The family of HP
Ultrium format, an open standard with a well
best choice for investment protection. With ultimate reliability and ease of use in mind, even at 100% duty cycles, HP
design builds on superior LTO technology and adds advanced features like hardware data encr
protection. The tape drives employ dynamic data rate matching to adjust to the speed of the host, reducing wear and tear on b
drive and media and increasing performance, even on slower hosts. HP
load feature automatically positions the
data cartridge together with the highly reliable HP
reliable.
The family of tape drives also features support for HP
diagnostics, and performance optimization. Included with the HP
Server Backup Basic backup and recovery software providing a backup application to protect a single server. If data is critical to your
business, protect it with an HPE LTO Ultrium tape drive.
E LTO Ultrium tape drives is Hewlett Packard Enterprise's premier line of backup devices. Based on the LTO
E leader-capture mechanism make your backup and restore operations more
E Library and Tape Tools which provides HPE TapeAssure health monitoring,
E LTO Ultrium tape drives is the option to download Yosemite
HPE StoreEver LTO Ultrium Half-Height Tape Drives
HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 Tape Drive
The HPE LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 tape drive represents Hewlett Packard Enterprise's seventh-generation of LTO tape drive
technology capable of storing up to 15TB (compressed 2.5:1) per cartridge while providing enterprise tape drive monitoring and
management capabilities with HPE TapeAssure, ease of use with support for LTFS and AES 256-bit hardware data encryption easyto-enable security to protect the most sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access of tape cartridges. Capable of data transfer
rates up to 300 MB/sec (native), with Speed Matching feature further optimizes performance by matching speed of host to keep
drives streaming and increase the reliability of the drive and media. HPE LTO Ultrium half-height drives are designed for server
customers in direct attached storage (DAS) environments. For IT organizations with stringent, long-term data retention
requirements, the Ultrium 15000's WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) data protection feature offers a simple and secure method for
archiving records as part of a compliance solution to meet the toughest of industry regulations. The Ultrium 15000 tape drives
provide investment protection with full read and write backward support with LTO-6 media, and the ability to read LTO-5 cartridges.
By more than doubling the native capacity of previous generation Ultrium drives, Hewlett Packard Enterprise customers now require
fewer data cartridges to meet their storage needs, significantly reducing their IT costs and increasing their ROI.
The HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 tape drive represents HPE's sixth-generation of LTO tape drive technology capable of storing up to
6.25TB (compressed 2.5:1) per cartridge while providing enterprise tape drive monitoring and management capabilities with HPE
TapeAssure, ease of use with support for LTFS and AES 256-bit hardware data encryption easy-to-enable security to protect the
most sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access of tape cartridges. Capable of data transfer rates up to 1.44TB/Hour
(compressed 2.5:1), HPE's exclusive Data Rate Matching feature further optimizes performance by matching speed of host to keep
drives streaming and increase the reliability of the drive and media. HPE LTO Ultrium half-height drives are designed for server
customers in direct attached storage (DAS) environments. For IT organizations with stringent, long-term data retention
requirements, the Ultrium 6250's WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) data protection feature offers a simple and secure method for
archiving records as part of a compliance solution to meet the toughest of industry regulations. The Ultrium 6250 tape drives
provide investment protection with full read and write backward support with LTO-5 media, and the ability to read LTO-
The HPE LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 represents Hewlett Packard Enterprise's fifth-generation of LTO tape drive technology capable of
storing up to 3TB per cartridge while providing enterprise tape drive monitoring and management capabilities with HPE
and AES 256-bit hardware data encryption easy-to-enable security to protect the most sensitive data and prevent unauthorized
access of tape cartridges. Capable of data transfer rates up to 1TB/Hour HPE's exclusive Data Rate Matching feature further
optimizes performance by matching speed of host to keep drives streaming and increase the reliability of the drive and media. HPE
LTO Ultrium half-height drives are designed for server customers in direct attached storage (DAS) environments. For IT
organizations with stringent, long-term data retention requirements, the Ultrium 3000's WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) data
protection feature offers a simple and secure method for archiving records as part of a compliance solution to meet the toughest of
height LTO tape drive technology. The Ultrium 920 delivers
offers further investment protection through its backward-read compatibility with first-generation Ultrium media. For IT
HPE StoreEver LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 Tape Drive
The HPE LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 Tape Drive is Hewlett Packard Enterprise's fourth-generation of half-height LTO tape drive
technology capable of storing up to 1.6 TB per cartridge in under 3 hours. HPE Ultrium half-height drives are designed for server
customers in direct attached storage (DAS) environments. To further protect the most sensitive data, AES 256-bit hardware data
encryption provides easy-to-enable security to prevent unauthorized access of tape cartridges. By using LTO-4 hardware data
encryption, not only is data fully capable of being compressed therefore maximizing capacity, encrypted backups are completed
without a loss in performance. Capable of data transfer rates up to 160 MB/sec, HPE's exclusive Data Rate Matching feature further
optimizes performance by matching speed of host to keep drives streaming and enabling the fastest performance of any tape drive
in the industry. For IT organizations with stringent, long-term data retention requirements, the Ultrium 1760's WORM (Write-Once,
Read-Many) data protection feature offers a simple and secure method for archiving records as part of a compliance solution to
meet the toughest of industry regulations. The Ultrium 1760 provides investment protection with full read and write support with
The HPE LTO-3 Ultrium 920 tape drive is HPE's third generation of halfa compressed storage capacity of 800 GB per data cartridge and a compressed data transfer rate of 432 GB per hour, two and a half
times faster than the previous generation LTO-2 Ultrium 448 tape drive. The Ultrium 920 is ideal for midrange and departmental
servers. The Ultrium 920 Tape Drive is fully read and write compatible with all second-generation Ultrium drives and media and
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industry regulations.
organizations with stringent, long-term data retention requirements, the Ultrium 920's WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) data
protection feature offers a simple and secure method for archiving records as part of a compliance solution to meet the toughest of
HPE LTO
tape drive
cartridge while providing enterprise tape drive monitoring and management capabilities with HPE TapeAssure, ease of use with
support for L
enable security to protect the most sensitive data and prevent
unauthorized access of tape cartridges. Capable of data transfer rates up to 400MB/sec (compressed 2.5:1), HPE's exclusive Da
Rate Matchi
reliability of the drive and media. The Ultrium 6650 provides investment protection with full read and write backward support
LTO
Ultrium drives,
reducing their IT costs and increasing their ROI.
The Ult
providing enterprise tape drive monitoring and management capabilities with HPE TapeAssure, ease of use with support for LTFS
and AES
access of tape cartridges. Capable of data transfer rates up to 280MB/sec, HPE's exclusive Data Rate Matching feature further
optimizes pe
Ultrium 3280 provides investment protection with full read and write backward support with LTO
LTO-3 cartridge.
Key Features
-6 Ultrium 6650 Tape Drive sets new standards for capacity, performance, usability and manageability. The Ultrium 6650
represents HPE's sixth-generation of LTO tape drive technology capable of storing up to 6.25TB (compressed 2.5:1) per
TFS and AES 256-bit hardware data encryption, easy-to-
ng feature further optimizes performance by matching speed of host to keep drives streaming and increase the
-5 media, and the ability to read LTO-4 cartridges. By more than doubling the compressed capacity of previous generation
Hewlett Packard Enterprise customers now require fewer data cartridges to meet their storage needs, significantly
ta
with
rium 3280 represents HPE's fifth-generation of LTO tape drive technology capable of storing up to 3TB per cartridge while
256-bit hardware data encryption, easy-to-enable security to protect the most sensitive data and prevent unauthorized
rformance by matching speed of host to keep drives streaming and increase the reliability of the drive and media. The
most out of your drives and media as well as help with installation and troubleshooting Affordable: high capacity combined
write
•High-Capacity: Large-capacity drive capable of storing up to 15TB (with LTO-7) of compressed storage on a single
cartridge, requiring fewer data cartridges to meet storage needs, significantly reducing IT and archiving costs
• Ease of use with LTFS and HPE StoreOpen - providing a self-describing file system with HPE LTO-5 or higher
generation cartridges, which enables the combined archiving benefits of application independence, transportability and
protection from obsolescence.
• Secure: AES 256 bit data encryption and support for WORM media provide a secure method for long-term retention of
critical data records
• Fast: Fast data transfer rate up to 300 MB/sec (LTO-7 native) to meet demands of even the tightest backup window
• Manageable: HPE Library and Tape Tools (LTT) provides HPE TapeAssure health monitoring and operational
information on performance and utilization for peace of mind and to allow you to optimize your configuration to get the
with low media cost delivers an exceptionally low cost of ownership and ensures a faster return on investment
•Reliable: HPE's exclusive data rate matching feature automatically adjusts the drive's read and write speed based on the
server and network environment, which increases performance, reduces mechanical wear on the drive, and extends tape
life. Soft-load feature automatically takes the data cartridge and moves it into the load position. Advanced tape leader
capture design ensures fail-safe cartridge loading. Active head cleaning provides automated cleaning that increases head
life and reduces the need for using the cleaning cartridge. Lower power consumption for maximum reliability with
minimum environmental costs
• Compatible: qualified/tested on all industry-leading operating systems, backup software and servers. Fully read-and-
compatible with LTO Ultrium drives and media from other manufacturers
•Agile: choice of models including internal, external and rack-mount to meet your backup configuration needs inside and
outside of the server
• Value: Includes the option to download Yosemite Server Backup Basic backup and recovery software, see:
www.barracudaware.com/ysbbasic
•Investment Protection: delivers a compelling technology roadmap that offers higher capacity and performance tape
solutions with backward read and write compatibility for previous drive generations
•Open: based on the LTO technology open standard, delivering customers a greater choice of vendors and solutions
without compromising compatibility across Ultrium products
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LTO Ultrium Technology
lop an entirely new format based on the best of existing technologies. Because LTO
Ultrium technology was a new format, it required no cumbersome support of legacy formats, so it could
the three technology provider companies, has developed a well-defined ten-generation roadmap.
density recording, enabling customers to lower costs and increase efficiency by storing more data on a
compatibility with tape drives and media manufactured by other LTO vendors.
scans. The system is used in all LTO Ultrium tape drives.
free technology that uses the best attributes from a wide range of tape technologies
Linear Tape-Open technology was developed by three leaders in the storage industry - Hewlett
Packard Enterprise, IBM, and Quantum - who brought together their combined expertise in tape
technology to deve
be designed without compromising on reliability or performance. The LTO Program, a consortium of
Ultrium LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5 and LTO-6 tape drive technologies from Hewlett Packard Enterprise
use a linear format of 704 tracks, 896 tracks 1280 tracks and 2176 tracks (respectively), writing sixteen
tracks simultaneously. Ultrium LTO-7 tape drive features a breakthrough in recording technology by
writing thirty-two tracks simultaneously on a linear format of 3584 tracks. The data is written in a
serpentine pattern; the tape reverses direction after each set of tracks is written. This provides higher
single tape in an industry standard format.
The LTO standard for backward compatibility is to write back one generation and read back two
generations; therefore:
• Fourth-generation LTO Ultrium drives (Ultrium 1840, Ultrium 1760) read and write LTO 3 and
LTO 4 media and also read LTO 2 media.
• Fifth-generation LTO Ultrium drives (Ultrium 3280, Ultrium 3000) read and write LTO 4 and
LTO 5 media and also read LTO 3 media.
• Sixth-generation LTO Ultrium drives (Ultrium 6650, Ultrium 6250) read and write LTO 5 and
LTO 6 media and also read LTO 4 media.
• Seventh-generation LTO Ultrium drives (Ultrium 15000) read and write LTO 6 and LTO 7
media and also read LTO 5 media
As part of the LTO open standard, all HPE tape drives and media offer the same standards of
LTO data compression (LTO-DC) is an enhanced version of Advanced Lossless Data Compression
(ALDC) hardware compression. Compression is automatically turned off if the compressed data would
cause an overall expansion in data size, hence optimizing the available capacity on the media. Data
compression is also turned off if data is found to be uncompressible; thus, allowing for better data
The decision about which tape technology you should buy next should be based on your future, not
your past, investment. Choose the LTO Ultrium format when you need the following advantages:
• Maximum reliability, capacity and performance
• Compatibility with a broad range of operating systems and servers (e.g., a mixed system
environment)
• A legacy-
without any compromises for backward compatibility requirements
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HPE StoreOpen
installed automatically as part of the LTFS package and it completely removes the need for low-level
• A solid roadmap for future generations of the technology
• An open format available from multiple vendors
• Lowest media cost of any 'superdrive' tape technology
Hardware Based
Encryption
HPE LTO-4, 5, 6 and 7 LTO Ultrium tape drives support hardware-based encryption to enable greater
levels of security:
• AES 256-bit Encryption
- Easy-to-enable encryption for a secure backup
- Helps prevent unauthorized accessed of tape media if cartridges are lost or stolen
- Eliminates the need to purchase and manage additional h/w
• No loss in performance of backup
• The Yosemite Server Backup Basic backup and recovery software supports LTO-4, LTO-5,
LTO-6 and LTO-7 encryption and makes writing encrypted backups simple. A passphrase is
entered and Yosemite Server Backup Basic creates and manages the encryption key.
TapeAssure HPE TapeAssure makes managing, optimizing and archiving on the HPE LTO Ultrium tape drives
easier. This tool provides additional management and monitoring capabilities including:
• Life and health information for media and drives
• Information on media and drive utilization and operational performance
• Notifications of drive and media characteristics that fall below Hewlett Packard Enterprise
recommended standards
TapeAssure health reports and alerts give you peace of mind knowing the condition of the drives, the
tapes and the data on each tape. TapeAssure monitors every backup to ensure the highest standards
of reliability, sends alerts when these standards are not met, and ensures that you can maintain the
drives and tapes used in an archive environment to have the highest integrity.
HPE TapeAssure is included as part of HPE Library and TapeTools for Windows users from LTT 5.0
onwards. Instructions and downloads of HPE Library and Tape Tools are available at:
http://www.hpe.com/storage/tapetools
Linear Tape File System
(LTFS)
LTFS makes tape self-describing, file-based, and easy-to-use, it also provides users with the ability to
use standard file operations on tape media for accessing, managing and sharing files with an interface
that behaves just like a hard disk. In addition, LTFS provides the ability to share data across platforms,
as you would with a USB drive or memory stick. Simply load a tape into the drive, mount it into the file
system, and it becomes visible as a disk.
For more information, including user guide, downloads and compatibility, visit:
http://www.hpe.com/storage/ltfs
HPE StoreOpen Standalone is a free software application that helps LTFS users to use and manage
Standalone
single tape drives.
Available for Windows and Mac environments, it provides a native GUI with a familiar look and feel. It is
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http://www.hpe.com/storage/HPStoreOpen
continuously across the wide range of transfer rates. This feature ensures that the tape drive continues
tape drives support LTO Ultrium WORM media,
cartridge immediately upon insertion into to the tape drive.
terminal commands by guiding users through the full process of select, prepare and mount an LTFS
cartridge.
For more information, including user guide, downloads and compatibility, visit:
Data Rate Matching Data Rate Matching combines sophisticated buffer management with HPE's exclusive Variable Tape
Speed technology to allow the tape drive to match its transfer rate to the host speed dynamically and
to stream data regardless of the environment, and brings two big advantages:
• It optimizes backup performance, regardless of the speed of the host or the network
• It minimizes rewinding and repositioning of the tape, reducing wear and increasing reliability
WORM (Write-Once,
Read-Many) Drive and
Media Support
Critical to the success of data retention policies in highly regulated environments is the ability to store
and manage data in an unalterable state. Following stringent guidelines set forth by regulatory
agencies such as the SEC and HIPPA, IT organizations must now integrate new solutions and policies
that can verify the integrity of stored data for periods that can extend well beyond seven years.
LTO generation 3 and higher tape drives feature the ability to archive and store data in a nonrewriteable format that meets the most stringent regulatory guidelines. Using a combination of
integrated fail-safe features in the drive firmware, cartridge memory, and tape formatting, LTO Ultrium
drives can archive large amounts of data for periods of up to 30 years in a secure, untampered state.
Since all LTO generation 3 and higher tape drives include support for both rewritable and WORM
media, IT organizations can now easily integrate a secure, long-term archiving solution into their
current data protection strategy. As compared to other technologies that feature support for WORM
storage, LTO tape drives offers the advantages of:
• A single drive to support all backup and archiving needs
• Two distinctive tape cartridges to easily distinguish and manage both rewriteable and WORM
data cartridges
• A specially designed WORM data cartridge with multiple integrated fail-safe features to
prevent accidental or intentional overwriting of data
• High-capacity, low-cost HPE WORM media that can store up to 15TB (LTO-7) of data on a
single data cartridge
• Support from many backup and archiving software vendors, providing the most
comprehensive and mainstream support in the industry
• The LTO open standard that offers greater choice and compatibility across all third-
generation Ultrium products
NOTE: While all HPE LTO generation 3 and higher
some third-generation LTO Ultrium tape drives from other manufacturers may not include read
and write support for LTO Ultrium WORM media. For non-HPE LTO-3 and LTO-4 tape drives,
please check the manufacturers' specifications to ensure this support is provided if you are using
your WORM media. If WORM support is not provided, the drive will eject the WORM tape
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The HP
and recovery software. It is an easy
and includes all the features needed to protect a single machine by backup to a HP
Yosemite Server Backup Basic includes pre
can define when you backup and how long your bac
data cartridges. Up to 4 parallel data streams keep the high
Yosemite Server Backup Basic supports all the features of the Ultrium tape drives. LTO
and high
manage interface. Backup to LTO WORM media is supported. Backup data compression can be turned
on or off as part of the backup job specifications.
For more informati
www.barracudaware.com/ysbbasic
NOTE:
that time, customers have the option to upgrade to a ret
Support.
NOTE:
Recovery software option with HP
If the HP
class application and feature support then HP
recovery software. There is no upgrade path from Yosemite Server Backup Basic or Data Protector
Express Basic or Data Protector Express to Data Protector. If current or future requirements will require
Data Protector, this software should be installed from day 1. For more information and evaluation
software please visit: http://www.hpe.com/software/dataprotector
backup solution for a wide range of environments and duty cycles. Your best choice for ease
of support and maximum dependability is to use HPE-branded Ultrium cartridges at all times.
• Included with each Ultrium tape drive and available via free download supporting all HPE tape
Included Software
E Ultrium tape drives provide the option to download Yosemite Server Backup Basic backup
-to-use backup and recovery application that is installed in minutes
E tape drive.
-defined and customizable media rotation schemes so you
kups are retained, while easily managing your LTO
er data encryption can be specified for any backup job and is configured using the easy-to-
on please visit:
Yosemite Server Backup Basic comes with 30 days of free Maintenance and Support. After
ail version with Maintenance and
Yosemite Server Backup Basic replaces Data Protector Express Basic as the Backup &
E LTO Ultrium tape drives.
E Ultrium tape drive is for a large environment that requires UNIX support and/or enterprise
E Data Protector is the recommended backup and
.
HPE Ultrium Storage
Media
Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that you use HPE-branded cartridges in your HPE Ultrium
tape drive to assure the highest level of protection for your valuable data. Our test program for HPE
Ultrium media is the most thorough and comprehensive in the industry.
All HPE cartridges must satisfy an exhaustive battery of additional tests that relate directly to real life
situations, where real data and real businesses are at stake. The benefit of the HPE brand specification
for media is consistent quality. Through the testing of thousands of HPE drives and HPE cartridges,
the ideal formulation for backup performance is defined and then continuously monitored. This hugely
resource-intensive process is unique to Hewlett Packard Enterprise and affords deep insight into the
HPE+HPE
Diagnostics HPE LTO Ultrium tape drives and automation are supported by HPE Library and Tape Tools (LTT).
This tool is intended to help in the installation and maintenance of HPE tape drives and devices,
including:
• Verifies installation of the drive
• Test/verify the health of the drive and media
• Provides Hewlett Packard Enterprise support with detailed device information
• Multiple options for finding and upgrading new firmware
• Performance optimization and recommendations
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onwards.
products
Instructions and downloads of HPE Library and Tape Tools are available at:
http://www.hpe.com/suppport/tapetools
HPE Library and TapeTools includes HPE TapeAssure monitoring for Windows users from LTT 5.0
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
leading servers, ope
Ultrium tape drives work seamlessly on many platforms, making them especially suitable if you have a mixed system environment
For the latest list of s
Ultrium tape drives, check the
tape backup compatibility pages on our Web site at:
http://www.hpe.com/Storage/BURAcompatibility for the latest hardware compatibility information.
Microsoft® Windows, HP
operating systems.
NOTE:
information.
Supported with HPE Data Protector, Yosemite Server Backup, ARCserve Backup, EMC NetWorker, EMC
Retrospect, IBM Tivoli Storage Manager, Symantec NetBackup
Backup Exec, BakBone NetVault, Commvault
Manager and others.
NOTE:
information.
to rebuild your RAID configuration. In these configurations the simple, recommended solution is
extensive compatibility testing program assures that your HPELTO Ultrium tape drive works with
rating systems, and backup applications - and not just those sold by Hewlett Packard Enterprise. HPE LTO
ervers, workstations, operating systems, and backup software that support HPE
http://www.hpe.com/storage/BURAcompatibility
Server Compatibility HPE Ultrium tape drives are supported on the following classes of HPE systems:
• HPE ProLiant DL servers
• HPE ProLiant ML servers
• HPE Integrity servers
• HPE 9000 servers
• HPE AlphaServers
• HPE Inc. workstations
HPE Ultrium tape drives are also supported on server platforms from third-party manufacturers
including:
.
• Dell
• IBM
• Sun
For details of which tape drive models work with which systems, including third-party systems, visit:
OS Support
E-UX, Tru64, Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, IBM-AIX, Sun Solaris and other
Please visit: http://www.hpe.com/Storage/BURAcompatibility for the latest compatibility
Backup Software
Support
, Symantec Backup Exec, Symantec
Simpana, Tolis Group BRU, Archiware P5, Qstar Archive
Please visit: http://www.hpe.com/Storage/BURAcompatibility for the latest compatibility
SAS Installation HPE SAS tape drives are available as internal and external models. Both models are supplied with SAS
cables that allows you to connect to an internal port (if available) on the embedded SAS controller
inside the server.
Some server models will allow direct connect to a spare SAS connector on the native SAS controller.
Other servers which do not have a spare connector might require you to reconfigure hard disk drive
bays and in a few instances, you may also lose the use of one of the hard disk drive bays and will need
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http://www.hpe.com/Storage/BURAcompatibility
Performance Tuning
benchmarking purposes.
connecting to an option SAS host bus adapter and optional SAS cable.
For the most up-to-date information about recommended SAS HBAs and supported cabling
configurations with your make and model of server, always refer to:
Cables and Termination All cables required for a typical internal and external connection to Hewlett Packard Enterprise servers
are provided with your tape drive. For non-Hewlett Packard Enterprise servers, please consult your
manufacturers' server specifications to determine if the cable provided with your LTO Ultrium tape
drive is appropriate for use with that server.
SAS-based HPE LTO Ultrium models ship with SAS cable which allows direct attach from embedded
SAS controller.
NOTE: Visit: http://www.hpe.com/Storage/BURAcompatibility for the latest compatibility
information.
Use HPE Library and Tape tools to assist in this area at: http://www.hpe.com/storage/tapetools
Device performance test - will run data to an LTO drive direct from memory to prove the drive is
capable of high performance if the data supply rate is fast enough.
System performance test for backup will read data from your primary storage device e.g. EVA disk
array, and tell you how fast the array can supply multiple streams of data
System performance test for restore, this tool generates data of a known size and compressibility for
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Service and Support, HPE Support, and Warranty Information
When it comes to robustness and reliability, standard computing equipment warranties have matured along with technology. Good
.
Recommended HPE Support Services for optimal satisfaction with your HPE product.
back within two hours after opening your case. Three years' coverage recommended with HPE Support
Warranty and Services
Included with the
Product
HPE Support Services: Packaged server and storage services for increased uptime, productivity and ROI
When you buy HPE server and storage products and solutions, it's also a good time to think about what levels of support you may
need. Our portfolio of service options reduce deployment and management worries while helping you get the most out of your
server and storage investments. We take a holistic approach to your environment, bridging servers, blades, storage, software and
network infrastructures with our packaged HPE Support Services for servers and storage.
Protect your business beyond warranty
news that can also create problems stemming from depending on standard warranties designed to only protect against product
defects and some downtime causes. Using a standard approach to warranty uplifts, such as HPE Support Services, helps reduce
downtime risks and provides operational consistency for mission-critical and standard business computing.
HPE Support Services: Upgrading or extending standard server and storage warranties cost effectively
HPE Support Services offer a standard reactive hardware and software support services suite sold separately. The portfolio also
provides a combination of integrated proactive and reactive services, such as Proactive Care Service and Proactive Care Advanced
In addition with HPE Proactive Select, you can acquire the specific proactive constancy and technical services. HPE Proactive
Select menu offers a broad set of service options that you can mix and match depending on your specific requirements. Proactive
service options include offers for server, storage, network, SAN device, software, environment and education services.
HPE server and storage lifecycle support services offers a full spectrum of customer care—from technology support to complex
migrations to complete managed services. HPE Factory Express provides customization, integration and deployment services for
turnkey solutions. HPE Education Services offer flexible, comprehensive training on to help your IT staff get the most out of your
server and storage investments. HPE Financial solutions extend innovative financing and cost-effective asset management
programs-from purchase to equipment retirement.
Learn more:
www.hpe.com/services/storage
NOTE: Support Services availability may vary by product and country.
HPE Support Services are sold by Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Authorized Service Partners:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides a 3-year, next-day, product exchange, limited warranty for all the
Ultrium Tape Drives, plus 9x5 phone support for the duration of the warranty.
For more information about Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Global Limited Warranty and Technical
Support, visit:
• Services for customers purchasing from Hewlett Packard Enterprise or an enterprise reseller are quoted using Hewlett
Packard Enterprise order configuration tools.
• Customers purchasing from a commercial reseller can find HPE Support Services at
http:// www.hpe.com/services/storage
Recommended
Support
HPE Foundation Care 24x7 connects you to Hewlett Packard Enterprise 24 hours a day, seven days a
week for assistance on resolving issues - hardware onsite response within four hours and software call
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Service
and Support, HPE Support, and Warranty Information
HPE Foundation Care 24x7 connects you to Hewlett Packard Enterprise 24 hours a day, seven days a
week for assistance on resolving issues - hardware onsite response within four hours and software call
back within two hours after opening your case. Three years' coverage recommended with HPE Support
Service.
Important Notice for
a 1U or 3U Rack Mount
Kit
Important Notice for
Internal Tape Drives
Installed in an HPE
Server
These services do not apply to Tape Drives mounted in a 1U or 3U
Rack Mount Kit. The HPE Rack Mount Kit Support Service covers the all
possible configurations of Tape Drives. Hence the services for 1U & 3U Rack
Mount Kit covers all encumbering drives.
Please follow the following url for the correct Support Services and descriptions:
For smooth startup and better business outcomes, HPE Hardware Installation - this service provides
initial hardware installation of your product into your technology environment (system configuration is
not included). In today's new era of business technology- customers can trust the services professionals
at Hewlett Packard Enterprise to work collaboratively with them, putting our strategic and technical
know-how to work across their entire infrastructure.
• Allows your IT resources to stay focused on their core tasks and priorities
• Reduces implementation time, impact and risk to your storage environment
eSupport HPE eSupport is a portfolio of technology-based services that assist you with managing your business
environment - from the desktop to the data center.
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Model Name/Kit Contents Description
Part Number
LTO-6 Ultrium 6650 SAS internal
• HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6650 SAS Internal Tape Drive
EH963A
LTO-6 Ultrium 6650 SAS External
• HP StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6650 SAS External Tape Drive
EH964A
LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 SAS Internal
• HP StoreEver LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 SAS Internal Tape Drive
EH899B
integration into a server is indicated.
LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 SAS External
•
•
• mini-SAS High Density to SFF8088 cable
HPE LTO Ultrium Full-Height Tape Drives
LTO-6 Ultrium 6650
tape drives
• Yosemite Server Backup Basic (option to download)
• HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB Data Cartridge
• Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge
• multi-language labels
• mini-SAS SFF8482 to twin SFF8087 cable
• performance tuning poster
• Documentation
NOTE: 0D1 will appear after this part number on your sales order if factory
integration into a server is indicated.
• Yosemite Server Backup Basic (option to download)
• HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25 TB Data Cartridge
• Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge
• multi-language labels
• power cord
• mini-SAS High Density to SFF8088 cable
• Documentation
LTO-5 Ultrium 3280
tape drives
• Yosemite Server Backup Basic (option to download)
• HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3 TB Data Cartridge
• Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge
• multi-language labels
• mini-SAS SFF8482 to SFF8087 cable
• Documentation
NOTE: 0D1 will appear after this part number on your sales order if factory
HP StoreEver LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 SAS External Tape Drive EH900B
Yosemite Server Backup Basic (option to download)
internal tape drives to SAS 4i (SFF8484) connectors.
drives to SAS 4i (SFF8484) connectors.
controllers with Infiniband (SFF8470) connectors.
controllers with external Mini-SAS (SFF8088) connectors.
controllers with external Mini-SAS (SFF8088) connectors.
-7 drives. Data recorded to this data cartridge cannot be
-2 Ultrium 400GB Storage Media Kit C8014A
dge C7978A
-mount Kit
For racked ProLiant servers. No drives included. Accommodates up to two
-height drives (such as LTO-4 Ultrium 1760, LTO-5 Ultrium 3000,
-6 Ultrium 6250 and LTO-7 Ultrium 15000).
Please refer to web page for further information:
C8013A
AE459B
Cables and Adapters VHDCI/Wide 12 Ft. Cable
NOTE: for external drives
5m Wide Differential SCSI Cable 68 pin
10m Wide Differential SCSI Cable 68 pin
HP Ultra 320 SCSI Cable Kit
NOTE: for installing Ultra320 SCSI tape drives in the 3U and 5U Rack-Mount
HP 1m SAS Cable
NOTE: Use this cable to connect HPE Ultrium 448, 920, 960, 1760, and1840 SAS
HP 1m with Power SAS Cable
NOTE: Use this cable to connect HPE Ultrium 3280 and 3000 SAS internal tape
HP Mini-SAS Cable for LTO Internal Tape Drive
NOTE: Use this cable to connect HPE LTO Ultrium internal tape drives to MiniSAS (SFF8087) ports.
HP SAS External-Min 1x-2M Cable Assembly Kit
NOTE: Use this cable to connect HPE SAS external tape devices to HPE SAS
controllers with Infiniband (SFF8470) connectors.
HP 1U SAS Ext-Min 1x-4M Cable Assembly Kit
NOTE: Use this cable to connect HPE SAS external tape devices to HPE SAS
341177-B21
328215-001
328215-002
DW063B
AE490A
AE491A
AP746A
AE466A
AE468A
HP SAS Min-Min 1x-2M Cable Assembly Kit
NOTE: Use this cable to connect HPE SAS external tape devices to HPE SAS
HP SAS MIN-MIN 1X-4M Cable Assembly Kit
NOTE: Use this cable to connect HPE SAS external tape devices to HPE SAS
AE470A
AE465A
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PCI slot on the server.
H241 Host Bus Adapter.
HP 1U SAS TP I-E 3HDDs X 1Tape Drive X4M Server Cable Assembly Kit
NOTE: This split cable connects internally to SAS Hard Drive Cage (3x) and
externally to the tape device (1x) with other connector attaching to HPE SAS
controllers with SAS 4i (SFF8484) connectors. The 1x cable occupies additional
AE464A
HP 2.0m External Mini SAS High Density to Mini SAS Cable
NOTE: Use this cable to connect HPE SAS external LTO tape devices to HPE
SAS controllers with external Mini-SAS high density connectors as used by HPE
716191-B21
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LTO-5 Ultrium 3280
LTO-6 Ultrium 6650
Form Factor
5¼-inch full-height
5¼-inch full-height
Physical
Internal
3.3 x 5.7 x 8.2 in
(8.3 x 14
Physical
External
4.7 x 8.6 x 11.7 in
(12.0 x 21.8 x 29.7 cm)
Physical
Rack-mount
5.2 x 16.8 x 23.0 in
(13.2 x 42.7 x 58.4 cm)
Shipping
Internal
10.6 x 10.6 x 13 in
(27.0 x 27.0 x 33 cm)
Shipping
External
11 x 12.2 x 15.4 in
(28 x 31 x 39 cm)
Shipping
mount
15.75 x 23.75 x 33.5in
(40.0 x 60.3 x 85.1 cm)
Weight
Out of box, Internal
4.94 lb (2.24 kg)
Out of box, External
12.28 lb (5.57 kg)
Out of box, Rack-mount
31.6 lb (14.4 kg)
Shipping, Internal
7.9 lb (3.6 kg)
7.9 lb (3.6 kg)
Shipping, External
16.1 lb (7.3 kg)
Shipping, Rack-mount
56 lb (25 kg)
Capacity
Native
2.5TB
Compressed
(assumes 2:1 data
compression for L
2.5:1 compression for LTO
6)
6.25TB
Buffer Size
512MB
Native Data transfer
rate
80 MB/s with LTO 3 media
160MB/s with LTO 6 media
140 MB/s with LTO 5
120 MB/s with LTO 4 media
Data transfer rate,
compressed
(assumes 2:1 data
compression for LTO
2.5:1 compression for LTO
6)
400MB/s with LTO
280 MB/s with LTO
240 MB/s with LTO 4 media
Burst transfer rate
600 MB/s with 6Gb/s SAS
Data rate matching
range
54
Data access time
BOT)
50 seconds typical for LTO 6 media
Dimensions
(HxWxD)
(HxWxD)
(HxWxD)
(HxWxD)
(HxWxD)
3.3 x 5.7 x 8.2 in
(8.3 x 14.6 x 20.7 cm)
4.7 x 8.6 x 11.7 in
(12.0 x 21.8 x 29.7 cm)
5.2 x 16.8 x 23.0 in
(13.2 x 42.7 x 58.4 cm)
10.6 x 10.6 x 13 in
(27.0 x 27.0 x 33 cm)
11 x 12.2 x 15.4 in
(28 x 31 x 39 cm)
.6 x 20.7 cm)
Performance
(1Kb = 1,000 bytes)
(HxWxD) Rack-
TO-5;
-5;
15.75 x 23.75 x 33.5in
(40.0 x 60.3 x 85.1 cm)
4.94 lb (2.24 kg)
12.28 lb (5.57 kg)
31.6 lb (14.4 kg)
16.1 lb (7.3 kg)
56 lb (25 kg)
1.5 TB
3 TB
-
256 MB
140 MB/s with LTO 5 media
120 MB/s with LTO 4 media
280 MB/s with LTO 5 media
240 MB/s with LTO 4 media
160 MB/s with LTO 3 media
-
media
-6 media
5 media
600 MB/s with 6Gb/s SAS
47-140 MB/s
(from
42 seconds typical for LTO 3 media
-160 MB/s
50 seconds typical for LTO 4 media
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52 seconds typical for LTO 5 media
Rewind time from EOT
<98s for LTO 6 media
Rewind tape speed
media)
Average load time
up to 70 seconds
22 seconds (RW)
Average unload time
up to 70 seconds
19 seconds (RW)
22 seconds (WORM
Uninitialized WORM media can take
up to 70 seconds
50° F to 95° F (10° C to 35° C) if 6 CFM airflow is provided
50° F to 104° F (10° C to 40° C) if 8CFM airflow is provided for Full-Height,
Non-Operating: -40° F to 151° F (-40° C to 66° C, -40° C to 60° C for LTO-
7)
Operating: 20 to 80% RH (Non-condensing, max wet bulb temperature =
humidity range
Non-Operating: 10 to 95% (90% for LTO-7)RH (Non-condensing, max wet
Standards Compliance CSA Certification to C22.2, No.60950 (cCSAus)
TÜV EN60950 (IEC 60950 and EN60950)
CE Declaration of Conformity
FCC 47 CFR Parts 15
NOM
VCCI
C-TICK
RRL
BSMI
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CB Certificate and Report (IEC 60950)
Ultrium tape drive.
Front Panel LED
Indicators
HPE LTO Ultrium 3 and 4 tape drives have four LED indicators on the front panel:
• Ready
• Drive
• Tape
• Clean
HPE LTO Ultrium 5, 6 and 7 tape drives have five LED indicators on the front panel:
• Ready
• Drive
• Tape
• Clean
• Encryption
Please consult your HPEUltrium Tape Drive "Getting Started Guide" for more information on how to
use these LED indicators for ascertaining drive status and for help in troubleshooting your HPE LTO
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Date
Version History
Action
Description of Change
11-Mar-2016
From Version 24 to 25
Changed
Changes made to the options section
19-Feb-2016
From Version 23 to 24
Changed
Changed a reference in the Option Section, Descriptions updated.
17-Dec-2015
From Version 22 to 23
Changed
Changes made in the Overview and standard features sections
01-Dec-2015
From Version 21 to 22
Changed
Changes made throughout the QuickSpecs
7-Nov-2014
From Version 19 to 20
Changed
Changes made throughout the QuickSpecs.
9-May-2014
From Version 18 to 19
Removed
LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 Tape Drives were removed.
was removed.
7-Mar-2014
From Version 16 to 17
Changed
Image correction.
Performance was revised for LTO-6 Ultrium 6650
Technical Specifications
4-Dec-2012
From Version 11 to 12
Changed
Changes made throughout the QuickSpecs.
Warranty Information section.
Compatability and Options sections.
28-Oct-2011
From Version 8 to 9
Added
HPE StoreOpen Standalone was added to Product Highlights.
8-Jun-2011
From Version 6 to 7
Removed
Removed StorageWorks throughout the document.
27-May-2011
From Version 5 to 6
Removed
HPE StorageWorks Ultrium 232 Tape Drive was removed.
throughout the entire document.
Array 5300 were removed from Rack-mount Options.
Value was added to Customer Benefits
3-Apr-2015 From Version 20 to 21 Changed Remove 0D1 for internal drives into rackmount kits, SKUs descriptions were
updated.
2-May-2014 From Version 17 to 18 Changed Recommended Support was revised and Optional HPE Support Services
21-Feb-2014 From Version 15 to 16 Changed Added images.
23-Dec-2013 From Version 14 to 15 Changed HPE StoreEver LTO-2 Ultrium 448 Tape Drives were removed
13-Sep-2013 From Version 13 to 14 Changed Changes were made to the following sections:
Product Highlights
Service and Support
Options
21-Dec-2012 From Version 12 to 13 Changed Changes were made to the following sections:
Options: updated part # COL98A in HPE LTO Ultrim Full Height Tape
Drives
Technical Specifications: updated Capacity section
19-Oct-2012 From Version 10 to 11 Changed Change was made to URL in Service and Support, HPE Support, and
13-Aug-2012 From Version 9 to 10 Changed Changes were made in Overview, Features, Product Highlights,
23-Sep-2011 From Version 7 to 8 Changed Updated the following: Linear Tape File Systems (LTFS) updated URL
29-Apr-2011 From Version 4 to 5 Changed Updated the following: replaced "Go Connect" link with the "SPOCK" link
29-Oct-2010 From Version 3 to 4 Removed Tape Array 5300 and Redundant, hot-swap power supply and fan for Tape
27-Sep-2010 From Version 2 to 3 Changed Key Features and Customer Benefits were moved into Features
Software in the Box was changed to Included Software in Product
Highlights
Related was changed to Optional for the HPE Support Services that will
enhance your HPE product experience descriptions and Customer
Technical Training, HPE Service Awards and Additional Services
Information were completely revised in Service and Support, HPE Support
and Warranty Information
Software was changed to Upgrade included software to Data Protector
Express in Options