HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 External Tape Drive

For enterprises demanding scalable, secure, and cost-efficient data protection, the HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 External Tape Drive delivers eight generations of LTO technology in an external, easy-to-integrate solution. Designed to handle large-scale backups, long-term archival, and disaster-recovery readiness, this drive combines high-capacity media, hardware-based encryption, and streamlined data access through LTFS StoreOpen. With up to 30TB of compressed capacity per cartridge, it enables organizations to maximize storage efficiency, reduce tape inventory, and simplify recovery workflows while maintaining strong security and reliability. Whether you’re building a robust offsite backup strategy, consolidating multiple workloads, or meeting strict compliance requirements, the HPE StoreEver LTO-8 external tape drive offers a dependable foundation for data protection in modern data centers.

• Massive capacity and scalability: Harness the power of LTO-8 Ultrium technology with native capacity up to 12 TB per cartridge and compressed capacity up to 30 TB. This substantial capacity reduces the number of tapes needed for large backups, accelerates offline storage cycles, and supports long-term retention policies without compromising performance or reliability.
• Hardware encryption for data security: Built-in AES-256 encryption protects data at rest on tapes, helping meet stringent security standards and regulatory requirements. Encryption can be quickly enabled to safeguard sensitive information against theft or loss while maintaining seamless backup and restore operations.
• StoreOpen LTFS for file-based access: LTFS StoreOpen delivers a familiar, file-system-like interface on top of tape storage, enabling drag-and-drop access and straightforward data recovery across supported platforms. This lowers the learning curve, speeds up restores, and enhances cross-team collaboration when sharing archives.
• Enterprise-grade reliability and performance: Engineered for data-center workloads, the external design supports frequent media exchanges, consistent write/read performance, and resilient operation within corporate backup pipelines. It complements a wide range of server configurations and backup software ecosystems, delivering predictable recovery times and robust protection against data loss.
• Broad compatibility and easy integration: The drive works with major backup software and operating systems, simplifying implementation within existing infrastructures. Its external form factor and SAS connectivity enable straightforward integration into data protection architectures, virtualization environments, and hybrid cloud strategies.

Technical Details of HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 External Tape Drive

• Media and capacity integration: Compatible with LTO-8 Ultrium cartridges, offering native capacity of 12 TB per cartridge and up to 30 TB compressed capacity per cartridge to support scalable archival and backup workflows.
• Data transfer rates: Native streaming performance up to approximately 360 MB/s. With data compression, throughput can approach around 900 MB/s, depending on data type and compression ratio, enabling efficient handling of large backup sets.
• Interface and connectivity: External SAS interface designed for high-throughput connections to servers and storage backends, ensuring reliable data movement in busy data-center environments.
• Security enhancements: Hardware-based AES-256 encryption protects data at rest on tape media, helping organizations meet privacy and regulatory requirements without impacting backup performance.
• Software accessibility and standards: Includes LTFS StoreOpen support for easy, cross-platform file access, enabling straightforward data retrieval and interoperability with common backup and archival tools.
• Form factor and durability: External tape drive with a robust chassis suitable for data-center deployment, designed to endure frequent media handling and long operational lifetimes in high-demand environments.

how to install HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 External Tape Drive

• Position the drive in a secure, well-ventilated area near your server or workstation and ensure there is adequate rack or desk space for maintenance access.
• Connect the external SAS cable to the host system and verify that the server or workstation supports the SAS interface (typically 12 Gb/s) required by the drive. Provide power to the drive to begin initialization.
• Install any necessary drivers or management utilities from HPE’s official support portal so the operating system can recognize the device and expose it to backup software.
• Configure the tape drive within your backup or data management software, enabling LTFS StoreOpen if you plan to perform file-based access or cross-platform data transfers. Set encryption and media-handling policies according to your security requirements.
• Load a compatible LTO-8 cartridge, verify labeling and orientation, and perform a test backup and a mock restore to validate the installation, media pathways, and recovery procedures before moving into production use.

Frequently asked questions

• What capacity does this drive support? The HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 External Tape Drive supports LTO-8 media with native capacity up to 12 TB per cartridge and up to 30 TB compressed capacity per cartridge, enabling efficient scalable backups and archives.
• Does it include hardware encryption? Yes. The drive provides hardware AES-256 encryption to protect data at rest on tapes, helping you meet security and compliance standards without impacting performance.
• What is LTFS StoreOpen used for? StoreOpen LTFS provides a file-based access method for tape data, allowing drag-and-drop operations and easier cross-platform data sharing, which can simplify restores and file-level access to archived content.
• Which interfaces does the drive support? The unit uses an external SAS interface designed for high-throughput data transfer between the drive and server/storage infrastructure, suitable for enterprise backups and DR workflows.
• Is the drive compatible with common backup software? Yes. It is designed to work with major backup and archival software across Windows, Linux, and other common operating environments, making it a versatile component of mixed IT environments.