The HP StorageWorks LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 (part number EH899A) is a high-performance tape drive designed for enterprise-level data backup and archiving. This tape drive is compatible with the LTO-5 Ultrium format, offering increased storage capacity and enhanced data retrieval speed. It delivers a native storage capacity of 1.5 TB, with up to 3 TB of compressed capacity, making it suitable for large-scale data storage requirements.
One of the key features of this tape drive is its ability to perform at fast transfer speeds, reaching up to 280 MB/s (compressed). This allows for the backup of large datasets quickly, making it ideal for demanding environments that require efficiency and reliability. The device utilises a SAS-2 interface (Serial Attached SCSI), ensuring fast and stable communication between the tape drive and the host system.
Another significant feature of the HP StorageWorks LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 is its 256-bit AES hardware encryption, providing robust security for sensitive data during storage and transport. This ensures that data remains protected, even if the physical media is lost or stolen. The drive is also equipped with WORM (Write Once Read Many) functionality, which is essential for ensuring the integrity and longevity of critical data that must not be altered after being written.
In addition to these features, the LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 is designed for energy efficiency and reduced operational costs. Its design supports tape consolidation, further reducing the number of tapes needed to store large amounts of data, which helps to simplify large-scale data management.
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