The HP StoreEver Ultrium 3280 LTO-5 Full-Height 8Gb Fibre Channel Tape Drive (AQ273B / BL535A) provides high-performance data protection, automated archiving, and long-term disaster recovery for enterprise server networks. Designed for integration into HP MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 tape libraries, it delivers a native capacity of 1.5TB and up to 3.0TB compressed capacity per LTO-5 tape cartridge.
Manufactured by HP, this full-height library drive features an 8Gb/s Fibre Channel interface supporting native data transfer rates up to 140 MB/s (up to 280 MB/s compressed). It integrates hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption to protect secure data without compromising backup performance, along with dynamic speed matching technology to optimize data throughput and extend tape head longevity.
Available from DataDive, your trusted Technology Hardware Supplier in Qatar, this genuine HP tape drive module is available in our Storage Collection, ideal for tape library maintenance, automated server backup expansion, and long-term enterprise archiving setups.
Key Features:
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High-density LTO-5 tape drive delivering up to 3.0TB compressed (1.5TB native) capacity per tape cartridge
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High-speed 8Gb/s Fibre Channel interface ensuring low latency and continuous throughput across SAN environments
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Integrated AES 256-bit hardware encryption for secure, compliant offsite data storage
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Dynamic Speed Matching feature automatically adjusts drive performance to match host server transfer rates
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Full read/write backward compatibility with LTO-4 cartridges and read-only support for LTO-3 cartridges
Technical Specifications:
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Brand: HP / HPE
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Model/Part Number: AQ273B (Option Part: BL535A / Ultrium 3280)
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Tape Technology: LTO-5 Ultrium
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Form Factor: 5.25-inch Full-Height (Library Module)
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Interface: 8Gb/s Fibre Channel (FC)
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Native Capacity: 1.5 TB
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Compressed Capacity: Up to 3.0 TB (2:1 Compression)
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Native Transfer Rate: 140 MB/s
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Compressed Transfer Rate: Up to 280 MB/s
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Compatible Systems: HP MSL2024 / MSL4048 / MSL8096 Tape Libraries
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Device Supported: Enterprise Storage SAN / Tape Libraries / Server Network Backup Systems