HPE Storage Rack-mount Kits
As data volumes grow and rack space becomes a premium, organizations need efficient, high-density storage solutions for backup and long-term archiving. Standard server configurations often lack the dedicated, space-saving enclosures required for modern LTO tape drives, leading to inefficient use of valuable data center real estate.
HPE Storage Rack-mount Kits provide a compact, 1U solution designed to house up to two half-height SAS LTO tape drives. By consolidating your tape backup infrastructure into a minimal footprint, you can achieve significant storage density—up to 90 TB of compressed capacity—without sacrificing accessibility or performance. This makes it an ideal platform for implementing robust data protection, archival, and disaster recovery strategies in space-constrained environments.
The HPE Storage Rack-mount Kit is a purpose-built enclosure that streamlines the integration of LTO tape technology into standard server racks. It provides a stable, secure, and easily serviceable housing for SAS-based LTO-8 and LTO-9 tape drives, delivering data transfer rates up to 300 MB/s to meet demanding backup windows. Its design prioritizes not just density, but also operational efficiency.
Installation and maintenance are simplified through a tool-free design featuring top access and a removable drive tray. This allows for quick installation or replacement of tape drives, minimizing downtime. With broad compatibility across a range of servers, operating systems, and backup applications, these kits offer a flexible and reliable foundation for your data archival and retention policies, leveraging LTO media with a 30-year shelf life for long-term data integrity.
Selecting the right data storage and archival hardware is critical for long-term data protection and compliance. NEXUS ITX helps organizations navigate the complexities of tape storage by providing clear, product-specific information to support informed decision-making.
We focus on aligning the capabilities of HPE Storage Rack-mount Kits with your specific operational and business requirements. Contact NEXUS ITX to analyze your data protection strategy and determine the optimal LTO tape solution for your environment.
Q: What is the maximum storage capacity of a single HPE 1U Rack-mount Kit?
A: The kit can house up to two half-height LTO tape drives. When configured with two LTO-9 Ultrium drives, it offers a maximum compressed storage capacity of up to 90 TB (45 TB per drive, assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio).
Q: Which LTO tape drive generations are supported?
A: The source data specifies support for SAS-based LTO-8 and LTO-9 half-height internal tape drives.
Q: What is the physical form factor of the enclosure?
A: The HPE Storage Rack-mount Kit is designed with a 1U rack-mount form factor, making it extremely space-efficient for high-density deployments.
Q: How does the kit connect to a server?
A: The supported LTO tape drives inside the kit connect to a server or host bus adapter (HBA) via a 12 Gb/s SAS interface.
Q: Is the installation process complex?
A: No, the enclosure is designed for tool-free installation. It features top access and a removable drive tray to simplify the process of installing or servicing the LTO tape drives.
Q: What are the 'Smart Choice' bundles?
A: 'Smart Choice' bundles are pre-configured packages offered by HPE. They typically include the 1U rack-mount kit, a specific LTO SAS tape drive (e.g., LTO-8 or LTO-9), and a starter pack of corresponding data cartridges, providing a complete solution out of the box.
Q: How can I verify if this rack-mount kit is compatible with my existing servers and backup software?
A: HPE maintains a comprehensive interoperability matrix known as the HPE Storage Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK). Nexus ITX can help you navigate this resource to evaluate compatibility with your specific environment.
Contact us to discuss your backup, archival, and data density requirements and evaluate the optimal HPE LTO tape solution for your infrastructure.
