BC040A HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Internal Tape Drive

The BC040A HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Internal Tape Drive is a high-performance, ninth-generation LTO storage solution designed for seamless integration into enterprise servers and workstations. This internal drive utilizes a 12Gb/s SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface to deliver industry-leading data transfer speeds and massive storage density. It is specifically engineered for organizations that require a dedicated, high-capacity backup and archival layer directly within their compute hardware.

As the threat of cyber-attacks grows, the BC040A provides a critical security advantage by enabling an "air-gapped" data protection strategy. By storing archival data on physical LTO-9 media, businesses can ensure their most sensitive information remains offline and inaccessible to ransomware, providing a reliable "last line of defense" for disaster recovery.

• Unmatched Storage Density: Each LTO-9 cartridge supports a native capacity of 18TB, which reaches up to 45TB when utilizing 2.5:1 hardware compression. This allows for significant data consolidation within a single internal drive bay.
• Enterprise-Class Throughput: With native transfer rates of up to 400 MB/s, the BC040A handles large-scale data movements efficiently, drastically reducing backup windows for high-volume datasets.
• Comprehensive Security: The drive features integrated AES 256-bit hardware encryption to protect data at rest. It also fully supports WORM (Write-Once-Read-Many) media for strict regulatory compliance and immutable archiving.
• Intelligent Data Management: Utilizing a "smart grabber" mechanism and a refined tape path, the BC040A minimizes physical wear on the media. It also supports LTFS (Linear Tape File System), allowing the tape to be accessed with the ease of a standard disk drive.

The BC040A is designed for a standard 5.25-inch half-height internal bay. However, you must ensure your server has an available 12Gb SAS port on a compatible Host Bus Adapter (HBA) and sufficient power connectivity.

Yes. Like all LTO-9 hardware, the BC040A must perform a one-time media optimization (initialization) when a new LTO-9 cartridge is first inserted. This process can take between 40 to 60 minutes but is only required once per new tape.

No. LTO-9 drives are backward compatible only one generation. The BC040A can read and write LTO-8 and LTO-9 media. It does not support LTO-7 or earlier generations.

• Protection Standards: Each BC040A unit is shipped in a precision-molded, anti-static (ESD) foam enclosure to protect the sensitive internal optical and mechanical alignment during transit.
• Global Shipping: We offer worldwide delivery via tier-1 international carriers. All shipments are fully insured and include real-time tracking from dispatch to delivery.
• Compliance: The BC040A is fully compliant with RoHS, WEEE, and REACH environmental standards. International orders are accompanied by all necessary customs documentation (HTS 8471.70) to ensure rapid clearance.