HP Q6Q68A - HP Half-Height LTO-8 SAS Tape Drive for Library
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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
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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 Q6Q68A - HP Half-Height LTO-8 SAS Tape Drive for Library
The HP Half-Height LTO-8 SAS Tape Drive offers a robust storage solution ideal for IT departments and system integrators seeking reliable and scalable data management. With a native capacity of 12 TB and a compressed capacity of up to 30 TB, this storage drive caters to extensive data archiving needs, ensuring ample room for growth. Its Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology, combined with a 2.5:1 compression ratio, provides efficient data handling and long-term retention, crucial for businesses managing large volumes of information.
Designed for seamless integration, the tape drive is compatible with HP's StoreEver MSL series, including models such as the MSL2024 and MSL6480, making it a versatile component in existing IT infrastructures. Its Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface ensures high-speed data transfer, enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing downtime during data retrieval and backup operations. The 5.25" half-height form factor allows for space-efficient deployment in a variety of storage setups, facilitating easy installation and maintenance.
Weighing 3.06 kg and measuring 335 mm in height, 374.9 mm in width, and 175 mm in depth, this internal storage drive is engineered to deliver consistent performance while maintaining a compact footprint. By choosing HP's SAS tape drive, businesses can achieve cost-effective storage management with the reliability and scalability necessary to support dynamic data environments.
Specifications
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Co2 Savings | 0 |
| Logistics data | |
|---|---|
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84719000 |
| Performance | |
| Compatible products | StoreEver MSL 1/8 Autoloader, StoreEver MSL2024, StoreEver MSL4048, StoreEver MSL3040, StoreEver MSL6480 |
| Compression ratio | 2.5:1 |
| Data storage type | LTO |
| Form factor | 5.25" Half-height |
| Interface | Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) |
| Internal | Yes |
| Media type | Tape Cartridge |
| Product type | Storage drive |
| Storage | |
| Compressed capacity | 30 TB |
| Native capacity | 12 TB |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Depth | 175 mm |
| Height | 335 mm |
| Weight | 3.06 kg |
| Width | 374.9 mm |
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