HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 Internal Tape Drive with SAS

Overview

The HPE BC022A is an internal tape drive designed for reliable data backup and archival, using LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 cartridges. It fits into a 5.25-inch half-height bay and connects via a 6 Gb/s SAS interface, making it compatible with most rack-mount and tower servers. With a compressed storage capacity of up to 30 TB per cartridge and transfer speeds reaching 300 MB/s, it handles large data sets efficiently, such as virtual machine backups, video archives, and research data.

Key features

• Supports hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption to secure data during transfer and storage, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
• Write-Once, Read-Many (WORM) functionality prevents data from being altered after initial writing, safeguarding against accidental or malicious changes.
• Backward compatibility with LTO-7 media allows seamless use of existing tape libraries, protecting previous investments.
• Large 1024 MB buffer maintains steady data flow, reducing wear on both the drive and cartridges and improving overall reliability.
• Integrates smoothly with HPE StoreEver utilities and popular backup software for streamlined archival management.
• Low power consumption supports cost-effective long-term data storage without compromising availability.

Key specs

• Storage capacity: up to 30 TB compressed per LTO-8 cartridge
• Data transfer rate: up to 300 MB/s
• Interface: 6 Gb/s SAS
• Drive form factor: 5.25-inch half-height internal bay
• Encryption: hardware-based 256-bit AES
• Buffer size: 1024 MB
• Backward compatibility: reads and writes LTO-7 media

Connectivity and compatibility

The drive’s 6 Gb/s SAS interface ensures dependable integration with a wide range of server environments, including both rack-mounted and tower configurations. Its backward compatibility with LTO-7 media means IT teams can upgrade storage capacity without discarding existing tape assets, simplifying migration and reducing costs.

Ideal uses and environments

This tape drive is well suited for organizations that require secure, high-capacity backup solutions for large data volumes. It fits well in data centers, enterprise IT environments, and research facilities where long-term data retention and regulatory compliance are critical. The combination of fast transfer speeds and robust encryption makes it a strong choice for protecting sensitive financial, medical, or archival data.