The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 3280 Drive Upgrade Kit, part number AW678A, is designed to enhance storage efficiency in tape libraries by integrating an advanced LTO Ultrium drive module. This kit is ideal for businesses looking to upgrade their existing tape libraries to deliver superior performance and durability in data archiving and backup solutions. The Ultrium 3280 is compatible with LTO-based storage systems, built with the reliable LTO Ultrium technology, which ensures fast data transfer rates and capacity improvements over previous generations of tape drives.
As a Fibre Channel-based drive module, the Ultrium 3280 delivers a high-speed connection capable of supporting demanding enterprise storage environments. Its usage of LTO Ultrium technology provides a cost-effective means for businesses to meet increasing data archiving, retrieval, and backup needs. With a focus on ensuring high reliability, the drive can store large amounts of data for long-term retention with minimal operational costs.
The Ultrium 3280 boasts a maximum native storage capacity of approximately 1.5 TB, with a compressed capacity of up to 3 TB, dependent on the data being written. Additionally, the Ultrium 3280 offers a data transfer rate of up to 280 MB/s, ensuring fast and reliable data backup operations. The drive module also supports hardware-based encryption, adding an extra layer of security for sensitive enterprise data.
This upgrade kit is intended for use in tape libraries and offers a dependable method to improve the overall storage capacity and operational speed of existing systems. By deploying the HP StorageWorks Ultrium 3280, organisations can confidently scale their current tape infrastructure to meet growing data management challenges, while maintaining backward compatibility with earlier generations of LTO Ultrium media.
EOL Technology Services provides professional support for the AW678A Ultrium 3280 Drive Upgrade Kit, ensuring the availability of replacement parts and maintaining optimal operation. We can assist with upgrades, troubleshooting, and ensuring longevity for your storage solutions, so your data management system runs smoothly and is future-proofed for continued use.