HPE Ultrium 15000 LTO-7 FC 8Gb/s HH Internal Tape Drive Module — 834167-001

The HPE 834167-001 is the spare part designation for the Ultrium 15000 LTO-7 Fibre Channel 8Gb/s half-height internal tape drive module for HPE StoreEver MSL tape libraries, functionally identical to the N7P36A option kit. Delivering 6TB native / 15TB compressed capacity and 300 MB/s native transfer rates, it provides field-replacement tape drive capability for enterprise SAN-attached tape backup and archive environments.

Key Features

• LTO-7 FC 8Gb/s HH tape drive spare — field replacement for N7P36A in StoreEver MSL libraries
• 6TB native / 15TB compressed per LTO-7 cartridge for enterprise capacity tape backup
• FC 8Gb/s for high-throughput SAN-attached MSL library connectivity
• LTO-7 backward compatibility — read/write LTO-6, read LTO-5

Product Specifications

• Part Number: 834167-001
• Manufacturer: HPE
• Drive Type: LTO-7 (Ultrium 15000)
• Interface: Fibre Channel 8Gb/s
• Form Factor: Half-Height (HH) Internal Module
• Native Capacity: 6TB per cartridge
• Compressed Capacity: 15TB per cartridge (2.5:1)
• Compatible Library: HPE StoreEver MSL

Storage Specifications

• LTO Generation: LTO-7 (Ultrium 15000)
• Cartridge Capacity: 6TB native / 15TB compressed
• Interface: FC 8Gb/s for SAN-attached MSL library
• Form Factor: Half-Height internal module
• Backward Compatibility: Read/write LTO-6, read LTO-5

Performance Specifications

• Transfer Rate: 300 MB/s native / 750 MB/s compressed sustained throughput
• Interface Speed: FC 8Gb/s for high-bandwidth library-to-SAN connectivity
• Compression: 2.5:1 hardware compression ratio

Use Cases

• HPE StoreEver MSL field replacement for failed or end-of-life LTO-7 FC tape drive modules
• Spare tape drive inventory for enterprise SAN-attached MSL tape libraries
• Drive module replacement maintaining LTO-7 FC tape backup capacity in production MSL libraries
• Maintenance and lifecycle management for long-term enterprise tape archive environments

Compatibility

• HPE StoreEver MSL2024, MSL3040, MSL6480, and MSL LTO-7 FC compatible tape libraries
• LTO-7 Ultrium data cartridges and LTO-6 media (read/write), LTO-5 (read only)
• FC 8Gb/s SAN — compatible with 8Gb/4Gb/2Gb FC switches and HBAs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 834167-001 interchangeable with N7P36A?

Yes — 834167-001 is the spare part and N7P36A is the option kit. Both are HPE Ultrium 15000 LTO-7 FC 8Gb/s HH internal tape drive modules for StoreEver MSL with identical specifications — fully interchangeable in compatible MSL library drive bays.

How long do LTO tape drive modules typically last?

LTO tape drives are typically rated for several tens of thousands of hours MTBF. Actual lifespan depends on duty cycle and media cleanliness. HPE recommends periodic cleaning tape use and monitoring drive error rates via HPE StoreEver MSL management to proactively identify drives approaching end-of-life.

Can 834167-001 be installed in any HPE StoreEver MSL library?

834167-001 is validated for StoreEver MSL libraries supporting LTO-7 FC drive modules. Not all MSL models support FC — some support SAS only. Verify your specific MSL library model supports FC LTO-7 drive modules before ordering via HPE StoreEver MSL QuickSpecs.

The HPE 834167-001 Ultrium 15000 LTO-7 FC 8Gb/s tape drive module spare delivers reliable field-replacement tape capability for HPE StoreEver MSL enterprise data protection. Get it in stock at a competitive price — order today.