R6Q75A HPE StoreEver MSL LTO 9 Ultrium 45000 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit

The R6Q75A HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 SAS Drive Upgrade Kit is a high-performance storage expansion module designed to bring ninth-generation Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology to the HPE StoreEver MSL3040 and MSL6480 Tape Libraries. This kit utilizes a 12Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, providing a direct and reliable connection to servers or SAS-based storage fabrics. It is engineered for enterprises that require a balance between high-speed data throughput and cost-effective, long-term data retention.

By integrating the R6Q75A into an existing library infrastructure, organizations can significantly enhance their data density. LTO-9 technology is a critical defense against digital threats, offering a physical "air gap" that protects backup data from ransomware and unauthorized online access, ensuring business continuity in the event of a primary system failure.

• Superior Data Capacity: The Ultrium 45000 technology provides a native capacity of 18TB per cartridge, reaching up to 45TB when compressed. This allows for massive consolidation of backup sets, reducing the number of tapes handled and managed within the library.
• Optimized SAS Connectivity: The 12Gb SAS interface offers high-speed data paths that are ideal for direct-attached storage environments. This ensures that backup and restore operations keep pace with the demanding performance of modern data centers.
• Data Integrity and Security: Hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption is standard, providing a high level of security for sensitive information. Additionally, the drive supports WORM (Write-Once-Read-Many) media to meet stringent legal and regulatory archiving requirements.
• Intelligent Performance: The drive features dynamic data rate matching, which adjusts the speed of the drive to the speed of the host system. This minimizes "shoe-shining" (frequent starting and stopping), thereby extending the life of the drive and the tape media.

The SAS interface (R6Q75A) is generally used for direct-attached storage (DAS) or smaller-scale configurations, offering a more cost-effective connectivity solution compared to Fibre Channel (FC) infrastructures, while still maintaining enterprise-grade speeds of 12Gb/s.

Yes, it is highly recommended and often required to update the library's firmware to the latest version to ensure full compatibility and optimal performance with LTO-9 drive technology.

While most HPE MSL libraries support mixing drive generations, the library will manage them as separate logical pools. Note that LTO-9 drives cannot read or write to LTO-7 media.

• Handling: Each R6Q75A kit is precision-packed in specialized shock-absorbent materials to protect the sensitive internal alignment of the LTO drive during shipping.
• Global Shipping: We offer worldwide delivery via tier-1 international carriers. Tracking information is provided immediately upon dispatch to ensure transparency in the supply chain.
• Customs and Compliance: All international shipments include standardized commercial invoices and HTS codes to facilitate rapid customs clearance. The product is fully compliant with WEEE and RoHS environmental standards.