HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium Rack-Mount Tape Drive Kit with 5x LTO-8 Cartridges (P77033-B25)

HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium Rack-Mount Tape Drive Kit (P77033-B25)

The HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium Rack-Mount Tape Drive Kit (P77033-B25) is a high-performance enterprise backup and archival storage solution designed for secure, scalable, and cost-efficient long-term data protection. It includes a 1U rack-mount enclosure, one LTO-8 SAS tape drive, and 5 LTO-8 data cartridges for immediate deployment in enterprise environments.

Built on LTO-8 Ultrium technology, this system provides high-capacity offline storage with strong encryption and ransomware-resistant air-gapped protection for critical business data.

Rack-Mount Tape Architecture

This solution is based on HPE’s 1U rack-mount kit design, allowing a compact installation of enterprise SAS tape drives in standard data center racks. It is ideal for organizations that need high-density backup without full tape library automation.

Each LTO-8 cartridge supports up to 12TB native or 30TB compressed capacity, making it a cost-efficient solution for large-scale backup workloads.

Key Features

• HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium rack-mount kit
• 1x LTO-8 SAS internal tape drive
• Includes 5x LTO-8 data cartridges
• 1U rack-mountable chassis
• Up to 30TB compressed capacity per tape
• 12TB native capacity per cartridge
• SAS host interface connectivity
• AES 256-bit hardware encryption
• WORM support for compliance archiving

Ideal Applications

• Enterprise backup infrastructure
• Disaster recovery systems
• Ransomware-protected offline storage
• Long-term archival storage
• Data center backup consolidation
• Regulated industry compliance environments

Why Choose HPE LTO-8 Rack Solutions?

HPE LTO-8 rack-mount solutions provide a cost-effective bridge between standalone tape drives and full-scale tape libraries, delivering enterprise-grade protection in a simplified deployment model.

They are ideal for IT environments that need secure offline backup with high capacity but do not require full automation systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in this kit?
This bundle includes an HPE LTO-8 rack-mount enclosure, one LTO-8 SAS drive, and 5 LTO-8 cartridges.

What is the storage capacity?
Each LTO-8 tape supports up to 12TB native or 30TB compressed capacity.

Is this suitable for enterprise use?
Yes, it is designed for enterprise backup and archival storage environments.

Does it support encryption?
Yes, it supports AES 256-bit hardware encryption and WORM functionality.