Description
Reliable, Secure, High-Capacity Backup for Modern Data Demands
The HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 External Tape Drive (BB874A#ABA) offers industry-leading data storage capabilities with up to 15 TB compressed capacity per cartridge and a native transfer rate of 300 MB/s. Designed for organizations with stringent data retention and backup requirements, this tape drive features AES 256-bit hardware encryption, WORM support, and compatibility with LTFS for file-based access.
Built with SAS 6Gb/s connectivity, it ensures seamless integration into HPE and third-party systems, including platforms from Dell, IBM, and Sun. Its data rate matching technology keeps drives streaming efficiently, while HPE StoreOpen and LTFS make tape management easier and more accessible.
This complete backup solution includes HPE LTO media, cables, and documentation—ready to deploy out of the box for enterprise-grade performance, durability, and compliance.
Category | Specification |
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Model | HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 (BB874A#ABA) |
Recording Technology | LTO-7 Ultrium |
Native Capacity | 6 TB |
Compressed Capacity | 15 TB (2.5:1 compression ratio) |
Native Transfer Rate | 300 MB/s |
Max Compressed Rate | 750 MB/s |
Buffer Size | 1 GB |
Encryption | AES 256-bit hardware encryption |
WORM Support | Yes |
Interface Type | 6 Gb/s SAS (SFF-8088 Mini SAS) |
Form Factor | 5.25-inch half-height (external) |
Compatible Media | LTO Ultrium 6 (read/write), LTO Ultrium 7 (read/write) |
LTFS Support | Yes (with StoreOpen) |
Operating Temperature | 50°F – 104°F (10°C – 40°C) |
Operating Humidity | 20% – 80% (non-condensing) |
MTBF | 250,000 hours |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 3 x 8.8 x 11.7 in (76 x 223 x 297 mm) |
Weight | 10.3 lbs (4.67 kg) |
Supported OS | Windows, Linux (Red Hat, SuSE), HP-UX, IBM AIX, Solaris |
Warranty | 3-year limited warranty with next-business-day support |
Certifications | FCC, TUV, VCCI, CE, EN 60950, CSA, BSMI, and others |
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