HP EH958B - 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 EH958B - HP External Half-Height LTO-5 SAS Tape Drive
The HP External Half-Height LTO-5 SAS Tape Drive is an optimal choice for IT departments and system integrators seeking robust and efficient data storage solutions. With a native storage capacity of 1.5 TB, expandable to 3 TB with compression, this drive offers ample room for extensive data archives. The drive supports impressive backup rates, achieving up to 500 GB per hour natively and 1000 GB per hour with compression, making it suitable for environments requiring rapid data handling and secure storage. The inclusion of 256-bit AES encryption ensures data security, a crucial feature for businesses managing sensitive information.
Designed with operational reliability in mind, this tape drive boasts a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 250,000 hours, underscoring its longevity and low maintenance needs. Its compatibility with the 5.25" form factor and connection through a SAS interface ensures seamless integration into existing systems. The drive's burst transfer rate of 600 MB/s and a sustained data transfer rate of 280 MB/s when compressed, support efficient data throughput, catering to the demands of high-volume data environments.
The drive operates efficiently within a wide thermal range of 10 to 35°C and can withstand storage conditions from -40 to 60°C, making it versatile for various data center environments. Its power consumption is optimized at 24 watts, paired with flexible power requirements of 100-240 VAC at 50-60 Hz, promoting energy efficiency. With its compact dimensions and a weight of 8 kg, this black storage drive is not only a reliable choice but also a practical addition to any enterprise-level data management infrastructure.
Specifications
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Co2 Savings | 0 |
| Data transmission | |
|---|---|
| Backup rate compressed performance | 1000 GB/h |
| Backup rate native performance | 500 GB/h |
| Burst transfer rate | 600 MB/s |
| Data transfer rate | 6 Gbit/s |
| Sustained data transfer rate (compressed) | 280 MB/s |
| Sustained data transfer rate (native) | 140 MB/s |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84719000 |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 35 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 95% |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 60 °C |
| Other features | |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 298 x 225 x 79 mm |
| Host interface | SAS |
| Performance | |
| Compression ratio | 2:1 |
| Data storage type | LTO |
| Form factor | 5.25" |
| Internal | No |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 250000 h |
| Media type | Tape Cartridge |
| Product colour | Black |
| Product type | Storage drive |
| Security algorithms | 256-bit AES |
| Power | |
| Power consumption (typical) | 24 W |
| Power requirements | 100 - 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz |
| Storage | |
| Compressed capacity | 3 TB |
| Drive device, buffer size | 256 MB |
| Native capacity | 1.5 TB |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Weight | 8 kg |
Warranty
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- All items shipped from our own warehouse
- Only B2B sale, no sales to private individuals
- Blindshipping directly to your customer
- With express delivery, your order will be delivered within 1-2 working days
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