Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE LTO-9 45TB RW Non-Cust Label – 20 Cartridges

Discover the pinnacle of tape-based data protection with the Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE LTO-9 45TB RW Non-Cust Label 20 Cartridges. This ninth-generation Ultrium media is engineered for enterprises facing growing data volumes, strict retention policies, and the need for fast, secure backups and restores. Each cartridge in this 20-pack delivers industry-leading capacity and reliability, enabling you to consolidate backups, streamline storage management, and accelerate disaster recovery testing. The RW designation indicates robust reusability for repeated backup cycles, while the Non-Cust Label simplifies tagging and inventory workflows in dynamic data centers. Built for durability, the LTO-9 media line integrates seamlessly with HPE tape libraries and other LTO-9-certified drives, delivering consistent performance under demanding conditions such as fluctuating temperatures, dust exposure, and routine handling in busy data environments. Whether you’re protecting mission-critical databases, virtualization snapshots, or long-term archives, this 20-cartridge pack provides a scalable, cost-effective foundation that aligns with modern data governance and compliance requirements. In addition to raw capacity and speed, LTO-9 media supports advanced features that enhance data integrity, including metadata tracking and compatibility with encryption-enabled drives when your environment supports it. This makes the HPE LTO-9 45TB RW Non-Cust Label 20 Cartridges an ideal choice for organizations pursuing aggressive backup windows, rapid restores, and durable retention over extended periods.

• High-capacity media: Each cartridge offers 18 TB native capacity with up to 45 TB compressed capacity, enabling significant backup consolidation and reduced media handling for complex data centers.
• Rapid data transfer: Leverage Ultrium 9 performance with up to 400 MB/s native transfer rates, accelerating backups, verifications, and large-scale restores for faster recovery objectives.
• Rewritable media: The RW format supports repeated write cycles, supporting frequent backup runs and lifecycle recycling while maintaining data fidelity.
• Standard labeling: The Non-Cust Label designation ensures compatibility with standard labeling workflows and avoids constraints from custom labeling programs, simplifying asset management and audits.
• 20-cartridge bundle: A complete, ready-to-deploy kit designed for growing data environments, providing reliable media for ongoing backups, archival retention, and periodic DR testing.

Technical Details of Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE LTO-9 45TB RW Non-Cust Label - 20 Cartridges

• Media type: Ultrium LTO-9 data cartridge
• Native capacity per cartridge: 18 TB
• Compressed capacity per cartridge: up to 45 TB
• Maximum data transfer rate: up to 400 MB/s (native)
• Packaging: 20-cartridge bundle
• Labeling: Non-custom label
• Rewritable: Yes
• Drive compatibility: Designed for use with LTO-9 Ultrium tape drives and libraries

How to install Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE LTO-9 45TB RW Non-Cust Label - 20 Cartridges

• Verify compatibility: Ensure your tape drive or library supports LTO-9 media and that firmware is up to date for optimal compatibility and error handling.
• Prepare the workspace: Work in a clean, dry area away from strong magnetic fields and static discharge. Remove cartridges from their protective packaging only when ready to load.
• Handle with care: Hold cartridges by the end caps; avoid touching the tape surface. Place cartridges in protective carriers or sleeves when not in use to minimize exposure to dust and humidity.
• Load into the drive or library: With the system powered on or in service mode as required by your hardware, insert cartridges into available slots until a click confirms seating. Follow your device’s prompts to complete the load sequence.
• Label and organize: Use standard labeling practices (in line with the Non-Cust Label designation) to track cartridge identity, lane, and retention policies. Maintain an accurate inventory record in your backup software or asset management system.
• Verify operation: Run a small test backup or verification job to confirm data integrity, ensuring the drive can read and verify data written to the new media before proceeding with full backups.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What capacity does each LTO-9 cartridge provide? A: Each cartridge offers 18 TB native capacity and up to 45 TB compressed capacity, enabling substantial data protection per tape.
• Q: How many cartridges are included in this pack? A: The package contains 20 LTO-9 data cartridges.
• Q: Are these tapes rewritable? A: Yes. The RW designation indicates they can be rewritten for multiple backup cycles, improving efficiency and cost per backup.
• Q: What does Non-Cust Label mean? A: Non-Cust Label indicates standard, non-custom labeling suitable for environments with automated labeling workflows and conventional inventory management.
• Q: Are HPE LTO-9 tapes compatible with older generations? A: LTO-9 drives are designed to work with the LTO-9 media. They offer backward read capability with LTO-8 media on compatible systems, and drives can read older generations in most cases, while write compatibility remains within the corresponding generation or as defined by the drive and media ecosystem. Always consult your drive’s compatibility matrix for precise write/read specifications.