HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Internal SAS Tape Drive

The HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Internal SAS Tape Drive delivers high-capacity, reliable data storage for enterprise backup and archiving. With native 18 TB capacity (45 TB compressed) and a fast 400 MB/s native transfer rate, this half-height internal drive integrates seamlessly into standard 5.25-inch bays. It supports AES 256-bit hardware encryption and WORM media for enhanced data security.

Advantages

High storage density reduces tape consumption and operational costs. Backward read/write compatible with LTO-8 and read compatible with LTO-7, protecting existing investments. The included HPE StoreOpen Standalone (LTFS) software enables file-based access to tape, simplifying data management.

Suitable for

• Enterprise backup and disaster recovery
• Long-term data archiving
• Compliance and regulatory data retention

Key specifications

• Native capacity: 18 TB per cartridge
• Compressed capacity: 45 TB (2.5:1 compression)
• Native transfer rate: 400 MB/s
• Compressed transfer rate: 1000 MB/s
• Interface: 6 Gb/s SAS
• Form factor: 5.25-inch half-height internal
• Buffer size: 1 GB
• Encryption: AES 256-bit hardware
• WORM support: Yes
• MTBF: 250,000 hours
• Power consumption: 29.5 W operating, 13.5 W idle
• Operating temperature: 10°C to 35°C
• Operating humidity: 20% to 80%

Recommendations

Ideal for organizations requiring scalable, secure, and cost-effective tape storage. Pair with LTO-9 media for maximum capacity and performance.