HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 External Tape Drive
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 External Tape Drive (BC042A) - Local Warranty
Standalone LTO-9 backup for a single server
The HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 External Tape Drive (BC042A) is a desktop SAS tape drive that gives one server 45 TB of compressed capacity per cartridge and 300 MB/s native throughput — the simplest way to add an offline, air-gapped copy to a backup plan.
Secure and standards-based
AES 256-bit hardware encryption, WORM media support and LTFS let you encrypt, lock and browse tapes like a disk, using any major backup application.
Everything in the box
Ships with a 45 TB RW data cartridge and the SAS cable; connect to an HPE Smart Array E208e-p SR Gen10 or other SAS HBA with an external port. Backed by HPE's 3-year next-day exchange warranty.
HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 External Tape Drive Datasheet — Technical Specifications
Specifications
| Model | HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 External Tape Drive (BC042A) |
| Form Factor | 5.25-inch half-height mechanism in external desktop enclosure |
| Native / Compressed Capacity | 18 TB / 45 TB (2.5:1) |
| Native Transfer Rate | 300 MB/s sustained (data-rate matching 100-300 MB/s); 1200 MB/s burst |
| Host Interface | 12Gb/s dual-port SAS |
| Media Compatibility | Reads and writes LTO-9 and LTO-8 media |
| Encryption | AES 256-bit hardware encryption with no performance loss |
| WORM / LTFS | WORM with HPE LTO-9 WORM media; LTFS supported |
| Buffer | 1024 MB |
| Power | 17 W idle / 33 W typical |
| External Connector | Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) |
| Diagnostics | HPE Library and Tape Tools (free download) |
| Dimensions | 7.7 cm H x 22.3 cm W x 29.5 cm D |
| Weight | 4.65 kg |
| Power Input | 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz auto-ranging |
| HPE Warranty | 3-year next-day product exchange limited warranty with 9x5 phone support |
What's Included & Compatible Options
- 1 x external LTO-9 tape drive
- 1 x HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45 TB RW data cartridge
- 1 x Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) to Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) cable
- Documentation
Power cord is region-localised; HPE Library and Tape Tools is a free download.
HPE StoreEver Tape Range — Ordering Information
| Model | Description |
| R1R75B | MSL 1/8 G2 autoloader, 0 drives |
| AH166A | MSL 1/8 G2 rack kit |
| AK379A | MSL2024 library, 0 drives |
| P77035-B25 | MSL 1/8 G2 bundle with LTO-8 drive + 5 cartridges |
| P77036-B25 | MSL2024 bundle with LTO-8 drive + 15 cartridges |
| P77037-B25 | MSL3040 bundle with LTO-9 drive + 20 cartridges |
| R6Q75A | MSL LTO-9 SAS drive kit |
| R6Q74A | MSL LTO-9 FC drive kit |
| Q6Q68A | MSL LTO-8 SAS drive kit |
| Q6Q67A | MSL LTO-8 FC drive kit |
| N7P37A | MSL LTO-7 SAS drive kit |
| N7P36A | MSL LTO-7 FC drive kit |
| BC042A (this listing) | LTO-9 external drive |
| BC023A | LTO-8 external drive |
| BB874A | LTO-7 external drive |
| P77034-B25 | 1U rack kit + LTO-9 internal drive + 5 cartridges |
| P77033-B25 | 1U rack kit + LTO-8 internal drive + 5 cartridges |
| K2R09A | Mini-SAS HD to 4 x Mini-SAS fan-out cable |
Datasheet & Downloads
| HPE QuickSpecs | HPE StoreEver LTO Ultrium Tape Drives QuickSpecs |
| HPE data sheet | HPE StoreEver LTO Ultrium Tape Drives Data Sheet (PDF) |
| Documentation | HPE StoreEver tape drive user and installation guides |
| HPE Library and Tape Tools | HPE L&TT diagnostics download |
Frequently Asked Questions — HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 External Tape Drive
Which HBA do I need?
A 12Gb SAS HBA with an external Mini-SAS HD port, such as the HPE Smart Array E208e-p SR Gen10 (804398-B21); the included HD-to-HD cable connects directly.
Which cartridges does it read?
LTO-9 (45 TB) and LTO-8 (30 TB) read/write.
Can it go in a rack?
Yes — the HPE StoreEver 1U Generic Rack-mount Kit holds up to two internal LTO drives; see the HPE Smart Choice rack-mount bundles.
