The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit (part number AH562AR) is a high-performance tape drive solution designed for businesses requiring reliable data storage and backup. This kit supports the LTO Ultrium 4 technology, which offers a significant storage capacity of up to 800GB native and 1.6TB compressed. As a tape drive upgrade kit, it integrates with SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) environments, ensuring high-speed data transfer at rates of up to 240 MB/s (compressed), making it one of the most efficient options for midrange and enterprise-level storage requirements.
One of the key features of the HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 SAS Drive is its backward compatibility. It can read and write to Ultrium 3 media, offering great flexibility within storage systems that rely on previous LTO generations. Additionally, it also provides read capability for Ultrium 2 media, ensuring your data is easily accessible across multiple tape generations. With 256-bit hardware encryption, this drive enhances data security by protecting sensitive information during storage and transport.
This unit connects using a SAS interface, a standard that delivers both speed and reliability, ensuring consistent data transfer rates, coupled with low latency. The tape drive fits into a variety of HP StorageWork tape libraries, enabling easy scalability as data storage needs grow. Moreover, it is optimised for software from leading backup providers such as Symantec and HP Data Protector. Its compact form factor makes it an efficient choice for data centre environments that need a robust yet space-saving storage solution.
At EOL Technology Services, we offer dependable support, professional services, and replacement parts for the AH562AR. Our team assists with drive upgrades, troubleshooting and sourcing necessary components, ensuring your HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 SAS Drive continues to perform efficiently.
