HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium External Tape Drive Kit with 5x LTO-8 Cartridges (P84141-B25)

HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium External Tape Drive Kit (P84141-B25)

The HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium External Tape Drive Kit is a high-capacity enterprise backup and archival storage solution designed for secure, long-term data protection. This bundle includes an external LTO-8 tape drive along with 5 LTO-8 data cartridges, making it a complete solution for enterprise backup environments.

Built on proven LTO Ultrium 8 technology, this system provides reliable offline storage, fast backup performance, and strong data protection against ransomware and cyber threats. It is widely used in enterprise data centers for long-term retention and disaster recovery planning.

Enterprise Backup & Archiving

LTO tape storage is one of the most trusted methods for long-term data retention due to its durability, low cost per terabyte, and air-gapped security. The HPE LTO-8 system supports hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption and LTFS for easy file-based access.

Each LTO-8 cartridge supports up to 12TB native capacity or 30TB compressed capacity, making it ideal for large-scale backup and archival operations.

Key Features

• HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium external tape drive
• Includes 5 × LTO-8 data cartridges
• Up to 30TB compressed capacity per tape
• 12TB native capacity per cartridge
• SAS interface connectivity
• Hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption
• LTFS support for file-level tape access
• Enterprise-grade backup and archival solution

Ideal Applications

• Enterprise backup infrastructure
• Long-term data archiving
• Disaster recovery systems
• Ransomware protection (air-gapped storage)
• Data center backup environments
• Large-scale virtualization backup

Why Choose HPE LTO-8 Tape Storage?

The HPE LTO-8 Ultrium solution provides a secure, reliable, and cost-efficient method for long-term data protection. Unlike disk or cloud storage, tape provides offline air-gapped security, making it highly resistant to cyberattacks and data corruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in this kit?
This bundle includes one HPE LTO-8 external tape drive and 5 LTO-8 cartridges.

What is the storage capacity?
Each tape supports up to 12TB native or 30TB compressed capacity.

Is this suitable for enterprise use?
Yes, it is designed for enterprise backup and archival storage systems.

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