HPE C0H27A

Overview

The HPE C0H27A is an upgrade kit that adds an LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 tape drive with an 8 Gb/s SAS interface to any HPE MSL G3 library. This upgrade enhances your existing tape library by increasing storage capacity and data transfer speeds without the need to replace the entire chassis. Each LTO-6 cartridge supports up to 6.25 TB of compressed data, making it a practical solution for large-scale backups, archival storage, and long-term data retention.

Designed for midsize and enterprise data centers as well as branch offices, this kit supports industries with stringent data security and compliance needs, such as healthcare, finance, research, and media production. Installation is straightforward and quick, allowing you to integrate the drive seamlessly into your current backup environment.

Key features

• High-capacity LTO-6 cartridges that store up to 6.25 TB of compressed data, enabling efficient management of large backup sets and archives
• 8 Gb/s SAS interface that delivers fast and reliable data transfer rates to keep backup windows short and restore times quick
• Built-in hardware encryption that secures sensitive data throughout backup and recovery processes, helping meet regulatory compliance
• Direct installation into HPE MSL G3 libraries with minimal downtime, preserving existing infrastructure and reducing operational disruption
• Scalable upgrade path that supports growing storage demands without costly system replacements
• Compatibility with common backup software and library firmware for seamless integration and workload balancing

Key specs

• Drive type: LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 tape drive
• Interface: 8 Gb/s SAS host connection
• Compressed cartridge capacity: up to 6.25 TB
• Encryption: hardware-based data encryption
• Compatibility: fits into HPE MSL G3 tape libraries

Installation and setup

The upgrade kit installs directly into your existing HPE MSL G3 library with minimal downtime, allowing you to expand capacity and improve throughput quickly. Once installed, the drive is automatically recognized by the library firmware and integrates smoothly with standard backup applications. This ease of setup helps maintain continuous data protection without interrupting your backup schedules.

Ideal uses and environments

This upgrade kit is well suited to environments where data growth is rapid and long-term retention is critical. It fits well in midsize and enterprise data centers, branch offices requiring on-site recovery, and industries such as healthcare, finance, research, and media production. The combination of high capacity, fast transfer speeds, and hardware encryption makes it a strong choice for organizations focused on secure, scalable, and cost-effective data backup and archiving.

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