HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 Internal Tape Drive

The HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 Internal Tape Drive represents Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s seventh generation in LTO tape technology, delivering scalable, cost-efficient backup and archival capability for enterprise environments. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of large organizations, this drive combines high-capacity storage with robust reliability, streamlined management, and flexible compatibility. With native and compressed storage options, enterprise-grade data protection, and advanced monitoring through HPE TapeAssure, the LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 is built to safeguard critical information while enabling efficient, long-term data retention strategies. Whether you’re pursuing rapid recovery, long-term archival, or regulatory compliance, this internal tape drive offers a dependable backbone for your data protection portfolio.

• Massive capacity and scalable performance: StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 drives deliver up to 15 TB of compressed capacity per cartridge (2.5:1 compression), with native capacities designed to meet growing backup and archival demands. This makes it an ideal solution for organizations seeking reliable, long-term data retention without the constant expense and complexity of frequent hardware upgrades. The drive supports efficient, sequential data access and is optimized for large backup windows and archival cycles.
• Enterprise-grade management with TapeAssure: HPE TapeAssure provides proactive monitoring, diagnostics, and asset management for tape environments. This capability helps minimize unplanned downtime, optimizes tape media lifecycles, and streamlines the overall data-protection workflow. With built-in health checks and capacity planning, IT teams can stay ahead of failures and plan upgrades with confidence.
• Robust security and data protection: The LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 supports hardware-based security features, including encryption options (AES-256) to protect sensitive data at rest. This is essential for organizations handling regulated data, financial information, or customer records, enabling compliant, secure backups and archiving without sacrificing performance.
• Seamless compatibility and migration support: The LTO-7 ecosystem is designed for interoperability within enterprise backup pipelines. With strong backward compatibility considerations and standard LTO-7 media support, you can integrate the drive into existing environments and facilitate smoother migrations from older generations while maintaining consistent data access and protection.
• Easy installation and enterprise integration: This internal tape drive is designed for straightforward deployment in compatible servers, with standard interfaces and management tools that align with enterprise IT practices. Its form factor and integration capabilities enable quick procurement, installation, and ongoing operations as part of a broader data protection strategy.

Technical Details of HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 Internal Tape Drive

• Model: HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 Internal Tape Drive
• Interface: SAS interface for internal server connections, enabling fast, reliable data transfer within enterprise storage environments
• Media compatibility: LTO-7 Ultrium tapes; supports high-capacity, high-bandwidth tape cartridges designed for archival and backup workloads
• Native capacity: 6 TB per cartridge (typical for LTO-7 media)
• Compressed capacity: Up to 15 TB per cartridge (2.5:1 compression)
• Data protection: Optional hardware encryption with AES-256 to secure data at rest
• Management: Compatible with HPE TapeAssure for proactive monitoring, diagnostics, and lifecycle optimization
• Form factor: Internal 19-inch rack-mountable tape drive suitable for integration into enterprise server environments
• Operating environment: Designed for data centers and enterprise IT operations with reliability and extended media life in mind

How to Install HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 Internal Tape Drive

• Prepare the host system: Power down the server and disconnect power. Verify that the system has available internal drive bays and a suitable SAS controller or throughput path compatible with the LTO-7 drive.
• Install the drive: Slide the HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 into an appropriate 19-inch drive bay, aligning mounting brackets and securing with screws. Ensure proper clearance for airflow and cooling within the chassis.
• Connect to the host: Attach the SAS data cable and, if required, the power cable to the drive. Confirm secure connections and routing to avoid disconnections during operation.
• Install drivers and firmware: Power on the system and install any necessary device drivers or firmware updates following the server or operating system guidelines. Update the drive firmware if a newer version is available from HPE to maximize compatibility and performance.
• Configure media and protection settings: Initialize LTO-7 tapes as needed and configure encryption options if required. Set up TapeAssure monitoring for proactive management of the tape environment and schedule regular health checks and capacity planning.
• Test and validate: Run a test backup and a restore operation to confirm drive recognition, data integrity, and successful retrieval from LTO-7 media. Validate performance against expected throughput and verify that encryption settings function correctly if enabled.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the typical capacity of an LTO-7 cartridge? LTO-7 cartridges provide up to 6 TB native capacity and up to 15 TB of compressed capacity when using the 2.5:1 compression ratio. This enables large-scale backups and long-term archival with fewer cartridges.
• Does the HPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 support data encryption? Yes, the drive supports hardware-based encryption options (AES-256) to protect data at rest, which is important for regulatory compliance and sensitive information.
• Can this drive read older LTO generations? LTO drives are designed to be compatible with immediate preceding generations for reading media. The LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 media and system setup generally support reading prior-generation tapes to assist with data migration and retrieval, depending on the environment and media.
• What management tools work with this drive? HPE TapeAssure provides proactive monitoring, diagnostics, and lifecycle management for the tape environment, helping optimize uptime, media health, and capacity planning.
• Is this an internal or external drive? This model is an internal tape drive intended for installation inside a compatible server or storage chassis with a SAS interface and appropriate space.
• What deployment scenarios benefit most from the LTO-7 Ultrium 15000? Enterprises with large-scale backups, long-term archival requirements, regulatory compliance needs, and environments requiring reliable, scalable tape-based protection benefit most from this solution.