

    Ultrium 4 , Ultrium 5

    Type:

    LTO Ultrium

    Height:

    3.3 in

    Weight:

    4.94 lbs

    Width:

    5.7 in

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    Specification

    HPE EH899B Specification

    EH899B Specification

    Cable Details
    Included Qty1
    Header
    CompatibilityPC, Unix
    ManufacturerHewlett-Packard
    Packaged Quantity1
    Product LineHPE LTO-5 Ultrium
    Model3280
    BrandHPE
    Interface Provided
    Qty2
    Connector Type29 pin internal SAS (SFF-8482)
    Interface (Storage)Serial Attached SCSI 2
    Storage Removable
    TypeLTO Ultrium
    Native Capacity1.5 TB
    Compressed Capacity3 TB
    Media TypeLTO Ultrium
    Media Included Qty1
    Recording StandardUltrium 4, Ultrium 5
    Interface TypeSerial Attached SCSI 2
    Buffer Size256 MB
    Data Transfer Rate140 MBps
    Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)280 MBps
    Form Factor5.25 x 1H
    Recording Standard (for SD)LTO Ultrium 5
    Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) (GBph)1
    Data Transfer Rate (GBph)504
    Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write)Ultrium 4, Ultrium 5
    Form Factor (metric)13.3 cm x 1H
    Storage
    TypeTape drive
    Enclosure TypeInternal
    Key FeaturesEncryption
    Miscellaneous
    Compliant StandardsAES-256, BSMI, C-Tick, CB, cCSAus, CSA 22.2 No. 60950, EN 60950, FCC CFR47 Part 15, IEC 60950, NOM, RRL, TUV, VCCI
    MTBF250,000 hour(s)
    Included Tape Drive AccessoriesBarcode labels, Cleaning cartridge
    Bay Required
    TypeFront accessible
    Form Factor5.25 x 1H
    Total Qty1
    Form Factor (metric)13.3 cm x 1H
    Cable
    Connectivity Details TypeSerial Attached SCSI cable
    Environmental Parameters
    Min Operating Temperature50 °F
    Max Operating Temperature104 °F
    Humidity Range Operating20 - 80% (non-condensing)
    Power Device
    TypeNone
    Power Consumption Operational41 Watt
    Service
    Support Details TypeLimited warranty
    Support Details Service IncludedParts
    Support Details Full Contract Period3 years
    Software
    TypeHP Library and Tape Tools, Yosemite Backup Basic
    Storage Controller
    TypeNone
    System Requirements
    Min Operating SystemHP Tru64 UNIX, HP-UX, IBM AIX, Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux, SunSoft Solaris, SuSe Linux
    Dimensions & Weight
    Width5.7 in
    Depth8.1 in
    Height3.3 in
    Weight4.94 lbs
    Service & Support
    Type3 years warranty

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    Questions & Answers

    How does the EH899B compare to similar tape storage devices?

    The EH899B offers a higher transfer rate and storage capacity compared to earlier models like the LTO-4, providing better performance for demanding storage needs.

    What should I do if the HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 SAS Internal Tape Drive fails to read/write data?

    Troubleshooting involves checking connections, updating firmware, ensuring compatibility of tapes, and verifying the drive's operational status using diagnostic tools.

    Can the HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 SAS Internal Tape Drive be used for offsite data storage?

    Yes, the EH899B is highly portable due to its robust physical tapes, making it suitable for offsite data storage and disaster recovery solutions.

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