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HP StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 Internal Tape Drive LTO-6 2.50 TB (Native)/6.25 TB (Compressed) SAS 5.25-inch Width 1H Height External 168.94 MBps Native 422.34 MBps Compressed - EH970A

HP StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 Internal Tape Drive LTO-6 2.50 TB (Native)/6.25 TB (Compressed) SAS 5.25-inch Width 1H Height External 168.94 MBps Native 422.34 MBps Compressed - EH970A

Part Number: EH970A
Manufacturer: HP

Condition: Refurbished

Weight: 8.0 lbs

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HP StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 Internal Tape Drive — EH970A

The HP StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 (EH970A) is a high-capacity SAS tape drive delivering 2.5TB native / 6.25TB compressed storage capacity at up to 168.94 MB/s native transfer speed. Designed for enterprise data backup, archiving, and disaster recovery, it provides a cost-effective, long-term storage medium with LTO-6 generation reliability and HP StoreEver management integration.

Key Features

  • 2.5TB Native / 6.25TB Compressed: High-capacity LTO-6 tape storage
  • 168.94 MB/s Native Transfer: Fast backup and restore throughput
  • SAS Interface: Enterprise-grade connectivity for server integration
  • LTO-6 Generation: Read/write LTO-6, read LTO-5 backward compatibility
  • AES 256-bit Encryption: Hardware-level data security for compliance
  • HP StoreEver Integration: Full HP tape management software support

Technical Specifications

  • Part Number: EH970A
  • Tape Format: LTO-6 Ultrium
  • Native Capacity: 2.5TB
  • Compressed Capacity: 6.25TB (2.5:1)
  • Native Transfer Rate: 168.94 MB/s
  • Compressed Transfer Rate: 422.34 MB/s
  • Interface: SAS
  • Form Factor: 5.25-inch, 1H height
  • Encryption: AES 256-bit

Use Cases

  • Enterprise Backup: High-capacity tape backup for servers and NAS systems
  • Long-Term Archiving: Cost-effective cold storage for compliance and data retention
  • Disaster Recovery: Offsite tape rotation for business continuity
  • Media & Entertainment: Large file archiving for video and creative assets

Compatibility Notes

  • Compatible with HP StoreEver tape libraries and autoloaders
  • Reads LTO-5 tapes (backward read compatible)
  • Requires SAS HBA or SAS-capable server for connectivity
  • Compatible with major backup software: Veeam, Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, HP Data Protector

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the EH970A backward compatible with LTO-5 tapes?
Yes — the LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 reads LTO-5 tapes and reads/writes LTO-6 tapes.
What interface does this tape drive use?
The EH970A uses a SAS interface, requiring a SAS HBA or SAS-capable server connection.
Does this drive support hardware encryption?
Yes — AES 256-bit hardware encryption is supported for data security and compliance.

Product Details

  • Part Number: EH970A
  • Manufacturer: HP (Hewlett-Packard)
  • Model: StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250
  • Product Type: LTO-6 SAS Tape Drive

Whether you are implementing enterprise tape backup, building a long-term data archive, or deploying a disaster recovery strategy, the HP StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 (EH970A) delivers the capacity, speed, and HP-backed reliability your data protection demands.

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Our Return Policy comprises a 30-day warranty for Refurbished products. There will be a restocking fee applied when you return non-defective returns. For further details, kindly take a look at our Return Policy page.

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