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Metal mounting bracket for tape drives, 19 inches wide, silver finish

HPE

HPE BC029A Mounting Bracket for Tape Drive backup media

SKU CH-359X-1GWA1 MPN BC029A

Mounts two 5.25-inch half-height tape drives in a 19-inch rack, 1.7 inches high and 25.3 inches deep, weighing 19 lb

  • Media formatAIT CLEANING
  • Mounts HPE tape drives securely in standard racks
  • 19-inch width fits EIA-compliant rack enclosures
  • 7-inch height occupies a single rack unit
  • Supports two 5.25-inch half-height tape drives
  • Compatible with LTO-5 through LTO-8 and RDX drives

Mounting Bracket for Tape Drives

This HPE bracket installs compatible tape drives and RDX removable disk drives into a standard 19-inch rack. It accepts two 5.25-inch half-height devices and provides the mechanical mounting hardware required for integration. The unit measures 1.7 inches high, 25.3 inches deep and weighs approximately 19 lb.

IT Teams Adding LTO or RDX to a Rack

Suitable for administrators deploying HPE LTO-8, LTO-7, LTO-6 or LTO-5 Ultrium drives alongside RDX cartridges up to 4 TB. Not intended for full-height tape libraries, direct-attached desktop enclosures or servers lacking a 19-inch rack frame.

19-Inch Rack Width Compatibility

The bracket fits a 19-inch rack opening, which is the single dimensional constraint that determines whether the part will mount in the target cabinet. Verify the rack standard before ordering.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE - BUSINESS CLASS STORAGE
Size & build
Shipping weight15.88 kg
Package size864 × 610 × 305 mm
More details
Media formatAIT CLEANING

Questions about this item

Does the BC029A bracket ship with screws or rails, or must I order them separately?

The bracket is supplied as a standalone 19-inch rack-mount tray; mounting screws and rail kits are not included and must be sourced to match your cabinet.

Which tape drives fit in the two 5.25-inch half-height bays of this bracket?

It supports HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30750, LTO-7 Ultrium 15000, LTO-6 Ultrium 6250, LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 and RDX 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB and 4 TB removable disk drives.

How much usable depth does the 25.3-inch chassis leave for cables behind a loaded drive?

The bracket depth is 25.3 inches; subtract the length of your specific drive and its rear connectors to determine the remaining clearance for cabling.

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