HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 External Tape Drive
The HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 external tape drive offers up to 6.25 TB compressed capacity per cartridge and 1.44 TB/hour transfer speed. It includes AES 256-bit hardware encryption and HP TapeAssure monitoring for enterprise backup environments.Overview
The HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 External Tape Drive is a sixth-generation Ultrium drive built for direct attached storage environments where disk and system bottlenecks slow backup jobs. It pairs large per-cartridge capacity with enterprise-grade monitoring so IT teams can manage backup media with confidence.
Key Features
- Sixth-generation LTO-6 technology with large per-cartridge storage capacity
- HP TapeAssure enterprise monitoring and management tools
- AES 256-bit hardware data encryption for sensitive data protection
- LTFS support for simplified file system access
- Data transfer rates up to 1.44 TB per hour with HP data rate matching
- Backward read and write compatibility with LTO-5 media and read support for LTO-4 cartridges
Specifications
- Native Capacity: 2.5 TB
- Compressed Capacity: 6.25 TB
- Data Transfer Rate: 1.44 TB per hour compressed
- Interface: SAS
- Form Factor: External, half-height
- Encryption: AES 256-bit
- Color: Black
- Weight: 2.11 kg
Why buy from Procure.ae
Procure.ae supplies HP StoreEver tape storage to businesses and institutions across the UAE and wider GCC region, with bulk and institutional procurement options and dedicated support. This model is listed as discontinued, so contact our team to request a quote and check current availability.
FAQ
What is the compressed capacity of the HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 drive?
It stores up to 6.25 TB of compressed data per LTO-6 cartridge, with 2.5 TB native capacity.
Is this tape drive backward compatible?
Yes, it can read and write LTO-5 media and read LTO-4 cartridges for investment protection.
Is this product still available to order?
This model is discontinued from HP; request a quote from Procure.ae to check remaining stock or explore current alternatives.
Description
Overview
The HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 External Tape Drive is a sixth-generation Ultrium drive built for direct attached storage environments where disk and system bottlenecks slow backup jobs. It pairs large per-cartridge capacity with enterprise-grade monitoring so IT teams can manage backup media with confidence.
Key Features
- Sixth-generation LTO-6 technology with large per-cartridge storage capacity
- HP TapeAssure enterprise monitoring and management tools
- AES 256-bit hardware data encryption for sensitive data protection
- LTFS support for simplified file system access
- Data transfer rates up to 1.44 TB per hour with HP data rate matching
- Backward read and write compatibility with LTO-5 media and read support for LTO-4 cartridges
Specifications
- Native Capacity: 2.5 TB
- Compressed Capacity: 6.25 TB
- Data Transfer Rate: 1.44 TB per hour compressed
- Interface: SAS
- Form Factor: External, half-height
- Encryption: AES 256-bit
- Color: Black
- Weight: 2.11 kg
Why buy from Procure.ae
Procure.ae supplies HP StoreEver tape storage to businesses and institutions across the UAE and wider GCC region, with bulk and institutional procurement options and dedicated support. This model is listed as discontinued, so contact our team to request a quote and check current availability.
FAQ
What is the compressed capacity of the HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 drive?
It stores up to 6.25 TB of compressed data per LTO-6 cartridge, with 2.5 TB native capacity.
Is this tape drive backward compatible?
Yes, it can read and write LTO-5 media and read LTO-4 cartridges for investment protection.
Is this product still available to order?
This model is discontinued from HP; request a quote from Procure.ae to check remaining stock or explore current alternatives.
Specifications
Brand
HP
Product Type
Tape Drive
Storefront L1
Servers Networking
Storefront L2
Storage Systems
Storefront L3
Tape Backup
Weight (Spec)
2.11
Color (Spec)
Black
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between internal and external tape drives?
External drives connect via SAS or USB and sit outside the server, while internal drives install inside the server. External drives are ideal for direct-attached backup setups; contact Procure.ae for your specific environment.
What backup speeds can I achieve with this tape drive?
The LTO-5 or LTO-6 drive delivers transfer speeds up to 280 MB/s (LTO-5) or 160 MB/s (LTO-6), enabling fast backup of large data sets within business-friendly time windows.
How does encryption protect our backed-up data?
Built-in AES 256-bit hardware encryption secures data on tape cartridges without slowing performance, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations even if tapes are lost or stolen.
What is HP TapeAssure monitoring?
TapeAssure provides real-time health monitoring of tape drive and cartridge performance, alerting administrators to potential issues before they impact backup success.
Is tape backup suitable for our organization?
Tape excels at archival and long-term retention of large volumes at low cost. For backup strategy advice tailored to your organization, contact Procure.ae to discuss your data protection needs.
How reliable is LTO tape for critical data?
LTO technology has decades of proven reliability in enterprise environments. It is widely used for regulatory compliance, disaster recovery, and long-term record retention across government and institutional sectors.
How quickly can Procure.ae deliver this product to my location?
Procure.ae supplies products across UAE and the wider GCC region on a request-a-quote basis. Contact the Procure.ae team for current availability and lead times for your specific location.
Does Procure.ae offer installation or setup support?
Procure.ae provides support for delivery and installation coordination. Reach out to the team to discuss your specific installation requirements and available support options.
What storage capacity is available?
The external drive supports up to 6.25 TB compressed capacity per LTO-6 cartridge, suitable for enterprise-scale backup and archival.
What are the performance specifications?
The drive achieves 1.44 TB per hour transfer speed with 256-bit AES encryption, balancing fast backup with data security.
Is this suitable for enterprise environments?
Yes, the enterprise-grade encryption, monitoring, and high capacity make it ideal for government agencies, financial institutions, and large organizations.
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