HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium External Tape Drive Kit with 5x LTO-9 Cartridges (P84142-B25)

HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium External Tape Drive Kit (P84142-B25)

The HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium External Tape Drive Kit is a high-capacity enterprise backup and archiving solution designed for secure, long-term data protection. It includes an external LTO-9 tape drive along with 5 LTO-9 data cartridges, providing a complete backup package for modern IT environments.

Built on the latest LTO Ultrium 9 technology, this solution delivers high-speed data transfer, strong encryption capabilities, and massive storage capacity, making it ideal for enterprises that require reliable offline backup protection against data loss and ransomware threats.

Enterprise Backup & Archiving

LTO tape technology is widely used in enterprise environments for long-term data retention due to its durability, low cost per terabyte, and offline security advantages. The HPE LTO-9 system supports AES 256-bit hardware encryption and LTFS (Linear Tape File System) for easier file-based access.

With support for up to 45TB compressed capacity per cartridge, this kit is designed for large-scale backup operations, virtualization backups, and archival storage systems.

Key Features

• LTO-9 Ultrium external tape drive
• Includes 5 × LTO-9 data cartridges
• Up to 45TB compressed capacity per tape
• Native capacity 18TB per cartridge
• SAS interface connectivity
• Hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption
• LTFS support for file-based tape access
• Designed for enterprise backup and archival storage

Ideal Applications

• Enterprise backup infrastructure
• Long-term data archiving
• Disaster recovery solutions
• Ransomware-protected offline storage
• Data center backup systems
• Large-scale virtualization backup environments

Why Choose HPE LTO-9 Tape Storage?

The HPE LTO-9 solution provides a secure, offline, and cost-efficient method for long-term data protection. Unlike disk or cloud storage, tape storage offers physical air-gapped protection, making it highly resistant to cyberattacks and data corruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in this kit?
This bundle includes one HPE LTO-9 external tape drive and 5 LTO-9 data cartridges.

What is the storage capacity per tape?
Each cartridge supports up to 18TB native or 45TB compressed capacity.

Is this suitable for enterprise backup?
Yes, it is designed specifically for enterprise-grade backup and archival storage.

Does it support encryption?
Yes, it supports hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption for secure data storage.