BC041A HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Internal TAA-compliant Tape Drive

The BC041A HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Internal TAA-compliant Tape Drive is an enterprise-class, ninth-generation LTO storage solution specifically manufactured to meet the requirements of the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). Designed for integration into high-security government environments, defense sectors, and organizations with strict procurement mandates, this drive offers the highest level of data density and performance available in the LTO ecosystem.

Utilizing a 12Gb/s SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, this drive provides a reliable, high-speed connection for internal server or workstation backup. As a TAA-compliant device, the BC041A is recognized for its origin in approved countries, ensuring it meets the regulatory standards for U.S. Government GSA Schedule contracts.

Beyond compliance, it serves as a critical "air-gap" security tool, allowing organizations to store sensitive data offline, protecting it from ransomware, malware, and unauthorized network access.

• TAA Compliance: Manufactured in TAA-designated countries, making it eligible for purchase by the U.S. Federal Government and entities requiring TAA-certified hardware.
• Massive Storage Capacity: Each LTO-9 cartridge supports up to 18TB of native data and up to 45TB of compressed data (2.5:1 ratio), allowing for massive data consolidation within a single 5.25-inch internal bay.
• Rapid Data Throughput: Delivering native transfer speeds of up to 400 MB/s, minimizing backup windows and ensuring mission-critical data can be restored at high velocity.
• Advanced Security Protocols: Features integrated AES 256-bit hardware encryption and supports WORM (Write-Once-Read-Many) media to ensure data integrity and meet legal archiving requirements.
• LTFS Support: Compatible with the Linear Tape File System (LTFS), enabling the tape to be presented as a standard mountable volume for simple file access.

TAA compliance (BC041A) means the product is manufactured or "substantially transformed" in the United States or a designated country. This is a mandatory requirement for many U.S. Government contracts and GSA schedules.

No. LTO-9 technology follows a "one-generation back" compatibility rule. The BC041A can read and write LTO-9 and LTO-8 media, but it cannot read or write LTO-7 or older generations.

No, the BC041A is the drive module itself. You will need an available 5.25-inch internal bay and a compatible 12Gb SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA) with the appropriate internal cabling.

• Secure Packaging: Each BC041A is shipped in heavy-duty, ESD-shielded packaging with custom-molded internal supports to protect the high-precision alignment of the LTO-9 drive mechanism.
• Verified Chain of Custody: For TAA-compliant orders, we provide documentation verifying the country of origin to ensure smooth procurement and compliance auditing.
• Global Distribution: We provide worldwide shipping via major international carriers. All units are assigned a tracking number at the time of dispatch to allow for real-time monitoring of the delivery status. All hardware complies with RoHS and REACH environmental standards.