HP EH958A - HP External Half-Height LTO-5 SAS Tape Drive
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Buying a refurbished product from Renewtech can provide significant savings of up to 80% off the original retail price of a brand-new model, which makes it a great way to cut costs without compromising quality. In short, with a refurbished product from Renewtech, you will get:
• A high-quality product at a very cheap rate
• A cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative
• Fast delivery, directly to you or your customer
• Great value for money
Refurbished – what is it?
A refurbished product generally refers to a used and pre-owned item. Every refurbished product from Renewtech has been professionally inspected and restored to “Grade A” condition, with faulty parts replaced with genuine ones, to make sure everything works and looks perfectly before being repackaged and put back on the market for resale. Though refurbished models may show some signs of wear, we guarantee that the items are always:
• Inspected, tested and professionally restored by certified technicians
• Fully wiped of data and software, leaving no traces of data for recovery
• Carefully wrapped and shipped in electrostatic discharge (ESD) materials
• With all original accessories and components (if applicable)
Warranty
All of our products come with a one-year warranty, starting from the date of purchase, unless otherwise stated. This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship that may occur during the normal use of the product.
Description
HP EH958A - HP External Half-Height LTO-5 SAS Tape Drive
The HP External Half-Height LTO-5 SAS Tape Drive offers a robust and efficient solution for IT departments and system integrators seeking reliable data storage and archiving options. Built with LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 technology, this drive supports a native data capacity of 1.5 TB, expandable to 3 TB with compression, making it ideal for managing substantial data volumes. Its sustained data transfer rate of 140 MB/s (native) and 280 MB/s (compressed) ensures swift and reliable data handling, which is crucial for maintaining smooth operational workflows in data-intensive environments.
Designed with a 6 Gb/s SAS interface, this tape drive integrates seamlessly into existing IT infrastructures, providing compatibility and ease of deployment. The unit's half-height 5.25" form factor allows for flexible installation options, whether in data centers or smaller IT setups. Equipped with a 256 MB buffer, it efficiently manages data flow, reducing the risk of bottlenecks during high-demand operations.
Additionally, the drive's Write Once, Read Many (WORM) capability ensures data integrity and compliance with stringent archival requirements, providing peace of mind for long-term data preservation. Its compact dimensions (298 x 79 x 225 mm) and manageable weight of 8 kg facilitate easy integration into various physical environments. The HP brand's reputation for reliability and performance further supports strategic IT investments, ensuring this tape drive is a dependable choice for long-term deployment in business-critical applications.
Specifications
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Co2 Savings | 0 |
| Data transmission | |
|---|---|
| Sustained data transfer rate (compressed) | 280 MB/s |
| Sustained data transfer rate (native) | 140 MB/s |
| Other features | |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 298 x 79 x 225 mm |
| Host interface | 6 Gb/s SAS |
| Recording technology | LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 |
| WORM capability | Y |
| Performance | |
| Compression ratio | 2:1 |
| Data storage type | LTO |
| Form factor | 5.25" Half-height |
| Internal | No |
| Media type | Tape Cartridge |
| Product type | Storage drive |
| Storage | |
| Compressed capacity | 3 TB |
| Drive device, buffer size | 256 MB |
| Native capacity | 1.5 TB |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Size (imperial) | 39 cm (15.3") |
| Weight | 8 kg |
Warranty
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- All items shipped from our own warehouse
- Only B2B sale, no sales to private individuals
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- With express delivery, your order will be delivered within 1-2 working days
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