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External LTO-8 tape drive, 5.25-inch half-height, black finish

HPE

HPE BC023A LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 external backup media

SKU CH-8SR4-7BD9V MPN BC023A

External LTO-8 tape drive with 12 TB native capacity, 30 TB compressed, 300 MB/s transfer rate and 6 Gb/s SAS interface

  • 30 TB compressed capacity for large-scale backups
  • 12 TB native capacity without compression
  • 300 MB/s native transfer rate speeds up operations
  • 6 Gb/s SAS host interface connects to servers
  • External 5.25" half-height form factor fits standard bays

HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 External Tape Drive

The HPE BC023A is an external LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 tape drive designed for high-capacity data backup and long-term archiving. It offers a native storage capacity of 12 TB and a compressed capacity of 30 TB. The unit connects via a 6 Gb/s SAS host interface and fits a standard 5.25-inch half-height bay. It supports hardware-based encryption and WORM functionality for data security and compliance.

Suited for Archival Workloads, Not Primary Storage

This drive suits organisations that need reliable, offline backup with hardware encryption and WORM support for regulatory compliance. The linear serpentine recording method and 300 MB/s native transfer rate serve scheduled backup windows well. It is not intended for random-access primary storage or workloads requiring low-latency file retrieval. Buyers who need instant data access or network-attached file sharing should look at other storage types.

6 Gb/s SAS Host Interface Determines Compatibility

The single specification that decides fit is the 6 Gb/s SAS host interface; your server or backup appliance must provide a compatible SAS HBA and external connector. The half-height 5.25-inch form factor defines the physical mounting space required. Verify that your backup software supports LTO-8 drives and that SAS cabling length limits are observed for reliable operation.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE - BUSINESS CLASS STORAGE
Size & build
Shipping weight4.70 kg
Package size394 × 323 × 239 mm

Questions about this item

Will the LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 drive need new tape cartridges over time?

Yes, the drive uses removable LTO-8 cartridges with 12 TB native or 30 TB compressed capacity; media is replaced when full or when a WORM cartridge is required for compliance.

What limits sustained backup speed on the 6 Gb/s SAS link?

The native transfer rate peaks at 300 MB/s, so the drive’s own write speed is the first bottleneck during continuous streaming.

How much heat and noise does the half-height external unit produce during all-day operation?

The 5.25" 1/2H enclosure relies on internal forced-air cooling; typical acoustic output and thermal load are comparable to other half-height LTO-8 externals.

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