HPE Storage LTO-9 Ultrium Rack Mount Tape Drive 6x LTO-9 45TB Data Cartridges

The HPE Storage LTO-9 Ultrium Rack Mount Tape Drive 6x LTO-9 45TB Data Cartridges is a 1U rack-mountable tape drive solution for SAS backup and archiving. It supports up to two half-height internal SAS tape drives in a single 1U kit and provides high-density, removable tape storage with a compressed capacity of up to 45 TB per drive (2.5:1 compression). The unit is compatible with LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 drives over a 12 GB/s SAS interface and is offered in pre-configured kits through the Smart Choice Purchase Program that include a rack-mount drive and coordinating data cartridges.

Advantages

The rack-mount kit delivers a compact 1U form factor for data center environments, enabling efficient use of rack space while supporting high-capacity LTO-9 tape media. With a 12 GB/s SAS interface and support for two half-height drives, the solution provides reliable, long-term offline storage for backup and archiving workflows. The Smart Choice Purchase Program simplifies deployment by supplying a pre-configured drive and matching cartridges.

Suitable for

• Long-term backup and archival storage
• Offsite rotation and air-gapped data retention
• High-density tape-based data protection in rack environments
• Organizations needing removable, durable media for compliance and cold storage

Key specifications

• Media type: Tape cartridge (LTO-9 Ultrium)
• Compressed capacity: 45 TB per drive (2.5:1 compression)
• Interface: 12 GB/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
• Native transfer rate: 300 MB/s
• Form factor: 1U rack-mount kit, supports up to two half-height internal SAS tape drives
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 43.2 mm x 428.8 mm x 641.4 mm
• Manufacturer MPN: P77034-B25, EAN: 0190017771809

How to use

Install the 1U rack-mount kit into a compatible 19-inch equipment rack following standard rack-mount procedures. Mount up to two half-height LTO-9 Ultrium SAS tape drives into the kit and connect them to the host using a 12 GB/s SAS interface; use the specialized 12 GB/s SAS cable if required. Load LTO-9 cartridges into the drives and configure backup or archiving software to recognize the tape library device and schedule data protection or archive jobs according to your retention policies.

Recommendations

Position the rack-mount kit in a temperature- and humidity-controlled data center environment, follow manufacturer guidelines for tape handling and cartridge storage, and verify firmware and driver compatibility with your backup software and host SAS controller. For simplified deployment, consider the Smart Choice pre-configured kits that include matching data cartridges.