The HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 External Tape Drive (BB874A) delivers enterprise-grade tape backup, offline ransomware defense, and long-term archival storage in a standalone tabletop enclosure. Utilizing LTO Ultrium Generation 7 technology, it offers an enterprise storage capacity of 6TB native and up to 15TB compressed (2.5:1 ratio) per cartridge, providing a dependable solution for data-intensive business environments.
Featuring a 6 Gb/s SAS external host interface (Mini-SAS SFF-8088), this Half-Height external drive delivers high-speed backup performance with native data transfer rates up to 300 MB/s (up to 750 MB/s compressed). It supports HPE StoreOpen with Linear Tape File System (LTFS) for simple drag-and-drop file access, integrated AES 256-bit hardware encryption, and HPE TapeAssure technology for proactive health, operational, and performance monitoring.
Available from DataDive, your trusted Technology Hardware Supplier in Qatar, this genuine HPE StoreEver LTO-7 external SAS tape drive is available in our Storage collection, ideal for enterprise server backup, offsite media archiving, compliance record retention, and air-gapped cybersecurity in open-system server and workstation setups.
Key Features:
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Enterprise tape backup offering 6TB native and up to 15TB compressed storage capacity per LTO-7 cartridge
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Fast data transfer speeds up to 300 MB/s native and 750 MB/s compressed streamline enterprise backup windows
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External 6 Gb/s Mini-SAS (SFF-8088) host connectivity ensures high throughput with server SAS HBAs
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Supports Linear Tape File System (LTFS) via HPE StoreOpen for simple file system drag-and-drop operations
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Integrated AES 256-bit hardware encryption and WORM support preserve strict data privacy and compliance
Technical Specifications:
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Brand: HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)
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Part Number: BB874A
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Product Line: HPE StoreEver LTO Ultrium Tape Drives
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Drive Type / Form Factor: Half-Height (HH) External Desktop Enclosure
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Tape Generation: LTO Ultrium 7 (LTO-7)
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Host Interface: 6 Gb/s Dual-Port SAS (Mini-SAS SFF-8088 Connector)
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Native Storage Capacity: 6 TB
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Compressed Storage Capacity: 15 TB (2.5:1 Compression Ratio)
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Native Transfer Speed: Up to 300 MB/s
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Compressed Transfer Speed: Up to 750 MB/s
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Buffer Size: 1024 MB
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Media Compatibility: Read/Write LTO-7 (6TB) & LTO-6 (2.5TB); Read-Only LTO-5 (1.5TB)
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Encryption: AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption Support
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WORM Support: Yes
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Power Supply: External 100 to 240 VAC Auto-ranging (50/60 Hz)
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Dimensions (H x W x D): 7.7 x 22.3 x 29.5 cm (3 x 8.8 x 11.7 in)
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Weight: 4.65 kg (10.3 lbs)