HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45TB RW Data Cartridges

Overview

The HPE Q2079AN is an LTO-9 Ultrium data cartridge designed to provide reliable and high-capacity storage for critical data protection and archiving. It offers up to 45 TB of compressed storage on a single cartridge and delivers native data transfer speeds of up to 1.44 TB per hour, making it suitable for large-scale backups, compliance archives, and long-term media storage. This cartridge combines advanced encryption and offline storage to safeguard sensitive information while supporting efficient data management.

Key features

• High-capacity storage that holds up to 45 TB of compressed data, reducing the number of cartridges needed for large datasets
• Fast native transfer speeds of up to 1.44 TB per hour, enabling quicker backups and restores to minimize downtime
• Hardware-based AES-256 encryption ensures data remains secure and inaccessible without proper authorization
• Compatibility with HPE StoreOpen and Linear Tape File System allows users to browse and manage files as easily as with a USB drive
• Offline storage creates an air-gap defense, protecting archives from ransomware and network-based cyber threats
• Low power consumption during storage helps reduce energy costs and supports environmentally friendly data center operations

Key specs

• Storage capacity: up to 45 TB compressed
• Data transfer rate: up to 1.44 TB per hour native
• Encryption: AES-256 hardware encryption
• Compatibility: supports HPE StoreOpen and Linear Tape File System

Connectivity and compatibility

This cartridge is designed to work seamlessly with LTO-9 tape drives and is fully compatible with HPE’s data management software tools. It integrates well into existing tape backup infrastructures, making it a practical choice for organizations upgrading to the latest generation of tape technology.

Ideal uses and environments

The HPE LTO-9 Ultrium cartridge is well suited for enterprises and data centers that require secure, high-capacity, and cost-effective long-term storage. It fits environments where data integrity, fast recovery, and protection against cyber threats are priorities, such as compliance-driven industries, media archives, and large-scale backup operations.